Everybody needs a good rest once in a while; the daily routine of waking up and going to work can be exhaustive and you may not even notice. You look forward to the weekend, but when it arrives, it’s gone before you started to enjoy it, then it’s Monday again, and the whole daily routine is back. Fortunately, Labor Day exists and gives you an opportunity to take the long
The free mobile app Brush DJ helps kids adopt and maintain an effective oral healthcare routine, according to a new study published in the British Dental Journal. The study was led by Brush DJ developer and general dentist, Ben Underwood, BChD, who spoke with HuangshanDental.com about how mobile apps can help dental practices in August. The evidence-based app plays two minutes of music from the user’s device and also includes
America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) awarded $105,000 in grants to 15 organizations that provide oral health education and care to at-risk children. “We are very proud to award these ToothFairy Grants to enhance the smile-saving work of nonprofit clinical and community programs across the country,” stated Fern Inber, America’s ToothFairy president and CEO, in a press release. “Thanks to their efforts, and the generosity of donor companies
The Halloween Candy Buyback program has partnered with xylitol products manufacturer Xlear and Tess Oral Health, the maker of dental, profession, and oral hygiene products. Founded in 2005, the program began as a way to help keep kids’ mouths healthier. Dentists buy back kids’ Halloween candy in exchange for incentives such as cavity-fighting xylitol candies from Xlear. Xlear and Tess Oral Health will partner with dental offices nationwide to reach
The National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) has created the “What’s in Your Mouth?” campaign to inform dentists about how they can ensure quality restorations for their patients. The U.S. dental implant and prosthetic market is projected to reach $6.4 billion in 2018, according the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and more than 30 million Americans are missing all their teeth in one or both jaws and need an implant.
HuangshanDental.com is pleased to present what will be a regular column from two lawyers who spend every day defending dentists in litigation and before the licensing board. The purpose of this column is to offer our readers a fresh perspective on common practice and risk management issues from attorneys who litigate these issues in the real world. Each article will present an actual case and leave the dentist with food
Dear DrBicuspid Member, The numbers don’t lie — mobile health is thriving. At a time when more adults than ever before use their smartphones to get health information, why are many dentists still not incorporating apps in their practice? Read Assistant Editor Theresa Pablos’ article here. Acidic erosion, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and increased use of medicines are often the causes of dental wear in addition to bruxism, according to a
The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry has received a $2.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration. The five-year grant will be used to purchase teledentistry equipment, expand the pediatric dental residency program at two sites, and help develop an interprofessional curriculum, according to the school. “The grant will help initiate a curriculum that integrates interprofessional education and collaborative
Heraeus Kulzer has launched its iBond Universal bonding agent. The acetone-based adhesive has a new moisture control system, supporting fast water evaporation, according to the company. During air-drying, the water phase is separated from the monomer phase, which improves bonding efficacy. The adhesive is compatible with light-, self-, and dual-cure materials without a dual-cure activator. It provides reliable bond strength for all types of restorations and materials, according to Heraeus.
The numbers don’t lie — mobile health is thriving. At a time when more adults than ever before use their smartphones to get health information, why are many dentists still not incorporating apps in their practice? According to a 2015 Pew research report, almost two-thirds of Americans own a smartphone, up from about one-third in 2011. The report also found 62% of people used their smartphone as an access point
The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) is calling for session proposals and abstracts for its 2016 general session and exhibition. The meeting will take place June 22-25, 2016, in Seoul, South Korea. During the session, scientists and researchers will be able to present, discuss, and critique investigations. The session proposals include submissions for symposia, hands-on workshops, and lunch and learning sessions. Each IADR group or network may have its
Dental equipment manufacturer NSK Dental has named Colan Rogers as its new president. Rogers most recently served as the director of institutional sales for Henry Schein Special Markets. For the previous nine years, he was national sales manager for Brasseler USA. He started his career at KaVo Dental, working as a sales representative and regional manager for nine years. “We are extremely pleased to add Colan to our management team,”