Authorities say two Phoenix-area women have been arrested for allegedly performing unlicensed dental work on five unsuspecting victims at an office in Glendale. The Arizona Attorney General’s Office announced Wednesday that 45-year-old Melissa Pavey and 38-year-old Jolene Houchens are accused of performing unlicensed dental procedures including tooth extractions by utilizing drills, lasers and surgical tools. Authorities say … Read more
FDI World Dental Federation published two resources – a white paper and a practical guide – as part of its Global Periodontal Health Project (GPHP), which aims to bring attention to periodontal health as a priority area for policy worldwide. “Periodontal disease – or gum disease as it is often better known – is one … Read more
Now that it is spring, even more children and teenagers will hit the field for youth sports. Unfortunately, that also means dangers to their mouths and faces. Research from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) shows that sports-related dental injuries account for more than 600,000 emergency room visits each year. “Tooth fractures, chipping or loosening … Read more
When compared with nondrinkers, men and women who had one or more alcoholic drinks per day had an overabundance of oral bacteria linked to gum disease, some cancers, and heart disease. By contrast, drinkers had fewer bacteria known to check the growth of other, harmful germs. These are the main findings of a study published … Read more
Dentsply Sirona Clinical Affairs supports within the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies to empower dental professionals to provide better, safer, faster dental care. The team is responsible for one of the largest clinical education programs in the industry. In 2017 alone, Dentsply Sirona offered almost 11,000 courses, which provided education and … Read more
The gender gap in dentistry is closing, with more women than ever before working and studying in the industry. Celebrating and supporting this is the Women in Dentistry Symposium, a night dedicated to educating female dental professionals on the latest dental technology, procedures and personal care. The 8th annual symposium will be held on Tuesday, … Read more
The rising number of local oral healthcare issues including cavities has prompted the Windsor-Essex Health Unit board to unanimously approve a four-point plan that includes reintroducing fluoride into Windsor’s drinking water. The city opted to remove fluoride from its drinking water in 2013 with the proviso of revisiting the issue after five years. The decision … Read more
DoseBiome has announced their new findings that qii, the world’s first functional drink for oral health, can reduce up to 52% of dental plaque with each serving. This news coincides with the addition of three new fruit flavors to their lineup – White Peach, Pomegranate and Lychee Tea. A resident within Johnson & Johnson Innovation, JLABS … Read more
Cellerant Consulting Group is excited to announce that Dr. Chris Salierno has joined the company as the newest member of its esteemed Chief Development Officer (CDO) team. Dr. Salierno has also joined the Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award panel of judges which is currently concluding deliberations for 2018 award winners that began in February … Read more
Opioids are not among the most effective–or longest lasting–options available for relief from acute dental pain, a new examination of the results from more than 460 published studies has found. Ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) alone or in combination with acetaminophen are better at easing dental pain, according to new research conducted with … Read more
Does your fluoride protect your clients’ enamel? Dental erosion has reached epidemic levels Recent research has shown that approximately 30% of dental clients aged 18–35 years had at least one tooth with advanced erosive tooth wear Why stannous flouride matters when it come to enamel erosion Stannous fluoride protects the tooth surface from enamel erosion … Read more
A coalition of 50 environmental, public health, and children’s rights groups called for an end to the controversial filling material – dental amalgam – in American children, and for a two-year general phase-out in its use in the United States. Supporters include many major national nonprofit groups, including Sierra Club, Greenpeace, Health Care Without Harm, … Read more
The percentage of young people with dental cavities in the United States dropped from 50% in 2012 to just over 43% in 2016, according to a new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although the overall trend is a positive one, young members of minority communities continue to have the highest number of … Read more
Lee Schwaderer loves corn on the cob and singing with his church choir, but now he can’t enjoy either. When the 65-year-old Keswick, Ont., man went in for dental surgery three years ago, he says he woke up from anesthesia to a shocking announcement. He alleges his dental surgeon said at the time “I don’t … Read more
Researchers at the University of Washington have designed a convenient and natural product that uses proteins to rebuild tooth enamel and treat dental cavities. The research finding was first published in ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering. “Remineralization guided by peptides is a healthy alternative to current dental health care,” said lead author Mehmet Sarikaya, professor of … Read more
Dr. Raj Dhiman prides himself on being forward thinking. He offers what he describes as cutting edge dentistry at Ladner’s Riverside Dental so it seems only natural the dentist would start to accept Bitcoin as a payment method. Bitcoin is a world-wide payment system that is the first decentralized digital currency that works without a … Read more
The ADA Foundation today named the seven dental students who will receive its 2018 Dental Student Scholarships. Each scholarship is valued at $20,000. The ADA Foundation Dental Student Scholarship Program is designed to recognize dental students who are strong academically and who demonstrate outstanding promise in leadership, public service, and/or research. The 2018 ADA Foundation … Read more
Bioactive Dental Materials Today’s patients seek treatments that are not only aesthetic but also innocuous, healing and have beneficial influence on their overall health. Over the past several decades, dentistry has been seeing a shift from reactive treatments of dental disease to preventive and conservative models with bioactive technologies. This includes biomimetic materials that encourage … Read more
Dentsply Sirona, the Dental Solutions CompanyTM, announced today that world-renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin will present the keynote address at Dentsply Sirona World 2018 on Friday morning, Sept. 14. Goodwin is the author of six critically acclaimed and New York Times best-selling books, including her most recent, The Bully Pulpit: … Read more
Dentsply Sirona Inc., The Dental Solutions Company™, announced today that three-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer and two-time New York Times best-selling author Jim Gaffigan will perform a private standup act for Dentsply Sirona World attendees in Orlando, Florida on Thursday evening, Sept. 13. Known around the world for his unique brand of humor, … Read more