Ireland, The Czech Republic, Finland, and Slovakia have introduced provisions for a complete phase-out of dental amalgam – i.e. mercury (“silver”) fillings. This commitment forms part of their national action plans to reduce the use of dental amalgam – as required by the EU Mercury Regulation, which was adopted in May 2017 to phase out mercury … Read more
Zoledronic acid was effective at preventing symptomatic periodontal disease in patients with osteoporosis and good oral hygiene, according to Akira Taguchi, DDS, PhD, of the department of oral and maxillofacial radiology at Matsumoto Dental University, Nagano, Japan, and associates. In a study published in Menopause, the investigators retrospectively analyzed 542 men and women with osteoporosis who … Read more
A woman is suing her family’s dentist office in Bend after she says she was told she wasn’t welcome to nurse her 16-month-old son while the dentist pulled a tooth from her 5-year-old daughter. Kalee Kellough, a 31-year-old La Pine resident, has asked a judge to declare that Willamette Dental Group’s Bend office unlawfully discriminated … Read more
Having good oral hygiene is crucial for your overall health. But did you know that it can also help prevent erectile dysfunction (ED)? According to an interesting study, there is a link between gum disease and ED, or impotence, in men. The study was published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology and was conducted by researchers from the Department of Surgery and … Read more
Burnout can plague dentists at various stages of their career but the ADA is hoping to convey some tips on how dentists can avoid it. “Wellness is something every dentist, every human, is striving for,” Dr. Brett Kessler told the attendees at the ADA Dentist Health and Well-Being Conference Aug. 16 during his keynote address. … Read more
As legal counsel for dentists, we are routinely asked questions about the complaints process before the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (“RCDSO”). Although the regulatory framework governing complaint matters is quite extensive, the following is the essential information that dentists need to know. Role of the RCDSO At the outset, it is imperative … Read more
Tooth whitening is one of the most common cosmetic dental procedures practiced across the world. It involves the removal of discoloration and stains on teeth. Tooth whitening has been gaining popularity since the 1990s. Dental whitening can be done by using bleach or without bleach. Bleaching products used for teeth whitening contain a peroxide agent– … Read more
The Scottish government announced that the above-inflation rise – which will be backdated to April – will be paid from next month. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said the increase will help NHS Scotland “remain an attractive employment option” for medical and dental staff. Doctors’ organisation BMA Scotland called the 2.5% boost “a reasonable start”. To … Read more
Alongside organizations and publications around the world, the ADA on Aug. 19 issued a press statement in response to widespread media interest in a study that suggested an association between higher prenatal fluoride exposure and lower IQ scores in children 3-4 years of age. “The American Dental Association remains committed to fluoridation of public water supplies as the single … Read more
The American Dental Board of Anesthesiology submitted on July 25 an application and request to the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards to be recognized as the certifying board for the newly approved specialty of dental anesthesiology. The application comes about four months after the National Commission adopted a resolution to … Read more
A student at the Career Development Institute College in Edmonton says she’s worried she may have to pay a $20,000 tuition a second time after a head injury caused her to miss classes. Abby Carrothers started the dental assisting program in March, and was set to graduate the 11-month program by next February. But when she missed classes due to a … Read more
Brush, floss and then forget. The odds are, unless teeth are causing pain, we don’t think about them much. But for Dr. Peter Ungar, what he calls “ready-made fossils” in human mouths have a lot to tell us about the past and how to prevent pain in the future. Ungar, an anthropologist at the University … Read more
The former bookkeeper for two Sioux Falls dental practices has been ordered to pay more than $100,000 in restitution for embezzling from her former employer. Cheryl Callies also was sentenced Monday to 90 days of jail time, which can be served with electronic monitoring. Callies also received a five-year suspended prison sentence. Callies was accused … Read more
Every year, a motorcycle gang rides through the serene mountains of southern Utah. However, it’s not your typical pack of motorcyclists. It’s a group of dentists from all over the world, riding to raise money. Steven Anderson is the co-founder of Smiles for Life, a charity that’s raised nearly $50 million, thanks to motorcycle rides … Read more
IDS 2019, more than fulfilled the high expectations of the international industry As such, the undisputed leading global trade fair of the dental industry once again underlined its exceptional position. The event was able to replicate the very good results of the previous event and at the same time realize the ambitious goals for more … Read more
Individuals clad in blue and gray scrubs are moving among two rows of dental chairs; sounds of dental drills pierce the air with their distinctive whine. It’s a typical enough scene for any dental clinic except, in this case, there’s nothing ordinary about it. This is Appalachian Care 2019, a unique U.S. military training mission … Read more
From the moment we can hold a toothbrush, we are told to clean our teeth at least twice a day — but by the time we reach our twilight years, our teeth are largely neglected. Now, a Tasmanian trial has shown the simple act of brushing an elderly person’s teeth two times a day, can … Read more
Very few people enjoy going to the dentist, but for some, the sound of a dental drill is enough to send shivers down their spine. Anywhere from 48 per cent to nearly 60 per cent of the population experiences a form dental anxiety or extreme dental fear, according to studies. While incredibly common, there are different types of dental … Read more
A dentist has revealed how seeing decay and erosion every day at work led her to launch the world’s first drink that’s good for your teeth. Angie Lang, 42, from Sydney, said that while good oral health is down to a lot of things, the number one reason that dental decay and erosion occurs is … Read more
There are new efforts to make dental offices accessible to people with disabilities in southern Colorado. News 5 Investigates showed last year how many primary care medical clinics didn’t have the proper equipment to transfer people from wheelchairs onto exam tables. The Independence Center stepped up to plate and donated $75,000 in accessible equipment to local medical … Read more