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It is now possible to use dental X-rays to predict who is at risk of fractures, reveals a new study from researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy reported in the journal Nature Reviews Endocrinology. In a previous study, researchers from the University of Gothenburg’s Sahlgrenska Academy and Region Västra Götaland demonstrated that a sparse bone structure [...]
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Sherlock Holmes had his villain Moriarty. Periodontists have an unusual bacterium called Porphyromonas gingivalis. In the November 17 issue of the journal Cell Host & Microbe, scientists supported by the NIDCR report they have solved in mice the mystery of how P. gingivalis can trigger the common dental condition periodontitis while residing in low numbers [...]
CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized leader in children’s oral health, announced today the availability of an educational DVD for parents and caregivers that emphasizes the importance of oral health. The video covers key oral health topics such as learning about acid attacks on teeth and [...]
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Webfor Dentists, a Vancouver, Washington-based dental marketing company has announced the launch of its Dental Marketing Dashboard, an invaluable tool that it will offer its clients to monitor marketing efforts at their convenience. Not only does it provide transparency for Webfor Dentists’s clients and peace of mind, but it is also a powerful marketing tool [...]
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Patient Activator®, 1-800-DENTIST’s award-winning patient reminder service, today introduced a new Web Feed feature that helps dental practices attract new customers and strengthen their online presence by automatically submitting them to Google, Bing, Yahoo, Facebook, Twitter, YellowPages.com and over 100 other major websites and directories. Patient Activator’s new Web Feed ensures that all the leading [...]
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1-800-DENTIST®, the dental profession’s largest patient lead-generation company, made a special “guest appearance” on the August 21 and 28 episodes of HBO’s Emmy®-nominated TV series, True Blood. 1-800-DENTIST® provided True Blood with an exhibit booth for a scene taking place at the Festival of Tolerance rally for vampire rights, as well as a variety of [...]
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 [...]