When DrBicuspid.com posted a picture on its Facebook page of a wide, clear lip piercing plug that offered a view of the wearer’s dentition, it elicited a record-breaking response, reaching nearly 41,000 people and receiving hundreds of comments and shares. It also received 26 likes, so not everyone had a negative response to it. But many … Read more
Common interests and perspectives brought together a host of women in dentistry at the 4th Women’s Dental Conference, presented by Clinical Research Dental. In a relaxing and intimate setting, this immersive event served as a means to refresh the ladies’ passion for dentistry while addressing topics relevant to their practice (such as successful endodontics and … Read more
New Surgical Solutions Group will Specialize in Providing a Comprehensive Package of Innovative Products and Services to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Periodontists Henry Schein Dental, the global dental business of 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, has … Read more
Though conventional pairing has cigarettes and coffee going together, researchers have found that the toxic chemicals in tobacco may hamper taste bud regeneration, resulting in smokers not being able to adequately taste the bitterness of their regular cup of joe. The researchers, led by Nelly Jacob of the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital APHP in France, published results … Read more
The new American Dental Association (ADA) Oral Pathologist app is a handy tool to aid dentists in the diagnosis of lesions, papules, nodules, ulcers, vesicles and many other oral pathology conditions. For chairside use with mobile devices, the ADA Oral Pathologist app was developed by Dr. Michael Kahn, chairman and tenured professor of the Department … Read more
The colour of your smile is under scrutiny, from other people, the media and even your own reflection in the mirror. Tooth whitening procedures are more popular than ever, and all over the country, every day, members of the public purchase a tooth whitening procedure to enhance the colour of their teeth. On the internet, … Read more
Five Tips to Prevent Facial Injuries with Simple Sports Safety Precautions Five of the nation’s top dental associations want to remind young athletes to play it safe by wearing a mouth guard during recreational and organized sports this spring. Research estimates that about 2 percent of all children or adolescents who participate in sports eventually … Read more
A new 3D imaging technique could help prevent teeth and jaw problems through early intervention by identifying incoming wisdom teeth, crowded teeth, and malocclusion – all before they have time to start. The findings lay the groundwork and could have future impact on oral health-related quality of life. Working with scientists on the Biomedical Imaging … Read more
The Pacific Dental Conference has once again surpassed its attendance record to date with over 12, 700 participants. This year’s attendance included over 3500 Dentists, 2000 Dental Hygienisst, along with 2350 Exhibitors, making this conference a great success. Be sure to mark your calendars for March 5th – 7th, 2015 for the next PDC. For … Read more
Papers in February JADA issue note benefits of using fluoride toothpaste on baby’s first tooth To fight cavities in children, the American Dental Association’s (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs (CSA) is updating its guidance to caregivers that they should brush their children’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste as soon as the first tooth comes in. This … Read more
For better oral and overall health, CDA urges tobacco users to quit the habit The recent decision by CVS Caremark to discontinue the sale of tobacco products is to be applauded. For decades, the California Dental Association and other health organizations have been warning tobacco users of the dangers of these products and urging them … Read more
DUX Dental Donates $1 for Each Teal-Colored Product Sold in 2013 DUX Dental marks the beginning of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month with a donation of $11,800 to the Tracy Lane Foundation, a foundation created by Tracy Lane and her husband to help raise awareness and motivate action to eradicate cervical cancer. Teal is the color … Read more
For more than 10 years, the dental team has known that the 6-month dental checkup has little evidence that is beneficial for everyone. To add fuel to the fire, a recent study in The Journal of Dental Research, suggests that the frequency of dental visits for cleanings and other preventive services should be tailored to … Read more
A World Day for a global issue: oral health FDI World Dental Federation presents a stylish and memorable new World Oral Health Day logo LISTERINE®, Unilever, Henry Schein and Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program become the official global partners for World Oral Health Day 2014 FDI World Dental Federation is gearing up for the celebration of … Read more
On Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) will announce the global expansion of Text2Floss– an innovative, mobile-based program promoting oral healthcare – at the 89th Annual Greater New York Dental Meeting. At this meeting Latin America will be highlighted with a live broadcast demonstrating Text2Floss. In … Read more
The bacteria in the human mouth — particularly those nestled under the gums — are as powerful as a fingerprint at identifying a person’s ethnicity, new research shows. Scientists identified a total of almost 400 different species of microbes in the mouths of 100 study participants belonging to four ethnic affiliations: non-Hispanic blacks, whites, Chinese … Read more
Sugar is everywhere—especially in the packaged and processed foods that have become a staple of today’s American diet. Besides sugar, sweeteners lurk on many nutrition labels under the guises of brown rice syrup, fructose, glucose, corn sweetener, maltodextrin and evaporated cane juice, among others. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans today eat 43 … Read more
Partnership Provides New Milling Machine With Fine-Structure Feldspar Ceramic Material for High-Quality Restorations Carestream Dental and VITA today announced that they are entering into a new partnership to support their respective restoration offerings. Carestream Dental’s CS 3000 milling machine has earned approval from VITA to work with the company’s VITABLOCS® Mark II restorative, a fine-structure … Read more
National Program Brings Needed Oral Health Care to Children
The 2014 FDI Annual World Dental Congress, the must attend of the global annual dental calendar, will be held in New Delhi, India, from 11 to 14 September 2014. Early estimates suggest the record attendance of 16,000 visitors at Istanbul in 2013 will be exceeded by FDI New Delhi 2014, an event with truly global … Read more