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Flossing May Not Be The Key To Good Oral Health
by Associated PressIt’s one of the most universal recommendations in all of public health: Floss daily to prevent gum disease and cavities. Except there’s little proof that flossing works. Still, the federal government, dental organizations and manufacturers of floss have pushed the…
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…
Patients With Hepatitis C are at Risk of Developing Mouth Cancer, OHF is Urging Them to be Vigilant
by Dentistry.co.ukPeople who are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) are at a greater risk of developing mouth cancer, according to a new report. New research published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute has shown evidence that patients…
Seniors Are Continuing to Work For Healthcare Benefits
by Poss Perry, Partners in PreventionAn increasing percentage of American seniors are working rather than retiring. A recent report shows that almost 1 in 5 are working full time or part time; this amounts to 9 million Americans. The trend to seniors’ working is a…
University of Louisville Giving Comprehensive Dental Assistance to HIV Patients
by Julie Heflin, University of Louisville NewsUnderserved Kentuckians living with HIV/ AIDS can continue to rely on comprehensive oral health care offered through the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, thanks to $2 million in federal funding. The funding has been awarded to the Kentucky Cabinet…
Thousands of Free Dental Procedures Provided to Patients in Need at Mission of Mercy in Moorhead
by Minnesota Dental AssociationThe Minnesota Dental Association and the Minnesota Dental Foundation, in partnership with the North Dakota Dental Association and the North Dakota Dental Foundation, hosted its Minnesota Mission of Mercy on July 22 and 23 in Moorhead, providing free dental care to children and adults who face barriers to accessing dental…
3,000 Memphis Patients at Risk of Hepatitis and HIV
by Fox13An ongoing investigation in to a Memphis area dentist by the Shelby County Health Department continues to reveal unsettling details. Dr. Alfred Brown’s SPT Dental Clinic was closed by the SCHD on July 1 after officials discovered unsanitary conditions. The…
13 Practitioners Recognized for Their Participation in Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program
by Henry Schein, Alpha OmegaHenry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) joined the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity’s (AO) Columbus, Ohio, chapter in recognizing 13 area oral health professionals for their participation in a program that provides free dental care to Holocaust survivors in need. The Alpha…
Syrian Refugees Receive Free Dental Care
by CTV OttawaMany Syrian Refugees arriving in Canada are in urgent need of basic healthcare like dental work. They suffer from gum infection, tooth decay, and rotten or discoloured teeth. On Friday, Algonquin College opened their clinic to Syrian Refugees to offer…
Temple University’s Kornberg School Of Dentistry Launches The Henry Schein Digital Dentistry Program In Collaboration With Henry Schein
by Oral HealthNew Program Reinforces Company’s Commitment to Provide Future Dental Professionals With State-of-the-Art Equipment, Technology and Training to Succeed in Digital Era of Dentistry Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based…
Biostage Successfully Regenerates Esophagus in Groundbreaking Pre-Clinical Work with Mayo Clinic; Data Provides ‘Proof of Concept’ to Seek FDA Approval for Clinical Trials
by Oral HealthBiostage, Inc. (BSTG), a biotechnology company developing bioengineered organ implants to treat cancers and other life-threatening conditions of the esophagus, bronchus and trachea today announced significant, pre-clinical data, including the complete regeneration of a segment of the esophagus, from its…
Free HIV screenings now offered to UB Dental patients
by University at Buffalo School of Dental MedicineFor Western New York dental patients, a routine teeth cleaning can now come with a HIV screening. UB Dental, clinics operated by the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, will offer a free oral HIV screening to patients between…
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…
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.…
Canada’s Dental Hygienists Celebrate World Oral Health Day
by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)Ottawa, ON, On , Canadian dental hygienists will join in the global celebration of World Oral Health Day. This year’s public awareness campaign has chosen as its slogan: “It all starts here. Healthy mouth. Healthy body,” in recognition of the…
World Oral Health Day Growing in Impact
by FDI World Dental FederationWith event notifications from as far afield as Australia and Pakistan and Cambodia and Chile, early figures suggest wide outreach for the World Oral Health Day 2016 campaign among FDI members, dental students and private practitioners. The messages really hit…
Sir Michael Marmot to Present Keynote at WHPA Regulation Conference
by Oral HealthSir Michael Marmot, the world renowned expert on social determinants and also President of the World Medical Association, will be the keynote speaker at a conference on health professional regulation to be held in Geneva by the world’s health professions.…
High-Fluoride Toothpaste May Aid Brace Wearers
by Asnan Portal TeamA Swedish study from Malmo University -2014 suggests that high-fluoride toothpaste hinders white spots from developing on the teeth when braces are worn. The fluoride toothpaste possesses four times the regular amount of fluoride found in toothpaste. Numerous studies have…
1-800-DENTIST Launches Two New Consumer Ad Campaigns
by Oral HealthLOS ANGELES, CA – 1-800-DENTIST®, the dental profession’s #1 source of pre-screened new patient leads, announced that it is launching two new consumer ad campaigns to kick off 2016, “Discover the New Dentistry” and “A Brand New Beginning.” “Discover the…