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Entries from May 2008

Dentistry and Government Unite

May 30th, 2008 · Comments Off on Dentistry and Government Unite

Members of the American Dental Education Association met with nearly 100 congressional offices to promote oral healthcare awareness and research funding. The event marked AADR-ADEA Advocacy Day. The ADEA works as a coalition to address modern issues in dentistry. The organization provides mainstream media to colleges, universities, and other institutions that can affect the dental […]

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Dental News of the Week

May 28th, 2008 · Comments Off on Dental News of the Week

Want to keep up with all the odd, interesting dental-related stories across the globe? Keep reading…

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Bisphenol A – The Scare for Dental Patients

May 27th, 2008 · Comments Off on Bisphenol A – The Scare for Dental Patients

TheWealthyDentist.com conducted a survey to determine how dentists think current buzz about BPA research will impact their practices. BPA is short for bisphenol A, an organic compound found in a vast number of plastic products, including baby bottles, dental sealants, and dental composites. BPA acts similarly to estrogen and may provoke chronic toxicity in humans. […]

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A New Dawn for Morning Brushing

May 23rd, 2008 · Comments Off on A New Dawn for Morning Brushing

As a dentist, you have a virtual FAO Schwarz of technological toys to choose from, but now patients will have a few cool dental toys of their own to make that morning brushing routine more interesting. Between the high-pressure toothbrush that uses “feelers” to make sure water projection is a safe distance from tooth enamel […]

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Microlaser by Zap Lasers is Affordable, Convenient

May 23rd, 2008 · Comments Off on Microlaser by Zap Lasers is Affordable, Convenient

The Styla MicroLaser weighs a mere 1.9 oz, has no cords or wires, and performs the duties of a full-sized diode laser. Now dentists who cringed at the high price tag on state-of-the-art soft-tissue lasers can welcome an affordable solution into their dental technology arsenal. It took Zap scientists two years to develop the compact […]

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Tags: Technology

Dr. Cranham: Should Dental Hygienists Go Solo?

May 22nd, 2008 · Comments Off on Dr. Cranham: Should Dental Hygienists Go Solo?

Canada now allows dental hygienists to set up independent practice. The same issue has been presented in the US in the past. I believe that hygienists play an imperative role in oral health, and they do not need a dentist hanging over their shoulder to tell them how to clean teeth. However, in my understanding, […]

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The Status of Solo Hygienists in Canada

May 22nd, 2008 · Comments Off on The Status of Solo Hygienists in Canada

Just last year, Canada began allowing dental hygienists to open private practices. According to an article at OTTAWACITIZEN.com, the reason fueling the decision had to do with serving the underserved. That vision has not become reality. Over one thousand Canadian hygienists are now legally allowed to practice independently from a dentist. While insurance companies and […]

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ADA Annual Dental Meeting in San Antonio October 16-19

May 21st, 2008 · Comments Off on ADA Annual Dental Meeting in San Antonio October 16-19

Register online now to attend the 2008 ADA meeting in San Antonio. In addition to more than 225 clinical and practice management educational opportunities, the event will feature over 650 technology and product exhibits and, of course, a Texas barbeque. If you aren’t a member of the ADA, check out the reduced-rate incentive. Attend the […]

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Tags: Continuing Education

Study Suggests Retaining Teeth Deters Cancer

May 21st, 2008 · Comments Off on Study Suggests Retaining Teeth Deters Cancer

In yet another development linking oral health to overall health, a report by researchers at Aichi Cancer Center in Nagoya and Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine has connected tooth loss with cancer of the esophagus, lungs, and head and neck. While other studies have made similar correlations, this particular report is the largest of […]

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Dentists & Physicians Team Up for Osteoporosis Patients

May 20th, 2008 · Comments Off on Dentists & Physicians Team Up for Osteoporosis Patients

New research indicates that osteoporosis and related fractures occur more often than heart disease, stroke, and breast cancer. The findings also surmised that dentists and physicians collaborating for early detection could improve the situation. An article at Science Daily suggests, “All health care professionals involved in the care of all dental patients, particularly patients who […]

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Tags: Clinical