Program Uses Smart Toothbrush Data to Determine Dental Rates
Alex Frommeyer comes from a family of dentists. Now, he has a start-up that sells dental insurance, but with a twist. The Columbus, Ohio, company, … more
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Uneducated Parents Blamed for Children’s Poor Oral Health
Editor’s Note: Where does the responsibility lie? While this article is about British parents and their lack of education in good oral hygiene to pass … more
Dental Office Faces Cultural Appropriation Backlash
Editor’s Note: When reading this story about cultural appropriation in dental marketing, consider not only how to avoid a similar situation during promotions and holidays, … more
Dentistry Meets Cryptocurrency with Dentacoin
According to the American Dental Association, the average American pays $544 in out-of-pocket expenses annually for dental care. It turns out that the vast majority of dental … more
Canadian Seniors Can’t Afford Basic Dental Care
Leslie Arlene Henderson has lost multiple teeth. She can’t remember the last time she had major dental work. And for the last year, she’s been in … more
Poor Oral Health and Seniors Falling Correlated, Says Study
An April 29 article in Medical News Bulletin reports on the JAGES Project Longitudinal Study, which sent out questionnaires to roughly 40 thousand Japanese men and women over … more
List of “Never-Events” Aims to Ensure Patient Safety
Dental experts have drawn up a definitive list of scenarios that patients should never face in a bid to ensure excellent patient care worldwide. The … more
Ontario PCs Promise Dental Plan for Low-Income Seniors
A Progressive Conservative government would invest $98 million per year to help low-income access dental care, party Leader Doug Ford said Saturday. “Many Ontarians have … more
Wearable Oral Sodium Sensor Helps Control Hypertension
For people who have hypertension and certain other conditions, eating too much salt raises blood pressure and increases the likelihood of heart complications. To help … more
Cellular Messengers Linked to Growth of Oral Bacteria
A new UCLA-led study provides clear evidence that cellular messengers in saliva may be able to regulate the growth of oral bacteria responsible for diseases, … more
Henry Schein in Orthodontics Market with Simplified Treatment Process
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health, and medical practitioners, announced today that … more
Convergent Dental Expands Executive Team
Convergent Dental, Inc., developers of Solea®, the industry-leading CO2 all-tissue dental laser system, is pleased to announce two new appointments to its executive leadership team. … more
Acupuncture May Help Patients with Dental Anxiety
Researchers have found evidence that acupuncture could help people who experience dental anxiety. Dental anxiety affects up to an estimated 30% of the adult population … more
Katy Perry to Perform at Dentsply Sirona World 2018
Global pop superstar, Katy Perry, will perform a live concert for Dentsply Sirona World event-goers on Friday evening, Sept. 14, during the annual event in … more
Dentist Accused of ‘Deplorable’ Conduct for Falsifying Credentials
The owner of a cosmetic dental clinic has been struck off for his ‘deplorable’ conduct following complaints from patients who spent a fortune on treatments. … more
3-D Printed Dentures Relieve Effects of Fungal Infections
Nearly two-thirds of the U.S. denture-wearing population suffer frequent fungal infections that cause inflammation, redness and swelling in the mouth. To better treat these infections, … more
Two Women Arrested For Performing Unlicensed Dental Work
Authorities say two Phoenix-area women have been arrested for allegedly performing unlicensed dental work on five unsuspecting victims at an office in Glendale. The Arizona Attorney General’s … more
Youth Sports Season Sends 600,000 to the Emergency Room Each Year
Now that it is spring, even more children and teenagers will hit the field for youth sports. Unfortunately, that also means dangers to their mouths … more
Training, Education for More Than 410,000 Dental Professionals in 2017
Dentsply Sirona Clinical Affairs supports within the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies to empower dental professionals to provide better, safer, faster … more
Rising Cavity Numbers Cause Proposed Plan to Return of Fluoride in Ontario Cities
The rising number of local oral healthcare issues including cavities has prompted the Windsor-Essex Health Unit board to unanimously approve a four-point plan that includes … more