Tri Hawk Donates Over $250,000 for Those in Need of Dental Care
When we think of helping the needy, we usually start with feeding the hungry or donating clothing to some familiar charity. But what about defining … more
Dental Care
One Third of Millennials Only Brush Their Teeth Once a Day
For some millennials, morning breath may last for more than just the morning. That’s because, according to new research, many young Americans are failing to … more
Henry Schein Cares Donates $265K in Health Care Supplies
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today that it is donating $265,000 in health care products to nine dental schools in support of their oral … more
Synthetic Biology Discovery Finds Potential for Drug-Producing Bacteria
Bacteria could be programmed to produce drugs, thanks to breakthrough research into synthetic biology from the Universities of Warwick and Surrey Researchers develop unique system to … more
Blue Cross Blue Shield Provides Easier Dental Care Access
Access to dental services continues to be an issue for many Americans, with the American Dental Association reporting that 1 in 3 Americans face challenges … more
Colgate Releases Electronic Toothbrush with Oral Health Tracking, Feedback
Colgate, a global leader in oral care, is committed to improving the way people brush their teeth. With the launch tomorrow in the US on … more
Australian Medical Association Pushes Sugar Tax, Comparing to Tobacco
Peak health bodies and public health experts have supported calls from the Australian Medical Association to introduce a sugar tax, despite fierce opposition from food … more
New Mobile App Rewards Good Dental Habits with “Dentacoin”
Dentacare is the second developed tool, serving the mission of Dentacoin, after the successfully launched Trusted Review Platform. The Dentacare Mobile app aims to form long-lasting … more
Tooth or False? Five Dental Myths Debunked
Anaida Deti, owner and CEO of DentalX, and registered dental hygienist, sets the record straight on the most popular dental misconceptions Tooth be told, there’s … more
Carestream Dental Joins with Mercy Ships to Deliver Dental Care to Cameroon
According to the World Health Organization, dental caries and periodontal disease “affect the vast majority of people” in Africa. In fact, 50-80 percent of school-aged … more
Common Gum Infections Linked to Many Cancers in Women
Older women with gum infections are more likely to get many common cancers than their peers who have perfect oral health, a recent study suggests. … more
Your Patients’ Mouth Could Signal Abuse, Neglect
Could the bitemarks, swollen lips or severely decayed teeth in your patient be related to child abuse or neglect? A clinical report from the Academy … more
New Soft Chews Product Shown to Protect Children’s Enamel
Ortek Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that new data shows the effects of a novel sugar free chocolate soft chew in helping maintain enamel health in … more
Marijuana Found to Increase Risk of Oral Diseases
Marijuana is being recognized for its benefits to both physical and mental health, but that doesn’t mean the drug is completely safe. A recent study from Columbia … more
Professional Athletes and Henry Schein Go To Bat for Healthier Children
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that for the fifth straight year, it is joining forces with the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society® (PBATS) … more
Insufficient Dental Care Funding Hits Another Major Country
The unveiling and formal tabling of the Federal Budget tonight by the Turnbull Government has revealed that funding once again will be insufficient to meet … more
Ontario Government Pushed to Offer More Dental Care Access
A petition from the local health unit calling for the Ontario government to provide more dental care to adults and seniors in need has been … more
Canadians Looking at Dental Care Coverage for All Youth
The New Democrats are looking to address a little unfinished business. NDP Leader Gary Burrill announced Monday that if his party wins the provincial election at … more
Dramatic Need for Change in Rural Communities’ Access to Dental Care
The DentaQuest Institute, a national nonprofit dedicated to promoting optimal oral health through efficient, effective and high-quality care, today issued its new white paper, “MORE … more
Dental Tourism: Caveat Emptor
Many of our patients are attracted to the allure of cheaper dental treatment abroad. Tooth #36 in the accompanying radiograph (Fig. 1) and photo (Fig. … more