U.S. Preventive Services reveals kids’ caries guidelines

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued its final recommendation statement for primary care providers outlining dental caries prevention for children until they reach 5 years of age. Two of the three major points made in the document focus on providing fluoride access. The last item, however, explained that “the Task Force concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of

Ohio man dies from untreated tooth infection

A 31-year-old Ohio man passed away in April of a blood infection stemming from a tooth infection. John Schneider delayed going to the doctor for what he believed to be a sinus infection because he thought he could not afford treatment, according to a report by WLWT 5 News in Cincinnati. He checked into the hospital in March, where doctors learned that his tooth infection had turned into sepsis. After

Los Algodones Food Festival

COTUCO – Tourism and Conventions Committee of Mexicali, is responsible for organizing events in the city of Mexicali, Los Algodones, San Felipe among other cities. The events could be for children, young adults or adults; these could be Musical Events, Food Festivals, Art and Culture, Sports and other entertainments. Baja California geographical location between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortes makes it an ideal location to visit. The

Lawsuit alleges poor dental care in Mich. prisons

A newly filed lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) claims that the state’s prison system provides inadequate dental care to inmates, causing them to lose teeth and wait years for dentures, according to a news story on mlive.com. Filed on behalf of a Michigan sex offender, Robert Johannes, by attorney Daniel Manville, director of the Michigan State University College of Law Civil Rights Clinic, and Farmington Hills attorney

SC lawmaker seeks to regulate teeth whitening

A South Carolina lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow only licensed dental hygienists and dentists to do teeth whitening. Rep. Raye Felder (R-York) wants those who perform teeth whitening without a license, such as at mall kiosks, put out of business, according to a TandD.com story. However her bill, H 3949, would still allow consumers to buy over-the-counter teeth-whitening products. Felder said she doesn’t expect her bill to

Wash. leads U.S. in preventive dental care for poor kids

Washington state is the leading provider of preventive dental care to children, with more than 54% of Medicaid-eligible preschoolers and younger children getting oral care, according to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Some of the credit for this goes to Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD), a program that provides oral healthcare for Washington’s Medicaid-eligible young children, according to a press release. ABCD leverages public/private partnerships

Cannabinoids may offer hope for oral cancer pain

Cannabinoids may offer hope for oral cancer pain, according to a presentation at the recent American Pain Society (APS) annual meeting in Tampa, FL. A new cannabinoid-based medication may have some promise for providing meaningful pain relief, according to a lecture by Brian Schmidt, DDS, MD, PhD, a professor at the New York University College of Dentistry and School of Medicine. “Oral cancer is one of the most painful and

CDA provides $1.5M in dental services during 2-day clinic

There were already about 500 people waiting on a cool, rainy morning when Gary Glasband, DDS, arrived at 4:45 a.m. for the California Dental Association’s (CDA) recent CDA Cares free dental clinic in Vallejo, CA. Dr. Glasband, a Long Beach, CA, dentist and member of the CDA Cares management committee, was one of nearly 1,800 volunteer dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, nurses, and lab technicians who provided $1.5 million in dental services

Study: Few kids receive dental care before 1st birthday

Of healthy urban children surveyed in Toronto, less than 1% had received dental care by the recommended age of 12 months and less than 2% had seen a dentist by the age of 24 months, according to a new study in Pediatrics (May 5, 2014). In addition, of the more than 2,500 children around age 4 who were surveyed from 2011-2013, almost 40% had never been to a dentist. According

How you Can Restore your Smile with Dental Crowns

There’s nothing more annoying than not being able to do simple things like eating, talking, or drinking water. Toothache is not something to take lightly and if pain increases it’s necessary to visit your dentist to give you a diagnosis. One of the most common causes of toothache is cracked teeth, which means that a crown on the affected tooth is needed. But what to do when the procedures are

Mother’s Day

Most of us have a special someone in our life; some even have more than one special person in their life. One of the most important persons in our life is our Mother. Why? There are multiple reasons, why our mother is a significant person in our life. Let’s keep in mind that the maternal figure is so important, that she even has her own day; Mothers’ Day, a celebration

5 de Mayo

The Mexican date, which commemorates the Battle of Puebla, curiously this date is often confused with Mexico’s Independence Day. However, Mexico’s Independence Day is celebrated on September 16. For Mexicans this date is not as important as it is for Americans. For some reason, 5 Mayo has taken a deeper significance for Mexican-Americans, Americans and even Canadians, than for Mexicans. The Events / The History Imagine you are in your