As if lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease weren’t enough, there’s more bad news for cigarette smokers. Researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine found that smoking also weakens the ability for pulp in teeth to fight illness and disease. In other words, smokers have fewer defense mechanisms on the inside … Read more
LED Medical Diagnostics Inc. (“LED Medical” or “the Company”), has proudly announced that its VELscope® Vx Enhanced Oral Assessment System, manufactured by its subsidiary LED Dental Inc. (“LED Dental”), has received the Cellerant “Best of Class” Technology Award for the eighth consecutive year. The VELscope Vx has once again been designated as the leading device … Read more
Exciting, inspiring, powerful ̶ that is how most of the attendees described their experiences at Dentsply Sirona World, which came to a close in Orlando on Saturday, Sept. 15. Various breakout sessions, hands-on workshops, and lectures, plus numerous product presentations on a total of twelve topics provided attendees a comprehensive insight into current trends in … Read more
A new research study has determined that vaping sweet e-cigarettes can increase the risk of dental cavities. The study investigated changes in cariogenic potential when tooth surfaces were exposed to certain e-cigarette aerosols in a controlled environment. The combination of the viscosity of e-cigarette liquids and some classes of chemicals in sweet flavors contribute to … Read more
A toothbrush subscription company has apologised after attracting heavy criticism for a “foul” marketing campaign aimed at first-year students arriving at universities across the UK. Brushbox admitted that the inclusion of a beer mat with a suggestive image of a woman’s mouth drooling a white substance resembling semen, with the phrase “spit or swallow” on … Read more
Patterson Dental, a business unit of Patterson Companies (Nasdaq: PDCO), today announced a new agreement with Dental Intelligence to distribute and support the company’s portfolio of software products for use in dental practices. “We are excited to be partnering with Dental Intelligence to help dental practices grow by better understanding how their business is performing, … Read more
BlueIQ, developers of the practice analytics platform that gathers data from multiple sources, announced the release of Insights, a new graphical display of scheduling data specifically designed for team huddles, helping dental teams drive production by focusing on key appointments. Insights provides dental teams with a simple display of the day’s schedule to review key … Read more
Many Texans would agree that healthy teeth and gums are important, however a Guardian survey shows Texans aren’t backing it up with regular visits to the dentist. In fact, 1 out of 5 Texans admit they haven’t seen a dentist in 5 years or more. 57% have seen a dentist in the last year, with only 39% … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that Team Schein Members (TSMs) from around the world have collaborated to build more than 17,000 hygiene kits for girls, children, and adults living in international emergency areas. TSMs assembled the kits as part of the Company’s inaugural We Care Global Challenge, an initiative that aims to bring … 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, today announced new roles for two of its senior dental leaders. Tim Sullivan will assume the role of Executive Advisor, Global Dental, while A.J. Caffentzis will become President, U.S. Dental Distribution. Both … Read more
An Ottawa dentist says more needs to be done to help Ontarians access necessary dental care. Around 32 per cent of Canadians don’t have dental insurance, according to numbers from 2017, and approximately one in six Canadians aren’t able to access regular dental care. “Dentistry’s gotten quite expensive,” said Dr. Mark McCullough, owner and dentist of … Read more
Dentsply Sirona World, the three-day conference with top-quality speakers, brings together several thousand dentists, dental technicians, and opinion leaders from all over the dental world in Orlando. They can look forward to talks and workshops as well as presentations on new Dentsply Sirona products and solutions that make a dentist’s work even easier and, more … Read more
After much anticipation, Dentsply Sirona World 2018 has officially begun! Thousands filled the hallways of the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort to begin their three-day journey of learning, laughing and socializing with the best minds in the dental industry. The first day started with an inspiring Opening General Session. It set the perfect tone for the … Read more
New research shows that the body’s own microbes are effective in maintaining immune cells and killing certain oral infections. A team of Case Western Reserve University researchers found that antibiotics actually kill the “good” bacteria keeping infection and inflammation at bay. Scientists have long known that overuse of antibiotics can do more harm than good. … Read more
Sometimes kids trip and fall, and their teeth take the hit. Nearly half of children suffer some injury to a tooth during childhood. When that trauma affects an immature permanent tooth, it can hinder blood supply and root development, resulting in what is essentially a “dead” tooth. Until now, the standard of care has entailed … Read more
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control says dentists are prescribing too many antibiotics — and it wants patients to help solve that problem. A new poster campaign launched by the BCCDC and the B.C. Dental Association is asking people to consider how they use antibiotics. The posters, posted prominently on SkyTrains, picture the open mouth … Read more
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), the leading professional organization dedicated to the dental specialty of periodontics, has published its “best evidence consensus” (BEC) panel proceedings on the topic of laser usage. The proceedings are the result of the AAP’s second BEC meeting, a model of scientific inquiry rooted in the best available published research … Read more
Matthew Yeung has wanted to be a dentist since high school. He’s well aware of the age-old trope that patients dread dental appointments, but he was willing to set aside negative perceptions of the profession for what he sees as an engaging career in health care, where he can make a good living and run … Read more
She felt nauseous and had a bad taste in her mouth but didn’t think anything of it until she looked in the mirror. After the accident that left the 55-year-old woman with both legs crushed, doctors told her to take antibiotics to prevent infection. But after a week, feeling nauseous with a “bad taste in her mouth,” the US woman … Read more
Keen observers have noticed an unexpected trend in the ultra-hip West Queen West area of Toronto – a proliferation of dentists’ offices. “Right across from the Drake Hotel there’s a dentist’s office and half block south another one just opened,” says Antonio Carvallo, a realtor with Re/Max Hallmark Bibby Group. He says there are two … Read more