Almost any schoolchild can tell you: We prevent cavities by brushing our teeth, because that’s how you remove the sticky film containing millions of decay-causing germs. But this notion is more of an advertising-created myth than fact, according to Philippe Hujoel, a University of Washington School of Dentistry researcher, in an article published in the journal Gerodontology. Almost as … Read more
The declining oral health recently detected in local children is even worse among adults, said Nicole Dupuis, director of health promotion for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. Dupuis said that’s the conclusion from the analysis of data collected in a survey of 1,600 adults between January and March of this year. The complete report will … Read more
Nunavut’s chief dental officer says there are still hundreds of children in the territory who need urgent dental care. Around 550 Nunavut children are waiting for dental treatment requiring general anesthetic — meaning they need to be put to sleep while the dental work is done, said Ron Kelly. Approximately 230 to 240 of those children … Read more
Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGN) the leader in clear aligner orthodontics, announced today that it is expanding the interactive brand experience program that was piloted in late 2017, and will add eight new locations in major U.S. cities in the fourth quarter of 2018. The program expansion is designed to address the rapidly-evolving consumer market … Read more
Researchers from The University of Western Australia say more needs to be done to help improve the quality of dental health care for people who are affected by mental health issues. In a study published this week in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, which coincides with Mental Health Awareness Week (7-13 October), the researchers found many … Read more
Hu-Friedy, the global leader in dental instrument manufacturing and infection prevention solutions, today announced the launch of EverCare, a new subscription-based scaler sharpening service for dental professionals that demand peak performance from their Hu-Friedy instruments. Even the highest quality dental scalers and curettes lose their sharp edges with use, which can strain the joints and muscles … Read more
ConfirmByEmail, a leading Canadian provider of quality patient communication, is pleased to expand and relaunch its popular dental communication software. Effective immediately, ConfirmByEmail will be known as PracticeAlpha. This new brand better reflects the excellency that dental professionals expect as the industry moves toward a fundamental business approach to dentistry. The PracticeAlpha brand offers two … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health, and medical practitioners, announced the launch of a brand campaign entitled “Rely on Henry Schein” that conveys the stories of customers discussing the critical role Henry Schein plays in their success. The campaign initially features … Read more
The College of Dental Surgeons of B.C. is taking disciplinary action against a B.C. dentist who it says failed to diagnose and treat patients properly and billed inappropriately. The college is planning a public hearing, although the dentist, Bin Xu, is not expected to attend and the college has not been able to locate him. … Read more
Much of the research concerning the human microbiome focuses on the gut and the influence that diet and nutrition have on the microbes residing in our digestive systems. Fewer studies consider the bacteria and fungi that live in our mouths, and even fewer look specifically at the oral microbiome’s role in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) … Read more
Long-term exposure to periodontal disease bacteria causes inflammation and degeneration of brain neurons in mice that is similar to the effects of Alzheimer’s disease in humans, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The findings, which are published in PLOS ONE, suggest that periodontal disease, a common but preventable … Read more
As a dental hygienist, Heather Cooper’s job is to make peoples smiles shine. She normally works in Nanaimo but each year, as part of the charity she founded, she also goes to remote parts of Vancouver Island to help people who don’t have access to or can’t afford dental care. “And I take volunteers with … Read more
A new national survey conducted on behalf of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) reveals nearly three quarters (74 percent) of U.S. parents do not take their child to the dentist by their first birthday, the age recommended by AAPD. Of the quarter of parents (26 percent) who do take their child to the … Read more
Giving a smile back every day to people who would otherwise not have the opportunity to receive dental treatment: such is the mission of Brazilian non-profitable organization DSF, Doutores Sem Fronteiras (Doctors without Borders). This year, initiator Dr. Caio Machado led a team of about 120 volunteers from Brazil, among them doctors, general and specialist … Read more
The American Dental Association (ADA), American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and American Student Dental Association (ASDA) released a groundbreaking task force report today supporting the modernization of the dental licensure process. The report is the culmination of over two years of research, discussion and collaboration among the organizations, which have teamed up to form the … Read more
Cellerant Consulting Group is pleased and excited to introduce the 2018 Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award winners. “Once again, we have the distinct honor to recognize innovative companies and products that truly stand apart in the dental industry,” said Dr. Lou Shuman, CEO of Cellerant and founder of the Best of Class Technology Awards. … Read more
A New Jersey man and his wife have been arrested after prosecutors said the husband illegally acted as a dentist at the practice his wife owns. Oscar Guevara, an x-ray technician, had “unlawfully performed dental procedures” at Allure Dental in March 2018, although he is not licensed as a dentist in New Jersey and has … Read more
local dentist accused of unprofessional conduct through his advertising practices is hoping to defend himself to the Supreme Court of Canada. Dr. Michael Zuk of Bower Dental Centre in Red Deer says his dispute with the Alberta Dental Association and College (ADA&C) may result in that step if no alternative dispute resolution can be reached … Read more
Yankee Dental Congress® 2019 (Yankee) will be held from January 31 – February 2, 2019, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Yankee, which is New England’s largest dental meeting, is presented by the Massachusetts Dental Society, in cooperation with the dental societies of Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Nearly 27,000 dental … Read more
The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs and the ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry has released an “Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline on Nonrestorative Treatments for Carious Lesions.” The guideline, which can be accessed at ADA.org/caries, is the first in a four-part series on caries management. For this series, the Council and the Center convened a panel … Read more