The Uveneer kit uses templates to help perfectly apply composites to the teeth, making it more predictable and reliable than the regular methods.
Monday, July 31, 2017
Former dentist accused of causing brain damage expected in court
Courissa Clark, right, poses for a portrait with her daughter Nevaeh Hall, 4, at a specialty and rehabilitation hospital in west Houston Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Houston. Nevaeh suffered brain damage during a dental procedure.
Kerisa Harriott's charity mission
On top of that, the tenderness and care in her voice illustrate her deep concern for charity causes and for whatever mission she undertakes. When All Woman caught up with 31-year-old Kerisa Harriott in Queens, New York, at the Children of Jamaica Outreach Summer Soiree where she modelled for the designers on display, she explained that she dedicates a big part of her life to giving back in whatever way she can to children back home in Jamaica, and wholeheartedly supports the mission of COJO.
Permanent contraceptive device may harm more than help
Keisha Carney helps son Mekhi, on the trampoline, with Malik's twin, Khalil, center, and Malik. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photos by Katherine Frey Keisha Carney helps son Mekhi, on the trampoline, with Malik's twin, Khalil, center, and Malik.
Celebrity dentist Jamie Newlands is found dead in a field
New Jersey governor Chris Christie aggressively stares down baseball fan and taunts him about being a 'big shot' after the man called him a hypocrite Ousted Uber CEO Travis Kalanick 'says he is Steve Jobs-ing it and hopes to return to lead the company again' Tomi Lahren under fire for revealing she is still on her parents' insurance plan due to Obamacare despite claiming she hates the legislation 'We'll spend the rest of our lives raising kids because of drugs': Grandparents speak out about having to care for three young boys whose parents overdosed in their car Student 'who killed five people in random shooting rampage' tries to escape prison by shutting a guard in his cell and attacking others The two missed clues that could have stopped the Son of Sam serial killer before he attacked his last two victims in Brooklyn 40 years ago 'Please restore my eyes to their factory settings!' ... (more)
In Conclusion, Both Sides Do It But Destroy the Democratic Party
Yet Democrats give Mr. Schumer - song-belting, frequently badgering, endlessly frenzied - credit for his tireless attention to senators from every faction, and for quiet outreach to Republicans who he thinks could be partners down the line. He has worked carefully - far more than Mr. Reid, many Democrats agreed - to be almost relentlessly inclusive, talking with them at all hours of the day, over every manner of Chinese noodle, on even tiny subjects, to make them feel included in strategy.
Five reasons to attend NLC
Dr. Adam Shisler at NLC in 2012
My first NLC was in 2012 – yes that one, the first one ever! And I am also lucky enough to remember why we created the ASDA National Leadership Conference. The conversation went like this, “what if we pooled all our resources together into one giant conference to create a like-no-other program for our members?” Abracadabra (and a lot of hard work) – the NLC experience was born!
Since then ASDA has presented five dynamic NLC’s to deliver, in my opinion, the highest leadership and personal development available for the dental student.
I am going to give you five more reasons to attend ASDA NLC 2017:
1) Three general session speakers that will WOW you
This year our general session speakers are the BEST! From a social entrepreneur with a passion for making a difference, to a heart-felt recovery story and a way for you to become your own HERO, you’re not going to want to miss any of the general sessions!
2) Address chapter and personal leadership improvement in one place
Very few conferences provide support for both personal and organizational development. To get the most out of all that NLC offers, organize your leaders, divide up the sessions and attack the proposed agenda with a game plan.
3) Five tracks for your choosing
- Career Planning
- Leadership Fundamentals
- Personal Development and Wellness
- ASDA Chapter Management
- Predental
4) Connect with leaders from all over the country
ASDA does many things great– especially connecting like-minded, highly motivated individuals. Keep these connections and draw on them now and in the future!
5) Better yourself
The NLC planning committee developed the agenda with sessions that are all focused on your personal and professional development. Take advantage of that opportunity!
November will be here soon! ASDA’s National Leadership Conference will take place Nov. 17-19 in Chicago. We encourage you to register by Aug. 28 to save $26 per person. Visit the NLC website for registration information.
We cannot wait to see you here in Chicago!
~Adam Shisler, DDS, MSD, chair, 2017 National Leadership Conference planning committee
Most practices are small businesses, with 10 or fewer employees. When a staff member is absent, it can wreak havoc on practice operations. Cross-training employees on additional duties is an excellent way to ensure the practice continues to perform at a high level even when staff members are out of the office, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on July 28 plans to regulate nicotine in cigarettes and other tobacco products to make cigarettes less dangerous and encourage the development of newer tobacco products that may be less dangerous than cigarettes. The goal is to lower the amount of nicotine to nonaddictive levels, reducing the risk of addiction and making it easier for current users to quit smoking.Oclean One smart sonic toothbrush will tell you how to brush better
Sometimes, we need a little bit of help when it comes to brushing our teeth correctly. Oclean One is here to do that.
Sunday, July 30, 2017
One-stop dental center Gaoc opens in SM Seaside
WITH more reasons to smile, this one-stop dental center founded in 2001 and one of the best in Asia, Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center is now open at the SM Seaside City Cebu. At its recent launch, personally welcoming guests together with his team of highly professional dentists was none other than founder and world-renowned dental surgeon, Dr. Steve Mark Gan himself.
