More than 36,000 visits to hospital emergency rooms for preventable oral health conditions cost the Massachusetts health care system between $14.8 million and $36 million in 2014, according to a new Health Policy Commission report. Sixty percent of the the 36,060 preventable oral health visits to emergency departments were made during traditional weekday business hours … Read more
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, today reminded its customers that the Henry Schein Disaster Relief Hotline is open for dentists, physicians and veterinarians who experience operational, logistical or financial issues as a result of the flooding in … Read more
College students are failing to show up for vital dental checks forcing some to face painful and expensive consequences. Blenheim dental therapist Andrea Carr revealed some days up to half her patients failed to show for scheduled appointments. And many have to seek urgent care later on, she says. She is appealing for teenagers not … Read more
Dentists have long taught people the benefits of flossing as part of good oral health. A new made in Manitoba study put the practice under the microscope and the results are surprising. Dentists actually asked some of their patients to stop flossing and now their work is changing the way some people clean between their … Read more
SciCan has set the benchmark for sterilization and instrument reprocessing technology. For more than 25 years, SciCan has been developing and manufacturing highly innovative infection control products that address the need for versatility, flexibility, and efficiency in today’s environments. SciCan is proud to announce that the STATIM G4 models now offer wireless capability for connecting … Read more
SciCan has set the benchmark for sterilization and instrument reprocessing technology. For more than 20 years SciCan has been developing and manufacturing highly innovative infection control products that address the need for versatility, flexibility, and efficiency in today’s environments. SciCan, partnering with Vista Research, is proud to announce the VistaPure AutoFill, an efficient, reliable and … Read more
English business mogul offers an enlightening Q&A, and legendary sitcom star and comedian delivers hilarious standup performance to end the first day of the ultimate dental meeting After venturing through the trade show floor, attending breakout sessions and interacting with thousands of other professionals yesterday evening, SIROWORLD attendees had the opportunity to learn from entrepreneurial … Read more
Specialists from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) have discovered from bone remains the oldest dental treatment in the Americas dated around 647-768 AD. “We are not talking about mutilation or deformation, like in the Mayan or Egyptian culture, but rather a complex procedure that required specialized dental knowledge,” said Avto Gogichaishvili and Juan … Read more
A recent study revealed that Dentsply Sirona’s Celtra Duo (ZLS) ranked highest in fracture toughness (KIC) when compared with five different chairside CAD/CAM materials used for crown fabrication. Conducted by the University of Toronto, the complete study report entitled, “Fracture toughness of chairside CAD/CAM materials – Alternative loading approach for compact tension test,” is published … Read more
The “selfie” fad may be causing a number of unfortunate incidents across the globe but it also has its upside. According to a new study, recording video “selfies” while brushing teeth can help improve a person’s oral health. The study’s participants used stands to hold their smartphones and film themselves as they brushed their teeth. … Read more
Dental hygienists are critical partners who share Colgate-Palmolive’s commitment to help patients achieve optimal oral health. As part of its continued commitment to improving oral health in the community, Colgate-Palmolive has named 12 hygienists from a wide range of communities across the United States to its 2016 Colgate Oral Health Advisory Board. The board convened … Read more
As the global market, leader Dentsply Sirona invests its innovative power in integrated processes that advance patient care in all areas of dentistry – from preventive health promotion and diagnosis to treatment planning and dental care. Based on long-term experience in combining high-end technology and award-winning design INTEGO and TENEO treatment centers provide comprehensive and … Read more
The global dental consumables market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2016 to 2021, to reach USD 35.35 billion by 2021 from USD 25.45 billion in 2016. The growth of this market is mainly attributed to rapid rise in geriatric population, growing dental tourism in emerging markets, rising incidences of dental … Read more
No one wants to get hurt on the job, or have to face a workers’ compensation claim. How can you keep your dental office safe for everyone? Chances are you became a dentist or dental professional to help others maintain and improve their oral health, not because you wanted to run a business. But dental … Read more
LED Medical Diagnostics Inc. (“LED Medical” or “the Company”), has announced the results of an oral health screening program in conjunction with London Drugs, a Canada-based pharmacy and retailer with 78 stores across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Following a successful pilot oral mucosal screening program in 2015, London Drugs again offered customers the … Read more
A report by American news agency the Associated Press has found that no scientific evidence has proven the effectiveness of flossing. The US Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Agriculture have removed their recommendation to use dental floss from their latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans. ln our opinion, not flossing would be going too far. lt … Read more
President and CEO Scott Parrish has announced the promotion of Marv Nelson from VP of Information to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of A-dec. This transition builds on our existing solid foundation and positions A-dec for continued success. “This company has been extremely fortunate,” said Scott Parrish. “We have a strong Executive … Read more
Orascoptic™, the leader in superior vision solutions for dental and medical professionals introduces EyeZoom™ Mini – a loupe that employs two-step variable magnification technology between 2.5x and 3.5x power. The second loupe launched under the EyeZoom moniker, EyeZoom Mini invites the user to zoom in to view finer details and zoom out for a wider … Read more
Untreated dental caries are a significant pediatric public health problem. One in every seven U.S. children ages 2 to 8 years has untreated dental caries in primary teeth, according to National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data (Dye BA, et al. NCHS data brief, no 191. Hyattsville, Md.; National Center for Health Statistics, 2015). While … Read more
A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled study in 45 women with pregnancy gingivitis showed that supplementation of L. reuteri Prodentis significantly reduced inflammation and plaque compared to placebo. “Our study shows that L. reuteri containing lozenges may be a valuable adjunct in the control of pregnancy gingivitis”, says Professor Ulrich Schlagenhauf, Department of Periodontology, University Hospital Würzenburg, … Read more