Craniofacial orthodontics expert Dr. J. Daniel Subtelny dies

J. Daniel Subtelny, DDS, who had an esteemed 60-year career as an orthodontist with expertise in craniofacial treatment and an educator, has died. Dr. Subtelny died in September at the age of 92, according to a recent ADA announcement. Dr. Subtelny was a chairman and faculty member at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) Eastman Institute for Oral Health in New York, according to a school announcement. He was known for

MD Brush launches new toothbrush to target gum disease

MD Brush has introduced a new ergonomically designed toothbrush specifically crafted to target the gingival sulcus. The MD Brush guides the user’s arm into the most effective position — 45° to the gumline, the preferred method according to the ADA, the company noted. The ergonomic grip positions the patented W-cut tapered bristles into the correct angle to reach into and clean the sulcus, while simultaneously cleaning the tooth. The shaft

Review highlights ways to prevent, manage ONJ

An international review of more than a decade’s worth of research on osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) points to an increased risk for patients taking certain drugs for osteoporosis, anticancer drugs, or glucocorticoids; those undergoing dental surgery; and people with poor oral hygiene, chronic inflammation, diabetes, or ill-fitting dentures. The review authors published their findings in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research (November 21, 2014). A number of prevention

Prosopagnosia

There are many disorders that affect us today, some are affected by heart problems, others by joint problems and in some rare cases some are affected by neurological disorders. The benefit is that many of these disorders are treatable, with a little help from professionals the problems and disorders through which we are struggling can be reduced or prevented. Here at , we know the importance of having strong teeth

AAOF recognizes Texas orthodontist for lifelong achievements

With more than half a century of contributions to the orthodontic profession, Fred Garrett, DDS, of Houston has been recognized with a $250,000 research grant in his name by the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation (AAOF). The Fred and Dianne Garrett Biomedical Research Award will be used to help further the education of orthodontists who wish to pursue a career in academic research and teaching. A board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Garrett, who

Maine Dental Health Out-Reach gets $350K grant

Maine Dental Health Out-Reach, which has provided oral care to thousands of schoolchildren, has received a $350,000 grant from the Next Generation Foundation of Maine. The money will be used to replace a van, add a third dental chair, and expand services to pregnant women and children, according to a centralmaine.com story. Operated by dental hygienist Suzanne LaVallee, RDH, the organization has provided 6,400 appointments to school-age children at more

Parental behavior modifications can benefit kids’ oral hygiene

A new paper in the Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene highlights the crisis in children’s oral care and offers a proven program of treatment and behavior modification that has shown results in improving children’s oral hygiene. In the paper, Robert Compton, DDS, the executive director of the DentaQuest Institute, reported on the opportunities to increase prevention in dentistry (CJDH, November 2014, Vol. 48:4, pp. 179-181). He noted that up to

CDA calls for action to correct kids’ Denti-Cal deficiencies

The California Dental Association (CDA) is urging immediate steps, including a reversal of a 10% provider reimbursement cut, to address critical issues with the state’s Denti-Cal Medicaid dental program, which is failing to provide adequate access to care for millions of low-income children who are at risk of developing dental disease. An audit issued by the Bureau of State Audits validates what CDA has experienced with the program for many

Foreign Accent Syndrome

Today there are many diseases and problems that can effect one or more areas of our body or mind. In recent years there scientist and researches have been able to identify new diseases that we were not aware of before. Todays it is known that the fear of dentists affects about 75 % of all adults in the US and recent studies report that there is a new reason for

Study: HPV vaccine, riskier sexual activity not linked

The sexual behavior of teenage girls does not appear to be affected after they obtain the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, according to a new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (December 8, 2014). Some physicians and dentists have been reluctant to recommend the vaccine, because it may be seen by parents as encouraging and/or condoning sex among adolescents. There have been concerns that the vaccine, which guards against four

Beware of Bed Bugs

During the winter many of us will be in vacation either from school or from work, many will travel long distances in order to visit family or friends. Eventually many travelers will stay in a hotel or motel or with family. What many travels don’t know is of the recent increase infestation of Bed Bugs. Bed Bugs Bed bugs, bed-bugs, or bedbugs are parasitic insects of the cimicid family, these