Reading the Bible is like flossing teeth
I listen to the K-Love Morning Show as I get ready for work. They play contemporary Christian music, have encouraging words , share uplifting stories and Amy, one of the hosts, gives headlines from the news.
Drzycimski earns Mastership Award from dentistry academy
Dr. Nicholas Drzycimski, of Fort Dodge, received the Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry on July 15 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mastership Award is the highest honor available in the AGD and one of the most respected designations in the profession.
Watch Olympic Gold Medalist Simone Biles Get Weird After Wisdom Teeth Surgery
In addition to having gymnastics skills worthy of Olympic gold medals, Simone Biles also has the funniest viral video you will see on social media this week. The 20-year-old gymnast had surgery to extract wisdom teeth, and when she was coming out of sedation, she gave quite the comedic performance.
Mother reported to child services for "oral neglect" for switching child's dentist
There are a number of things that could get you a visit from child protective services. Forgetting to feed your kids for three days straight, for example, would undoubtedly result in the CPS knocking on your front door.
Health & Fun Fair on Saturday in Fairhaven
FAIRHAVEN - The Harelick Dental Health & Fun Fair is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 278 Alden Road in Fairhaven. Events include oral cancer screenings, children's DNA kits, nutrition and safety tips from firefighters and the Red Cross, family yoga and dunk the dentist.
Saturday, July 29, 2017
BidaskClub Lowers Patterson Companies, Inc. (PDCO) to Sell
PDCO has been the topic of several other research reports. Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Patterson Companies from a sell rating to a hold rating in a report on Wednesday, May 31st.
Mother, son graduate JSU's nursing school together
The married 47-year-old bus driver and one-time dental hygienist was often seen studying with or sitting near a 21-year-old who shared many of her classes, first at Gadsden State Community College and then Jacksonville State University. "They didn't know he was my son," Cash said recently, laughing.
Dental assistance
Health Ministry head of dentistry Dr Jone Turagaluvu and Smiles For The Pacific executive Dr Brian Whitley. Picture: FELIX CHAUDHARY THE Lautoka Hospital's dental clinic is the luckiest in the country, thanks to the assistance provided by New Zealand NGO Smiles For The Pacific, says Health and Medical Services Ministry's head of dentistry Dr Jone Turagaluvu.
Shik Shik's Storefront Art Draws In Customers in Mogadishu
A collection of yawing mouths and extracted teeth, booming stereo speakers and colorful hookah pipes adorn shop fronts in Somalia, a colorful contrast to the airbrushed artworks of big business. Somali mural artist Muawiye Hussein Sidow, also known as "Shik Shik," is the man responsible for the art that features on more than 100 shops, including barbers, tea shops and supermarkets across Mogadishu.
A crown for my tooth requires a tiara for my head
I just returned from a lovely vacation in the mountains, which would have been lovelier if one of my molars hadn't decided to complain anytime it was touched. The first thing I did when we got home was call the dentist.
Research: Many UK parents unaware about detrimental effects of...
Watch our video featuring health care experts giving their top tips and professional advice on how to marry the best convenience food with your baby's developmental needs. New research has revealed three significant areas of concern in the current baby food market that have raised alarm among parents, dentists, nutritionists and speech therapists alike: speech defects, teeth distortion, enamel erosion and misleading labeling of sugar content in meals.
Friday, July 28, 2017
Gaudry joins Foothills Endodontics dental practice
Gaudry earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology in 1994 from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. In 2001, he accepted a commission as an officer in the United States Army and attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in Minneapolis as the recipient of the F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship.
Rob Beaglehole: Anti-sugar man
A five-year-old came into Rob Beaglehole's surgery to have half his teeth pulled out. He was clutching a bottle of Powerade, the sugary drink that the Nelson dentist believes had ruined the boy's teeth.
Why does my dentist give me so many X-rays?
The American Dental Association says dentists should recommend X-rays for specific reasons. - Bulletin X-rays of a young child's teeth taken at the Center for Pediatric Dentistry, a joint facility run by the Seattle Children's Hospital and the University of Washington to provide dental services to children and infants, Feb. 15, 2012.
Wynne art met nature
ARTISTRY: Wynne Prize 2017 finalist Philip Wolfhagen's work 'Little hinterland no 1', left, and Wynne Prize 2017 finalist Chee Yong's work 'Landscape abstraction'. While they did not take out the $50,000 Wynne Prize for the best landscape painting of Australian scenery or figurative sculpture, their artwork will hang alongside 40 of Australia's premier artists.
Don’t overdo it
Julianna eating her lunch: salad and fruit
In high school, I started going to the gym every day and avoiding junk food because I wanted to be healthier. I couldn’t run 400 meters without getting winded. I spent hours in front of my computer. My favorite Saturday lunchtime tradition was getting a pizza from Pizza Hut and eating it all myself. At first, exercising more and eating less junk food did make me feel healthier. I felt more alert. I could finally run a mile without stopping. I became more confident in myself and less clumsy when I walked.
But with my aspiring-dentist Type-A personality, exercise and eating became parts of my life that I liked to work on obsessively. When I moved away to college in Boston, hundreds of miles away from home, I was excited to make my own decisions. Among those decisions was to set an alarm for eight every morning to go for a run. I ran in the rain and even when the sidewalks in Boston were covered in snow. Buoyed by my healthy morning runs, I made sure I ate healthy the rest of the day. I only wanted natural, whole foods. For breakfast, I ate a single piece of whole-wheat toast and a small banana. I had a sandwich with one slice of turkey meat and lots of vegetables for lunch. I only ate fruit between meals, and I never ate dessert. Sometimes I would spend a long time reading nutrition cards the dining hall put in front of food items. How many calories? How many processed ingredients? How much refined sugar?
