Event provides training needed to deliver effective dental care to special needs patients DMG today announced its support, in partnership with Project Accessible Oral Health, Henry Schein Cares, the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and Colgate, of the CTC Academy’s inaugural special needs dentistry forum. The event will take place on Friday, November 1, 2019 … Read more
On October 3, 2019, Liz Meyers will be honored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island for her years of charitable work and commitment to the organization. Liz has been an active member of Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Board of Directors for over five years in addition to her role as Darby Dental Supply’s … Read more
A pack llama that absconded because of an abscess during a Yellowstone National Park guided trip last year underwent a four-hour operation to remove the malignant molars. The Colorado Sun reports that Ike the runaway llama traveled from its Bozeman, Montana, home to Fort Collins, Colorado, on Tuesday to root out the cause of its … Read more
In early 2019, Canadians were asked to nominate a dental hygienist for the Canadian Dental Hygiene Superhero contest. The second annual event measured candidates by “client focus, social responsibility, leadership, integrity, respect and transparency.” Nominators were invited to write about their candidate and submit the entries to the Canadian Dental Hygienist Association (CDHA). From the … Read more
A nation-wide shortage of fluoride mouth rinse means Nova Scotia’s school-based fluoride program will be skipping a year. “It’s unfortunate that we’re faced with this unforeseen shortage, but this gives us the chance to readjust our delivery model in a way that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the program,” said Catherine Hebb, a … Read more
FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) has welcomed the long overdue commitment to strengthening oral health in the UN Political Declaration on Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The declaration will be officially adopted later today by world leaders at the UN High-Level Meeting on UHC in New York. “Oral health is one of the most neglected areas of global … Read more
On September 14, 2018 AADR held the “Oral Health Effects of Tobacco Products: Science and Regulatory Policy” meeting in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. As the primary route of delivery, the oral cavity is particularly sensitive to harmful exposure from tobacco products. Tobacco product use has been linked to oral cancer, periodontal disease and tooth loss. During … Read more
Researchers at the West Virginia School of Dentistry are looking beyond the appointment chair to examine how social support or lack thereof impacts children’s oral health. Daniel McNeil, a researcher for the school, along with colleagues, investigated the relation between how much social support mothers felt they had and instances of cavities identified in their … Read more
With not even a fraction of a millimeter to spare, Jonathan Ross centered in on his surgical site and was able to successfully complete a dental implant with the help of new robotic technology. Developed by Miami-based robotics health care startup Neocis, the Yomi Robotic Dental System markets itself as the first and only U.S. … Read more
Anissa Gamble is not a household name in ice hockey but is so passionate about forming a sustainable professional women’s league that she put dental school on hold in a bid to pave the way for the next generation of girls. The 26-year-old Canadian had no choice but to abandon her childhood dream of making … Read more
Cellerant Consulting Group is excited to announce that Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz has joined the company as the newest member of its respected Chief Development Officer (CDO) team. Earlier this year Dr. Maragliano-Muniz became a member of the Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award panel of judges. “Pam is a tremendous addition to the Cellerant team … Read more
A new study released today in Health Reports is the first to look at the long-term trend in total sugars consumption using the most recent data from the Canadian Community Health Survey—Nutrition 2015. Overall, total sugars consumption—which includes free and naturally-occurring sugars—decreased for all age groups from 2004 to 2015. The data, from more than 45,000 Canadians aged 2 years and older, show that in 2015, … Read more
Chronic rhinosinusitis is a long-lasting medical condition, usually caused by infection or exposure to irritants, such as allergies, that affects one in seven American adults. Symptoms include nasal obstruction, nasal congestion, nasal drainage, loss of smell and taste, and facial pain and pressure. Some people with chronic rhinosinusitis also develop additional symptoms, such as asthma … Read more
New technology to improve dental implant bridges invented by Dr. Avinash Bidra, associate professor at the UConn School of Dental Medicine, recently received a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. “As a prosthodontist, this is an exciting time for my specialty, and I am grateful that UConn was able to bring this … Read more
Some parents are putting fizzy drinks and sugary milkshakes in babies’ bottles, leading to rotting teeth, a dentist has warned. Last year 21,825 tooth extractions were performed on children, 8% lower than 2014. The Welsh Government said an education scheme had saved thousands from having their teeth pulled out. To view the full story, please … Read more
Darby Dental Supply, one of the nation’s largest dental distributors, will donate thousands of supplies to support disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. The powerful hurricane ravaged the Bahamas in late August, leaving a rising death toll and widespread destruction in its wake. Darby is working alongside the Miami Fire-Rescue Division of … Read more
The Washington State Department of Health is investigating a report of the death of a Vancouver woman that occurred after she received treatment at Wright & Beatty Endodontics in Vancouver. On Sept. 3, Cynthia Pheil, 64, received a root canal and about 30 minutes into the procedure, an employee noticed Pheil was unresponsive. Attempts to … Read more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration announced Sept. 18 an $85-million effort to expand oral health services at 298 health centers. The investments, which the agency called “first of their kind,” will focus on oral health infrastructure and will enable HRSA-funded health centers to “provide new, or enhance … Read more
Three Ostrow faculty members are sleeping a little easier now, thanks to an HRSA grant that pays off their student loans over five years. The awardees — Sanaz “Sunny” Fereshteh DDS ’09; Mohammad “Mehdi” Mohammadi DDS ’12, MS ’18; and Alexander Alcaraz PEDO ’07 — were selected for the grant funds, which are meant to … Read more
New agreement will make ImPACT Applications’ FDA approved concussion testing available to medical professionals and associated organizations through HeadCheck ImPACT Applications, a world leader in concussion management software, and HeadCheck Health, Inc., a mobile App and web-based technology company specializing in concussion safety and protocol management, announced today they are partnering to deliver ImPACT Applications’ … Read more