The Delta Dental Foundation has awarded $225,000 to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The donation will fund the state’s dental sealant and community water fluoridation programs.
Without insurance, dental work can get really expensive. Mexico offers an affordable alternative for millions of visitors annually. “Some estimates put the total number of medical tourists to Mexico at between 1.4 to 3 million annually, with 40%-60% of those people coming from the U.S.” According to Data from the Global Health Intelligence. But, is it really worth getting dental work in Mexico? The short answer: yes. Here’s everything you
If you use an intraoral scanner for digital impressions of a patient’s upper jaw, do you run into difficulties with palatal vault heights or arch widths? While there have been studies on digital impressions for restorations, researchers from China wanted to discover if different palatal vault heights or arch widths affected the accuracy of intraoral digital impressions. Their study was published in PLOS One (July 6, 2016). “It was feasible
Arizona has lifted its freeze on new enrollment in the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on July 25 that enrollment in the program, which includes dental care, will begin on July 26. Access to service starts September 1. Enrollment had been frozen for several years, according to CMS. Arizona estimates that 30,000 to 40,000 children will be eligible for coverage in
Johnson & Johnson has sold the Rembrandt teeth-whitening brand to Ranir, a Michigan-based manufacturer of oral and personal healthcare products. The acquisition includes all intellectual property and rights to the brand, according to Ranir. Terms were not disclosed. Johnson & Johnson acquired the brand in 2005 from Procter & Gamble.
Teenagers who use e-cigarettes are significantly more likely to go onto smoke regular cigarettes, according to a new study. The researchers found this was true even if the teenagers were at an otherwise low risk of using conventional cigarettes. The Los Angeles-based authors focused on high school juniors and seniors, who were on the cusp of turning 18 and being able to legally purchase cigarettes. They wanted to know if
Johnson & Johnson has made a deal with Materialise, a Belgium-based 3D printing company, to enter the craniofacial implants market. Materialise will print its Trumatch line of titanium implants for DePuy Synthes, a Johnson & Johnson company specializing in orthopedic and neuro products and services. The Trumatch implants are based on a patient’s CT scan and include technologies to correct orthognathic and craniofacial conditions, such as malocclusion, sleep apnea, and
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Dental care costs will soar 60% by 2025 in the U.S., according to a new report in Health Affairs. Dental experts say the cost of oral healthcare has risen sharply since 2000 and has increased at twice the rate of inflation for decades. Read Features Editor Donna Domino’s report here. A bill to provide dental insurance for U.S. military veterans has been sent to President Barack Obama
Can the accuracy of immediate implant placement be improved in patients with terminal dentition by using tooth-supported, bone-reduction guides? In a study published in the Journal of Oral Implantology (June 8, 2016), researchers from San Francisco and Kuwait found that CAD/CAM surgical guides are essential for implant placement but wondered if current methods could be improved. They specifically tested the “three-guide technique.” “CAD/CAM surgical guide fabrication is an emerging tool
A 3-year-old girl died July 16 following a procedure at a dental clinic in California, according to a coroner’s report. The child had been treated at the Dentalbliss dental office in San Ramon, CA, according to a SFGate.com story. The girl was identified as Marvelena Rady of Brentwood, CA, according to the Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office. Paramedics who were called to the office found the girl not breathing, Battalion
A forensic dental report on a 14-month-old Texas toddler who died from complications of anesthesia during dental treatment questions the necessity of placing four stainless steel crowns on such a young child. The child, Daisy Lynn Torres, died on March 29, 2016, from “complications of anesthesia while being treated for dental caries” at Austin Children’s Dentistry, the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office told HuangshanDental.com. The girl was being treated by
When it comes to brushing your teeth, you probably don’t think twice about it. As a habit you’ve been performing every day since you were a child, tooth brushing has become second nature. However, it is a crucial task that needs to be checked periodically to ensure old habits are not poor habits. To ensure you are getting the most out of your brushing session, check yourself in the following