It’s that time of year again when patients are cancelling appointments due to illness and staff are calling in sick. When your employee comes to work sick, she can infect the rest of the team by lunch time. It is important to have a long-term plan to protect your business during the flu season as … Read more
Teenagers are notorious for chewing a lot of gum. The lip smacking, bubble popping, discarded gum stuck to the sole give teachers and parents a headache. Now, Dr. Nathan Watemberg of Tel Aviv University-affiliated Meir Medical Center has found that gum-chewing teenagers, and younger children as well, are giving themselves headaches too. His findings, published … Read more
◦FDI World Dental Federation warns of the danger of increased sugar consumption during the festive period ◦The worldwide average of sugar intake is 30kg per person per year ◦Reducing sugar intake and practicing a good oral health care routine are key messages of World Oral Health Day 2014, which will be celebrated on the 20th … Read more
Doctors are encouraging people to take advantage of Christmas gatherings with relatives to discuss family medical histories to help tackle ill-health. The call from clinical academics follows a study which shows that individuals with a family history of premature heart disease – heart attacks or stroke in a first degree relative before the age of … Read more
Additional 70,000 to get free service in Ontario An additional 70,000 low-income Ontario children will be eligible for free dental care under a new streamlined program to be rolled out over the next 18 months, Health Minister Deb Matthews said Monday. Families with one child under 18 with net annual incomes of up to $21,513 … Read more
Even if you consume significantly more calories than you burn off this Christmas, a short, daily bout of exercise will stave off most of the negative effects of over-eating and inactivity, according to scientists at the University of Bath. Whilst earlier studies found that just a few days of eating too much and exercising too … Read more
Computer game promotes balance to help prevent falls, the main cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among elderly BETHESDA, Md., December 10, 2013– According to the National Council on Aging, an older adult is seen in an emergency room for a fall-related injury every 15 seconds. One in three older Americans fall each year, and … Read more
Dr. Meghna Dassani of Clear Lake leads her community to a healthier future. Clear Lake, TX (PRWEB) – According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dental caries (cavities) is an epidemic in the United States; and although it is largely preventable, it remains the most common chronic disease of children aged 5 … Read more
If you are anything like me, it is with great trepidation that I have entered into the world social media, likely because I don’t understand most of it. In dentistry we go to great lengths to protect the privacy of our patients, and yet they post every tiny detail of their lives on Facebook or … Read more
A new study from the Ostrow School of Dentistry published in Cell Stem Cell illustrates how changes in cell signaling can cause ordinary stem cells in the jaw to start forming benign but potentially harmful tumors. Principal investigator Songtao Shi, professor at the Ostrow School of Dentistry Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology, says ossifying fibromas, … Read more
Here’s a cheap product everybody owns (or should own!) that has a bunch of clever uses around the house: toothpaste. It contains mild abrasives and detergents suspended in a creamy gel that keep your teeth clean and bright. Those same ingredients can help you MacGyver a number of messes without resorting to expensive specialized products … Read more
During a check-up at the Kentucky Racing Health Services Center (KRHSC), one patient is diagnosed with an abscessed tooth and another patient receives an oral exam as part of a routine check-up. Under the leadership of University of Louisville assistant professor Dedra Hayden, APRN-BC, UofL nurse practitioner students and dental students and residents are working … Read more
NEW ORLEANS Over 40 million Americans suffer from tooth pain and sensitivity caused by thinning enamel, gingivitis, or periodontal disease. A new human clinical trial conducted at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio examines the effects of a chocolate extract against fluoride-based toothpastes on tooth hypersensitivity. The clinical trial found that … 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
As witches and wizards prepare to haunt neighbourhoods across Canada on October 31, dental hygienists remind us to be mindful of warding off cavities on Halloween night. Halloween treats—particularly sticky and chewy candies—can get stuck in the grooves of children’s teeth and increase their risk of cavities and tooth decay. According to a recent report … Read more
How do dentists connect with their employees?. One easy way to stay connected and keep the lines of communication open is to conduct daily starters. Hold daily morning huddles at the same time every morning to ensure team communication and active group problem solving that result in achieving production goals or system improvements. It is … Read more
Dr. Mirjan, of Mississauga, starts a blog about when (and if) wisdom teeth need to be removed. A simple explanation of the pros and cons. Many people often ask the question: is wisdom teeth removalnecessary? Well, it might not be necessary if the teeth are healthy, fully grown, biting properly and positioned correctly. Also, they … Read more
BRITISH COLUMBIA, ONTARIO, NOVA SCOTIA. YOUNG CANADIAN AWARD WINNERS FROM ONTARIO AND QUEBEC. Winners of 2013 Ernest C. Manning Innovation Awards were announced today by Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation President Jennifer Diakiw. (www.manningawards.ca) The 2013 winners, from British Columbia, Ontario and Nova Scotia, share $145,000 in prizes. The 2013 Young Canadian Award winners from … Read more
If you are preparing your practice for sale, you need to view your practice objectively through the eyes of the purchaser. The following is a list of the top ten issues that would be attractive to a purchaser from the viewpoint of a Dental Practice Management Consultant. 1. Practice Efficiency Efficiency goes hand in hand … Read more
The Toronto Implant Institute held its grand opening celebration on Thursday, September 12th. General dentists, specialists, industry leaders, dental laboratories, corporate representatives and community members all had the opportunity to explore the facility with Dr. Wong and her team. With a maximum of four dentists per group, the internship is dedicated to customized learning … Read more