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Smokers at higher risk of tooth loss
by Asnan PortalA new study has confirmed that regular smokers have a significantly increased risk of tooth loss. Male smokers are up to 3.6 times more likely to lose their teeth than non-smokers, whereas female smokers were found to be 2.5 times…
American Dental Association Releases ADA Practical Guide to Substance Use Disorders and Safe Prescribing
by American Dental AssociationAvailable now from the ADA is the ADA Practical Guide to Substance Use Disorders and Safe Prescribing. This publication is designed to assist the dental team in dealing with complicated pain/sedation management and opioid abuse issues. It also addresses regulations…
Henry Schein Hosts Dental Education Event At Chinese Dental Show In Shanghai
by Henry Schein, Inc.Digital Technology Leaders Share Insights About Digital Dentistry Solutions Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, held a full day dental education program focused…
Doctors’ Notes: Your mouth is a gold mine of information about overall health
by Dr. Iona Leong University of TorontoThe eyes may be the window to the soul but the mouth reveals much about the rest of your body. Canker sores, dry mouth, swollen gums and sores that don’t heal — these could be important symptoms of medical issues…
AAPD Offers Tricks for a Tooth-Friendly Halloween
by American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)To help ward off cavities, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the leading authority on children’s oral health, reminds parents and caregivers that it is important to pay attention to the types of treats children eat this Halloween. Each…
Delete Blood Cancer DKMS Teams Up with Henry Schein to Raise Awareness about the Need for More Bone Marrow Donors
by Delete Blood Cancer DKMS & Henry ScheinOrganizations Join Forces to Grow National Registry Delete Blood Cancer DKMS, part of the world’s largest network of bone marrow donor centers, announced today its new collaboration with Henry Schein Cares, the global corporate social responsibility program of Henry Schein,…
Canadian Dental Hygienists Association Continues to Build Partnerships with Dental Industry
by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is committed to working with its dental industry partners to build a stronger awareness and deeper understanding of the dental hygiene profession and to advocate and promote oral health nationwide. As CDHA prepares for…
Canadian Beverage Association responds to U.K. Action on Sugar release
by CNWIn response to the release from the U.K. organization Action on Sugar, Canadian Beverage Association (CBA) issued the following statement: Jim Goetz, President, CBA, said: “Canadian beverage manufacturers are leading the way in cutting calories and reducing the sugar in…
UMC Utrecht discovers genetic cause of disturbed dental development
by University Medical Center UtrechtUtrecht, October 2, 2015 – Researchers at University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht have identified a gene that may cause oligodontia, the agenesis of six or more teeth. The discovery of the so-called LPR6 gene makes it possible to diagnose patients…
No Evidence Linking Dental Treatment to Alzheimer’s Disease
by American Association of EndodontistsDespite provocative reporting and sensational headlines, the American Association of Endodontists today said there is no evidence that Alzheimer’s disease can be spread from person to person by direct contact, or through any dental procedures or dental instruments. “There is…
New Study Shows Dental Treatment during Pregnancy is Safe
by American Dental AssociationNew Study Shows Dental Treatment during Pregnancy is Safe It’s safe for pregnant women to undergo dental treatment with local anesthetics, according to a new study published in the August issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA).…
Adding value – hygienists screening for prediabetes
by Ross Perry - Partners In PreventionA new study shows that only about 12% of adults who have prediabetes are aware of their status. But after becoming aware of their risk of diabetes, prediabetics had significantly higher odds of getting more active and losing weight, the…
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Study: Alcohol Consumption Can Have a Negative Impact on Gum Health
by American Academy of PeriodontologyStudy Published in the Journal of Periodontology (JOP) Reveals that Drinking May Increase Periodontal Disease Risk Factors, Exacerbate Existing Periodontitis In a recent study published ahead of print in the Journal of Periodontology, Brazilian researchers have found that consumption of…
Henry Schein Receives Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds Corporate Leader Award
by Henry ScheinCompany Recognized for its Commitment to Community Outreach Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, announced today that it has been selected as the…
Dental Hygienists Advocate for a World Without Tobacco
by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)As active supporters of World No Tobacco Day (May 31), Canada’s dental hygienists remind us of the need to eliminate tobacco use for improved oral and overall health. While most people know that tobacco use is the leading preventable cause…
Minister Ambrose Launches New Drug and Health Product Inspections Database, Underlines Commitment to Transparency
by Govenerment of Canada - Health CanadaSearchable tool makes it easy to find details on inspections of drug companies Health Minister Rona Ambrose today launched the Drug and Health Product Inspections Database, a new online resource designed to provide ready access to information on inspections of…
Colgate-Palmolive and CDHA Award 20 Academic Admission Scholarships to Dental Hygiene Students
by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)& Colgate-PalmoliveAs part of its ongoing efforts to support the education of dental hygiene professionals, Colgate-Palmolive has established anannual academic admission scholarship, administered in partnership with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), to assist students enrolled in dental hygiene programs. The…
Sooner or Later, Everybody Quits: Dental Hygienists Urge You to Quit Smoking
by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)During National Non-Smoking Week (January 18–24), one of Canada’s longest running health promotion initiatives, dental hygienists will remind all Canadians of the need to eliminate tobacco use for better oral and overall health. While most people know that tobacco use…
Official launch of World Oral Health Day 2015 Campaign
by FDI world Dental FederationThe World Oral Health Day 2015 ‘Smile for Life’ campaign was officially launched on 5 November, with a special message from the FDI President Dr Tin Chun Wong. The campaign was first unveiled to FDI members during the 2014 FDI…