April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that April is the nationally sponsored month for oral cancer awareness? For the past 13 years, the Oral Cancer Foundation has dedicated this time of the year to encourage the dental public across the U.S. to spread the word about this growing type of cancer. If detected early enough, those diagnosed can expect [...]
Diabetics with Gum Disease at Higher Risk for Hospitalization
A recent study presented by the American Association of Dental Research (AADR) set out to determine whether or not treatment for periodontal disease had any effect on the number of times diabetics were admitted to the hospital. Over a three year span, the medical costs for diabetics with periodontal disease were compared by those who [...]
Dental School to Raise $115M for Brighter Student Futures
The Ostrow School of Dentistry has recently launched a campaign over the next seven years to raise $115 million for more scholarship opportunities, and other student/faculty resources in honor of the school’s 115th anniversary. In an article released by the Daily Trojan, Calen Ouellette (Director of Development and Alumni Resources for OSD) stated there were [...]
AAE to Debunk Myths for Root Canal Awareness Week
According to a new article by the Dental Tribune, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is planning to take advantage of the upcoming “Root Canal Awareness Week” (March 25-31) by debunking the many public myths that are often associated with this type of treatment. According to their recent survey of over 1,000 U.S. adults, more [...]
New Oral-Systemic Course on Blood Pressure
This month’s new course relates to a significant indicator of overall health that is proving to be a very important factor within the dental industry–blood pressure. As the correlation between oral and systemic health draws closer, it is becoming more apparent that a thorough assessment of your patients’ overall health is crucial in order to [...]
More Evidence for Superbug Concern
University at Buffalo researchers are expressing concern about a new, under-recognized, much more potent variant of a common bacterium that has surfaced in the U.S…[more...]
Rising Trend: Preschoolers in ER for Extensive Tooth Decay
As you may have heard, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of ER visits from the U.S. public (especially among young children) who need immediate care for extensive dental issues due to poor oral hygiene. [1] As a result, patients as young as four- or five-years-old are now being seen in operating rooms [...]
Celebrate Dental Assistant Recognition Week!
Did you know it’s National Dental Assistant Recognition Week? Time to honor all those assistants out there who help make dental practices so successful in treating patients toward better oral health. From working alongside the dentist, to maintaining and even managing the general office, the dental assistant plays a vital role in several different aspects of a [...]
