Dental Care for the Elderly is Fraught with Challenges
2016-01-12
Many older patients are resistant because of fear or years of neglect, or they have impaired cognitive skills and don’t understand the need. Ada Anderson
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GDC hearing about counterfeit dental products
2016-01-12
The BDIA has moved to raise awareness of the dangers of using counterfeit dental products The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) has moved to highlight the
Black & Veatch wins two major desalination projects in Asia
2016-01-12
Black & Veatch will perform key roles in two upcoming desalination projects in Hong Kong and Singapore. Both central to each city’s water resiliency planning,
Anti-Inflammatory Biomaterial Coating Prevents Rejection of Medical Implants
2016-01-12
From screws and plates for broken bones to metal hips and dental implants, every day, thousands of people undergo surgeries to implant medical devices in
Stress could lead to tooth loss
2016-01-12
Stress can lead to tooth loss, according to the London Tooth Wear Centre Stress can often lead to tooth loss amongst other side effects, the
ADHA to Host Nation’s Largest Professional Gathering of Dental Hygienists at CLL 2016
2016-01-12
Chicago (January 12, 2016) — The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) will serve as the host for North America’s largest meeting of dental hygiene professionals
Over 17,000 Students Attempt to Set World Record for Brushing Teeth
2016-01-11
Thousands of Indian students from more than a dozen schools brushed their teeth together in an attempt to create a world record in the southern
Filling the Gap in Access to Dental Care: Arkansas Dentist Will Still Fight for Rights
2016-01-11
Dr. Benjamin Burris would rather give up his orthodontic license than give up his mission to offer low-cost teeth cleanings to patients in need.,After voluntarily
Periodontal disease can increase chances of breast cancer in postmenopausal women
2016-01-11
Postmenopausal women increase their chances of developing breast cancer if they have periodontal disease, a new study has shown Postmenopausal women suffering from periodontal disease
Regulation Debate: the fate of dental hygiene in Ireland
2016-01-11
Irish Dentistry Editor Carlotta Eden introduces the magazine’s campaign for independent regulation for dental hygienists. At the Irish Dental Hygienists Association’s (IDHA) Annual Winter Scientific
Periodontal Treatment Improves Glycemic Control in Diabetics
2016-01-11
Multiple studies have established connections between periodontitis and diabetes, indicating a cyclical relationship where one condition exacerbates the other. A recent review of multiple studies,
Harvard Dental Gets Grant to Develop Opioid Rx Training
2016-01-11
With alarming rates of prescription opioid abuse in mind, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) and