And every day, I ran 5-7 miles at eight in the morning. No exceptions.
Of course, with all those miles, I shouldn’t have been running more and eating less. I should have been running more and eating more. In fact, I was always hungry. It would start thirty minutes after breakfast, in between meals or even when going to bed. I didn’t think that I had a problem. I thought I was being healthy by exercising so much and eating so little. I Googled “always hungry” and found articles that told me hunger is often mistaken for thirst. “Make sure you’re really hungry before eating,” the website said. “Sometimes you think you are hungry but you are actually thirsty. Drink water.”
I drank a lot of water. I also lost a lot of weight.
When I finally went home for winter break, my parents were horrified by how much weight I’d lost. “You’re too thin!” my mother said to me. “I feel like I’m hugging a bag of bones!” My sister noticed too. As we were getting ready for bed later that night, she told me she could see my rib bones. “They’re, like, sticking out,” she said.
My parents took me to see the doctor. The doctor ran a blood test for hormones and a 24-hour heart rate monitor test. The following week, she went over my results. My estrogen levels were low. When I slept, my heart rate dropped to 35 beats per minute. I had also stopped getting my period a few months earlier, and my doctor explained that menstrual irregularities are common in women when energy expenditures exceed energy intake. My body didn’t think I was healthy enough to have a baby.
“If you want to exercise so much,” she said, “you need to eat more to fuel your body. My goodness, at least put some butter on your toast!” Her prescription was to take a break from running, or at least to reduce the intensity and frequency, and to incorporate more healthy fats and protein into my diet.
At that point, I had been running and restricting my diet every day for a year. It wasn’t easy to suddenly take breaks from exercise or be more flexible about my eating habits. On days I didn’t run, my legs felt like they would run away without me. I felt trapped and found excuses to run up and down the stairs or run in circles while my parents watched TV. During meal times, even though I tried to eat more and started feeling full again, I almost felt guilty for gaining the weight that I had lost.
Now it’s been about seven years since my initial visit to the doctor, and I’m still working on a healthy relationship with exercise and food. Eating and exercise are not just physical processes. They involve a lot of mental effort as well. I have to remind myself not to over-exercise or under-eat, especially now that I’ve started clinic and don’t always have time for meals or sleep. Even though there are days I want to run, I have to force myself to take a day off, sleep in and stretch because my legs are tired. And even though I initially believed I would be slower and heavier after rest days, I actually feel more refreshed and run with more energy.
I don’t want to discourage exercise. Physical activity is an important part of wellness. Running has motivated me to explore my surroundings and to make friends with fellow runners. It has also given me the self-confidence to pursue other activities I would have been too afraid to seek out in the past, such as swimming, cycling, climbing, hiking and even running for ASDA Wellness Chair.
Physical activity alone is not enough to be healthy. 
Make sure you give yourself enough nutrition and rest. Take breaks when you are injured to give your body time to recover. I eat and sleep more than a lot of people I know, but I also know I need to because I spend 1-2 hours exercising most days. I still run 5-7 miles, but not every morning. Sometimes I sleep until noon. Sometimes I go on long bike rides or hike with friends or lift weights at the gym. Sometimes I sit on the couch and watch Game of Thrones for six hours. Sometimes I still feel guilty for not exercising. For breakfast now, I sometimes eat eggs and oatmeal and a banana. Or sometimes I will go to my favorite bakery for a morning pastry and coffee. Sometimes I eat two dinners because I am just that hungry.
And yes, I still drink a lot of water. Except now, I also eat dessert.
~ Julianna Ko, San Francisco ’19
What is the Best Way to Floss?
More people than ever before are aware of the importance of flossing every day. What they may not realize is that if they’re not using proper technique, they’re doing a sub-par job. Proper flossing stands between you and periodontal disease (gum disease). And with the links between gum disease and other serious diseases, flossing is […]
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Former apprentice now runs a pioneering dental practice, Love Dental
A FORMER apprentice who now runs a pioneering pain-free dental practice has been speaking of her path to success - and how she's giving other young apprentices a start. Michelle Jackson trained as a dental nursing apprentice with NECC Training, which is now part of Northern Skills Group, the commercial training arm of Middlesbrough College.
SAN FRANCISCO - Oral health policy for adults in long-term care facilities is a mess, according to a presentation by Elizabeth Mertz, PhD, at the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) 2017 World Congress. Mertz discussed the depth of the policy problem and how four states are trying to solve it.Reduction in dental care and inferior oral health subsequent to dementia diagnosis
Subsequent to a diagnosis of dementia, the patient's contact with the dental care services diminishes and oral health is impaired. This has been revealed by a major register-based study from Karolinska Institutet published in the scientific journal Alzheimer's & Dementia .
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Cancer Patient Receives New Dentures Donated From Dentist [VIDEO]
Steve Borkowski, a 64-year-old man, who has been battling stage three throat cancer and is partially blind, tripped and fell and smashed his dentures. He couldn't afford new ones with bills stacking up.
