There’s not one single person that wants to have no teeth on their mouth, and still, there are a lot of people who don’t take any precautions to take care of their teeth. To keep a good smile with every tooth in its place is necessary a constant practice of good dental health habits and care. Many people think that tooth loss is an inevitable part of aging, but this
There’s not one single person who wants to be sick. Everybody wishes to be healthy forever and to never have the need to see a doctor; yet many people don’t do much to avoid getting sick. There are habits and small actions one can take to avoid a large number of diseases. Prevention is the key word when health is the subject. There are plenty of ways to stay healthy
Dental supply maker Parkell has launched EaZy-Primer for cementing restorative ceramic materials. For an enhanced bond to zirconia, the priming agent is formulated with an MDP monomer added to 4-META, according to the company. The priming agent also works with lithium disilicate and porcelain with adhesive resin cements. In addition, the product eliminates the need for hydrofluoric acid and its risks.
We’ve all been through that moment, the light is right, your skin looks amazing, and the camera loves you (at least, that’s what you think); you’re about to get the perfect picture. Then you see it, all the pieces were in the right place, but your smile just doesn’t works. Even when other people tell you that you look fine, you can’t see it. Getting a perfect smile is not
A researcher in the U.K. has developed a headset that uses 3D virtual reality technology to help oral and maxillofacial surgical trainees to perform complex medical procedures. Yeshwanth Pulijala, BDS, a researcher and doctoral student at the University of Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England, is using virtual reality technology to provide accurate graphical visualizations of human anatomy and surgical procedures using the headset, according to a university news story. During
We are in a great place on stem cell investigation. At the present time, stem cell therapy is used to help in the healing of diseases like arthritis, cancer, Parkinson and cardiovascular diseases. In addition, stem cells are helpful to burn victims, helping them to regenerate damaged tissue. It’s noteworthy that stem cells also have esthetic uses. These therapies offer patients new ways to repair their body and improve their
America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health (NCOHF) has launched its El Club de los Niños, the Spanish-language version of its America’s ToothFairy Kids Club. The NCOHF is partnering with the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation and other national and regional partners to expand access to care and education among at-risk, Spanish-speaking children and families. The club welcomes individual children and groups of children through participating schools, community health clinics,
Summer is almost over and many will soon return to school and their everyday activities; but before you leave take a few days off and travel to your favorite national park. With August being National Park Month, invites you to visit one of the many national park the United States has; but before you check your car and avoid unwanted stops. To prevent car problems one your trips, our dental
In this Second Opinion, hygienist Deborah Stewart and Dr. Michael W. Davis come together to examine what, in their view, contributes to the schism between the dental and hygiene professions. They offer practical solutions to both heal this schism and put the focus back on patient care. Read their column here. Your practice handles denial of benefits issues every day. Sometimes, however, the insurance company’s birthday rule complicates billing and leads
The month of August is National Parks Month and invites all our readers to plan a trip and visit a national park during this month. There are so many options one can do when visiting a national park, really the possibilities are almost endless; from camping, fishing, hiking, to horseback riding. All these activities will certainly make you smile, create enjoyable memories, and not to mention stories for future generations.
“The General ever desirous to cherish virtuous ambition in his soldiers, as well as to foster and encourage every species of Military merit, directs that whenever any singularly meritorious action is performed, the author of it shall be permitted to wear on his facings over the left breast, the figure of a heart in purple cloth, or silk, edged with narrow lace or binding. Not only instances of unusual gallantry,
If athletes are suffering from severe dental pain, how are they supposed to compete at their best level? They can’t, which is why several organizations partnered to offer free healthcare screenings and treatment to participants in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games last week. Over the course of seven days, about 360 athletes with intellectual disabilities received dental treatment, helping to improve their competitive edge and quality of life. Santosh