An overwhelming majority of people in the U.K. support the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for boys, according to a survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of the British Dental Health Foundation. Three times as many people said they would support giving the “jab” to boys than were opposed to it, according to the organization. The poll also showed the public’s lack of knowledge about the virus, with more than 1
3M ESPE is the newest underwriting partner for the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF): America’s ToothFairy project. Supporting the delivery of oral health education and care beginning at the prenatal level, America’s ToothFairy engages dental professionals and the general public in programs designed to promote children’s oral health.
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association’s (ADHA) Board of Trustees has formally endorsed the Smiles for Life Oral Health Curriculum. Smiles for Life provides free online resources to primary care providers with the mission of promoting oral health as a vital component of overall health. The organization stated that the free curriculum offers opportunities for clinicians to learn about and prioritize oral health, as well as to partner effectively with each
Become your patients’ source for dental products In your role as expert advisor to patients on the subject of oral health, you can help them tremendously by providing excellent dental products. This works better than merely recommending products because (a) many patients will not follow through on your advice and (b) they will think of your practice’s helpfulness every time they use the products. Make low-cost arrangements with suppliers. Most
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has shown promising results in reducing the occurrence of canker sores in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy. That’s according to according to trials by Brazilian researchers, who found that almost all HNSCC patients develop canker sores resulting from various treatments, including stem cell transplants, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Canker sores are divided in five grades (0 to 4) by the World
Align Technology is cruising into the fourth quarter on the heels of a 21% jump in revenues in the third quarter. For the period (end-September 30), the company posted revenues of $164.5 million, compared with $136.5 million in the same quarter last year. The company also enjoyed a profit of $34.5 million in the record-setting quarter, compared with a loss of $0.3 million in the third quarter of 2012. For
NSK Dental has launched its Ti-Max X450 line of 45° air-driven handpieces that deliver 21 watts of power. The Ti-Max X450 series is available in nine models. Seven are optic versions featuring NSK, KaVo, W&H RA, Midwest, Star, Fixed Back, and W&H RQ couplers, while two are nonoptic versions featuring NSK and Fixed Back couplers. The model featuring the W&H RQ coupler incorporates LED lighting in the handpiece. All nine
Truthinadvertising.org (TINA) has filed a legal brief contesting a recent class-action settlement with Philips Oral Healthcare. A class-action lawsuit was filed against Philips Oral Health Care and Philips Electronics North America Corporation in 2012 alleging that the company falsely advertised its Sonicare AirFloss as an easy replacement for floss. The $100 product “cannot actually remove plaque between teeth the same way traditional dental floss can,” TINA.org stated in a press
A Swiss company has created a coating that could improve upon one of titanium’s most important characteristics when used in dental implants: biocompatibility. The firm believes that implants coated with its SurfLink material will bond to bone even more effectively than bare titanium, improving implant stability, speeding patient healing, and reducing costs. Nano Bridging Molecules (NBMolecules) is presenting the first clinical data on its SurfLink technology at a European clinical
A new, illustrated book reassures young ones that there’s nothing to fear during a trip to the dentist. Emily’s First Visit to the Dentist by Judi Snyder, RDH. Emily’s First Visit to the Dentist by Judi Snyder, RDH. Emily’s First Visit to the Dentist, released by Dog Ear Publishing, stars a young girl named Emily who is seeing the dentist for the first time. The story prepares children for their
Dental implants in the Brazilian, Russian, Indian, and Chinese (BRIC) markets will see rapid growth to reach $1.3 billion in 2021, according to a new report from Millennium Research Group (MRG). The growth is driven by rising numbers of dentists being trained to perform implant procedures, as well as increased marketing efforts from manufacturers, MRG explained. Brazil currently represents the largest of the BRIC markets; dental implants have been available
Brandon Jennings, a point guard for the Detroit Pistons, will be out for three weeks while he receives treatment for a troublesome third molar. The tooth is impacted, and he has a hairline fracture in his mandible at the base of the tooth, according to a report by the Associated Press. Jennings, signed during the off-season as the team’s starting point guard, will miss the October 30 season opening game.
