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British Dental Association Calls For NICE Evaluation Of Decontamination Evidence Base, UKEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The British Dental Association (BDA) has called once again for a full review of the evidence base for the HTM 01-05 guidance document on decontamination in dental surgeries. The BDA has written to the Department of Health (DH) renewing its 2007 call for a National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) review of the evidence, after it emerged that three areas of the guidance have already been amended before the document is even printed. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - November 18, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Dental Access Contract Still Unsuitable As Changes Do Not Go Far Enough Says GDPC, UKEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The unnecessarily complex contracts for dental access funding make them risky and inappropriate for dental practice, despite some changes made by the Department of Health (DH), the BDA's General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC) has said today. The final version of the 'PDS+' agreement developed for the current round of dental access procurement has been published today by DH. It runs to nearly 50 pages and 17 schedules. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - November 17, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Find Dental CAD/CAM Treasure At Dental Showcase 2009, UKEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Renishaw, the world's largest supplier of in-lab CAD/CAM scanning machines (hall 6 stand Q18), will highlight its new inciseTM dental milling system which enables dental laboratories of all sizes to manufacture truly low cost zirconia frameworks in-house. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - November 13, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Form Of Mercury In Older Dental Fillings Unlikely To Be ToxicEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Amid the on-going controversy over the safety of mercury-containing dental fillings, a University of Saskatchewan research team has shed new light on how the chemical forms of mercury at the surface of fillings change over time. Their work, just published in the American Chemical Society journal Chemical Research in Toxicology, shows that the surface forms of mercury in older "silver" fillings (also known as amalgams) may be less toxic than previously thought. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - November 10, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

ADEA's Jeanne C. Sinkford, D.D.S., Ph.D., To Receive Herbert W. Nickens Award From The Association Of American Medical CollegesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Jeanne C. Sinkford, D.D.S., Ph.D., will receive national recognition for her outstanding contributions to promoting justice in medical education and health care as the recipient of the 2009 Herbert W. Nickens Award. She will be one of nine individuals and one medical school recognized for contributions to medical education on November 7, during the Association of American Medical Colleges' (AAMC) annual meeting. "Dr. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - November 10, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

British Dental Association Attacks Unacceptable And Growing Chasm" In Oral Health InequalitiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An "unacceptable and growing chasm" exists in the UK between those with good and poor oral health, according to the British Dental Association's (BDA's) Oral Health Inequalities Policy which is published today. The policy highlights the close association between low socio-economic status and poor oral health, calling for more focus on preventive care. It also says there should be a more integrated approach to oral health from health and social care providers. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - November 8, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

What Is A Dental Abscess? What Causes Dental Abscesses?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A dental abscess, or tooth abscess, is an accumulation of pus that forms inside the teeth or gums. The abscess typically originates from a bacterial infection, often one that has accumulated in the soft pulp of the tooth. Bacteria exist in plaque, a by-product of food, saliva and bacteria in the mouth which sticks to the teeth and damages them, as well as the gums. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - November 7, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Hybrid Composite For Root Canal TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Unrelenting toothache means a visit to the dentist is inevitable, and if the tooth decay is really bad root canal treatment is often the only option. The dentist first removes the nerve completely and then closes the ensuing canal with a filler. This must be airtight to prevent bacteria from entering and causing renewed inflammation. On the other hand, the material must also be removable. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - November 5, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Virginia Dentist Assumes Presidency Of The American Dental AssociationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ronald L. Tankersley, D.D.S., who practices oral and maxillofacial surgery in Newport News, Williamsburg and Hampton, Va., was installed as president of the American Dental Association (ADA) and will lead the 157,000-member organization's efforts to protect and improve the public's oral health and promote advances in dentistry. Dr. Tankersley's installation took place today during a meeting of the ADA House of Delegates in Honolulu. He previously served as ADA president-elect. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - October 7, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Michigan Dentist Chosen President-Elect Of The American Dental AssociationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Raymond F. Gist, D.D.S., who practices general dentistry in Flint, Mich., was inducted as president-elect of the American Dental Association (ADA) during a meeting of the ADA House of Delegates in Honolulu. Dr. Gist will assume the ADA presidency in October 2010 and will lead the more than 157,000-member organization, America's leading advocate for oral health. Dr. Gist will be the ADA's first African-American president. Dr. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - October 7, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Nanotechnology: A Safe ApproachEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A non-toxic and environmentally friendly way to make tiny nanorods of zinc oxide has been developed for the first time by researchers in Saudi Arabia. The approach, described in the current issue of the International Journal of Nanoparticles, could allow the nanorods to be used safely in medical and for other applications. Zinc oxide has many uses when fabricated as nanoparticles and nanorods, just 100 nanometers in diameter. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - August 21, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Biology / Biochemistry Source Type: news

