Wisconsin has a reason to smile. It was named the U.S. state with the best dental health. Meanwhile, Mississippi was ranked the worst, according to an analysis done by personal finance website WalletHub. WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia using 26 key metrics, including the share of adults who visited a dentist in the past year and the number of dentists per capita. Wisconsin is no
Dear Restoratives & Cosmetics Insider, Using calcium-containing bioactive desensitizers with dental whitening doesn’t reduce the risk of tooth sensitivity, but they can decrease the intensity, according to a systematic review published on January 28 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Read more in our Insider Exclusive. Did you know static computer-aided implant surgery offers benefits compared to conventional procedures, including that it may help combat antibiotic resistance? New
Early treatment of poor oral health may lead to significant brain health benefits, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2023. A group led by Dr. Cyprien Rivier of the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT, analyzed the potential link between oral health and brain health among approximately 40,000 adults without a history of stroke who were enrolled in the U.K.
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) and the Foundation for Endodontics are seeking applicants to investigate outcomes of endodontic management of pulpal and associated periapical diseases. The intent of the research, which will be included in future studies, will be to use previously published scoping reviews to generate core outcome sets for endodontic treatment using a communication process known as the Delphi approach. The application deadline is April 1, and
Receding gums happen when your gums (ostensibly) recede or pull back from your teeth, like they’re being stretched out like underwear, revealing the tooth roots and underlying jaw more and more. They’re like fleshy curtains being pulled away, which could spell doom to the periodontal tissue connections between root and socket, leading to loose teeth or your teeth outright falling out. Page Contents Symptoms of Receding Gums Causes of
Enamel erosion happens when enamel or the hard outer shell of your teeth loses minerals from acid exposure. The acid usually comes from the waste products of bacteria living inside plaque or starchy film that could harden to calculus or tartar. Our tooth’s enamel shell is considered the hardest mineral substance of the body, like an extension of our bone in the mouth. This layer protects its host tooth from
We all know that breaking, chipping, or cracking a tooth hurts. Teeth aren’t just protruding bits of bone or keratin like nails or hair you can easily cut off then replace. Instead, they’re actually living extensions of our body, with roots and nerve endings as well as blood vessels to nourish them. Unfortunately, we can damage our teeth in a number of ways. The damage can be minor or major
Dental service organization (DSO) Benevis has launched an ortho calculator, a visual tool to help patients, families, and caregivers better understand potential payment and financing options for orthodontics. The calculator, which shows customized payment plan timelines, will be featured across all 20 of the company’s affiliated dental brand websites. All financing options are based on the total cost of treatment; insurance coverage, including Medicare and the Children’s Health Insurance Program;
Dental implants have been one of the most highly demanded dental treatments in the last few years. This treatment is an excellent long-term solution for missing teeth as patients regain functionality and self-confidence. While this treatment is a great choice to renovate someone’s smile, it can be quite expensive. This is why many people decide to try dental tourism and get the dental work they need at a more affordable
HuangshanDental.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Cuspies awards. The people, products, and events that took home a trophy reflect the increasingly global and demographic diversity of the profession, as well as the mental health toll experienced by many dental professionals. The winners educate dental professionals across the world, teach dental terms in multiple languages, and share dental knowledge across content types. Many of the winners are
Clinicians can reduce the amount of anesthetic gas, including nitrous oxide, used during procedures without negatively affecting patient care and help fight global warming, according to research presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Advance 2023 event. Reducing anesthetic gas flow is one way that healthcare professionals can help cut greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to the global climate crisis, according to study data presented at the event, which
Dear DrBicuspid Member, The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that dental health aide therapists in tribal communities in Washington can receive reimbursements from Medicaid. Our top story of the week covers what you need to know about the ruling. New debate in dentistry Dr. Michael W. Davis’s popular “Debate to Better Dentistry” series is back with a debate on the national impact of Question 2, the state