Dal 200 Planning Profile: Faculty of Dentistry
Dr. Blaine Cleghorn, assistant dean of clinics and building services, previews a cubicle in the renovated clinic. This article is part of an ongoing series highlighting plans in the works for Dalhousie's 200th anniversary celebrations in 2018.
Another Guelph dentist closed temporarily by Public Health:Southend...
Another Guelph dental clinic and an orthodontist's office were closed by Public Health this month following complaints from the public. According to Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health's website, www.checkbeforeyouchoose.ca, complaints were received regarding dentists at Southend Dental Clinic on Gordon Street on July 5. Subsequent Public Health inspections identified 12 critical infractions and five noncritical infractions related to one dentist, and 11 critical and five noncritical infractions related to another dentist at the clinic.
$5K grant boosts Harbor Homes' dental care programs
Harbor Homes recently received a $5,000 grant award from the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation to fund the Harbor Care Health and Wellness Center Dental Clinic and the new Harbor Homes Mobile Dental and Health Clinic. The Northeast Delta Dental Foundation is a valued, enduring partner of Harbor Homes' dental clinic, helping to ensure the success of one of New Hampshire's few resources for truly affordable dental care.
Looking for a dentist? Two new offices are coming to the Grand Strand
Creek Dental Care is opening two new locations along the Grand Strand, one in Murrells Inlet and one in Myrtle Beach.
Patient recall is considered one of the lifeblood statistics for every dental practice, but do you know how your practice stacks up against the national average? In her latest data-based column, Alitta Boechler of Sikka Software details national patient recall averages from specific dental codes.US dentist who searched for missing WWII soldiers dies in UK
A dentist from New York who helped a U.S. organization search for American servicemen missing from World War II died after making a final scuba dive to explore a wartime plane wreck site in the English Channel, his dental practice partner said Wednesday. The coroner's office for Kent, England, confirmed to The Associated Press that Dr. Bruce Hottum, 63, of Glenford, New York, died last week.
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Dentist who helped searched for missing WW2 servicemen has died after ...
A dentist from New York who helped a US organisation search for American servicemen missing from the Second World War has died after making a final scuba dive to explore a wartime plane wreck site in the English Channel, his dental practice partner said. http://www.independent.ie/world-news/north-america/dentist-who-helped-searched-for-missing-ww2-servicemen-has-died-after-scuba-dive-to-explore-plane-wreck-site-35971728.html A dentist from New York who helped a US organisation search for American servicemen missing from the Second World War has died after making a final scuba dive to explore a wartime plane wreck site in the English Channel, his dental practice partner said.
Tongue Lab Launches its First Clinical Trial in Prague to Study the TRP's Impact on Chronic Snoring
PARIS and PRAGUE, July 26, 2017 : Tongue Lab, maker of the TRP , launched in Prague its first clinical trial to evaluate the benefits of the TRP on snoring. The TRP is a medical device that enables the tongue to return to its physiological functions and positions, thus increasing muscle tone.
South Derbyshire Dentist recognised by international society after 20 years at Swadlincote practice
A Swadlincote dentist has been celebrated as he was inducted into an international society that highlights the achievement of dental practitioners. Dr Yogi Savania, 50, who has ran Alexandra Dental Care in the South Derbyshire market town for 20 years has been welcomed the International College of Dentists, ICD, at an induction ceremony at the Royal College of Physicians, held in London in June.
RAM provides care to more than 2,200
In stifling heat and humidity, some people slept in their cars, many having arrived a day before the gates opened, hoping to get the medical, dental and vision help they needed.
Dentist: a He continued to use my prescription and my license numbera
The Fortuna resident who allegedly fraudulently ran Eel River Valley Dental using forged documents appeared in court Monday and has been charged with four felony counts. According to Humboldt County court records, Mazair, also known as Michael, Eshghipour allegedly committed insurance fraud, fraudulently altered medical credentials, fraudulently used an altered medical credential and practiced medicine without a license from July 2015 to June 2016.
More than 6600 Kiwi kids admitted to hospital with rotten teeth in one year
A 4-year-old Auckland girl who had been drinking fizzy drinks from a sipper bottle had all her teeth removed under general anesthetic in hospital at a cost of about $4000. More than 6600 children under 12 wound up in hospital in the 2015-16 year to have one or more rotten teeth pulled under general anaesthetic.
Treating your first patient
Your first experience interacting with a patient face-to-face can be a little intimidating. It may be the first time you feel like a real dentist, even though you’re still in the middle of your studies. You’ll always remember that first patient. As your clinical knowledge grows, you may even think back to how that first visit could have gone smoother. Despite all the pre-clinical training we receive, interacting with real patients is different than sitting in a lecture with other students. First and foremost, be confident. Gaining rapport and cooperation from the patient is easier when you approach them with a calm, knowledgeable demeanor. A patient who feels comfortable with your abilities is more likely to agree to your treatment plan and sit through a procedure.
Here are six tips to make the first experience a positive one:
- Before starting, double check that you have everything required for the procedure. You will work better and more efficiently when you have everything within your reach. Constantly getting up to find something or asking an assistant to do so may make your patient uncomfortable. An uncomfortable or nervous patient is less likely to cooperate during treatment.
- If anything goes wrong, the best way to deal with it is with the help of the doctor in charge. They are there to help and guide you. Don’t be a hero by trying to do everything on your own. This could cause damage to the patient’s health. A good clinician is not someone who knows it all, but rather someone who is ready to learn something new and accept help when needed.
