DDS Lab, a national dental laboratory based in Tampa, FL, announces their newest product innovation with Fierce mouthguards. Available in over twenty-seven colors and designs with six levels of sport-specific protection, Fierce mouthguards meet the needs of any athlete, from gymnasts to MMA fighters. According to the National Youth Sports Foundation for Safety, an athlete [...]
The lack of quality dental care in America is nothing new, but the American Dental Association recently released recommendations for seven new – and relatively simple – ways to improve the state of the dental health system. The report, titled Breaking Down Barriers to Oral Health for All Americans, identified the lack of a coordinated [...]
As student athletes prepare to return to school, it’s crucial they wear protective gear, like mouthguards, even when playing sports not usually associated with contact. A properly fitted mouthguard can help save your child’s smile and keep them off the injured list. The Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) recommends mouthguards be worn during games and practice [...]
The Department of Environmental Protection announced today that Dr. Jon Kanegawa, of Exeter Township, Berks County, will pay $13,250 in civil penalties for failing to renew his X-ray equipment registration and for failing to pay related annual registration fees since 2003. Kanegawa is the sole practitioner at the dental clinic. A recent DEP inspection revealed [...]
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Researchers at the University of Leeds have discovered a pain-free way of tackling dental decay that reverses the damage of acid attack and re-builds teeth as new. The pioneering treatment promises to transform the approach to filling teeth forever. Tooth decay begins when acid produced by bacteria in plaque dissolves the mineral in the teeth, [...]
Over 90 Smile Generation approved dentist offices and 1200 volunteers, including over 125 Pacific Dental Services affiliated dentists served their communities on August 13, by participating in the first-ever Smile Generation Serve Day. The dental offices provided pro-bono treatment to those in need, and were able to help over 750 people during this community outreach [...]
Prosthodontics is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA) and focuses on aesthetic restoration and replacement of teeth, including procedures such as dental veneers and dental implants. Specialization in prosthodontics requires an additional two to three years of training after dental school through a hospital- or university-based program accredited by [...]
The National Association of Free Clinics (NAFC) has placed a digital advertisement in Times Square in an effort to spread the word about Free Clinics and how people can get involved. The ad started running on August 15th and will continue through September 30th on the CBS “Super Screen,” a 26′ x 20′ foot screen [...]
The American Dental Association today released the second in a series of papers that examine the challenges and solutions to bringing gooMajor improvements in the dental safety net d oral health to millions of Americans, including the growing population whose only possible source of dental care is the so-called oral health safety net. Breaking Down [...]
Communicating effectively oftentimes goes beyond words. Facial expressions can significantly enhance the communication factor. One shows joy, excitement, or even acceptance and approval through a beautiful, welcoming smile. But what if dull, discolored and uneven teeth hold you back from truly expressing yourself? Now the revolutionary SmileSimplicity® procedure allows dentists to help patients increase their [...]