Inspiring Dentists And Aerospace Engineers: Flying By The Skin Of Our TeethEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
It's been a mystery: how can our teeth withstand such an enormous amount of pressure, over many years, when tooth enamel is only about as strong as glass? A new study by Prof. Herzl Chai of Tel Aviv University's School of Mechanical Engineering and his colleagues at the National Institute of Standards and Technology and George Washington University gives the answer. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - August 21, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Oral Health The Key To Alzheimer's Cure?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A major research grant will help scientists study the links between memory and oral health in a bid to establish control over Alzheimer's disease. The news of a $1.3 million study to be carried out on thousands of participants has been welcomed by the UK's leading oral health charity - the British Dental Health Foundation. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - July 21, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Alzheimer's / Dementia Source Type: news

Managing Erosion Caused By Everyday BeveragesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Researchers have warned people to beware of the damage that acidic beverages have on teeth. Yet, for some, the damage and problems associated with drinking sodas, citric juices or certain tea may have already begun to take effect. The question remains: What can be done to restore teeth already affected? In a recent study that appeared in the May/June 2009 issue of General Dentistry, the AGD's clinical, peer-reviewed journal, lead author, Mohamed A. Bassiouny, DMD, MSc. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - July 20, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Dental Health Advocates Want To Sink Teeth Into Health Care ReformEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Washington Post reports many oral health professionals worry that dental issues have "a tenuous place at best in the national debate" regarding an overhaul of the health care system. Still, they emphasize that dental health is an integral part of health care and note the special burden untreated dental issues have on poor children. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - June 24, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Number Of EGDC Users SurgeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Over 2,600 dental care professionals have created accounts on the General Dental Council's site, eGDC, since its re-launch in April this year. This brings the total number of dental professionals who are using the site, first launched last November, to over 5,200. The eGDC site is designed to make things as easy as possible for busy registrants to keep on top of registration requirements at the click of a mouse. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - June 23, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

UK's Leading Dental Health Charity Welcomes Review Of NHS DentistryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The UK's leading oral health charity has welcomed a newly-announced independent review into NHS dentistry and backed proposals to deliver better patient access to dentistry and improved oral health. The British Dental Health Foundation, praising review author Professor Jimmy Steele and his team for their work following an open and wide-reaching consultation process, supported an emphasis on prevention and evidence-based treatment to support better oral healthcare. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - June 23, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Consultation And Piloting Vital To Success Of Reforms Says BDAEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The British Dental Association (BDA) has applauded the publication today of Professor Steele's review of NHS Dentistry, and called on the Government to work constructively with patients and the profession on its findings. The BDA has also urged the Government to heed the report's recommendation to pilot properly reforms it introduces as a result of this report. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - June 23, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Prize Winning Research Could Bring Relief To 3.5 Million Denture Stomatitis (Oral Thrush) SufferersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A research project, which has the potential to bring relief to the estimated 3.5 million UK sufferers of oral thrush, has won the £25,000 Armourers & Brasiers Venture Prize. This will allow the project to proceed to clinical evaluation. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - June 23, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

School Of Dentistry Studies Link Between Oral Health And MemoryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Keeping your teeth brushed and flossed can cut down on gum disease, drastically reducing risk of heart attack and stroke, dentists have warned for years. Now researchers at West Virginia University have found a clean mouth may also help preserve memory. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a $1.3 million grant over four years to further build on studies linking gum disease and mild to moderate memory loss. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - June 20, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

American Dental Association, The Forsyth Institute Collaborate To Pilot Evidence-Based Dentistry Training CourseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The American Dental Association (ADA) Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) and The Forsyth Institute announce the offering of an intensive, five-day training course in evidence-based principles and tools, including systematic reviews and applications for clinical decision making. The collaborative "ADA/Forsyth EBD Course" scheduled from Oct. 19 to 23 at Forsyth headquarters in Boston, Mass. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - June 17, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Simulation Game Helps Students Learn Dental Implant ProceduresEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A realistic computer game will soon be used to help dental students worldwide learn and reinforce dental implant procedures. The Virtual Dental Implant Training Simulation Program is designed to help students in diagnostics, decision making and treatment protocols. It was designed by Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry faculty and students and BreakAway, Ltd., a developer of game-based technology for training, experimentation and decision-making analysis. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - June 13, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

