ADA 2014: Session focuses on best uses for established anesthetics, new anesthetics

SAN ANTONIO – The best uses of established local dental anesthetics, as well as the future use of nasal spray and long-acting anesthetics, were the focus of an opening-day session at the ADA 2014 annual meeting. Stanley Malamed, DDS, discussed the range of established local dental anesthetics and the coming use of nasal spray anesthetics and long-acting anesthetics at ADA 2014. Stanley Malamed, DDS, an emeritus professor of anesthesia at

Dental Excellence Awards 2014 winners

HuangshanDental.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 Dental Excellence Awards. Congratulations to all the candidates who made it to the final round of the 2014 DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards, along with our thanks to everyone who participated in the nominating and voting processes. Awards are being handed out at this year’s ADA 2014 annual meeting in San Antonio. Follow our Facebook and Twitter feeds for more on

Sapphire Technology gets funding for filling instruments

The Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) announced it is awarding $200,000 to Denver-based Sapphire Technology for funding and management assistance in developing its proprietary dental instruments. Unlike current dental filling instruments, which typically use metal for their tips, Sapphire’s SGS instrument line will employ highly polished and optically clear sapphire tips instead. The use of sapphire is intended to significantly reduce composite pullback as experienced with

Judge upholds Ala.’s teeth-whitening limits

An Alabama judge has upheld the state’s law restricting nondentists from offering teeth-whitening products and services. The ruling noted cases in which people’s lips and gums were burned by whitening chemicals and confirmed the Legislature’s authority to pass laws to protect the public’s health. The ruling stems from a 2013 lawsuit against the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners by Keith Westphal and Joyce Osborn Wilson, who claim the law is

October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Thanks to screening and early detection there has been a reduction in mortality rate of cancer patients. Substantial proportions of cancers could be prevented if one is aware of the changes occurring in your body. To increase our levels of awareness different societies, social media groups and even us at , have dedicated a month, October, to alert all of reader and contribute to the reduction and prevention of this

Univ. of Pittsburgh gets $11.8M cleft palate grant

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine have received an $11.8 million, five-year research grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to investigate the genetic roots of cleft lip and cleft palate. The grant will also be used to expand the research to include populations in Colombia, Nigeria, the Philippines, and Pennsylvania, the university said in a press release. Patients with orofacial clefts (OFCs)

Dos and don’ts for elective dentistry: Present cosmetic services effectively

Patients want to look their best even in a down economy. After all, weddings and other life events continue to occur, and it’s even more important for people to have confidence in their smiles during job interviews. Moreover, elective dentistry can help boost production with the patients you already have. Perform a cosmetic exam on every patient. The annual comprehensive exam should always include a cosmetic component. This helps patients

Leaders in Dentistry: Maritza Alford

HuangshanDental.com is pleased to present the next installment of Leaders in Dentistry, a series of interviews with researchers, practitioners, and opinion leaders who are influencing the practice of dentistry. We spoke with Maritza Alford, national sales director for Henry Schein Dental Surgical Solutions, about the challenges and opportunities dentistry faces in 2015 and beyond. HuangshanDental.com: Let’s talk about 2014. There have been acquisitions, and it’s been an active year for

New Ore. strategic plan emphasizes need for state dental director

A new Oregon strategic plan for oral health emphasizes the need for a state dental director and the promotion of basic oral health literacy and preventive services, such as fluoride varnish, at local facilities serving children and their parents. The report, titled “Strategic Plan for Oral Health in Oregon: 2014-2020,” was issued last week by the Oregon Oral Health Coalition, the Oral Health Funders Collaborative, and the Oregon Health Authority.

Important Questions to ask our Dentist

Your dentist is the best source of guidance on what is the best way to protect your teeth and oral cavity. However, have you ever stop to thinks about the questions you should ask your dentist when visiting the dental clinic? Where can I find free or low-cost dental care in my community? If you need a dental treatment but don’t have the economic resources to pay for them, our

Dental Braces Options

In today’s dental market there are many options when it comes to orthodontic care and with so many options, sometimes it can be hard to pick which brackets are best for you. As we learned in a previous post, our teeth sometimes growth crocked or with bite irregularities. To solve these your dentist would advise you to visit the orthodontist. Whether you need to: close gaps – correct bite irregularities

Fluoride opponents release Freedom of Information Act emails

Fluoride opponents released emails showing an alleged “too-close relationship” among members of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Oral Health, the ADA, and the Pew Foundation. “It appears they protect fluoridation while dismissing, insulting, and marginalizing those who raise valid health concerns,” the New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation (NYSCOF) said in a press release. “It’s interesting to learn how closely the ADA, CDC,