Henry Schein Dental, the U.S. dental division of Henry Schein, Inc., announced today the launch of its new Henry Schein Business Process Solutions website www.hsdbps.com. The new site features resources for improving key business functions that contribute to the successful operation of a practice. The Henry Schein Dental Business Process Solutions website is debuting this … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Donna Scott, at its annual general meeting in Victoria, British Columbia, on October 31. Donna hails from Yukon and joins president-elect Gerry Cool (Alberta), past president Mandy Hayre (British Columbia), and directors Leanne Huvenaars (Saskatchewan), Deanna Mackay (Manitoba), Beth … Read more
FDI World Dental Federation and Royal Philips, the makers of the Philips Sonicare toothbrush, will team up to actively promote the importance of oral health and its impact on a person’s overall health, and together promote World Oral Health Day (WOHD) 2016. World Oral Health Day, celebrated on 20 March, is an international day to … Read more
Dental hygienists join Canadians across the country in celebrating National Diabetes Awareness Month this November, and they remind us that oral health professionals are important members of the diabetes health care team. According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, more than 9 million Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes. These individuals are particularly susceptible to … Read more
Saliva is a watery substance secreted by the salivary glands located in the mouth. Saliva is essential for good health, as it assists in speaking, swallowing, food digestion, preventing oral infections in addition to many other tasks. Without normal salivary function the frequency of dental caries, gum disease (gingivitis), and other oral problems increases significantly. … Read more
The International Oral Lichen Planus Support Group has been operational since 1997 when I originally joined Baylor College of Dentistry as a faculty member. At this point, I cannot tell you exactly how many patients I have spoken with through email or even observed clinically over all the years. What I can tell you is … Read more
The American Academy of Periodontology’s 101st Annual Meeting was full of major announcements as a newly appointed President and Academy members were announced, and several awards were issued to members for significant contributions to the periodontology specialty. To review these major highlights and more that took place, please see the links below. http://projects.lanmark360.com/public/index.php?path_info=lm_hacks_download&id=62370 AAP Awards Press Release … Read more
Program Provides Free Dental Care to Holocaust Survivors In Need 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 today that the Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivor Oral Health Program has received The Blue Card’s Max L. Heine Humanitarian … Read more
The young man had the right side of his face bashed in one night outside a Montreal bar. After several surgeries gone wrong, he found plastic surgeon Daniel Borsuk. Alex desperately wanted his old familiar face back — without deformities or new scars staring back at him from a mirror. Borsuk promised to deliver. The resulting scar-free reconstruction … Read more
There is a high level of dental caries in deciduous teeth in developed countries; at a rate of 20.5% in children, aged 2-5 in the US and 25% in children aged three in Japan. Traditional methods to prevent tooth decay in young children include sugar restriction, oral fluoride supplementation and fluoride varnish. A new research … Read more
On November 20, Canada’s dental hygienists will celebrate Universal Children’s Day by reminding us all of the need to improve access to high-quality preventive oral health care in this country. The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) strongly believes that all Canadians, including children, should have access to timely oral health care by the right provider, … Read more
The first set of 22 dental surgeons, trained and certified by the University of Technology’s (UTech) College of Oral Health Sciences, are highly competent and are on par with professionals in first world countries such as the United States (US). Board Member of the US-based Commission on Dental Competency Assessments, which administers dental examinations, Dr. … Read more
Business Executive, Author and Renowned Marketing and Branding Expert Daymond John Will Discuss how to Better Brand Yourself and Your Dental Practice Sirona Dental, Inc., the company that pioneered digital dentistry, announced today that awardwinning business executive and star of ABC’s “Shark Tank”, Daymond John will speak at Sirona’s SIROWORLD Celebration kickoff event scheduled Nov. 29th during the Greater … Read more
Melissa Summerfield, Senior Publisher for Oral Health Group, accepting the Pride Institute Award from Dr. Lou Shuman, recognizing Oral Health Group’s contributions to this year’s “Best of Class” Awards program.
At the recent ADA meeting in Washington, Dr. Bruce Pynn was indcuted as a fellow into the American College of Dentists. We congratulate him on this achievement.
Atherosclerosis is defined as arterial walls becoming clogged up with fats, cholesterol and other substances, this build-up, forms plaques that can burst and trigger a blood clot. Periodontitis is a common, progressive disease that affects the supporting structures of the teeth, causing loss of attachment to the bone and often resulting in tooth loss Porphyromonas … Read more
On behalf of the Oral Health Group and Editorial Board memebers, it is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Rollin Matsui. We send our thoughts and prayers to the family during this time of grief and sorrow. Oral Health Group
Get The Right Five A Day Fruit sugars mean tucking into a bowlful can cause problems. But pick the right salad and you can keep your teeth gleaming. Strawberries and apples both contain malic acid, which is a natural tooth cleanser, says dentist Dr Richard Marques, of Wimpole Street Dental. Just steer clear of heavily … Read more
Gum disease is a common condition among adults. This is when bacteria form biofilms or plaques on teeth, the gums become inflamed (gingivitis), they get red and swollen, and they bleed easily. If left unchecked, the condition can progress to periodontitis. The plaque hardens into tartar, creating significant potential for infection that could destroy tissues … Read more
Novocol Healthcare, Inc. (NHI), a subsidiary of Septodont, Inc., a world leader in sterile injectable manufacturing, announced today the acquisition of a majority stake in Duoject Medical Systems, Inc. (Duoject), a supplier of innovative medical devices. The synergy between the companies will bring additional value to NHI development projects, and will allow NHI to offer … Read more