Most British people are unaware of the full impact of poor oral health, according to a survey conducted by the insurance provider Simplyhealth. The company surveyed 5,000 adults in the U.K. and found that 7 out of 10 were aware of the link between poor oral health and an increased risk of oral cancer and cardiovascular disease, but a much lower proportion of people were aware of the connection between
Scottish women smoked less and got less enjoyment from smoking cigarettes that come in plain, standardized packs, according to a new study from the University of Stirling. The study included 187 young female smokers from Scotland who used plain brown cigarette packs, Cancer Research UK noted in a press release. The researchers wanted to examine the extent to which young women smokers are influenced by the aesthetic appeal of packaging
When working with implant patients, dental professionals should identify possible peri-implant disease risk factors, establish a radiographic baseline at the time of implant placement, and continually monitor the implant’s health, intervening early if inflammatory complications arise, according to a report in the Journal of Periodontology (April 2013, Vol. 84:4, pp. 436-443). The paper was developed by an expert committee appointed by the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and reviewed and
Brasseler USA has taken 20 of its most popular procedure systems and has repackaged them to include use and technique information, along with a bonus product at a discounted price. For example, Brasseler’s Ultra Denture Kit and All Purpose Dentist Lab Kit now include a bonus pack of 12 medium ET ProviPros, 12 fine ET ProviPros, and six mandrels, the company noted. Each procedure kit includes a comprehensive laminated technique
Oklahoma health officials say 65 patients so far have tested positive for hepatitis C since their investigation began last month into a Tulsa oral surgeon’s practice. Eight new cases of hepatitis C were identified in a second round of test results by the Tulsa Health Department, according to a department press release. Positive results have been reported for HIV, but officials said that there are no new cases of hepatitis
Nancy Leupold founded Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC) after she was diagnosed with oral squamous cell carcinoma in 1990. Today, the organization has 127 support groups in 38 states and has published several books with advice for head and neck cancer patients. We spoke with Leupold, a retired teacher of the deaf who lives in Madison, NJ, about the oral lesion that developed on
DenTek has partnered with a West Virginia mobile dental unit and donated 5,000 floss picks to elementary students in Jackson and Kanawha counties as part of its DenTek Smiles campaign. As a partner with the Wirt County Mobile Dental Unit, DenTek accompanied the unit at two cleaning events in Jackson County on April 23. While dental hygienists conducted cleanings and exams at Kenna Elementary and Fairplain Elementary, representatives from DenTek
Irish scientists have identified a number of hepatitis C cases among “health tourists” who had dental work or cosmetic surgery done overseas. Cases of hepatitis C have been reported among people who traveled to Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and South Africa for dental treatment, according to a story in the Irish Times. The number is thought to be small, but more cases are likely because most people with hepatitis C are
Henry Schein Dental is joining the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) to extend their patient safety campaign. The company will include a special section in its May sales flyer where participating companies will feature selected infection-control products, according to OSAP. As part of the campaign, 5% of proceeds will go toward developing next-generation educational resources. The campaign is designed to increase OSAP’s visibility throughout the dental profession and
Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children (HSHC) and the Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry have awarded 15 Access to Care Grants totaling $269,000 to organizations that supported local service initiatives and provided oral healthcare access to underserved, at-risk children. Through these 15 community-based organizations, HSHC will reach at least 24,500 children during the next year, the AAPD noted in a press release. The 2013-2014 HSHC grant phase marks the
The New Brunswick Dental Society has issued a warning about the risks of tongue, lip, and cheek oral piercings, explaining that these piercings can jeopardize health and urging those who already have them to remove them. Anyone considering having an oral piercing done should consider the risks and be well-informed about the hazards involved, the society noted in a press release. The most obvious risk is infection or contracting a
Researchers at the King’s College London Dental Institute have shown that people with a certain kind of kidney disease have characteristic facial features that may reflect the genetic mutation they carry (Human Molecular Genetics, February 5, 2013). Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common genetic kidney disorder. In the U.K., it accounts for around 1 in 10 people on dialysis and 1 in 8 of those with