California Dental Association Reminds Parents Of Kindergarten Dental Check-Up RequirementEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The California Dental Association is reminding all parents that the May 31 deadline is rapidly approaching to have your kindergartener receive a dental check-up before entering first grade for the 2009-10 school year. The requirement has been in effect for two years and with tooth decay being the most common chronic childhood disease, it is essential that children develop healthy habits as early as possible. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - April 17, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Some Orthodontic Appliances Are More Prone To Bacteria, Oregon Health & Science University School Of Dentistry FindsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry have found the majority of patients with self-ligating orthodontic brackets retain fewer bacteria in plaque than patients with elastomeric orthodontic brackets. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - April 16, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Baby Canine Teeth: No Evidence To Support ExtractionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The practice of extracting baby canine teeth to make way for adult canines that are erupting in the wrong place has no evidential basis, according to a new study by Cochrane Researchers. In a systematic review, the researchers were unable to identify a single high quality study to support the practice. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - April 15, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Findings Unveiled At International Association For Dental Research Annual Session Reveal Products Offering Superior Plaque RemovalEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
New head-to-head clinical trial results demonstrate that REACH® ULTRACLEAN™ Toothbrush and Floss deliver superior plaque removal. The five studies conducted by Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - April 10, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Haven't You Heard? There Is No Shortage Of NHS Dentists In Somerset, EnglandEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
For most of us a visit to the dentist is never going to be something we look forward to, but failing to get an annual dental check could cost you a lot more than the price of a filling. Conditions like gum disease can lead to strokes and heart disease. If you already have a heart condition gum disease can make it even worse and few of us realise that that our dentist is trained to spot the early signs of mouth cancer and that can be a killer. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - April 10, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Acid Erosion In Children's Teeth Growing Concern Among DentistsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Starting from the time they take their children to their first dentist appointment, most parents know how important it is for kids to brush their teeth twice a day and floss regularly to protect against tooth decay. But what they don't know is that cavity protection is no longer enough. Today's modern diets - even those that are seemingly healthy - can contribute to acid erosion, a growing and irreversible problem not only among adults, but for children as well. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - April 8, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Parental Stress May Lead To Pediatric Tooth DecayEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A team of scientists from The Ohio State University has examined the stress levels of parents whose young children either had no cavities or so many cavities that the children had to receive anesthesia before undergoing dental treatment. The investigators presented their findings during the 87th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research. The team also looked at the parents' education levels and income, and noted if they were single parents. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - April 6, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Anxiety / Stress Source Type: news

Potential Link Between Obesity And Periodontal DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Is there a prospective association between obesity and periodontal disease? This is the question asked by a team of investigators from the Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Puerto Rico, reporting their findings during the 87th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The investigators evaluated the association between different measures of obesity and risk of periodontal disease. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - April 6, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Source Type: news

Sports Drink Consumption Can Cause Tooth ErosionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
While sipping on sports drinks all day may provide an energy boost, this popular practice is also exposing people to levels of acid that can cause tooth erosion and hypersensitivity, NYU dental researchers have found. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - April 6, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Amalgam Fillings Are Safe, But Skeptics Still Claim Controversy, Researcher SaysEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dental amalgam has been proven safe and effective for years, yet unfounded controversy still surrounds it, a Medical College of Georgia researcher says. Dentists have used amalgam, an alloy of mercury with at least one other metal, in fillings for over 200 years. Amalgam fillings don't contain enough mercury to cause potential health problems associated with larger doses, says Dr. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - April 5, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Salivary Diagnostics Comes Of AgeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Salivary diagnostics has come of age. In a mere six years, research supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has sprung to the forefront of basic, translational, and clinical research. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - April 4, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

White Wine Can Make Tooth Stains Darker According To StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
It has long been known that red wine causes teeth to stain. But white wine? A recent study by NYU dental researchers found that drinking white wine can also increase the potential for teeth to take on dark stains. The researchers compared two sets of six cow teeth, whose surface closely resembles that of human teeth, and used a spectrophotometer, an instrument that measures color intensities, to evaluate staining levels. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - April 3, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

The More Oral Bacteria, The Higher The Risk Of Heart Attack, UB Study Shows.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Several studies have suggested there is a connection between organisms that cause gum disease, known scientifically as periodontal disease, and the development of heart disease, but few studies have tested this theory. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - April 3, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Heart Disease Source Type: news

Specific Disease-Causing Bacteria In The Mouth TargetedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Research to develop a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that can target a particular species of bacteria without harming the other "good" bacteria present was described at the Society for General Microbiology meeting at Harrogate on April 2. Professor Kim Brogden from the University of Iowa attached a broad-spectrum antibiotic to a protein that targets a receptor on a particular bacterium's surface. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - April 3, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news

LUX DS Awarded Funding From The Technology Strategy Board - Light Based Technology For The Dental FieldEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We are proud to announce that LUX DS and the Centre for Clinical Innovations of the University of Dundee have been jointly awarded a grant by the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) for the development of a novel photonics-based medical device for the assessment of dental disease. LUX DS was selected among over one hundred companies that submitted proposals for the "Technologies for Health" competition, organised by the TSB in order to improve healthcare provision. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - April 2, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

