There is a society that have been with us for more than 100 years thanks, to this society many of have learned of other cultures, other habits and other cultures from far, far away. The society that has shown us another part of the world is the National Geographic Society, this society has dedicated more than 100 years to illuminate and raise our awareness of the world. History and Mission
A possible causal relationship may exist between secondhand smoke (SHS) and caries in the primary dentition in children, according to a review of studies recently published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (December 5, 2014). However, more research is needed before secondhand smoke can be considered a risk factor for caries, the Japanese researchers concluded. The researchers reviewed 15 studies that examined how lifestyle, household environment,
OrthoAccel Technologies announced that is AcceleDent orthodontic device has received the Good Design Awards Program and the Best in Biz awards. AcceleDent is an FDA-cleared, hands-free medical device that works in conjunction with orthodontics to speed treatment by as much as 50%, according to the company. It received a gold Best in Biz award in the most innovative consumer product of the year category and was recognized in the Good
It is time, actually long past time, for the profession of dentistry to aggressively challenge the use of the pumice and rubber cup “prophylaxis” in caring for children. I place the term “prophylaxis” in scare quotes to indicate that there is nothing prophylactic about the use of pumice and a rubber cup to polish children’s teeth — it prevents nothing. A prophylactic is, by definition, preventive. Our profession has known
Clinicians should avoid routine off-label use of certain bone graft substitutes in patients younger than 18 years of age with bone disorders because of the risk for serious injury, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The bone graft substitutes in question contain recombinant proteins or synthetic peptides that mimic natural bone-growth substances, according to the FDA announcement. Combined with a carrier or scaffold, these ingredients are implanted
Many of us tend to assume that our teeth will always be there and that our teeth will always be strong and healthy, however the truth is that if we don’t take of them we can lose our beautiful smile. As we grow in years, our oral cavity is exposed to many treats; our strong functional teeth should not be taken for granted. wants you to have a strong, healthy
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) announced that a 2013 survey of its members found that they typically see greater practice production from comprehensive cosmetic, functional, and restorative treatments, leading to higher earnings than stated in a recent ADA report While many professionals join the AACD to raise the bar on clinical skills related to cosmetic and restorative dentistry, being associated with the academy can lead to increased financial
Pulpdent announced that its Embrace varnish, 5% sodium fluoride with CXP, is now available in 12-mL tubes. Embrace varnish is a sustained, time-release bioactive varnish that incorporates xylitol-coated calcium and phosphate in a permeable resin matrix that does not separate and requires no mixing, according to the company. The xylitol coating prevents the calcium and phosphate salts from reacting until they come in contact with saliva. Saliva dissolves the xylitol
Maxillofacial surgeons who used CT intraoperatively on their trauma patients found that imaging and review can be performed quickly, perfecting the trauma surgeon’s work while there’s still time to make revisions, according to an article published this month in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. A new analysis of intraoperative CT in 38 patients found that the total scan time of about 14 minutes did not differ significantly between routine and complex
The ADA and other health professional associations have filed a friend-of-the-court “amicus” brief with the U.S. Supreme Court regarding an upcoming case, Armstrong v. Exceptional Child Center, Inc., that asserts the right to sue the government to enforce federal Medicaid law in the states, according to an ADA News story. The U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause gives providers “a private right of action” to sue, the ADA and the associations assert
Researchers at the University at Buffalo (UB) are designing a new biomedical device that could make chemotherapy more efficient, reduce its side effects, and improve the treatment of oral and other cancers. This new device, a specialized endoscope, produces a high-contrast map of the tumor environment using spatial frequency domain imaging, according to the university. The new technique projects patterns of light at different frequencies on the cancer cells and
In addition to being screened for lung cancer, heavy smokers should also be checked for head and neck cancer (HNC) to improve early detection and survival, according to a new study in the journal Cancer (January 5, 2015). Head and neck cancer is the world’s sixth most common type of cancer. Worldwide, 600,000 people are diagnosed with it annually and about 350,000 die. In the U.S. alone, about 55,000 cases