Snowbirds are making an impact in today’s societies. No, we are no talking about the small grayish sparrows, the dark-eyed junco who are native to the Northern region of USA and Canada. Snowbirds is a term used to describe elderly persons who reside in the northern US or Canada states and travel south during the winter season, for example traveling to Los Algodones; they’re causing a great impact in societies,
A Japanese mushroom extract appears to be effective for eradicating the human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a pilot clinical trial at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Currently, there is no effective medicine or supplement to treat HPV, which is associated with more than 99% of cervical cancer cases. Judith A. Smith, PharmD. The results were presented late last month at the International Conference of the
The ADA Science Institute announced that Daniel M. Meyer, DDS, has accepted the position of chief science officer. In his new role, Dr. Meyer will serve as the ADA’s chief scientific expert and thought leader who cultivates stakeholder relationships and collaborative, evidence-based oral health recommendations for the public and the profession. Dr. Meyer will also provide consultation to the ADA Foundation on opportunities for scientific collaboration and continue to provide consultation services
Vacation season is close and we know that many of our patients and readers will be traveling, unfortunately during your travels you might get sick. Here at your oral health is important, but also your overall health. Apps for Jet Lag try them Planning to travel on plan? If so, you could be at risk of suffering Jet Lag. Jet Lag – is a medical inconvenience referred to as desynchronosis
Following up on a pledge made last winter, Michigan officials and dental organizations joined together last month to celebrate the expansion of the state’s Healthy Kids Dental (HKD) program. Gov. Rick Snyder, state public health officials, Delta Dental executives, Michigan Dental Association representatives, dentists, and school officials celebrated the expansion of the HKD program to nearly 63,300 children in Macomb County. In May 2000, the Michigan Department of Community Health,
War has occurred since the beginning of time, wars are one of the many causes of pain and suffering killing thousands of lives. Many of us have lost a family member or friend because of a war. Of course no one likes to remember the casualties of war, but we don’t want to forget our loved ones. In order to not forget them, each country has developed different holidays in
Researchers from the University of Chicago found that surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids in children suffering from sleep apnea is associated with decreased asthma severity. The study was published in PLOS Medicine (November 4, 2014). In the first year after the operation, the children who had their tonsils and adenoids removed had a 30% reduction in acute asthma exacerbations and a 38% decrease in acute status asthmaticus, episodes
IV moderate sedation dentistry is extremely safe for the patient if administered correctly by a dentist who has been properly trained and certified to perform IV sedation. That being said, there is a protocol to obtaining the proper qualifications to practice IV sedation dentistry and for monitoring a patient who is under IV sedation during a dental procedure. Below are five things to consider. Laurence Fendrich, DMD. 1. Licensure Only
Regenerative medicine company MiMedx Group announced that it has added to its executive team, with Christopher Cashman becoming the company’s executive vice president and chief commercialization officer. In his new role, Cashman will contribute his expertise to the company’s sales and marketing functions, strategic planning, and all related revenue growth initiatives. Most recently, Cashman was president and CEO of Sanuwave Health, a regenerative medicine company focused on the development and
So this weekend it’s your turn to take care of your grandchildren, how will you take care of them? Your grandkids love to visit you, they know that once in your home many memories will be made. Have you decided what you will do with them? In most cases, a visit to the grandparents’ home represents an opportunity to learn new things, create memorable moments, receive sweet treats, receive hugs
Adults who grew up playing hockey sometimes joke about the teeth they left behind at the rink. But think how much better their lives would have been with one small preventative measure: a mouthguard. It’s time to educate patients and parents about the importance of mouthguards, which will help prevent young adults from scheduling emergency dental appointments, along with other health problems. Which athletes benefit from mouthguards? Leslie Townsend, DDS.
The Key Group has released its 2014 U.S. Dental Laboratory Market Assessment and Trends Report with data from more than 300 dental laboratories. Now in its fourth year, this annual report provides a comprehensive overview of material usage and trends in many categories, including crown and bridge, digital technologies, dental implants, dentures, and production outsourcing in the U.S. dental market. “Based on feedback from the dental industry professionals that we