American Dental Education Association Presents Presidential CitationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) presented Presidential Citations to 10 leaders who have demonstrated exceptional service to ADEA. The awards were presented by 2008-09 ADEA President Charles N. Bertolami, D.D.S., D.Med.Sc., at the opening ceremony of the 86th ADEA Annual Session and Exhibition in Phoenix, Arizona. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - April 2, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Dental Implant Market To Exceed $1 Billion By 2013 Despite Current Economic SlowdownEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to Millennium Research Group's (MRG's) new US Markets for Dental Implants 2009 report, although the current economic crisis is resulting in lower procedural growth in the short term, the US dental implant market will recover after 2010 and exceed $1 billion by 2013. As a result of the slumping economy, patients are less likely to invest in dental implant procedures, and some are opting instead for less expensive alternatives, such as crowns and bridges. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - March 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

AAOMS Applauds Legislation Enabling Medicare Patients To Rehabilitate And Recover More Efficiently From Oral And Maxillofacial InjuriesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) applauds the introduction of the "Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2009" (H.R. 1430 IH), which would change current Medicare law that prohibits dentists from referring their Medicare patients for physical therapy. Introduced on March 11, by Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-N.J.) and Congressman Eric Cantor (R-Va.), H.R. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - March 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP Source Type: news

Getting To The Root Of Dental PhobiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Fear of the dentist plagues more than 80 percent of American adults, and more than half say fear may keep them from going to see the dentist, according to a new survey by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). Because poor dental care can lead to serious health problems, the AAE is tackling the issue head on as part of its third annual Root Canal Awareness Week, which takes place March 29 - April 4. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - March 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

ADA Informs Patients About Osteoporosis Medications And Oral HealthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dental patients who have been alarmed or confused by recent news reports about how osteoporosis medications might affect their oral health now have a brochure to help them separate fact from fiction. The American Dental Association (ADA) collaborated with the National Osteoporosis Foundation to create the brochure, "Osteoporosis Medications and Your Dental Health," which will be available in dental offices this month. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - March 10, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Guidance on non-surgical cosmetic procedures, General Dental Council, UKEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The General Dental Council has confirmed its guidance on non-surgical cosmetic procedures. This is the result of the GDC's public consultation on the scope of practice of the dental team in 2008. It sought views on what different groups of professionals could do as part of their work and what would be valid additions to conventional dentistry. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - March 8, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Changes To Prescription And Dental Charges And Optical Vouchers, UKEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
From 1st April changes will be made to prescription charges and some dental treatments in England. The value of optical vouchers will also increase by an overall 2 per cent. The prescription charge exemption for people being treated for cancer, the effects of cancer, or the effects of cancer treatment also comes into force from 1st April. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - March 8, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Eye Health / Blindness Source Type: news

Antioxidants In Green Tea May Help Reduce Periodontal DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
With origins dating back over 4,000 years, green tea has long been a popular beverage in Asian culture, and is increasingly gaining popularity in the United States. And while ancient Chinese and Japanese medicine believed green tea consumption could cure disease and heal wounds, recent scientific studies are beginning to establish the potential health benefits of drinking green tea, especially in weight loss, heart health, and cancer prevention. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - March 6, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Align Technology Announces International Availability Of Invisalign Teen(TM)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN) announced the international availability of Invisalign Teen(TM) for non-adult, comprehensive orthodontic treatment. Invisalign Teen is based on the innovative technology and demonstrated effectiveness of the Invisalign(R) system, with new features to address patient compliance, natural eruption of permanent teeth, and root-movement control - issues that are common in treatment of younger patients. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - March 3, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

California Faces $48.2B In Unfunded Health Benefits For RetireesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
California faces $48.2 billion in unfunded health and dental benefits for retired state workers, according to a state comptroller report released on Wednesday, the Sacramento Bee reports. The state currently does not prefund retiree health care benefits, but pays what is due each year. According to the report, the state will pay about $3. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - March 2, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance Source Type: news

Scientists Discover Why Teeth Form In A Single Row And How Each Tooth Signals The Next To Start GrowingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A system of opposing genetic forces determines why mammals develop a single row of teeth, while sharks sport several, according to a study published today in the journal Science. When completely understood, the genetic program described in the study may help guide efforts to re-grow missing teeth and prevent cleft palate, one of the most common birth defects. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - February 28, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

British Dental Association Commends South Central SHA's Decision To Go Ahead With FluoridationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The British Dental Association welcomes today's decision by South Central Strategic Health Authority (SHA) to proceed with the proposed scheme to fluoridate water in Southampton and parts of South West Hampshire following a public consultation which attracted over 10,000 responses. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - February 27, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news

Hard Economic Times Affect Patients, Dentists - And The Tooth FairyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In preparation for the Chicago Dental Society's 144th annual Midwinter Meeting, which will draw more than 30,000 dental professionals to Chicago this February, society members were asked about oral care tips, current trends, their personal dental habits, and more. More than 300 of the society's member dentists responded to the fall 2008 survey. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - February 26, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news