3M, Whitepeaks settle dental ceramics coloring patent suit

3M has settled a patent infringement lawsuit with Whitepeaks Dental Solutions in Germany involving technology that enables the coloring of ceramic-based dental restorations. As a result of the settlement, Whitepeaks will license this patented technology from 3M, according to the company. 3M’s patented technology enables the coloring of ceramics by color-matching dental restorations to the natural color of patients’ teeth. 3M has licensed its patents to much of the dental

Study: ACA leaves many children without important benefits

While the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandate for essential health benefits (EHBs) has provided coverage for millions of Americans, it has also resulted in a state-by-state patchwork of coverage for children and adolescents that has significant exclusions, particularly for children with developmental disabilities and other special healthcare needs. The first comprehensive analysis of EHBs is discussed in the journal Health Affairs (December 2014, Vol. 33:12, pp. 2136-2143).

DentaQuest donates $189K to Maryland Dental Action Coalition

The Maryland Dental Action Coalition (MDAC) has received $189,000 from the DentaQuest Foundation’s Oral Health 2020 grant. MDAC will use the funding over a one-year period to address oral health disparities facing children and women throughout Maryland. MDAC will use the money to focus efforts on the DentaQuest Foundation’s goal of eradicating dental disease in children with 75% of children reaching age 5 without caries by 2020. The group will

Medical and Cultural Expo RV Desert Trails

The Desert Trails RV Park and Golf Course in El Centro, CA. welcomed the thousands and thousands of snowbirds and RVers who arrive on Saturday December 06 to the city. At the event snowbirds and RVers witness the love and appreciation that El Centro feels for them. In the event visitors saw many performances, among them: square dances, comedic shows, a sweepstakes, many food booths and booth with all the

Canadian city sees increase in caries after ending fluoridation

Dentists and dental hygienists in Calgary, Alberta, say they are seeing rampant caries in children’s teeth following a decision to remove fluoride from the Canadian city’s water supply three years ago. Sarah Hulland, DDS, a Calgary pediatric dentist who is on the board of trustees of the Alberta Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, said she’s seeing “a lot more children with a lot more caries,” including many 19- to 20-month babies

Benevis installs DoseSpot e-prescription software

Support services company Benevis has installed DoseSpot’s e-prescription software program for its dental practice clients. DoseSpot allows Benevis-affiliated dentists and oral surgeons to electronically order medications with ease and enhanced safety protocols. “Benevis understands the importance of staying ahead of the health IT curve and how the latest technologies aid clinicians in their day-to-day practice, as well as enhance patient safety and quality of care,” stated Tom Nance, CEO, in

Los Algodones Welcome Party

On Saturday December 06 the city of Los Algodones, Mexico held a very especial event for our beloved snowbirds; the city held its annual Welcome Party. The town of Los Algodones, Mexico wants to welcome Canadian and American citizens to their town, yes this city is really the town of the snowbirds. Once you arrive at the city, you will see the love and appreciation the city feels for you,

Hall technique successful in comparative U.S. study

Stainless steel crowns placed using either a traditional preparation or the Hall technique have high and similar rates of survival, according to a new comparative U.S. study in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA, December 2014, Vol. 145:12, pp. 1248-1253). The Hall technique, which is viewed as controversial by some practitioners, was pioneered by Norna Hall, BDS, a dentist working in a remote, rural part of Scotland where

Second Opinion: The case for dental anesthesiologists in pediatric sedation

Thank you for your timely and relevant interview with American Association of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) President Dr. Edward H. Moody Jr., which ran on November 24 on HuangshanDental.com. In the interview, Dr. Moody discusses how he chooses between treating children in his office, under moderate sedation, or in a hospital under general anesthesia. This paradigm may reflect the choices presented to him in his particular community, but it overlooks an additional option

Ear Infections: Treatments and Cures

Ear infections are coming, this week will offer you the symptoms and treatments options to prevent ear problems. Our dental clinic knows that it is in the winter season when this problems becomes more common; but by taking the necessary steps you can prevent this problem and enjoy the holiday season with a smile and not with a ruptured eardrum. Ear Infections Ear infections are caused by bacteria and viruses.

HHS report: Poor kids getting more preventive dental care, less treatment

Economically disadvantaged children in the U.S. received more preventive dental care but less overall treatment in 2013, according to a new report by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Medicaid and CHIP play a key role in ensuring that low-income children get healthcare coverage and access to a comprehensive set of benefits and other medically necessary

DEXIS continues TeamSmile support

DEXIS announced its continued support for the TeamSmile program by rededicating efforts to assist the program with company volunteers, onsite systems, and funding. TeamSmile partners with dental professionals and athletic organizations to bring together athletic role models and underserved children in communities across the U.S. at events where the children can obtain free screening and treatment, as well as learn about the importance of their overall health. By partnering with