According to a study presented at the recent annual meeting of the American Heart Association (AHA) and conducted by cardiology fellow Zu-Yin Chen, MD of the Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan, regular professional scaling and cleaning from a dentist can help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. The study shows that people who [...]
According to a recent study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), cosmetic dental procedures have increased substantially over the past five years. Teeth whitening has grown over 300% since 2006, while porcelain veneers have increased by 200% and direct bonding by 100%. Cosmetic dentist Dr. Joel Singer says that patients looking for cosmetic [...]
Modern Dental Laboratory USA announces the addition of three key opinion leaders to the World Dental Forum 2012. Dr. Howard Farran, Owner, Founder and CEO, of Today’s Dental & Farran Media will be speaking about current trends in the U.S. dental market, including: Marketing; social media; the business side of dentistry; reimbursement and more. In [...]
With 2012 just around the corner, people are drawing up their healthy New Year’s resolutions – such as quitting smoking, losing weight or getting exercise – but veteranSan Antonio cosmetic dentist Edward Camacho says people should consider a resolution to improve oral health, which would have multiple benefits, and could even save lives. While people know [...]
In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, oral healthcare company Sunstar Americans, Inc., manufacturer of GUM® branded oral care products, has partnered with celebrity nutritionist, author and motivational speaker Robert Ferguson to create The GUMline to Waistline Challenge. The GUMline to Waistline Challenge is an exciting eight-week initiative focusing on the correlation between oral health and diabetes management. Starting November 1, [...]
From Twilight to True Blood and even Harry Potter, vampires are everywhere these days. One place they’re not, however, is the dentist’s chair, according to the Chicago Dental Society, which is celebrating Halloween this year by asking Chicagoland dentists to unseal the dental records of their most frightening patients. Although they’ve been known to chip [...]
As each October creeps up on Cindy Flanagan, DDS, MAGD, spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), her mind always wanders to the amount of sweets both children and adults will be consuming during the last few months of the year. “Too many sweets can cause a spooky mouth,” says Dr. Flanagan. “People have [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]