For the first time, federal funds for oral health screenings for older Americans will be made available if the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2015 is enacted. The Older Americans Act was amended to included “oral health” as part of routine health screenings. The Older Americans Act provides funding to more than 680 state and area agencies on aging and also supports a range of social and nutrition services
More than four decades ago, humanity witness a first like never before; on July 20, 1969 at 10:56 p.m. a man took the first steps on another world. With more than half a billion people watching on television Neil Armstrong climb down the Apollo 11 ladder and gave his historic words, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” Here at , we would you to
A group of dentists in the U.K. is urging the government to take action and improve Brits’ oral health. A dental professional organization released a report earlier this week with 18 points of reform to combat the number of children being admitted to hospitals and the increasing rates of oral cancer. “We want to see a clear government strategy that raises awareness of the importance of simple measures … and
Sixty years ago a man had the vision to build a theme park in which both parents and their children could have fun. Today, when asked, what is the land of the dreams? What comes to our mind? For many, the happiest place on the earth is Disneyland, here is where both your dreams and happiness meet. In addition to being the happiest place on the earth, this theme park
Biotech start-up uBiome is looking for participants in its latest clinical study. The company is seeking to analyze the oral microbiome. The study will explore tobacco smoke’s effect on mouth bacteria, including whether there is a relationship between bacteria, smoking, and weight change in smokers. Each sample will be analyzed in the company’s lab. “One way or another we’re all affected by smoking. Everyone either knows a smoker or is
Dear DrBicuspid Member, A U.S. senator is asking key government agencies how many criminal and civil cases have been brought against dentists suspected of Medicaid fraud after federal audits have identified questionable billing practices by providers in various states. Read Features Editor Donna Domino’s article here. Social media blackmail was probably not on the syllabus in dental school, but it’s a reality in today’s connected world. In her latest Sheri’s
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will award MaineHealth $250,000 through the Children’s Oral Healthcare Access Program, the state’s U.S. senators announced. “Tooth decay is the most common childhood disease, experienced by nearly one-quarter of all young people in the United States,” stated Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King in a press release. “Improving access to oral healthcare for our children, especially those most vulnerable, is critical to
Bisco’s All-Bond Universal adhesive is now available in unit-dose packaging. The convenient, easy-to-handle, orange colored unit-dose offers efficiency and reduces the potential of cross contamination, according to the company. All-Bond Universal unit-dose is available in 50- and 100-count kits and does not need to be refrigerated. The adhesive is indicated for direct and indirect restorations, as well as desensitization/sealing of the tooth, intraoral repair, and as a protective varnish for
Fluoridation is effective at reducing levels of caries in children’s teeth, according to a new review in the Cochrane Database of Systemic Reviews (June 18, 2015). But the researchers concluded there is not enough information to determine whether the introduction of fluoridation programs changed existing differences in caries across socioeconomic groups. Caries is a major public health problem in most industrialized countries, affecting 60% to 90% of schoolchildren, the review
More than 30% of parents said their children between the ages of 6 and 12 missed school due to dental problems during the past year, according to a new Delta Dental survey. The survey findings include the following: 18% of parents reported their children missed at least a half a day of school, 4% said their children missed one day, 4% reported children missing two days, and 6% said their
Chocolate, is one of this world’s most delicious treats and recent studies have proven that they are good for your health. Emerging research has demonstrate that chocolate can improve your mood, reduce inflammation and even relieve stress. Today scientist are digging deeper than ever to see how the cocoa beans can offer you a broad specter of health benefits. With all this controversy, wanted to know the oral benefits chocolate
The University of Rochester Medical Center’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH) has been awarded a $3.5 million grant to explore how certain familial factors may lead to early childhood caries (ECC). Funded by the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research, the grant will specifically explore how family functioning, stress, and parenting behaviors influence ECC. “From an oral biology perspective, we fully understand what factors