Every so often we read articles, blogs and new report in which they tell us that regular visits to the dentist matter. Have you ever wonder, why this visit matter and why we should visit the dentist? The group of professional dentists at sought out to answer this question; we want all our current patients and future visitors to know why you should choose . Why Dental Visits Matter? Regular
A protein that helps suppress oral and other cancers diminishes in skin and mouth epithelial cells as the human body ages, according to a study in the journal Aging Cell (July 1, 2015). This finding may lead to treatments to prevent the development of cancer in these cells. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry studied p53, a tumor suppressor protein. As fibroblasts (connective tissue
A new 3D holographic scanner for intraoral modeling can reduce the time it takes to fit dentures, according to Israeli researchers. “The process of fitting dentures hasn’t significantly changed in the last 100 years,” stated Dr. Anat Sharon, director of the Maxillofacial Prosthetics Clinic at Hadassah Medical Center, in a press release. “It is such a long process that most dental clinics simply refuse to carry out the procedure.” BioDesign, a
Summer is here and vacation season has started! Many have read our past post regarding dental health, strong teeth, healthy backs and much more. Unfortunately, during the summer months many instinctively adopt a lazier, more relax attitude. The problem, with this more relax attitude many forget to take steps toward a healthy life style; with this in mind, will like to offer you a few simple steps that all of
The Henry Schein Cares Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to Oral Health America (OHA) for its upcoming National Share and Learn Conference. More than 60 Smiles Across America (SSA) partners will gather during the conference in Philadelphia later this summer, according to OHA. The purpose of the conference is to improve the health and education of low-income children. Attendees learn how to help communities improve oral health services provided
The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has been awarded a $2 million, five-year grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to help improve the dental health workforce for various groups of underserved populations. The grant will add two new tracks to the dental school’s current pediatric residency program. One track focuses on providing dental care to special needs patients, and the second focuses on dental public
For the first time, federal funds for oral health screenings for older Americans will be made available if the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2015 is enacted. The Older Americans Act was amended to included “oral health” as part of routine health screenings. The Older Americans Act provides funding to more than 680 state and area agencies on aging and also supports a range of social and nutrition services
More than four decades ago, humanity witness a first like never before; on July 20, 1969 at 10:56 p.m. a man took the first steps on another world. With more than half a billion people watching on television Neil Armstrong climb down the Apollo 11 ladder and gave his historic words, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” Here at , we would you to
A group of dentists in the U.K. is urging the government to take action and improve Brits’ oral health. A dental professional organization released a report earlier this week with 18 points of reform to combat the number of children being admitted to hospitals and the increasing rates of oral cancer. “We want to see a clear government strategy that raises awareness of the importance of simple measures … and
Sixty years ago a man had the vision to build a theme park in which both parents and their children could have fun. Today, when asked, what is the land of the dreams? What comes to our mind? For many, the happiest place on the earth is Disneyland, here is where both your dreams and happiness meet. In addition to being the happiest place on the earth, this theme park
Biotech start-up uBiome is looking for participants in its latest clinical study. The company is seeking to analyze the oral microbiome. The study will explore tobacco smoke’s effect on mouth bacteria, including whether there is a relationship between bacteria, smoking, and weight change in smokers. Each sample will be analyzed in the company’s lab. “One way or another we’re all affected by smoking. Everyone either knows a smoker or is
Dear DrBicuspid Member, A U.S. senator is asking key government agencies how many criminal and civil cases have been brought against dentists suspected of Medicaid fraud after federal audits have identified questionable billing practices by providers in various states. Read Features Editor Donna Domino’s article here. Social media blackmail was probably not on the syllabus in dental school, but it’s a reality in today’s connected world. In her latest Sheri’s
