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Dentistry’s Suicide Dilemma
by Sue Jeffries RDH, BSDHWhen will the loss of life due to suicide begin to decline? In 2018 the CDCA released a study which showed an increase in suicide rates in every state except Nevada. Don’t get too excited about moving to Nevada, she…
Did You Know? Sinusitis is of Dental Origin
by Helen Sanders, Health AmbitionMany people have experienced sinusitis at some point in their life and are familiar with the headaches, inflamed and tender skin and even fever associated with the infection. However, most are not aware that sinusitis, specifically maxillary sinusitis can be…
Marijuana Use Linked to Increased Gum Disease Risk
by Oral HealthResearchers have found that frequent recreational cannabis use—including marijuana, hashish, and hash oil—may be associated with elevated risk of periodontal disease (also known as gum disease). When compared to study participants who used cannabis less regularly, those who had used…
Oral Health Should Be A Concern Leading Up To Chemotherapy Treatments
by Kaniza Garari, The Asian AgeCancer patients are found to face oral health problems like dryness of mouth, change in sense of taste, mouth sores, difficulty in swallowing, breaking of teeth and pain in gums, especially as they undergo chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. These are…
Researchers Learning About Microbiomes to Understand Human Health Risks
by Marcene Robinson, University at Buffalo News CenterFive research projects that aim to improve our understanding of the human microbiome have been selected to receive the first round of funding from the University at Buffalo Community of Excellence in Genome, Environment and Microbiome (GEM). The projects, together…
Henry Schein, Northwell Health Dedicate Oral Health Navigator Program For Young Cancer Patients
by Henry Schein, Inc.Henry Schein Cares Foundation Funds Program With $90,000 Donation; Dedication Takes Place During Ribbon Cutting of New Dental Operatory Supported by Company’s $250,000 Donation of Health Care Products and Equipment Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) joined Northwell Health yesterday to…
Tae Bo Fitness creator Billy Blanks to kick SIROWORLD’s health and fitness activities into action!
by Oral HealthPioneer of the revolutionary total body fitness phenomenon will lead fitness activities during the inaugural ultimate dental meeting Dentsply Sirona, The Dental Solutions Company™, announced the addition of internationally recognized fitness instructor and founder of Tae Bo® Fitness Billy Blanks®…
Dental Hygienists Call for Plain Packaging of Tobacco Products in Canada
by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)World No Tobacco Day takes place on May 31, and this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control are calling on all countries to adopt plain (standardized) packaging of tobacco…
Martina Hingis named Curaden ambassador: ”Cleaning your teeth is fun!”
by CuradenCuraden AG has unveiled internationally successful Swiss tennis star Martina Hingis (35) as its global ambassador promoting a new level in oral healthcare. Hingis, who was once tennis’s youngest-ever number one, is currently the name on everyone’s lips- just like the care products made…
Henry Schein Announces New Corporate Positions to Further Capitalize on Strategic Growth Opportunities
by Henry Schein, Inc.Henry Schein Medical President Dave McKinley Named Chief Commercial Officer; Karen Prange Named CEO of Global Animal Health & Medical Group Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and…
Henry Schein Special Markets Celebrates its 10th National Sales Meeting
by Oral Health200 Team Schein Members and 100 Representatives from 60 Supplier Partners Celebrate Milestone Meeting With Sales Wars’ Theme, “The Power of the Past, the Force of the Future” Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care…
New Columbia University Partnership Addresses Oral Health Needs in East Africa
by Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC)Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) are collaborating with the University of Nairobi, Unilever East Africa, and the Columbia Global Centers | Africa to improve oral health care and disease prevention in East Africa and other resource-poor countries in…
Celebrate Your Smile this April!
by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)Ottawa, ON., National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™) takes place from April 9–15 as part of oral health month in Canada. Why not help your smile shine by making your dental hygienist your partner in disease prevention for better overall health.…
Antidepressants and Dental Implant Failure
by Asnan PortalAntidepressants, commonly used to treat anxiety, pain and other disorders, may play a role in dental implant failure, according to a new pilot study by University at Buffalo researchers, 2016. The research found that the use of antidepressants increased the…
World’s Experts on Oral Cancer Will Gather to Explore Ways to Increase Awareness of the Disease and Enhance Early Detection Efforts at First-of-its-Kind Global Oral Cancer Forum
by Oral HealthTwo-Day Event at NYU’s Kimmel Center Is Underwritten by an Education Grant From the Henry Schein Cares Foundation NEW YORK, Many of the world’s foremost experts on oral cancer will gather together to explore ways to reduce the disease’s global…
Children receive free dental screenings and oral health education
by Oral HealthCommunity effort part of the American Dental Association’s national Give Kids a Smile Day LOUISVILLE, Ky., More than 2,000 children at six Jefferson County Public Schools today learned about the importance of proper dental hygiene, and many received a free…
Tea is good for teeth
by Asnan Portal TeamA team from the University of Illinois, College of Dentistry found that compounds in black tea were capable of killing or suppressing growth of cavity-causing bacteria like Lactobacillus and Streptococcus mutans in plaque, thus drinking tea may aid in preventing…
Surgeon General Endorses Community Water Fluoridation
by Oral Health2015 Marks 70 Years of Community Water Fluoridation in the United States WASHINGTON, D.C., The American Dental Association (ADA) applauds U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., and his endorsement today of community water fluoridation. “Fluoride’s effectiveness in preventing tooth decay…
Diabetes and Dental Hygiene
by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)Dental hygienists join Canadians across the country in celebrating National Diabetes Awareness Month this November, and they remind us that oral health professionals are important members of the diabetes health care team. According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, more than…
Exposure to secondhand smoke linked to increased risk of tooth decay in children
by Asnan POrtalThere is a high level of dental caries in deciduous teeth in developed countries; at a rate of 20.5% in children, aged 2-5 in the US and 25% in children aged three in Japan. Traditional methods to prevent tooth decay…