As more than 80% of parents surveyed said their children will participate in a Halloween celebration this week and with cavities a major concern for parents of children, the Kids’ Healthy Mouths campaign is reminding dentists and the general public that November 1 is National Brush Day. The focus is to reiterate the importance of brushing for two minutes, twice a day, every day. As part of the campaign, parents
A study released last week by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) reported a 31.7% decrease in untreated tooth decay statewide and a 32.5% decrease in children with immediate dental needs when comparing the results of the 2013-2014 Healthy Smiles–Healthy Growth Third Grade Survey with the same 2008-2009 survey. The study also found a more than 20% increase in the
A new study in the British Dental Journal that examined dried skulls from ancient Britain estimates that the rate of periodontal disease was considerably lower in ancient times than it is today. Periodontal disease might be the most common disease in humans. Although the severity of this disease is associated with poor oral hygiene, the study authors noted that it is now well-recognized that the majority of the population is
Bed time stories, urban legends or ghost stories have been told for many generations; some were told to prevent a child mischievousness, teach a lesson or simple scare a child or friend. Well this “tradition” has continued, but today many stories are told in the Internet. In recent years Creepypasta have become extremely, these are ghost, urban legends, scary stories told in the internet. This post will describe 3 Creepypasta
An international coalition of cancer specialists has identified an immune-related gene called transforming growth factor beta receptor 1 (TGFBR1) that appears to play a pivotal role in determining whether a person develops HPV-related cancer. Their findings are discussed in the journal Cancer Research (October 1, 2014). About 70% of an estimated 30,000 oropharyngeal cancer cases in the U.S. annually are attributed to HPV, the most common sexually transmitted infection in
Zimmer Holdings has reported the financial results for its fiscal third quarter and first nine months of 2014, with increased net sales for both periods. For the quarter (end-September 30), the company reported net sales of $1.11 billion, an increase of 2.9% over the third quarter of 2013. Net earnings for the third quarter were $165.5 million on a reported basis and $232.6 million on an adjusted basis, an increase of
Have problems concentrating? offer you a few foods that have proven to boost our brains capacities. We hope these can help you or a love one. 1. Avocados All of the organs in our body need a good blood flow in order to function properly, this is especially important for the heart and the brain. A food you should include in your diet is: Avocados. Doctors and research has proven
A newly discovered type of immune cells in tumors is associated with less severe cancer outcomes in humans and may have therapeutic potential, according to a new study in the journal Cancer Cell (October 16, 2014). Molecules associated with these cells could be the focus of new immunotherapies that are more precisely targeted than current immunotherapies now in clinical trials, according to study lead Matthew Krummel, PhD, a professor of
Vulnerable patients in hospital intensive care units (ICUs) who received enhanced oral care from a dentist were at significantly less risk for developing a lower respiratory tract infection, such as ventilator-associated pneumonia, during their stay, according to a new study in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology (October 2, 2014). “Bacteria causing healthcare-associated infections often start in the oral cavity,” lead study author Fernando Bellissimo-Rodrigues, MD, said in a statement. “This
Poor oral health affecting elite athletes’ general health and performance shows “no signs of improvement” and must be remedied, according to a consensus statement published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (September 28, 2014) by University College London (UCL) health experts and sporting bodies. Simple measures such as encouraging better brushing and flossing could provide the same marginal performance gains as expensive physical therapies, according to the authors. The
It has been called one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century, yet 70 years after its introduction in the U.S., community water fluoridation can no longer be taken for granted. Opponents of fluoridation continue to advocate for the removal of fluoride from water supplies, and they have found some interesting allies. Richard Valachovic, DMD, MPH, president and CEO of the American Dental Education Association. Just
The global single-tooth implants and dental bridges market will reach more than $4.7 billion by 2019, up from about $3.3 billion this year, according to a new report from Markets and Markets. The report indicates that this market has experienced significant growth over the past few years with rising incidences of tooth caries and other periodontal conditions, with an overall increase in edentulism globally. As the baby-booming population ages, there
