Flaüs, a California oral care company, announced the launch of an electric flosser that operates at 12,000 sonic vibrations per minute and offers replaceable, toxin-free floss. The flosser is equipped with an ergonomic handle to reach the nooks and crannies while keeping fingers and uninvited germs out of your mouth, according to the company. The device has its own built-in LED tracking technology that provides visual cues to help flossers
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an incredible effect on our everyday lives. It introduced phrases such as “social distancing,” “lockdown,” and “essential workers” into the vernacular. More recently, the phrase “mask mouth” has found its way into our common language, which some may misinterpret to mean that wearing a mask hurts our teeth. Those of us in the medical and dental professions who wear masks nearly every day are here
A March 11 graphic published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) visualizes how well dental safety programs meet the needs of children in Georgia. Similar graphics could be made for other states to help decision-makers better identify gaps in resources. The research team published the graphic as part of a report in the March edition of Preventing Chronic Disease: Public Health Research, Practice, and Policy, a
There’s nothing like smiling with confidence. Many people are unhappy with the appearance of their smile and have the idea that to improve it, they need extensive and very costly treatments. Besides, the thought of transforming your smile can be scary for some. The smile design process allows you to achieve the best version of your smile, correcting a variety of dental issues and making it possible to see the
Patients who experience swelling of the tongue and mouth may be infected with the novel coronavirus, according to a letter to the editor published on March 9 in the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The patients discussed in the article had no other dental-related problems, the authors noted. “These cases may represent a rare manifestation of COVID-19 which should be borne in mind in patients presenting with edema
Rising levels of unemployment, isolation, and other changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be causing more patients to experience bruxism, according to a letter to the editor published on March 12 in the British Dental Journal. The authors cautioned that an increasing number of patients are presenting at practices with tooth wear, pain, and fractures likely due to teeth grinding and jaw clenching. The behaviors may be aggravated by
The risk of COVID-19 among those seeking dental care mirrors local positivity rates, according to a study published on March 2 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The researchers also highlighted the risk of asymptomatic patient consults. The group looked at data from June to December 2020 at a hospital in Chicago to compare citywide positivity rates with rates among those seeking dental care. They found a COVID-19
The Ford Motor Company Fund, Delta Dental, and the Lightship Foundation are joining forces with mobile dental services firm Kare Mobile to give one minority dentist the opportunity to win a $150,000 Ford Transit mobile dental office. The Motor City Kares giveaway aims to provide quality, reliable dental care for children and families in the low-income communities of southeast Michigan, including Detroit’s Corktown and Mexicantown neighborhoods. The dentist will be
The FDI World Dental Federation and the Australian Dental Association announced that the World Dental Congress will take place virtually September 26-29 due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. The congress will broadcast from the International Convention Centre in Sydney with livestreamed sessions as well as prerecorded on-demand presentations with participants able to ask questions in real-time. There will be more than 200 continuing education (CE) sessions to choose from, with speakers
The video-sharing social network platform TikTok has become a hotspot for viral, do-it-yourself (DIY) dental trends, including shaving down teeth with nail files and using strong adhesive bonding glue to accessorize teeth. Dental professionals should be aware of these risky hacks and discuss them with patients, specifically teens and young adults, according to Dr. Katina Spadoni, the dental director for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and a private practice dentist
The University of Sheffield’s School of Clinical Dentistry was awarded a grant for 1.6 million pounds ($2.2 million U.S.) to study whether cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce dental anxiety in children. The U.K. National Institute for Health Research funded the study, which will involve 600 children from 30 dental practices in England and Wales. Investigators will examine whether specially developed resources for children, parents, and dental professionals will help children
Dental materials manufacturer DirectaDentalGroup announced it is the newest Style Italiano partner. Style Italiano is a community of dental practitioners who contribute their ideas regarding everyday dental procedures. The community offers an independent perspective based on scientific research and personal experience, along with lectures and a TV show, DirectaDentalGroup said. Style Italiano will partner with DirectaDentalGroup to produce clinical studies, articles, webinars, live lectures, and procedural techniques for three DirectaDentalGroup