- Read through the patient card before the appointment. It might sound funny, but a common mistake is performing a procedure on the wrong tooth. If you’re anxious or in a hurry, you might skip through this important step. Read through treatment notes and make sure you’re clear on the planned procedure before starting. This is also a good opportunity to remind yourself of any medical, psychological or dental complexities that may affect your planned procedure.
- In every situation, follow proper protocol and ethics. Evidence-based dentistry is the standard. Protocols are made based on extensive research of procedures. They are meant to teach you sound science and technique so you can provide high-quality care for your patients. You can find comprehensive information on the ADA’s evidence-based dentistry guidelines here.
- Keep calm. During your first experience with a patient, everything might not go as you expect. Things will go wrong even for experienced practitioners. Your attitude and approach to handling the situation will make a difference in your work.
The first experience may go smoothly or not. We are all still learning and constantly improving our skills. The most important thing to remember, though, is that it is not just a single tooth we are working on. We are treating a human. We should always provide the best possible treatment we can to the patient as a whole.
~ Arjun Chadha, PDM Dental College and Research Institute (India) ’18, predental member
How to help your aging parents avoid future dental problems
As the Baby Boomer generation gets older, many of us are helping to care for aging parents. Most people think of helping their parents with housing, choices about assisted living, and even health care.
Many misconceptions exist about dental service organizations (DSOs), writes Dr. Sidney Schulz. He shared these misconceptions for years, until he took a clear look at why the DSO practice near his office was thriving and his private practice was starting to dry up. His transition is an interesting case study as to the changing landscape of dental practice ownership.
From Zika outbreaks to a contaminated water line, infectious diseases have made the headlines throughout 2017. To make sense of it all, Christina Thomas, the new executive director of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), shares her thoughts on current infection-control trends and what dentists need to know.Midcoast dentist shutters business, leaves 3,500 without dental care
A dentist's unforeseen illness is forcing Wiscasset Dental, a practice with about 3,500 patients, to close abruptly after about 11 years in business. The practice at 93 Churchill St. will have limited office hours until Aug. 23 so patients can collect their dental records, according to a notice Dr. Catherine Bunin-Stevenson sent to patients.
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
The best electric toothbrushes you can buy
Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. If you want clean teeth and healthy gums without breaking your budget, you can't go wrong with the highly effective Oral-B Pro 1000 electric toothbrush.
Why did Charlize Theron thank her dentists at the 'Atomic Blonde' premiere?
The actress, who chipped two teeth while filming her action movie, had a few people to thank at 'Atomic Blonde's U.S. premiere. Why did Charlize Theron thank her dentists at the 'Atomic Blonde' premiere? The actress, who chipped two teeth while filming her action movie, had a few people to thank at 'Atomic Blonde's U.S. premiere.
Grand Jury Indicts Houston Dentist Bethaniel Jefferson in Child's Near-Death
More than a year after Neveah Hall was rushed in an ambulance from a Houston dental office to an emergency room after a sedation procedure went severely wrong and the child, then 4, was deprived of oxygen, Dr. Bethaniel Jefferson, the dentist in charge of Hall's care, has been indicted by a Harris County grand jury.
A new way to fulfill the single biggest need of poor patients: teeth
JULY 22: Larry Bays, 71, with his new dentures that were just about to be fitted in his mouth. Bays lost his teeth 20 years ago in an accident and has been using sub-standard dentures or none at all for the past two decades.
Courissa Hall visits the rehabilitation hospital treating her...
Courissa Hall, right, poses for a portrait with her daughter Nevaeh, 4, at a specialty and rehabilitation hospital in west Houston Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Houston. Nevaeh suffered brain damage during a dental procedure.
News 29 mins ago 4:48 p.m.Dentist indicted after 4-year-old suffers brain damage
A Harris County grand jury on Monday indicted a Houston dentist after a 4-year-old suffered irreversible brain damage from multiple seizures during a dental visit. Dr. Bethaniel Jefferson was indicted on charges of intentionally and knowingly by omission causing serious bodily injury to a child by failing to seek and provide adequate medical attention.
In patients with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ), what is the best treatment to prevent a relapse? While a so-called drug holiday is often recommended before BRONJ surgery, a new study finds that this discontinuation of the drug did not influence the likelihood of relapse but the type of surgery did.Medical council inducts foreign trained 164 doctors, dentists
T he Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN, has inducted 164 foreign trained medical and dental graduates. A total of 334 medical and seven dental candidates who got their training in different countries of the world registered for the April 2017 Assessment Examination.
Monday, July 24, 2017
Shah joins general dentistry faculty at Marshall School of Medicine
Malav B. Shah, DDS, has joined Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine as an assistant professor in the department of dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery. Shah earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Dentist arrested while recording boy in North Avenue Beach restroom: Officials
Gregory Stump, 68, is being held in lieu of $75,000 bail in connection with a felony charge of child pornography possession. Gregory Stump, 68, is being held in lieu of $75,000 bail in connection with a felony charge of child pornography possession.
Toddlers face six-month wait to have teeth pulled
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Church still looking for volunteer dentists, eye doctors for upcoming event
A Cadillac church still is looking for professionals to help them provide free dental and optometry services for people in need. Last year, dental and medical ... As cadillacnews.com transitions to a metered site, the login information will help us determine whether you are a paid subscriber or one of our casual visitors.
