Restorative dentistry is a huge business, with over 18 million Americans having a crown, bridge or dental implants to replace missing teeth. And according to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), the number of implants increases annually by about 500,000. While dental implants are an effective treatment option, approximately 5 to 10% of all […]
Tomorrow, March 20, 2017, marks the 4th annual World Oral Health Day, a global event organized by FDI World Dental Federation. The international awareness campaign was developed to raise awareness of the importance of good oral health and its relationship with general health and well-being. According to the event website, the date of WOHD was […]
New Root Canal Device May Eliminate Follow-ups, Failure
A new development out of Kingβs College London could prevent root canal treatment failure according to a recent article from the Dental Tribune. The SafeRoot device allows for rapid bacterial detection inside the root canal, ensuring the procedure was successful, potentially reducing the need for tooth extraction or surgical intervention, A root canal is performed […]
Study: Oral Hygiene Routine Reduces Plaque, Improves Cognitive Function
In a recent study, researchers discovered that a tailored preventive oral health intervention with elderly home care clients showed significant improved cleanliness or teeth and dentures. This fact alone is not all that surprising, but in addition, scientists found that functional ability and cognitive function were strongly associated with better oral hygiene. According to an […]
According to a recent article from Medical News Today, researchers have discovered that severe gum disease, or periodontitis, may be an early marker for type 2 diabetes. Additionally, they also suggested that a simple diabetes screening procedure, involving a finger prick, could be administered at the dental office, allowing for early diagnosis and better treatment. […]
When a child has to undergo a dental procedure (other than the typical exam and cleaning), nitrous oxide inhalation sedation is often used to improve cooperation. However, this method isnβt always successful. Recently, a team of researchers set out to determine which children are better candidates for this form of sedation, and to try to […]