America’s ToothFairy launches Spanish-language club

America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health (NCOHF) has launched its El Club de los Niños, the Spanish-language version of its America’s ToothFairy Kids Club. The NCOHF is partnering with the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation and other national and regional partners to expand access to care and education among at-risk, Spanish-speaking children and families. The club welcomes individual children and groups of children through participating schools, community health clinics,

Car Check: Avoid Unwanted Stops

Summer is almost over and many will soon return to school and their everyday activities; but before you leave take a few days off and travel to your favorite national park. With August being National Park Month, invites you to visit one of the many national park the United States has; but before you check your car and avoid unwanted stops. To prevent car problems one your trips, our dental

Week in Review: Healing the dentist-hygienist schism

In this Second Opinion, hygienist Deborah Stewart and Dr. Michael W. Davis come together to examine what, in their view, contributes to the schism between the dental and hygiene professions. They offer practical solutions to both heal this schism and put the focus back on patient care. Read their column here. Your practice handles denial of benefits issues every day. Sometimes, however, the insurance company’s birthday rule complicates billing and leads

At Your Favorite National Park

The month of August is National Parks Month and invites all our readers to plan a trip and visit a national park during this month. There are so many options one can do when visiting a national park, really the possibilities are almost endless; from camping, fishing, hiking, to horseback riding. All these activities will certainly make you smile, create enjoyable memories, and not to mention stories for future generations.

Recognizing the Brave – Purple Heart Day

“The General ever desirous to cherish virtuous ambition in his soldiers, as well as to foster and encourage every species of Military merit, directs that whenever any singularly meritorious action is performed, the author of it shall be permitted to wear on his facings over the left breast, the figure of a heart in purple cloth, or silk, edged with narrow lace or binding. Not only instances of unusual gallantry,

Meet the dentist who helped 360 athletes — in 7 days

If athletes are suffering from severe dental pain, how are they supposed to compete at their best level? They can’t, which is why several organizations partnered to offer free healthcare screenings and treatment to participants in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games last week. Over the course of seven days, about 360 athletes with intellectual disabilities received dental treatment, helping to improve their competitive edge and quality of life. Santosh

Young Innovations buys Medical Products Lab. division

Dental supply manufacturer Young Innovations has acquired the professional dental contract manufacturing division of Medical Products Laboratories, the company announced. Medical Products Laboratories makes fluoride varnish, prophy paste, and other materials for preventive and restorative dental procedures. “This acquisition marks the continued strategic expansion of our business in attractive, high-growth segments,” stated Dave Sproat, CEO of Young, in a press release. We expect to continue to grow our relationships with

Pulpdent’s Activa comparable to flowable restoratives

Pulpdent’s Activa bioactive restorative is comparable to flowable composite resins based on a study conducted at the University of Tennessee, Memphis, the company announced. The researchers found that Activa was comparable to Teric EvoFlow and Beautifil Flow Plus in a toothbrush abrasion study. The results showed that Activa held steady with both abrasive and nonabrasive toothpaste. Activa is a restorative with a bioactive resin matrix, a shock-absorbing resin component, and

Oravital launches oral health system in U.S.

Oravital has launched its proprietary Oravital oral health system into the U.S. professional dental market. The five-step system is based on identifying the cause of oral infection through microbial analysis, and it tests for bleeding gums before scaling, according to the company. Treatment after diagnosis includes a two-week course of customized antibiotic mouthwash, along with home oral care using additional, specific products based on the patient’s needs. “We … know

Septodont to donate to America’s ToothFairy program

Septodont will donate a portion of its Toothfairy sealant sales to America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health (NCOHF) to expand preventive care programs for at-risk children. Septodont has donated more than $1.5 million in Toothfairy bisphenol A (BPA)-free pit and fissure sealants, Biodentene, and other dental products to America’s ToothFairy over the last seven years, according to the company. The products are distributed through the America’s ToothFairy network. The program

Zest Anchors settles patent infringement suit

Zest Anchors has settled a patent infringement lawsuit with Implant Direct (IDSI). In the lawsuit, Zest, a California manufacturer of overdenture implant attachment systems, alleged that IDSI, a former distributor of Zest products, infringed two of its patents covering dental attachment assembly, in addition to trademark infringement, false advertising, and unfair competition. The agreement calls for IDSI to manufacture and sell its GoDirect implant products under a license from Zest,

Take Advantage: Outdoor Activities

After spending months in your home with little to no activity; Sani invites you to take a walk this vacation and do your favorite outdoor activity. Enjoy the warm weather spring and summer offer you and perform an outdoor activities, keep in mind that by doing these activities one can obtain numerous of benefits and through a little planning the benefits outdoor activities offer you can last a life time.