Sarrell Dental, a nonprofit provider of pediatric dental care in underserved communities, has been named the statewide winner of the Alabama Head Start Association Corporate Award. The award recognizes partners of the association that have gone above and beyond in service to the underprivileged. Sarrell Dental was formed five years ago in response to the critical unmet need for affordable quality dental care in Alabama, the company noted in a
Manhattan Scientifics, manufacturers of the first FDA-approved dental implant made with nanotitanium, will sign a letter of intent with NanoMet, the Russian enterprise that helped create nanotitanium, for distribution of the implants in Russia. The implants — which possess the ability to bond more quickly to human bone and promote faster healing, according to Manhattan Scientific — will be manufactured by Basic Dental of Albuquerque, NM. “We’re very excited about
In 1945, Grand Rapids, MI, became the first city in the U.S. to fluoridate its community water. Now, some 72% of the U.S. population — 196 million people — is on fluoridated public water systems, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released last month. In fact, the CDC considers water fluoridation one of the greatest public health achievements in the 20th century.
The average sleep apnea sufferer stops breathing and loses oxygen between five and 30 times a night, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. This lack of oxygen leads to a host of complications, including high blood pressure, vascular disease, an abnormal heart rhythm, or even a fatal cardiac event. Now, a team of University of Missouri researchers is exploring the changes in distinct brain regions that contribute
Denticator and Oral Health America (OHA) are calling all dental care professionals to participate in a photo contest for the annual Fall for Smiles campaign throughout the month of October. The goal is to contribute to oral health awareness across the U.S. by submitting photos of healthy smiles from dental team members and patients who demonstrate good preventive care through regular dental visits, healthy diets, tobacco avoidance, and daily brushing
Kerr is adding six new shades to its Herculite Ultra line of universal composites: Enamel B3, B4, C4, D3, D4, and Dentin B1. Herculite Ultra universal composite offers advanced nanofiller technology, delivering superior aesthetics and optimal handling, according to the company. Other features include high polishability that sustains itself longer than other similar composites, and strength and endurance unique to the Herculite brand, Kerr said. Herculite Ultra chameleon-like blending improves
Crest Oral-B is recognizing registered dental hygienists who go above and beyond the call of duty daily with their new Pros in the Profession award program. Starting in September and running through April 2011, Crest Oral-B will reward five deserving professionals, as nominated by their peers, who truly make an impact on patients and for the oral health cause, the company announced. “At Crest Oral-B, we understand how essential dental
David L. Brown, CEO of National Dentex, has retired from the company, and the board of directors has appointed Steven E. Casper to take his place. Casper will also serve on the company’s board of directors. In July 2010, National Dentex was acquired by GeoDigm. In August 2010, Casper was appointed president and CEO of GeoDigm. Prior to joining the company, Casper most recently held the position of president of
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada has declared bisphenol A to be a toxic chemical, prompting calls for far-reaching curbs on the industrial chemical that is used in everything from the linings of aluminum cans to coatings on electronic till receipts. Canada added the compound, known as BPA, to a list of substances deemed potentially harmful to health or the environment in a notice published in the Canada Gazette on Wednesday. That
Dr. Fresh has launched a new natural mouthwash, Orazyme, for dry mouth. The mouthwash formula features seven natural oral enzymes that remain bioactive through an innovative, patent-pending delivery system, according to the company. It also has a patent-pending MIM Salzyme Metal Ion Management technology to help protect the mouth’s immune functions. Orazyme can be used as many times as needed and is available now. Suggested retail for a 16-ounce bottle
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established the human papillomavirus (HPV) as a risk factor for oral cancer in a new study (Emerging Infectious Diseases, November 2010, Vol. 16:11). It is now counted among other risk factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and chewing tobacco and betel nuts. Cases of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) have been increasing worldwide, and the study focused on HPV’s role
St. Louis is the U.S. city with the worst oral health, according to an article in Men’s Health magazine. The ranking is based on several factors, including fluoride levels in the water, number of dental office visits per capita, percentage of people who’ve recently had teeth extractions, usage of dental floss, sales of dental care products, and number of dentists’ offices. Here is the Men’s Health list of the U.S.