***UPDATED: July 27, 2016*** The American Dental Association (ADA) has updated their clinical practice guidelines for the use of sealants on children after reviewing evidence of the practice’s effectiveness. Dr. John Timothy Wright, professor and director of strategic initiative in the department of pediatric dentistry at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, said […]
Announcing The Comprehensive Dental Reform Act of 2012
June has proved to be an important month in the legislature of health care, and not only because of the much anticipated ruling from the Supreme Court on Obama’s Affordable Care Act in the coming weeks. Just yesterday, officials from the United States Senate and House of Representatives announced a new legislative effort to combat […]
Updated July 5, 2012: A recent study has further linked Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) with severe gum disease and an increased risk of head and neck cancer. Medical News Today reported that the research found patients with HPV-positive tumors, had significantly higher bone loss, leading to the development of gum disease. Experts are concerned that […]
***UPDATED: June 10, 2014*** Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have stumbled upon a new discovery, further linking the hormones in women to oral health. The study that is responsible for the finding is aimed at investigating new methods of renewable energy recovery, according to a Dental Tribune article. Through their work, they found that saliva-powered […]
Do you find yourself constantly popping mints or gum to freshen your breath? Is your bad breath causing you t be self-conscience? Do you find that no matter how often you brush, you just can’t seem to kick your bad breath to the curb? Halitosis, the medical term for bad breath, is not something to […]
Fear of going to the dentist often stems from a traumatic childhood experience. Back in the day, dentistry tools and anesthesia were not at the level of sophistication that they currently are, often leading to more painful procedures. Lucky for you, and your children, technological advances in the field of dentistry have allowed for a […]
One of the most common dental treatments involves the filling of cavities. Cavities, often caused by tooth decay, occur when bacteria destroy the hard tissues, and eventually the organic matter of a tooth, leaving a soft surface or hole that can be detected by your dentist. In advanced stages, pain is often a symptom that […]
The dental health of young people continues to be a hot topic in the news as shocking numbers of children are turning up with early signs of tooth decay. There have been a number of fingers pointed to different culprits, and yet another report has been released, this time putting sports and energy drinks in […]
***UPDATED: June 24, 2017*** A new development in root canal therapy promises a more effective treatment with longer-lasting results. According to a recent article from the Dental Tribune, more than 15 million root canal therapies are completed every year in the United States. The current treatment is effective in saving a tooth, but can cause […]
***UPDATED: September 24, 2013*** Researchers are constantly studying the circumstances around cancer to try to understand it more and ultimately improve treatment or even find a cure. Recently, one such study, conducted at the University of Buffalo, made a very interesting discovery about the relationship between dental cavities and the occurrence of such head and […]