For Western New York dental patients, a routine teeth cleaning can now come with a HIV screening. UB Dental, clinics operated by the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, will offer a free oral HIV screening to patients between the ages of 13 and 64. With one in eight people unaware of their HIV … Read more
CHX Technologies (CHX) and MCI Medical Clinics (MCI Medical) have agreed to jointly promote and improve better oral health to older Canadians in MCI’s 28 medical practices, starting in 2017. MCI Medical will provide a new preventive oral health service called Prevora, a new topical antibacterial tooth coating for adults at high risk of dental … Read more
Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) are collaborating with the University of Nairobi, Unilever East Africa, and the Columbia Global Centers | Africa to improve oral health care and disease prevention in East Africa and other resource-poor countries in the region. The project was officially launched at the East Africa Oral Health Summit, hosted … Read more
Ottawa, ON., National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™) takes place from April 9–15 as part of oral health month in Canada. Why not help your smile shine by making your dental hygienist your partner in disease prevention for better overall health. Organized by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association, which serves as the collective voice for more … Read more
Ottawa, ON, On , Canadian dental hygienists will join in the global celebration of World Oral Health Day. This year’s public awareness campaign has chosen as its slogan: “It all starts here. Healthy mouth. Healthy body,” in recognition of the fact that a person’s oral health affects their overall health and well-being. This message reinforces … Read more
With event notifications from as far afield as Australia and Pakistan and Cambodia and Chile, early figures suggest wide outreach for the World Oral Health Day 2016 campaign among FDI members, dental students and private practitioners. The messages really hit home in South-East Europe, with the first written reports to FDI coming from Greece, F.Y.R. … Read more
Sir Michael Marmot, the world renowned expert on social determinants and also President of the World Medical Association, will be the keynote speaker at a conference on health professional regulation to be held in Geneva by the world’s health professions. He will talk about the new Sustainable Development Goals announced last year by the World … Read more
A Swedish study from Malmo University -2014 suggests that high-fluoride toothpaste hinders white spots from developing on the teeth when braces are worn. The fluoride toothpaste possesses four times the regular amount of fluoride found in toothpaste. Numerous studies have shown that 85 percent of people who have braces develop some kind of white lesions … Read more
LOS ANGELES, CA – 1-800-DENTIST®, the dental profession’s #1 source of pre-screened new patient leads, announced that it is launching two new consumer ad campaigns to kick off 2016, “Discover the New Dentistry” and “A Brand New Beginning.” “Discover the New Dentistry” is a special consumer advertising campaign dedicated to promoting the nation’s 15,000-plus CEREC-equipped … Read more
Available now from the ADA is the ADA Practical Guide to Substance Use Disorders and Safe Prescribing. This publication is designed to assist the dental team in dealing with complicated pain/sedation management and opioid abuse issues. It also addresses regulations dentists must follow regarding the storage and recordkeeping of controlled substances. Edited by Michael O’Neil, … Read more
The eyes may be the window to the soul but the mouth reveals much about the rest of your body. Canker sores, dry mouth, swollen gums and sores that don’t heal — these could be important symptoms of medical issues you shouldn’t ignore. In our health system, there are doctors who deal with the mind … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is committed to working with its dental industry partners to build a stronger awareness and deeper understanding of the dental hygiene profession and to advocate and promote oral health nationwide. As CDHA prepares for its upcoming national conference in Victoria, BC, October 2931, it celebrates its thriving partnerships with … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) joins other members of Canada’s Health Action Lobby (HEAL) to remind federal leaders that Canadians want government to make the challenges facing our health-care system a priority. Public opinion research consistently reveals that Canadians care deeply about finding the sustainable and cost-effective options that will enhance our national health. … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is thrilled to announce the launch of www.dentalhygienecanada.ca— a website containing a wealth of information for the general public about dental hygiene and oral health. The site features oral health facts and FAQs, information sheets and other resources, as well as a children’s educational area with lots of fun … Read more
Dental researchers at the University of Adelaide are warning parents of the dangers of soft drinks, fruit juice, sports drinks and other drinks high in acidity, which form part of a “triple-threat” of permanent damage to young people’s teeth. For the first time, researchers have been able to demonstrate that lifelong damage is caused by … Read more
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
The ADA Practical Guide to Soft Tissue Oral Disease (P033) is a tool to aid in identifying, diagnosing and treating soft tissue oral disease in everyday clinical practice. This 247-page guide directs readers through screening examinations, description and documentation and differential diagnosis. Readers also can review guidelines for observation and referral using color photos, case … Read more
MIS Implants Technologies Ltd. is building a fantastic following of dental professionals around the world, serious about social media. We’re not only creating awareness about MIS products and services, we’re getting to know people – lots of people in the dental field, and in the process, have gained valuable insights and useful feedback pertaining to … Read more
Report Highlights Solutions, Programs and Needed Next Steps The American Dental Association (ADA) today released its inaugural “Action for Dental Health: Report to Congress” which recognizes the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Action for Dental Health (ADH) movement and the grassroots efforts taking place across the country to eliminate barriers to dental health. … Read more