Preventative Dentistry

Oral Science Presents 3 Dental Caries Prevention Innovations at JDIQ

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During the 47th edition of the Journées Dentaires Internationales du Québec, Oral Science presented three innovations for a minimally invasive approach to treating dental caries: Silver Diamine Fluoride, for the arrest of cavitated lesions (Advantage Arrest), the next generation of colophony-free fluoride varnish (FluoriMax) and the only professional plaque-identifying toothpaste (Plaque HD). Adrianne Gervais, a … Read more

Treatment Center Intego: Designed for Preventive Care

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Professional teeth cleaning and preventive care are an integral service offered by dental practices. In order to help practitioners to best set up their treatment rooms, Dentsply Sirona has expanded its existing Treatment Centers product range with an integrated preventive care concept. This summer, the Cavitron built-in ultrasonic scaler will be available with the Intego … Read more

Research Finds Regular Dental Check Ups Will Lessen Risk of Pneumonia

Among the many health benefits of getting your teeth regularly checked? Less pneumonia, suggests new research to be presented at IDWeek 2016, a scientific conference on infectious diseases held annually. Researchers analyzed data taken from the 2013 version of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, which asks households how often they access routine health care services. … Read more

Antibiotics Prior to Procedures May Be Helpful in Preventing Infections

New American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) criteria specify when it may be appropriate to consider antibiotic administration prior to various dental procedures to prevent infection of orthopaedic replacement joints or implants. “Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for the Management of Patients with Orthopaedic Implants Undergoing Dental Procedures” was recently approved by the AAOS Board of … Read more

Evidence-Based Fluoride Delivery for Today’s Dental Hygiene Client

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Abstract Today’s preventive practice provides the ability to intervene in the demineralization process and return the client to health often without the use of restorative techniques. Evidence-based research promotes the use of sodium fluoride varnish compared to other methods of delivery of professional topical fluorides. The overall goal of this article is to provide the … Read more

FDI Announces New Approach for Dental Professionals to Battle Tooth Decay

FDI World Dental Federation has today released a white paper ‘Dental Caries Prevention and Management’ under the banner of its Caries Prevention Partnership with Colgate. The paper outlines strategies to prevent and manage dental caries (tooth decay) through concerted action by oral health professionals, policymakers and the general public. Dr Patrick Hescot, FDI President, said, … Read more