According to a study carried out at the University of Helsinki, an infection of the root tip of a tooth increases the risk of coronary artery disease, even if the infection is symptomless. Hidden dental root tip infections are very common: as many as one in four Finns suffers from at least one. Such infections … Read more
Five research projects that aim to improve our understanding of the human microbiome have been selected to receive the first round of funding from the University at Buffalo Community of Excellence in Genome, Environment and Microbiome (GEM). The projects, together awarded nearly $200,000, will study how the interplay of the human microbiome – the collection … Read more
People who are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) are at a greater risk of developing mouth cancer, according to a new report. New research published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute has shown evidence that patients who have HCV were more than twice as likely to develop either cancers in mouth … Read more
Underserved Kentuckians living with HIV/ AIDS can continue to rely on comprehensive oral health care offered through the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, thanks to $2 million in federal funding. The funding has been awarded to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department for Public Health HIV/AIDS Services Branch, Ryan White Part … Read more
The Minnesota Dental Association and the Minnesota Dental Foundation, in partnership with the North Dakota Dental Association and the North Dakota Dental Foundation, hosted its Minnesota Mission of Mercy on July 22 and 23 in Moorhead, providing free dental care to children and adults who face barriers to accessing dental care. This fifth Mission of Mercy event held in Minnesota delivered free dental care valued at over $1 … Read more
New name reflects curriculum expansion into practice management The Institute for the Clinical Practice of Pediatric Dentistry (ICPPD) has changed its named to the Institute for Pediatric Dentistry (IPD). The rationale for the name change is to better reflect the evolving content of the Institute’s courses. “As part of our ongoing effort to provide the most … Read more
An innovative program that serves low-income and uninsured children in Los Angeles, the UCLA–First 5 LA 21st Century Dental Homes Project, has more than tripled preventive dental visits for children from birth to age 5, according to a new policy brief by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. Some parents think that because their children’s primary teeth, … Read more
When Colleen Leduc’s patients enter her room, she dims the fluorescents and hits the sparkly lights switch. As a dental hygienist and a mother of 19-year-old Victoria, her non-verbal autistic daughter, Leduc knows getting people with intellectual disabilities to even enter a dentist’s office can be a challenge. “Some people want to sniff the entire … Read more
A young woman from Ohio made an absolutely amazing accomplishment this past graduation season. Tera Poole (pictured) is a graduate of the University of Maryland’s School of Dentistry, which is the nation’s oldest dental college. This institution was founded in the city of Baltimore in 1840. Its existence predates the abolishment of slavery in America. … Read more
UofL School of Dentistry offers advantages for young patients As children prepare for the start of a new school year, a dental exam should be on the to-do list. For children entering Kindergarten, Kentucky law requires at least a basic dental screening. Regular dental examinations are important to diagnose and treat or prevent oral health … Read more
Futuredontics®, the parent company of 1-800-DENTIST®, announced the release of its exclusive new report, “What Dental Patients Want.” An important follow-up to its most requested whitepaper in the company’s history, the new edition of “What Dental Patients Want” reveals the latest in frontline information on real patients’ attitudes towards dentists and dentistry in 2016. Based … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) joined the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity’s (AO) Columbus, Ohio, chapter in recognizing 13 area oral health professionals for their participation in a program that provides free dental care to Holocaust survivors in need. The Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program was launched in November 2014 in response to … Read more
Dental implants are often the best treatment for missing teeth and are the closest you can get to a healthy, natural smile. They restore the ability to confidently eat, smile, laugh, talk, play and enjoy all regular activities of everyday life. According to the Centers for Disease Control NHANES Study, more than 120 million Americans … Read more
New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry), in collaboration with Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, is proud to announce a new, fully equipped endodontic clinical suite that will employ the most advanced educational and patient care technologies available. Dr. Charles N. Bertolami, Herman Robert Fox Dean of NYU … Read more
Dental surgeons have developed a revolutionary implant procedure using an electrical transmitter to speed up the waiting time before a new tooth can be fitted. Dental implants – a fixed alternative to removable dentures – are fitted in two stages, starting with inserting a screw to hold the tooth in the jawbone. Patients then have … Read more
Many Syrian Refugees arriving in Canada are in urgent need of basic healthcare like dental work. They suffer from gum infection, tooth decay, and rotten or discoloured teeth. On Friday, Algonquin College opened their clinic to Syrian Refugees to offer free dental services. Khaled Gonaym said it was his first visit to the dentist since coming … Read more
2017 Aruba Dental Conference Announced: Make Your Escape and Earn 12 CE Credits Designed for professional enrichment as well as personal “down time”, the 2017 Aruba Dental Conference is scheduled for February 2-4, 2017 at the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. Sponsored by Clinical Research Dental and Clinician’s Choice, this year’s conference features three of … Read more
Stung by Canada’s highest dental fees, a growing number of Albertans are flocking to B.C. for everything from routine checkups to root canals. Dentists in the southeastern B.C. communities of Golden and Invermere told Postmedia they’ve seen an influx of inquiries and visits by Albertans looking for dental deals across the border, even as the province continues a … Read more
Celebrating Differences! AboutFace is excited to celebrate differences and uniqueness in everyone during our first annual “Light Up the Night” Fashion Show & Gala fundraiser on Friday, October 28, 2016. This one-of-a-kind fashion show event aims to promote beauty through diversity, uniqueness and confidence. Our models are all AboutFace community members living with facial differences … Read more
With school out and vacations in full swing, Canadians will be spending more time outdoors soaking up the sun. According to the Vitamin D Society, summer is the best time for Canadians to naturally generate vitamin D, which has many positive effects, including reducing the risk of developing serious diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, … Read more