“Both low-coherence light and ultrashort laser pulses can be used to measure internal structure in biological systems. An optical signal that is transmitted through or reflected from a biological tissue will contain time-of-flight information, which in turn yields spatial information about tissue microstructure.” So began Huang et al. 20 years ago in the journal Science [...]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM), an oral health campaign designed to educate children and their parents about the importance of good oral health. Developing proper oral health habits at an early age will last a lifetime and significantly improve a child’s overall heath. Tooth decay affects more than one quarter of children [...]
Crest® and Oral-B® are giving mouths of Americans a makeover! Inspired by startling statistics on the state of America’s oral health, Crest and Oral-B have started a cross-country crusade, the “4X Cleaner Crusade,” to educate people on how they can achieve better oral health, including four times better plaque reduction with regular use of the [...]
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the authority on children’s oral health, announced today the creation of their Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center. The goal of the Center is to inform and advance research and policy analysis that will promote optimal oral health care for children. Through the AAPD, the Center will [...]
The American Dental Association today commended Sen. Debbie Stabenow’s (D-Mich.) leadership in bringing about the Senate’s unanimous vote to relieve dentists and other small employers from a law that would require filing of IRS 1099 forms for any exchange of goods or services valued at $600 or more in a year. The requirement is a [...]
7 Day Dental will kick off its first annual “Dentists Pulling from the Heart Day” on February 13, 2011. In partnership with Lestonnac Free Clinic and Youth Leadership America and in conjunction with Valentine’s Day, 7 Day Dental will give the gift of free tooth extractions to area residents. The dental team led by Dr. [...]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and the American Dental Association (ADA) encourages children to practice good oral health habits. The ADA’s themes for this year’s National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) are “A Healthy Smile? It’s Easy to Find! Remember to Brush & Floss Everyday!” and “A Healthy Smile Looks Good Up Close.” [...]