Children let down by a dental service that is under-par
SCOTLAND has always had a dubious record on dental health. We have a notoriously bad diet and a love of all things sweet and fizzy.
Dental education at a crossroads
Dentists have proven themselves time and time again to be dynamic innovators in the medical field. From Dr. Horace Wells, the pioneer of anesthesia, to Dr. William Rollins, who revolutionized radiation protection, there is a rich history of dentists on the cutting edge. The artisanship inherent in dentistry pushes modernization. All of this is driven by the ideal of comprehensive patient-centered care. However, in a field entrenched in tradition, new technologies can seem disruptive. Often we are slow to integrate them, especially in an educational setting. Though there are countless factors in the evolving face of dentistry, one consistent challenge remains. Dental educators need to keep pace with a rapidly changing field. The crux of the issue is how to educate dental students in the fundamentals while still encouraging them to be modern clinicians. While we recognize the issue, we certainly do not have the answer. We do, however, encourage the conversation about what is relevant and what is not. As technological advancement outpaces clinic norms, how do we train today’s dental students in the technology of tomorrow instead of the practices of yesteryear?
As we toured dental schools only a couple of years ago during our application process, there was a bright-eyed sense of wonder at all of the technology at our fingertips. Each curriculum would challenge us to be innovators. But the practical application of integrating new technologies is another matter. We spend time training with materials and techniques that, despite their historical value, are functionally out-of-date. For example, the declining use of amalgam is well documented. It accounted for only about a third of the restorations placed in 2005, according to the ADA. This trend underscores the rapidly widening gap between dental education and “real world” dentistry.
The practice of teaching outdated materials is partially driven by cost-saving measures. State-of-the-art technology is cost-prohibitive for many schools, especially with increasing class sizes. A single CEREC unit, for example, costs over $100,000 plus costly software updates and maintenance. The technologies that have streamlined dentistry in private practice have become inaccessible to students due to their prices.
A compounding factor to the gap in training is shrinking funding for state dental schools. Despite increasing class sizes and much needed new technologies, ADEA explains that state and federal funding has shrunk in recent years, necessitating spending cuts.
All of these factors result in delayed adoption of new technology into standard care. Real world dentistry is a fast-paced, technology-based occupation. Yet the dentistry practiced in schools mirrors the dentistry of 30 years ago. This disconnect contributes to an often ungraceful transition into practice after graduation and the increasing need for students to pursue advanced programs in general dentistry to master essential skills.
According to an article in Dental Economics, new innovations take an average of 25 years to be incorporated into standard practice. This is especially true in dentistry because the private practice model, reinforced by laws that protect the dental “turf,” limits revenue streams and potential outside investment. These circumstances contributed to the rising proportion of Dental Service Organizations and other dental conglomerates owned by venture capital companies. As costly continuing education courses and equipment become a necessity of the profession, large corporations are better able to float the cost. They entice new graduates hoping to keep their heads above water while they establish themselves and pay off hefty student loans.
The first step to solving a problem is acknowledging it. As a profession, we must engage in rigorous self-reflection and an open, honest conversation to address this. These factors are not insurmountable. But they do continue to grow as we leave them undiscussed. We as students are the future on whom the obligation falls.
~ Abby Halpern and Dahlia Levine, Georgia ’18
When Health Law Isn't Enough, the Desperate Line Up at Tents
Anthony Marino, 54, reached into his car trunk to show a pair of needle-nosed pliers like the ones he used to yank out a rotting tooth. Shirley Akers, 58, clutched a list of 20 medications she takes, before settling down to a sleepless night in the cab of a pickup truck.
Rotary projects aid safe water, dental needs
This photo was taken during Dr. Doug Jansen's mission visit to the Guanajuato, Mexico, Dental Clinic in March 2012.
How much do your patients know about dental implants? Not as much as you may think. A new study found that 1 in 4 people in the general population has never heard of dental implants and that two-thirds of patients think implants consist of porcelain.Retired Sydney dentist Rodger Garry Leighton jailed for molesting girls
A frail 81-year-old retired dentist has been jailed for a second time for sexually molesting girls and young women while they were under the influence of nitrous oxide gas at his Sydney surgery. On Monday in the District Court in Parramatta, Judge Chris Craigie set a minimum term of three years for Rodger Garry Leighton who pleaded guilty to molesting five girls and three women between 1974 and 1983.
What teeth can teach about how mankind developed
A leading paleoanthropologist from Arkansas describes in his new book what can be learned from the 'living fossils' in our mouths. If we are what we eat, then it is not only because of what food passes through the digestive system but also how the teeth nibble, gnaw, chew, crunch, munch and scrunch on what food is available.
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Patterson Companies (PDCO) vs. Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) Head-To-Head Contrast
Patterson Companies and Merit Medical Systems are both medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and profitabiliy. 90.0% of Patterson Companies shares are owned by institutional investors.
Dental care is a right - not a luxury
In university, I had just learned that my student health plan covered dental care and so I went to the dentist's office to get a cleaning - for the first time in more than a decade. The dentist was dismayed at what he saw and lectured me about the importance of getting my teeth cleaned routinely.
Remote Area Medical founder: Donald Trump should be here
Ronnie Holden, 23, of Church Hill, Tennessee has teeth extracted by Andrew Vorona, dentist and Jamie Davita, hygienist, from the Charlottesville Free Clinic, on Friday at the Remote Area Medical Clinic at the Wise County Fairgrounds.
