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Westwind Integrated Health Revolutionizes Healthcare With Dental And Primary Care Under One Roof
by WBOCWestwind Integrated Health is the only private practice in Arizona that offers medical and dental care through one comprehensive approach. The medical doctors and dentists in Phoenix, AZ are raising awareness of how their unique integrative approach to care helps patients achieve better whole-body…
Coalition Pushes Wisconsin Legislature For Dental Therapy Licenses
by WTMJThe push is on for the Wisconsin Legislature to create a dental therapist license as part of an effort to address a dentist shortage, particularly in rural areas. A coalition of more than 50 groups is urging the Legislature to…
UB Dental School Program Seeks To Inspire More Native Americans To Pursue Dentistry
by ADA NewsIn an effort to increase the number of Native American dentists, the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in June hosted five undergraduate students and introduced them to the various disciplines and specialties within the dental profession. According to…
Henry Schein Announces “Get Involved” Campaign
by Henry ScheinFor almost nine decades, Henry Schein has given back to society and the health care profession. With our suppliers and professional partners, we support like minded health care practitioners who are expanding access to care to underserved communities around the…
Feds Say Arkansas Orthodontist Exchanged Free Dental Work For Political Favors
by The Washington TimesAn Arkansas orthodontist is facing federal criminal charges after prosecutors said Monday he gave a state senator’s family free dental work in exchange for political favors. Dr. Benjamin Gray Burris is charged with 15 criminal counts including honest services wire fraud…
U.S. Regulators Push Back Against Canadian Study On Effects Of Fluoride In Water
by National PostA study of young children in Canada suggests those whose mothers drank fluoridated tap water while pregnant had slightly lower IQ scores than children whose mothers lived in non-fluoridated cities. But don’t dash for the nearest bottled water yet. Health…
Oral Health Foundation Calls For Stress-Free Working Environments To End Sugar Binges
by Open Access GovernmentAccording to the charity’s research, those in work can be significantly (up to 28%) more likely to binge on sugar than those out of work1. Evidence suggests that office workers are the most likely to eat sugary foods and drinks…
People Have No Time For Flossing, A New Survey Reveals
by DentaVoxFor a lot of people to make flossing a habit that will stick for good might feel like a New Year resolution that starts with good intentions but fades away quickly. DentaVox survey on flossing habits revealed that this is…
Good Oral Health May Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s
by Harvard Health PublishingGingivitis (gum disease) has been linked to a higher risk of heart disease, but a recent study says that the bacteria that cause gingivitis also may be connected to Alzheimer’s disease. The study was published Jan. 23, 2019, in Science Advances.…
Adult Braces: Why Are More Grown-Ups Getting Their Teeth Straightened?
by BBC NewsBraces are big business. According to the British Orthodontic Society (BOS), three quarters of their members say they’re seeing more grown-ups coming through their doors. Amid the rush to keep pace with demand, many have been expanding and buying new…
Roving Dental Practice On Hornby, Denman Islands Seeks New Owner After 3 Decades
by CBC NewsDr. Peter Walford has been on the road, so to speak, for more than 30 years doing dentistry on B.C.’s Hornby and Denman islands from an unusual clinic. After owning several practices on Vancouver Island through the 1980s, he explored converting a Blue…
Backers Of Rural Dental Care Find Something To Smile About
by CityNewsIt can be hard to keep smiles healthy in rural areas, where dentists are few and far between and residents often are poor and lack dental coverage. Efforts to remedy the problem have produced varying degrees of success. The biggest…
Dental Care Improves Drug Rehab
by WNDUA University of Utah School of Dentistry program teaching students how to care for the underserved yielded more than fixed teeth. A study found that 300 clients who got comprehensive dental care stayed in rehab longer and got jobs and…
Gamification Can Give Dental And Medical Education A Boost
by University of Eastern FinlandIntroducing gamification to medical and dental education can boost student motivation and lead to better learning outcomes, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Using their own mobile devices, students on a histology course took trivia quizzes…
All U.S. Dental Schools Will Now Train Students To Manage Treatment Of People With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities
by National Council on DisabilityThe Council on Dental Accreditation (CODA) recently passed votes requiring dental schools to now train their students in managing treatment of patients with ID/DD. Previously, patients with ID/DD were largely unable to obtain dental care treatment because dental students were…
Dental Surgeons Urge England’s Schools To Go Sugar-Free
by BBC NewsDental surgeons are calling for the government in England to encourage all schools to go sugar-free in a bid to combat tooth decay. They say it is essential to cut sugar in school meals to tackle a condition affecting a…
Oral Care Market Worth $53.3 Billion By 2025
by MarketsandMarkets™According to the new market research report “Oral Care/Oral Hygiene Market by Product (Toothbrush (Manual, Electric, Battery-Powered), Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Dental Floss, Teeth Whitening), Distribution Channel (Consumer Store, Retail Pharmacy, e-commerce), Region – Global Forecast to 2025”, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the Oral Care Market is projected…
N.Y.U. Dental Center Caters To Disabled Patients
by The VillagerThe New York University College of Dentistry opened a facility this year that treats patients with physical, developmental and cognitive disabilities. The Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities opened in February at First Ave. and E. 24 St. The…
Mobile Dental Hygiene Clinic Set To Hit The Streets In Kelowna
by Kelowna NowA new service is coming to Kelowna that will be offering dental services to less fortunate individuals around the city. The Mobile Dental Hygiene Clinic is a dental RV that will offer its services to eligible low-income, health and mobility-challenged…
AADOM Presents Seventh Annual Green Leader Award To All Kids Pediatric Dentistry’s Ethan McConnell
by Henry ScheinHenry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) joined the American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM) to announce that Ethan McConnell, Vice President of Charlotte, North Carolina-based All Kids Pediatric Dentistry, has been selected as the recipient of AADOM’s seventh annual Green…