What’s in a kiss? About 80 million bacteria, the amount that is normally exchanged during a 10-second “French” kiss, according to a new study of smooching couples by Dutch researchers (Microbiome, November 17, 2014). Intimate kissing involving full tongue contact and saliva exchange appears to be an adaptive courtship behavior unique to humankind and is common in more than 90% of known cultures, the authors noted. The more you tongue-kiss,
The ADA has negotiated an agreement with the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC) that gives ADA members the opportunity to obtain a reduced-rate license to exhibit movies and other audiovisual programs at their offices in a copyright-compliant manner. The license, known as an Umbrella License, provides dentists the rights to show a wide array of movies, popular children’s programs, educational documentaries, and other audiovisual content for entertainment purposes in their
In a policy statement released on Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics has come out strongly in favor of increased pediatrician knowledge of oral healthcare for children. “Because the youngest children visit the pediatrician more often than they visit the dentist, it is important that pediatricians be knowledgeable about the disease process of dental caries, prevention of the disease, and interventions available to the pediatrician and the family to maintain
Root canal therapy can reduce multiple dimensions of pain, including intensity, duration, and its interference with daily activity, according to a new practice-based research network study in the Journal of Endodontics (November 2014, Vol. 40:11, pp. 1738-1745). While a number of studies have looked at root canal’s effect on pain intensity, the procedure’s effect on other dimensions of pain has not been examined, according to lead study author Alan S.
With sedation of pediatric patients remaining an issue for the larger dental community, HuangshanDental.com invited Edward H. Moody Jr., DDS, of Morristown, TN, the president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, to offer some insight on when to sedate and when not to, what to do if you have a clinically difficult case, and other relevant, practical information. Dr. Moody emphasizes the need for communication among all practitioners, patients, and
Thanksgiving Day is just a few days away and following the tradition, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States and on the second Monday of October in Canada. For more information regarding Canada’s Thanksgiving celebration, we invite you to read our post: Canada’s Thanksgiving Day Many of our patients and readers will be getting together next Thursday with their friends and family, they will
The global dental market is expected to grow to $55 billion by 2019, according to a new report from BCC Research. Led by advances in technologies such as imaging equipment, dental lasers, and CAD/CAM equipment, the dental equipment market is the fastest-growing segment of the industry, the report noted. The dental equipment market is forecasted to reach a value of $7 billion in 2019, up from $5.6 billion in 2014.
Dental equipment manufacturer NSK Dental announced that it has received International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 13485 certification for its North American distribution and repair services. This certification applies specifically to medical device manufacturers. Jeremy King, NSK quality assurance manager, stated in a press release that this latest ISO certification reflects the company’s focus on customer service. “Every member of the NSK Dental Team took part in the certification process,” he
Ormco has announced more than 30 lectures and hands-on workshops that will be offered at Forum 2015 in Orlando, FL, held February 18-21, 2015. The forum is the largest privately sponsored orthodontic event in the world, according to Ormco. The workshops cover clinical techniques and tips and also proven marketing and financial management strategies. At the event, consultants in the orthodontic industry to share insights about the challenges and successes
Salivary mucins, key components of mucus, actively protect teeth from one of the principal bacteria that causes caries, Streptococcus mutans, according to a new study in Applied and Environmental Microbiology (October 24, 2014). The findings suggest that bolstering native defenses might be a better way to fight dental caries than relying on exogenous materials such as sealants and fluoride treatment, according to the study authors. S. mutans attaches to teeth
Thanksgiving is just a few days away have you decided how and what you will be making that during the festivity? If you have no idea of what you will be cooking, then we invite to read this week tips and obtain ideas for Thanksgiving Dinner. However, we advise all of our readers to be alert and carefully select the ingredients and quantities in the foods that you will cook.
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (November 17, 2014) has found that, after long-term exposure, triclosan can cause liver fibrosis and cancer in laboratory mice through what the researchers called “molecular mechanisms that are also relevant in humans.” However, the study authors emphasize that triclosan does have “health value” in certain toothpastes. Triclosan is an antimicrobial found in toothpastes, soaps, shampoos, and other
