Majority of Nursing Home Patients Found to Deny Dental Services
Nearly 90 percent of patients at long-term care facilities don’t take advantage of dental services, even when they are free, a recent study by University … more
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Mango: Patients’ Best Friend
A two-year-old is screaming and crying as they’re ushered into a dental office for a simple cleaning. Sound familiar? How about that same child leaving … more
Mission 2 Jamaica
On Saturday, September 3, 2016, a group of strangers from across Ontario gathered at the Toronto airport. Their mission: head down to Negril, Jamaica to … more
Henry Schein Donated $80,000 to Help Children with Disabilities
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that it has donated more than $80,000 in health care products this year to the Henry Viscardi School … more
Better Oral Health Care Isn’t Benefiting Children in Kentucky
Access to oral health care has increased since 2001, yet more children face urgent dental needs, according to a new study co-released today by Delta … more
Toothpaste Identifies, Reduces Plaque and Reduces Inflammation in Body
For 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 … more
CDA Cares Volunteer Dental Clinic Provides $1.8 Million in Donated Care
The California Dental Association Foundation’s volunteer dental event, CDA Cares, provided nearly $1.8 million in charitable dental services to 2,066 people Oct. 15-16 in Stockton. … more
Marijuana Use Linked to Increased Gum Disease Risk
Researchers have found that frequent recreational cannabis use—including marijuana, hashish, and hash oil—may be associated with elevated risk of periodontal disease (also known as gum … more
Ontario at Odds Over Fluoridation of Water in Municipalities
The provincial government may want to prevent municipalities from removing fluoride from their water supplies — but that doesn’t mean much for fluoride-free Windsor. Last week, the Ontario … more
Henry Schein Encourages Dental Volunteers for ‘Give Kids A Smile’ Program
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is calling on dentists and other oral health professionals to be heroes in their communities by volunteering their time and talent … more
Saving Face: Mask Form, Fit and Function
One of the critical choices made before treating each and every patient is choosing your protective face mask. While the mask construct is straight forward … more
Resolving Colour and Crowding
Introduction For some of our patients, esthetics is not a chief concern as lip posture accommodation has enabled them to hide their smile. A precipitating … more
Dental Care Not Available, Accessible or Affordable for Rural Residents
Millions of Americans endure pain and shame because they can’t afford dental care. The issue is particularly pronounced in rural areas, as emphasized by a … more
Sunstar Celebrates 15 Years of Honouring the ‘Crucial Role’ of Dental Hygienists
Sunstar Americas recently celebrated its fifteenth year of honoring North America’s outstanding dental hygienists. The oral health care leader and RDH magazine joined forces to … more
Henry Schein Teaming with Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity to Help Holocaust Survivors
Henry 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 … more
FDI Announces New Approach for Dental Professionals to Battle Tooth Decay
FDI World Dental Federation has today released a white paper ‘Dental Caries Prevention and Management’ under the banner of its Caries Prevention Partnership with Colgate. … more
Virtual Race for Smiles Raising Awareness of Domestic Violence in 4th Annual Event
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation’s Give Back a Smile program will be hosting its 4th annual Virtual Race for Smiles, October 14 … more
Pregnant Women Are Receiving Dental Care Alongside Their Medical Check-Ups
Regular medical checkups are recommended for pregnant women, but doctors will tell you oral care is important as well. Periodontal disease can be problematic for … more
Fluoride Proving Useless in Low-Income Youth As Dental Issues Increase
CDC 2011/2012 statistics reveal low-income children’s tooth decay rates are increasing substantially – despite record numbers of children served fluoride from water, foods, dental products … more
Nasal Spray Being Tested To Help Patients Avoid Pain At The Dentist
A Phase 3 clinical trial has deemed a nasal spray called Kovanaze safe and effective for avoiding pain at the dentist—including the sting of a … more