Health Care Heroes 2023: Philanthropic Champion winner Risas Dental and Braces
Risas Dental and Braces stands out as a beacon of accessible dental care, offering affordable services and a "Give to Grow" program, providing free treatments to those in need.
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - August 24, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Lux Butler Source Type: news

Comparison of Implant Survival Rates and Biologic and Mechanical Complications with Implant-Supported Fixed Complete Dental Prostheses Using Four and Six Implants
This study aims to compare the incidence of biologic and mechanical complication rates and the survival rates after at least 5 years of implants and implant-supported fixed complete dental prostheses (IFCDPs) placed during second-stage surgery using four and six implants. A total of 77 patients (33 men, 44 women) with a mean age of 60.6 ± 8.8 years (range: 39 to 80 years) were included, and the total of 92 IFCDPs were classified into two groups: 51 received four implants, and 41 received six implants. No implant failed in the four-implant group (0/204), and one implant failed in the six-implant group (1/246), wit...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - August 24, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

New Dental office, Dentist At Plum Creek, coming to Plum Creek neighborhood of Kyle.
Dentist in Kyle TX "We are so thrilled to have support from our Kyle community that we are excited to open second location in Plum Creek neighborhood so we can serve more patients. With a neighborhood dental clinic, it will increase convenience for patients and avoid driving in crazy...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - August 23, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PDT Source Type: news

Delta Dental poll finds Tooth Fairy welcomed into most U.S. homes
Poll also reveals more than 1 in 4 children go to bed early in anticipation of Tooth Fairy ' s arrivalCHICAGO, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of National Tooth Fairy Day on August 22, Delta Dental released additional findings from its 2023 Original Tooth Fairy Poll®.The Poll, now in its 25th year, finds the Tooth Fairy is welcomed into an overwhelming majority (81%) of U.S. homes. Further, the delight of the Tooth Fairy is experienced by children and parents alike. More than 1 in 3 (36%) parents say the Tooth Fairy instills good oral health habits in their children, and in anticipati...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - August 23, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Nigeria: Medical, Dental Consultants Threaten Nationwide Strike
[Leadership] Medical and Dental Consultants' Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike over what it described as non-implementation of agreements by the government.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - August 23, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news

Toothio Raises $4M Led By Craft Ventures to Revolutionize Dental Staffing
First-of-its-kind Solution Addresses Sweeping Shifts in Dental Labor Market, Empowering Professionals and Practices Across the US; Appoints Industry Veteran as Chief Commercial OfficerPHOENIX, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toothio, the on-demand dental staffing platform connecting qualified professionals with practices, today announced a $4 million seed round led by Craft Ventures with participation from Burst Capital, Moving Capital, Revere Partners, and Rho Capital Partners. This investment follows an initial backing from AZ Crown, founders of Insight Enterprises (Nasdaq: NSIT). The capital infusion will b...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - August 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Roswell Park expands community cancer care
The new sites join Roswell Park Care Network locations across the state. Plus, new funding for Horizon Health Services; a data breach affects UB Dental patients; and three adult care sites expand with new assisted living programs.
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - August 22, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Tracey Drury Source Type: news

Next Avenue: Medical tourists seek cheaper healthcare and dental treatments, but there ’s plenty that can go wrong
Medical tourism is highly sought after, but unlucky patients with complications can spend thousands more than they would have if they had care at home Medical tourism is a multi-billion dollar, unregulated industry. Medical tourists are motivated to travel for different reasons. Some go after…#usdental #costarica #markajabor #fda #jointcommission #tijuana #mexico #cdc
Source: Reuters: Health - August 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Nearly 900,000 Learn to Prevent Tooth Decay Through America ' s ToothFairy HERO Education Program
 The nationwide program is possible with support from Align Technology.Staff from Sonrisas Dental Health use the ToothFairy 101 ® Community Education Kit to teach youngsters at their school in San Mateo, CA about the importance of healthy dental hygiene habits. Sonrisas Dental Health receives free educational resources from America’s ToothFairy to help them serve more children in marginalized communities each year.(Charlotte, NC, August 15, 2023)  – More than 69 million people live in dental care health professional shortage areas, where on average only 31.75% of the population have their dental needs m...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - August 21, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Mayfield Heights, Ohio's, Exceptional Smiles at Landerbrook Now Offering the EMS Airflow Prophylaxis Master
The EMS Airflow Prophylaxis Master promises to revolutionize the dental experience for patients at Exceptional Smiles at Landerbrook by offering a faster, more efficient and comfortable teeth cleaning procedure. MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Exceptional...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - August 21, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PDT Source Type: news

Proposal to enable dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer specific medicines under exemptions
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) - The DHSC seeking views on amending the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 to enable dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer specific medicines without the need for sign-off from a dentist. The proposed change will support dental hygienists and dental therapists in providing the right care to patients without unnecessary delays and add capacity in dental care teams.ConsultationMore detail
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - August 21, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Regulation, governance and accountability Source Type: news

Roswell, Georgia's, Premier Dental Clinic, Roswell Complete Dentistry Welcomes Dr. Liudmila Poznyak to the Practice
The exceptional team at this state-of-the-art, comprehensive family dental clinic, in Roswell, GA, offers patients of all ages a full menu of services, ranging from routine dental care to innovative options for improving and maintaining smiles. ROSWELL, Ga., Aug. 21, 2023...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - August 21, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PER Source Type: news

Global Communications Manager
Organization:Founded in 1968, the Guttmacher Institute is a global leader in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights. Through a unique and interrelated program of high-quality research, evidence-based advocacy and strategic communications, the Institute works to generate new ideas, encourage enlightened public debate and promote sound policy and program development. The Institute ’s overarching goal is to ensure the highest standard of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all people worldwide. The Institute is engaged in building a more inclusive, transparent and equitable organization. Position Sum...
Source: The Guttmacher Institute - August 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: aahire Source Type: news

Needlestick injuries in dentistry: Time to revisit
Conclusion: The most significant occupational risks for health care workers globally are NSIs. Dentists are recognized as one of the high-risk groups for exposure to NSIs. Although the reporting rate was noticeably low, the frequency of NSIs among dental students was alarmingly high. Practical implications: Appropriate and succinct training of dental health care workers is crucial for prevention and management of NSIs. It is recommended that dentists familiarize themselves with recommendations from such agencies and organizations as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Occupational Safety and ...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - August 18, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Stem Cells Might Someday Create New Tooth Enamel or ' Living Fillings '
FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 -- Damaged teeth could one day be repaired with“living fillings” created from stem cells, a new study reports. In the lab, researchers induced stem cells to form small, multicellular mini-organs that secrete the...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 18, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

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