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Preventive Dentistry
The Dawn of Bioactivity
by Dr. Fay GoldstepThe world is changing rapidly and shows no sign of slowing down. It often feels like we are completely surrounded by gloom and doom – businesses closing, people being laid off, the nature of so many industries losing their focus…
Toothpaste Identifies, Reduces Plaque and Reduces Inflammation in Body
by Medical XpressFor decades, research has suggested a link between oral health and inflammatory diseases affecting the entire body—in particular, heart attacks and strokes. The results released today from a randomized trial of a novel plaque identifying toothpaste, (Plaque HD), show statistically…
Antibiotics Prior to Procedures May Be Helpful in Preventing Infections
by USNewsWireNew American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) criteria specify when it may be appropriate to consider antibiotic administration prior to various dental procedures to prevent infection of orthopaedic replacement joints or implants. “Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for the Management of…
Removing Symptom-Free Wisdom Teeth Isn’t Always Necessary
by Kathryn Doyle, The Globe and MailAlthough removal of wisdom teeth is very common, there are no studies that show a benefit to taking them out when they are not causing pain or other problems, according to a new review of existing research. Third molars, or…
Evidence-Based Fluoride Delivery for Today’s Dental Hygiene Client
by Jo-Anne JonesAbstract Today’s preventive practice provides the ability to intervene in the demineralization process and return the client to health often without the use of restorative techniques. Evidence-based research promotes the use of sodium fluoride varnish compared to other methods of…
Henry Schein Teaming with Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity to Help Holocaust Survivors
by Oral HealthHenry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) joined the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity’s (AO) Winnipeg, Manitoba, chapter to announce that its members have begun providing free dental care to Holocaust survivors in need as part of the Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares…
FDI Announces New Approach for Dental Professionals to Battle Tooth Decay
by Montreal GazetteFDI World Dental Federation has today released a white paper ‘Dental Caries Prevention and Management’ under the banner of its Caries Prevention Partnership with Colgate. The paper outlines strategies to prevent and manage dental caries (tooth decay) through concerted action…
Fluoride Successful In Young Patients But Doesn’t Help With Long-Term Oral Health
by Elise Sarvas, D.D.S., M.S.D., M.P.H. and Jeffrey M. Karp, D.M.D., M.S., AAP NewsUntreated dental caries are a significant pediatric public health problem. One in every seven U.S. children ages 2 to 8 years has untreated dental caries in primary teeth, according to National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data (Dye BA, et…
Nanoparticles Discovered To Work Well At Preventing Tooth Decay And Cavities
by University of PennsylvaniaThe bacteria that live in dental plaque and contribute to tooth decay often resist traditional antimicrobial treatment, as they can “hide” within a sticky biofilm matrix, a glue-like polymer scaffold. A new strategy conceived by University of Pennsylvania researchers took…
Coronary Artery Disease Has Been Linked to Root Tip Infections
by News MedicalAccording to a study carried out at the University of Helsinki, an infection of the root tip of a tooth increases the risk of coronary artery disease, even if the infection is symptomless. Hidden dental root tip infections are very…
Crosstex Broadens Product Portfolio with Acquisition of Accutron Inc.
by Krysten McCumberCantel Medical Corporation subsidiary, Crosstex, continues its’ market diversification and expansion with the acquisition of Accutron Inc., the industry leading manufacturer of “conscious sedation” nitrous oxide delivery systems and nasal masks. Conscious sedation in dentistry is used to put the…
Christof Bissdorf Appointed as Vice President and General Manager, Dentsply Sirona Canada
by Dentsply SironaA new manager has been appointed for the Canadian location of the dental market leader following the merger of DENTSPLY and Sirona in February 2016: Christof Bissdorf brings with him a wealth of experience in the dental sector. Dentsply Sirona…
Starting Early: Child Oral Health Program Triples Preventive Visits
by Oral HealthUCLA–First 5 LA initiative aims to improve California’s low rates of child dental services An innovative program that serves low-income and uninsured children in Los Angeles, the UCLA–First 5 LA 21st Century Dental Homes Project, has more than tripled preventive…
Changing The Model of Dental Customer Care
by Kahaliah RichardsThe traditional model of “dental customer care” has been in place for a long time, and it has seen little real change. It goes like this: modernize the dental office, promote expensive surgical procedures (e.g. implants and smile makeovers), put…
A Medical Approach to Preventing Cavities
by Kahaliah RichardsNew studies are identifying the key microbes and their interactions which cause a cavity. Essentially, we now know that dental decay is a “poly-microbial disease”, meaning the destruction of the tooth is caused by many different microorganisms and their complex…
Dental Hygienists Support Proposed Ban on Menthol Cigarettes
by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) applauds the federal government for its proposed ban on menthol cigarettes, blunt wraps, and most cigars. Announced on April 30 in the Canada Gazette, Part I, this amendment to the Tobacco Act is open…
Mid-level dental providers — affordable, accessible dental care for an aging, high risk community
by Kahaliah RichardsDental hygienists and therapists have been empowered by legislators in Canada, the UK and increasingly in the US to deliver dental services outside of the dental practice. There has been a boom in independent hygiene and this will only grow…
CHX Technologies and MCI Medical Clinics announce strategic partnership to deliver better oral health with Prevora starting in 2017
by Oral HealthCHX Technologies (CHX) and MCI Medical Clinics (MCI Medical) have agreed to jointly promote and improve better oral health to older Canadians in MCI’s 28 medical practices, starting in 2017. MCI Medical will provide a new preventive oral health service…
But what about the adults?!
by Kahaliah RichardsA new American website called End Cavities is actively promoting prevention of dental decay in children. This website is organized by the Children’s Dental Health Project and it is well done and very worthwhile. My guess is that End Cavities…
Where is dentistry going? A chain of prevention practices.
by Kahaliah RichardsThree news items crossed my desk in the past month. All seem to point to a future for dentistry which features more specialization around managing the cause of poor oral health. One news item was a video interview with a…