Patient denture satisfaction hinges on a stable mandible

Edentulous patients have a number of treatment options as dental implant technology evolves and improves. But for many, dentures are still the answer. Now a new study published in Journal of the American Dental Association has focused on the different denture qualities that lead to the greatest patient satisfaction. The results can help clinicians set themselves up for success when treating patients in this fashion. “The study findings show that

Embedded family dental coverage impact remains unknown

With the announcement last week that Covered California would be offering new family dental plans to consumers who enroll in health insurance coverage in 2015, you will see short- and long-term changes. HuangshanDental.com spoke with Paul Reggiardo, DDS, who is a public policy advocate for the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry and a national spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, about how these changes will impact your patients

NFL and NHL Dental Facts

Football season is here! However, soon another sport will also be starting, the game is Hockey! Which one is your favorite, do you prefer to play? Both sports are entertaining, but both sports can cause serious dental problems to the practitioners. With this in mind a question has emerged, this season, “Who Will Lose Their Smile; NHL Players or NFL Players?” this question has pop-up several times and many have

LABOR DAY

September is a very especial month for Americans, Canadians and Mexicans. In the case of Mexicans they celebrate their independence day on September 16; Americans and Canadians will celebrate Labor Day possible the last summer holiday and day-off in the season. During this month we can see changes in the weather, school starts and many are returning from their vacations. Once we arrive home, however many arrive tired and need

Va. dentist pleads guilty to drug charges

A Virginia dentist has admitted to fraudulently obtaining hydrocodone and illegally distributing more than 2,500 of the pills. Newton Carroll Mullins, DDS, 65, who operates the Designing Smiles Cosmetic Dental Center in Wise, VA, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with the intent to distribute and distributing hydrocodone and also one count of obtaining hydrocodone by fraud. He admitted that between December 2012 and March 2014 he ordered 7,400

Tips and Benefits of YOGA

“Lately a friend of mine has been complaining of constant back pain; then again he works as a driver for UPS, driving anywhere from 8hrs to weeks.” – mentioned Jack. “With so much work on my hands, lately I barely have time for myself, giving me terrible headaches.” – mentioned Debra. “I started to run last week, however I forgot to warm-up before and now I have had a leg

Dental equipment market worth $7.1B by 2019

The global dental equipment market is expected to increase from $5.4 billion in 2014 to reach $7.1 billion by 2019, acccording to the new research report by MarketsandMarkets. The report, “Dental Equipment Market By Products (Dental Radiology, CAD/CAM, Dental Chairs, Dental Lasers), Current Trends, Opportunities — Global Forecast to 2019,” projects the market growing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.7% between 2014 and 2019. The report segments the

Covered California to offer expanded dental coverage

Covered California, one of the largest state-run insurance exchanges in the U.S., will offer new family dental plans to consumers who enroll in health insurance coverage in 2015. All individual health insurance plans sold through the exchange will include pediatric dental benefits for those younger than 19. Among the most significant changes to benefits next year: Parents will be eligible for federal subsidies to make coverage more affordable, and pediatric

Flap Surgery Protects and Keeps Gums Healthy

A visit to the dentist can be a hassle, many fear the diagnosis they will be given or its treatment options. However, this shouldn’t be the case, remember dentists are responsible people, who want to help you take care of your teeth, protect your gums and have a healthy smile. In a recent post we learn the importance of having healthy gums; Gum Disease, is an oral infection that can

Israel ends water fluoridation

Israel’s Health Minister has prohibited the fluoridation of drinking water against the advice and wishes of other members of her health ministry and previous health minister, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The move drew praise from antifluoridation activists, including the U.S.-based Fluoride Action Network. The organization noted that new regulations, beginning August 26, will end fluoridation in Israel for the 5.3 million residents receiving fluoridated tap water, or about 70% of

Blood, saliva tests help predict HPV-linked HNC recurrence

Johns Hopkins researchers have developed blood and saliva tests that can accurately predict the recurrence of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) linked to human papillomavirus (HPV). Finding HPV DNA in both blood and saliva samples after treatment accurately predicted recurrence 70% of the time in patients. The researchers investigated the role of HPV type 16 (HPV16) DNA detection as a biomarker for OPSCC disease status. Their findings are outlined in

Pediatrics group recommends fluoride to prevent caries

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is continuing to recommend fluoride to prevent dental caries, according to a new report in Pediatrics (August 25, 2014). Fluoridated toothpaste is recommended for all children starting at tooth eruption, regardless of caries risk, according to the report, “Fluoride Use in Caries Prevention in the Primary Care Setting.” The recommendations also include the following: li {margin-bottom:6px;} A smear (the size of a grain of