New guideline: 16 recommendations for caries treatment
A new ADA clinical practice guideline suggests conservative restorative approaches could avoid adverse events and further dental work when treating tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth. The guideline contains 16 recommendations regarding restorative treatments of moderate and advanced caries lesions in primary and permanent teeth that have not received endodontic treatment. It also affirms the efficacy of the seven most common restorative materials. Download the guide to discover the recommendations.
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 19, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Children Waiting 18 Months For Dental Care In England
Many kids are waiting for tooth extractions related to decay, which can leave them in serious, prolonged pain.
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - July 19, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Katherine Hignett, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation standard Source Type: news

Numerical assessment of the seismic vulnerability of bridges within the Italian road network - Furinghetti M, Reale S, Fox MJ, Pavese A.
The safety of existing bridges represents a serious problem in Italy since these structures are fundamental for the national transportation system and, at the same time, can be subject to significant deterioration phenomena linked to the fact that the cons...
Source: SafetyLit - July 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news

Dentistry responding in domestic violence and abuse (DRiDVA) feasibility study: a qualitative evaluation of the implementation experiences of dental professionals - Femi-Ajao O, Doughty J, Evans MA, Johnson M, Howell A, Robinson PG, Armitage CJ, Feder G, Coulthard P.
BACKGROUND: Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) is a persistent public health problem in the UK. Healthcare settings offer an opportunity to ask patients about DVA, either opportunistically or in response to the presence of injuries. However, it has been sug...
Source: SafetyLit - July 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Introduction to 'Artificial intelligence in failure analysis of transportation infrastructure and materials' - Hou Y, Dong Q, Wang D, Liu J.
Transportation infrastructures, including roads, bridges, tunnels, stations, airports and subways, play fundamental roles in modern society. Engineering failures of transportation infrastructures may result in significant damage to the public. The traditio...
Source: SafetyLit - July 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news

Use of ice detection sensors for improving winter road safety - DiLorenzo T, Yu X.
Treacherous driving conditions are a serious safety concern during the winter season. The development of icing on roadways and bridges is of particular concern. The use of sensors to detect the presence or potential of surface ice formation is essential to...
Source: SafetyLit - July 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news

Rwanda: Dental Therapist on Using Sign Language to Boost Oral Health for the Deaf
[New Times] In her experience as a dental therapist, 26-year-old Esperance Niyigena has observed how difficulties in communication and language barriers can impede individuals from accessing or delivering services. She encountered a specific instance where she struggled to effectively communicate with a patient who had a hearing impairment.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - July 19, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Central Africa East Africa Health and Medicine Rwanda Source Type: news

onDiem announces the winners of its inaugural Changemakers in Dentistry Award at the ADHA Conference
 On July 7th, onDiem announced the five winners of their first Changemakers in Dentistry Award, designed to celebrate the most compassionate and impactful people in the dental industry.  PORTLAND, ORE., July 11, 2023 — On July 7th, 2023, onDiem announced the five winners of their inaugural Changemakers in Dentistry Award, which will be a yearly effort to recognize and celebrate the most compassionate and impactful leaders in dentistry. The winners were announced at the ADHA (American Dental Hygienist Associati on) 2023 Conference, for which onDiem served as a title sponsor. Each winner received a $3,0...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 19, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Children waiting over a year in pain for NHS tooth removal
A BBC investigation finds some have been left with prolonged dental pain as they wait.
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - July 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

CandidPro offers mixed dentition support to all clinicians
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 17, 2023/PRNewswire/ -- State-of-the-art orthodontic company, Candid has announced that its CandidPro ™ clear aligner system will now offer dental professionals support for eligible mixed dentition cases. This feature release builds on upgraded support for interproximal reduction and attachments unveiled earlier this year and a collaboration with global healthcare leader Philips Sonicare, among ot her updates. With support for mixed dentition live, dental professionals now have the flexibility to offer CandidPro ' s signature clear aligner treatment to an expanded range of younger patients." I l...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 18, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Center for Rural Health Bridges Gaps Through Local News
The Targeted Rural Health Education project, a collaboration between the University of North Dakota and the North Dakota Rural Health Association, aims to increase health literacy and connect rural residents with their medical professionals. Medical students write newspaper articles on medical topics of importance to that community using plain language, giving students practice in communicating with the rural public.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - July 18, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Learn Composite Dentistry at the Center for Esthetic Excellence in Chicago
 Announcing Date Change to November 2023  Cosmedent ’s Center for Esthetic Excellence, (CEE) has scheduled a lecture and hands-on workshop, entitled, “From Good to Great in Anterior Composite Restorations: The Devil ’s in the Details,” presented by Dr. Brian LeSage, on November 2-3, 2023, Thursday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Learn the subtle but crucial nuances in the lecture and ten hands on exercises to recreate the dentin, enamel, and maverick coloring that each tooth possesse...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 17, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Rock Dental Expands in Florida Through Affiliation With Orlando Orthodontist
The dental practice management company now runs 105 dental offices in Florida, Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee and Alabama.
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - July 17, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Incidence, characteristics and cost of head, neck and dental injuries in non-professional football (soccer) using 3 years of sports injury insurance data - Hansen MG, Ross AG, Meyer T, Knold C, Meyers I, Peek K.
AIM: This descriptive epidemiological study aimed to quantify the incidence, characteristics and costs of head, neck and dental injuries in non-professional football players. METHODS: Injury data were coded (using Orchard Sports Injury and Illness ...
Source: SafetyLit - July 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Elementary school teachers' knowledge and attitudes toward emergency management of traumatic dental injuries - Kneitz FB, Scalioni FAR, Tavares LCD, Campos MJS, Carrada CF, Machado FC.
The consequences of traumatic dental injuries can be even more serious when their emergency management procedures are inadequate. Since traumatic accidents frequently occur at school, it is crucial that teachers be knowledgeable enough to assist an injured...
Source: SafetyLit - July 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news

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