Milpitas Post Editorial: Changing Milpitas one building at a time
Of all the volunteers who give unselfishly back to the community, perhaps the most unsung and under-appreciated are members of the Milpitas Planning Commission. They often have to disappoint neighbors or friends who have a specific complaint about a project.
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Bride spent A 25k after supergluing her own teeth to make sure she got wedding of her dreams
Gateshead's Mavis Nelson-Chapman spent the money as she prepared to walk down the aisle with husband Stephen who has incurable cancer But so embarrassed with her crumbling teeth, she splashed out a whopping 25,000 so she could smile while walking down the aisle with husband Stephen. Now she is proud to show off her wedding pictures as she fondly remembers her day when she smiled her way to the alter.
Thousands flock to free medical clinic, as Washington dithers on health care
Hundreds waited overnight in a parking lot for the gates to open at 5 a.m. in hopes of getting free medical or dental treatment. The sick and the disabled pour out of these mountains every summer for their one shot at free health care, but this year was supposed to hold hope for a better solution.
Middlesex-London Health Unit to shutter dental clinic
Cambrian College's dental clinic is offering dental services to adolescents who are 25 years old or younger, from May 9-17. Middlesex-London Health Unit is getting out of the cavity-filling and crown business, and plunging into prevention services instead.
Dumfries dental clinic recommended for closure
Lochside dental clinic patient John White this week hit out at plans to determine its fate in "just 15 minutes". And a 132-page report on the proposal has been allocated a quarter of an hour at an upcoming meeting of the region's health partnership to consider the move.
Xanda, Son Of Cecil The Lion, Also Killed
Cecil the Lion, photographed in 2013, was killed by a trophy hunter in Zimbabwe in 2015. Two years later, his son, Xanda, came to the same end nearby.
United States Dental Bone Graft Substitutes and Other Biomaterials...
A major limiter preventing market growth in the dental bone graft substitute and other biomaterials markets is the tendency to supplement large-scale implant purchases with discounted, and even complimentary, DBGS materials. As periodontists and oral surgeons outnumber general practitioners in terms of dentists placing implants in the United States, and as these specialists tend to buy in bulk, this trend is expected to persist in the future.
Friday, July 21, 2017
Cecil the lion's son, Xanda, shot, killed in trophy hunt Just two...
Just two years after Cecil the lion was shot dead by a trophy hunter, the animal's eldest son has met the same fate . Cecil's son, six-year-old Xanda, was recently killed not far from where Cecil died, just outside the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, People magazine reported .
Xanda, Son Of Cecil The Lion, Also Killed
It appears that the six-year-old son of Cecil the Lion has met with the same fate as his father, two years after the famed lion's killing at the hands of a trophy hunter sparked a global outcry. Xanda was killed near Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park on July 7, according to the Oxford scientists who were tracking him with a GPS collar like the one they used to track his father.
Public Agenda: proposed dog park; Stanford Gup application
The commission plans to consider adoption of the new Parks, Trails, Natural Open Space and Recreation Master Plan; hear an update on the design of the Highway 101 pedestrian/bicycle bridge; discuss a proposed dog park at Peers Park and hear an update on the master plan for Cubberley Community Center. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. View the full agenda here .
Are fizzy drinks harmful for your teeth?
On a sizzler like today something cold and fizzy can be hard to resist so many of us try to choose wisely if you've had enough just plain water. No sugar, no calories, no color, little to no sodium just wet, cold, clear and fizzy-- flavored or unflavored.
Camas police want to protect young noggins
Camas Code Enforcement Officer Tami Strunk, Hayden Stinchfield and Camas Police Chief Mitch Lackey show off the variety of helmets available now, for free, to any youth in need of a helmet.
Dentist warns how stress and anxiety could be ruining your teeth
A Newcastle dentist has revealed he sees stress-related problems 'every day' after actress Demi Moore blamed anxiety for losing two of her teeth But a Newcastle dentist has warned of a less commonly known side effect - the damage it could be doing to your teeth. And Dr Rob Wain, of Newcastle-based Dovetail Bespoke Dental Solutions, says the star's story is more common than people might think.
Analyzing Medicaid expansion and dental benefits
Every day we interact with diverse patients in the clinic, we are obligated to provide the best treatment possible to those we serve. Many of us have worked with patients enrolled in Medicaid and have seen first-hand how big an impact it can have on someone’s oral health. In May, my colleague, Districts 10 & 11 Legislative Coordinator Walter Fuentes, wrote about the funding implications for Medicaid if the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is repealed and replaced. I would like to share with you more about how this could affect Medicaid expansion.
What is Medicaid expansion?
For those less familiar, Medicaid is widely known as the government-funded healthcare program that has provided low-income families with health-related services since the 1960s. The Affordable Care Act expanded eligibility requirements to include individuals slightly above the poverty line. The landmark 2012 Supreme Court Ruling National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius revised this eligibility requirement by recognizing states’ rights to choose if they participate in Medicaid expansion. In response to the decision, thirty-one states and the District of Columbia chose to take part. For the current status of state Medicaid expansion decisions, click here.
What does Medicaid expansion mean for dentistry?
Comprehensive dental coverage is mandatory for children enrolled in Medicaid, but dental benefits for adults are optional. This has caused many states to limit coverage only to emergency dental services for adult patients.
