Calgary Dental Health Bus Helping 2,200 Youth, But It’s Not Enough
Even for Albertans fortunate enough to have health benefits, high fees often push dental care to the back burner. That’s why programs such as the Alex Dental … more
Oral Health
Hygienists Urge Patients to Quit During National Non-Smoking Week
Research shows that smoking can damage every part of the body, including the mouth, causing life-threatening cancers and chronic diseases. During National Non-Smoking Week (January … more
Sacramento Dentists Having Physicians Apply Fluoride
LIBERTY Dental Plan continues to innovate and be a champion for whole health by partnering with the Center for Oral Health, Health Net Dental, Access Dental … more
Dental Schools Around the World Partner to Strengthen Oral Health Care
To cement a new partnership advancing oral health through community-based research, education, and care, Deans Christian S. Stohler, DMD, DrMedDent, Columbia University College of Dental … more
Care Homes Should Prioritize Oral Health for Patients
Care homes should assess, record and help residents maintain their oral health. A new draft quality standard out for consultation advises care home staff to … more
At the Root: Happy New Year, 2017 Edition
As many of you know, Fall, 2011 saw the 100th anniversary of Oral Health, the publication for all practicing dentists in Canada, as well as … more
White Lesion Eradication Using Resin Infiltration
Introduction Over the last decade it has been noted that there is an increasing incidence of white marks on erupting teeth. Some of this is … more
Aesthetic Restoration of the Primary Anterior Dentition
One of the greatest challenges in paediatric dentistry is aesthetic restoration of the primary maxillary dentition. We are faced with both a restorative and behaviour … more
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning of Mandibular Crowding in the Mixed Dentition
Crowding, or tooth size arch length deficiency, is one of the most common reasons that people seek orthodontic treatment for themselves or their children. As … more
Editorial: The Stainless Steel Crown Revisited
Sixteen years ago, Titley and Farkouh (2001) published a paper in this journal entitled “The Stainless Steel Crown – An Underused Restoration in Paediatric Dentistry.” … more
California Dental Association Names New 2017 President
The California Dental Association recently named its new president for 2017 as Clelan Ehrler, DDS, MS, a retired orthodontist from the San Bernardino area, whose … more
‘Cake Culture’ in Dental Offices Leading to Unhealthy Habits
As many people return to work after Christmas full of good intentions, leading dentists are urging them to make one more resolution for the new … more
Dental Implant Coatings Could Prevent Common Bacterial Infection
Mouth infections are currently regarded as the main reason why dental implants fail. A piece of research by the UPV/EHU has succeeded in developing coatings … more
Dental Visit Recommended to Scuba Divers Prior to Underwater Trips
Scuba divers may want to stop by their dentist’s office before taking their next plunge. A new pilot study found that 41 percent of divers … more
New Plaque HD Toothpaste Provides Maximum Oral Health
TJA Health LLC, the manufacturer of Plaque HD® Plaque-Identifying Anticavity Toothpaste, the only plaque-disclosing toothpaste on the market, is pleased to announce the launch of NEW! Plaque … more
Health Care Providers Send Warning of Taxing Dental Benefits
A coalition of health care service providers, including the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association has warned of the potential negative implications of taxing the premiums paid … more
Dental Hygienists Advise You and Your Patients to Focus on Oral Health in 2017
The beginning of a new year is a perfect opportunity to make a fresh start and set new personal and professional goals. While many people … more
Sunstar and NDA Team Up to Promote Dental-Medical Team Approach
One of the highlights of the recent 2016 Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) was the second annual nurses training program conducted by Sunstar Americas … more
Dr. Esther Wilkins, “Godmother of Dental Hygiene,” has Passed Away
Dr. Esther Wilkins, a Chelmsford native and longtime professor at Tufts University who was known as the “godmother of dental hygiene” as one of the … more
New Tax on Health and Dental Plans Have Major Pros and Cons
Reports that the upcoming federal budget will announce the government’s plan to tax employer-provided health and dental insurance have generated considerable buzz in Ottawa. It … more