Gum and heart link – ‘most direct evidence yet’
Researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health have shown for the first time that as gum health improves, progression of atherosclerosis slows to
Researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health have shown for the first time that as gum health improves, progression of atherosclerosis slows to
Body Jacob, October 2013 (photo: Rhonda McMaster) Like many who suffer from ectodermal dysplasia (ED), 14-month-old Jacob was initially diagnosed by his dentist. As the
At the Business of Dentistry HQ, we tasked ourselves with ensuring the forthcoming Practice Managers’ Conference in Edinburgh on 15 November, was full to brimming
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – How often do you clean your hands? A study at Rhode Island Hospital observed staff on 161,526 occasions to monitor how often
Chicago, IL – October 28, 2013 – The use of self-report questions may help predict the prevalence of periodontitis in US adults, according to
The General Dental Council (GDC) has updated its Scope of Practice guidance to reflect recent decisions on direct access and the new Standards for the
CHICAGO, November 5, 2013 — Oral Health America’s (OHA) programs bring healthy mouths to life for vulnerable Americans of all ages. With Smiles Across America®, OHA helps
Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to speak Thursday at the annual American Dental Association conference in New Orleans. ADA members and registrants of the
In this very fast-paced 1-hour webinar from the American Academy of Dental Office Managers, Linda Larsen will remind viewers of the mindset and skillset they
People at high risk for caries can safely protect their teeth by applying their own gels, pastes, and rinses with prescription-level concentrations of fluoride,
Body Red or Red-White Oral Lesions Common causes of mucosal redness (erythema) include: Vasodilation: increased blood vessel diameter commonly occurring with inflammation, but also
In September, the first patient-to-patient transmission of hepatitis C in a dental healthcare setting was documented and over 7,000 patients were at risk of possible