For states that have expanded their Medicaid coverage, the federal government subsidizes the majority of costs associated with providing care to newly eligible individuals. This has led several states to re-examine the dental benefits they currently provide to low-income adults.
Some states have made good use of funding. California, Colorado and Ohio are just a few of the states that added adult dental benefits through Medicaid expansion.
California reinstated a program called Denti-cal in 2014, which extended their Medicaid services to include a variety of dental services for adults. Covered services include exams and X-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments, fillings, anterior root canals, prefabricated crowns and full dentures. The Medicaid expansion allowed nearly 1.3 million more people to reap the benefits of the Denti-cal program in California, bringing the total number of recipients to 10 million people in 2015.
Similar results can be seen in Colorado. A research study from the Colorado Health Institute showed that eligibility for Medicaid dental services in Colorado increased threefold, with almost one million enrolled.
These innovative strategies that take advantage of federal funding to increase access to care for low-income families have set the foundation for a big change in dental care.
What are the issues with Medicaid expansion?
While access to care is of high priority, unfortunately it doesn’t always lead to a dental visit. According to a recent ADA article, researchers saw mixed signals when looking at the frequency of dental visits for the adult Medicaid population. They found that in states that had expanded their Medicaid program, “childless adults had a significant increase in the likelihood of having a dental visit, while low-income parents had a significant decline.”
Without increasing the reimbursement rates for Medicaid providers, eligible patients may not be able to see a dentist. Kaiser Health News reported in 2015 that “many dentists are reluctant to participate in the government program for low-income Americans because it typically pays as little as half of what they get from patients with private insurance.” With large increases in Medicaid enrollment after the expansion, it is important to make sure coverage turns into care and that there are proportional increases in the number of dental providers willing to treat Medicaid patients.
What is the future of Medicaid Expansion?
We’ve seen how states have been able to provide additional adult dental benefits by taking advantage of funding through Medicaid expansion.
While there are issues that need to be addressed, the American Dental Association predicted that approximately 5.4 million adults gained dental benefits from the Medicaid expansion. This is an vital step in reducing barriers to dental care. Both the Senate and House of Representatives health care reform bills call for phasing out the Medicaid expansion program. It is important to understand how this may affect dental care for low-income adults in your state and how that will affect the future of your practice.
~ Steven Erbeck, New York ’20, legislative coordinator, Districts 1-3
Former Des Moines dentist pleads guilty to drug, firearm charges
The Department of Justice said Shawn Michael Kerby, 38, pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges of obtaining hydrocodone by misrepresentation and being a user and addict of a controlled substance in possession of a firearm. Kerby previously pleaded not guilty to several charges in March, including eight counts of distributing and dispensing hydrocodone outside the usual course of professional practice and not for a "legitimate medical purpose."
Previous studies have found that caries-free individuals have higher arginine levels in their saliva than those with caries and that using toothpaste containing the amino acid improves oral bacterial composition. Now new research suggests that arginine may play an important role in keeping oral biofilms healthy and preventing caries.Dentists swaps tooth work for legwork for charity
Dr Gautam Sharma pushed his body to the limit as he walked 17 miles through the Welsh mountains in less than 15 hours to raise money for Nelson's Journey. The walk had the doctor completing more than 55,000 steps to beat the target time across 10,000ft of mountain range.
Flossing for oral health
You can't reach the tight spaces between your teeth and under the gumline with a toothbrush. That's why daily flossing is important. When you floss:
Don't skimp. Break off about 18 inches (46 centimeters) of dental floss. Wind most of the floss around the middle finger on one hand, and the rest around the middle finger on the other hand. Grip the floss tightly between your thumbs and forefingers.
Be gentle. Guide the floss between your teeth using a rubbing motion. Don't snap the floss into your gums. When the floss reaches your gumline, curve it against one tooth.
Take it one tooth at a time. Slide the floss into the space between your gum and tooth. Use the floss to gently rub the side of the tooth in an up-and-down motion. Unwind fresh floss as you progress to the rest of your teeth.
Keep it up. If you find it hard to handle floss, use an interdental cleaner — such as a special wooden or plastic pick, stick or brush designed to clean between the teeth.
As long as you do a thorough job, it doesn't matter if you brush or floss first. However, flossing before brushing might allow more fluoride from your toothpaste to reach between your teeth.
Read the full article here: http://1877drteeth.blogspot.com/2014/11/
Don't skimp. Break off about 18 inches (46 centimeters) of dental floss. Wind most of the floss around the middle finger on one hand, and the rest around the middle finger on the other hand. Grip the floss tightly between your thumbs and forefingers.
Be gentle. Guide the floss between your teeth using a rubbing motion. Don't snap the floss into your gums. When the floss reaches your gumline, curve it against one tooth.
Take it one tooth at a time. Slide the floss into the space between your gum and tooth. Use the floss to gently rub the side of the tooth in an up-and-down motion. Unwind fresh floss as you progress to the rest of your teeth.
Keep it up. If you find it hard to handle floss, use an interdental cleaner — such as a special wooden or plastic pick, stick or brush designed to clean between the teeth.
As long as you do a thorough job, it doesn't matter if you brush or floss first. However, flossing before brushing might allow more fluoride from your toothpaste to reach between your teeth.
Read the full article here: http://1877drteeth.blogspot.com/2014/11/
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