The 2013 meeting of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) was held recently in Seattle, Washington, bringing thousands of professionals together to represent and communicate recent oral health research findings. Among the many topics discussed was that of the ever-so-popular teeth whitening process. More specifically, two different studies of the efficacy of such products […]
***UPDATED: July 31, 2013*** Further statistical analysis has been completed to find out more on the connection between socio-economic status and receiving dental care. The latest survey found that 56% of participants sought no preventative care and nearly 20% admitted that they have not been to the dentist in over a decade. Researchers estimate that […]
***UPDATED: September 12, 2013*** A new organization has been established to help decrease the so-called “Dental Divide” in America. Dentists for Oral Health Innovation (DOHI) was founded by a diverse group of dentists and represents thousands of dental care professionals nationwide who are committed to patient care, continuing education, technology, and philanthropy, according to a […]
Busy moms and dads rejoiced recently with the release of a Swedish study indicating that “cleaning” a pacifier with a good lick could actually be good for little ones. We’ve all seen it, and many of us have actually done it. The scenario goes a little something like this: The baby’s soothing tool falls on […]
When I was a junior in high school, I played shortstop on my high school’s baseball team. I’ve always loved baseball, and my mom loved it even more, considering it was the only non-contact sport that I participated in, making it the safest in her eyes. Unfortunately for me, it was also the sport that […]
One of the most important decisions a dentist has to make is choosing which course of action to pursue when creating a treatment plan for a patient. More specifically, dental professionals often have to determine whether a root canal treatment or dental implant is the best option for their patient. There are several factors that […]