Global Survey Releases Truth About Public’s Oral Health Habits
Today on World Oral Health Day, FDI World Dental Federation is myth busting what people around the world believe to be good oral health practices, … more
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Royal Philips and FDI Jointly Celebrate World Oral Health Day
This World Oral Health Day (WOHD), Royal Philips is proudly teaming up with FDI World Dental Federation to educate and encourage people around the world … more
National Dental Hygienists Week (NDHW) is April 8-14
National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™) takes place from April 8‒14 as part of oral health month in Canada. During that week, which emphasizes “Oral Health … more
Silver Diamine Fluoride Provides Extensive Possibilities in Dentistry
During the 2017 Pacific Dental Conference, more than 3,000 dental professionals were presented the most awaited ingredient in caries management : Silver Diamine Fluoride. Available under … more
Tooth Whitening Administered Dangerously by Dental Nurse
Vivien Hassett, who advertised her services on Facebook, was found to pose a “risk of harm to patients”. And she has now been removed from … more
CDHA Celebrating World Oral Health Day
On March 20, oral health professionals around the world will celebrate World Oral Health Day (www.worldoralhealthday.com), a global awareness campaign to highlight the prevalence of … more
Top 5 Dental Imaging Vendors (from 2017-2021) are Announced
Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent global dental imaging market report. This research report also lists 20 other prominent vendors … more
At the Root: Best Advice From Some the Oral Health Editorial Advisory Board
Jordan Soll If you look up the word experience in the dictionary it says “see Mistakes.” Janice Goodman My dad gave me the … more
Pre-orthodontic Intervention for Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing: A (R)evolutionary Solution to a Modern Problem
Malocclusion (HM) is a rising public health epidemic that is seen mainly within industrialized/industrializing cultures. To date, there is no published evidence that malocclusion had … more
Airway Centric® Dentistry: Past, Present and Future – A Paradigm Shift
There is an Airway Centric paradigm shift in dentistry. We are excited that this edition of Oral Health is being devoted to Airway Health and … more
Growth Guidance
As parents, we absolutely want what is best for our children in every way. Many parents are well aware of the specific milestones that our … more
Three Weeks, Days and Minutes; Airway Trumps Everything
Ten years ago, I took a weeklong survival class in the SE Utah high desert with my son. No food, water, tent, sleeping bag or … more
Physiological Dentistry and Heart Rate Variability
The future of dentistry involves evaluation of the patient providing collaborative optimal care alongside other healthcare practitioners. The increased interest and involvement with sleep, pain … more
Airway Centered Dentistry: (The A, B, C’s of Treatment for Chronic Face Pain/OSA and Closing Anterior Openbite Without Ortho)
Bullet points: 1. Definition-orthopedic/functional breathing 2. Comorbidity of orthopedic and facial pain and breathing 3. Answers to our questions 4. Method or technique-paradigm shift 5. … more
The Next Step in Sleep Dentistry: Is There Anything We Can Do for the Ones Who Don’t Have Apnea?
Dentists have become involved in the treatment of sleep apnea for several reasons. An oral appliance is usually less uncomfortable than sleeping with a continuous … more
Airway Orthodontics: An Argument for Early Orthodontic Treatment
This article is not about the “how” of airway orthodontics. It’s about the “why”. But it does suggest that a regard for the rationale of … more
Mouth Breathing: Physical, Mental and Emotional Consequences
Breathing is one of the most vital functions of the human body. Every breath we take can have a positive or negative impact on our … more
Editorial: Don’t Get Left Behind
The FDIC has a new definition of the term “oral health”; it “includes the ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew, swallow and convey … more
Book Review: GASP! Airway Health – The Hidden Path to Wellness
The Book GASP Is A Game Changer I was in dire need of a tool to help me explain to patients that some dental symptoms … more
World Oral Health Day is March 20
On March 20, oral health professionals around the world will celebrate World Oral Health Day (www.worldoralhealthday.com), a global awareness campaign to highlight the prevalence of … more