Introducing the All New Oral-B Compact Clean: Compact But Powerful
Did you know … 60% of millennials say they prefer extra soft/soft brushes and 64% want a small brush head, yet 50% believe soft or … more
Oral Health
Dental Assistant Recognition Week is March 6-12
March 6-12 is national Dental Assistants Recognition Week. “Dental Assistants: Patient focused with Passion and Purpose” is the theme for the 40th annual Dental Assistants … more
Workshop Explores Link Between Gum Disease and Diabetes
Experts from the fields of gum health and diabetes met in Madrid on February 19 and 20 for the Perio-Diabetes Workshop, a pioneering international summit … more
Your Top Picks: February 2017
February is known to be a “blue” month, but we saw some great interactions on our social media from our readers and followers! While our … more
Australian Adults’ Oral Health Under Review in 2017
The first national study of oral health will examine the gums and teeth of 15,000 Australians during the next 12 months. Launched on Tuesday, the … more
Health Smiles Ontario Serving Dental Care to 85,000 Children
You’ve heard it before, and you’ll hear it again: you have to take care of your teeth and see your dentist. But, if you don’t … more
Early Dental Visits for Toddlers Isn’t Necessarily Beneficial
Heading to the dentist as an infant or toddler doesn’t do much to prevent tooth decay later on but does cost more money, suggests a … more
Canadian Emergency Rooms Seeing Too Many Dental Cases
If dental care was publicly funded, fewer people would become addicted to opioids. That’s just one of the reasons Dr. Hasan Sheikh, an emergency room … more
Thursday is Dentsply Sirona’s First ‘Every Smile Counts Day’
Dentsply Sirona, The Dental Solutions Company™, is honored to support Dental Lifeline Network (DLN) by participating in the first Every Smile Counts Day on Thursday, … more
JADA Study Shows Impact of Dental Benefits on Children’s Dental Needs
A report in the February issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) shows that dental benefits play a significant role in meeting … more
The Fine Line Between Business and Science
Congratulations for lunching AT THE ROOT in your January 2017 edition! The column promises to maintain and enhance Oral Health relevance. Over the years, the … more
Ludwig’s Angina – A Case Report
Introduction Ludwig’s angina was first reported by Wilhelm Frederick von Ludwig in 1836. It is a severe and quickly spreading cellulitis characterized by significant involvement … more
Barriers to Deep Sedation and General Anaesthesia in Dentistry
Dental anaesthesiologists are dental specialists who administer deep sedation or general anaesthesia (DS/GA) to patients in order to facilitate dental treatment. The indications for DS/GA … more
Conference Preview: Pacific Dental Conference 2017
The largest dental conference in North America is back this spring. Hosting at the Vancouver Convention Centre in British Columbia, the Pacific Dental Conference will … more
Teledentistry Found to Increase Patient’s Access to Dental Services
Teledentistry is emerging as a practical solution for patients living in rural areas, according to a new report by researchers at the University at Albany. … more
February is Children’s Dental Health Month
Risas Dental and Braces, a health care company committed to making dental care accessible to all, is celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) by … more
National Pet Dental Health Month Deserves a Focus in February
February is National Pet Dental Health Month and the staff at New Hope Animal Hospital wants to draw attention to essential pet dental needs. Pet … more
National Prosthodontics Awareness Week is in April
Prosthodontics is one of only nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association, yet many people don’t know what a prosthodontist does. The American … more
Periodontal Disease Research Begins for Treatment Options
Studies have shown problems with oral health are strong co-indicators of other serious diseases including diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. In 2009, the cost associated … more
Chicago Midwinter Meeting Theme is Here: Welcome to the Jungle
Dentsply Sirona, The Dental Solutions Company, is set to host another epic, untamed party at the House of Blues on Friday evening, Feb. 24, 2017, … more