What Could be Worse than Smoking for Oral Health?
An interesting article recently declared that there is actually a worse habit for your oral (and overall) health than smoking—which nearly 70% of U.S. adults do on a regular basis. Any guesses? If you said drinking alcohol, you’d be correct. According to the department for Periodontics and Oral Health at the University of Pretoria, the [...]
New CE: Evidence-Based Cleansing & Polishing
This month, The Richmond Institute has published a brand new course with industry-leading author/clinician Michele Darby, RDH on evidence-based cleansing and polishing in contemporary hygiene practice. The first of this two-part course focuses on the many clinical terms that are now emerging which relate to this common procedure, as well as the top products and [...]
Chicago Dentists Address Dental Pain Myths
A recent press release by Steven Flicker, DDS and his team of Dental Implant Associates set the story straight on what they believe are the facts behind the public’s common phobia of going to the dentist. According to the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA), approximately 75% of adults in the U.S. have some form of gum disease [...]
May is Blood Pressure Education Month!
The month of May has been dedicated by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to increasing education and the overall awareness of high blood pressure throughout the United States. In relation to oral health, headlines have recently been made that there is no direct link between gum disease and heart disease….[READ MORE]
40% of iPhone Users Would Give Up Toothbrush before Smartphone
A survey conducted by TeleNav recently revealed that a staggering 40% of iPhone users admit they would rather give up their toothbrush for a week than be without their phones. Moreover, 22% of Android, Blackberry, and other smartphone users also agree with this scenario. But this is just the beginning- the following…..[READ MORE]
Top Headlines: Dental News (April 29-May 5)
Irreversible Damage to Teeth from Sports & Energy Drinks Cavity Culprits: Gummy Vitamins! Accuracy of Full- vs. Half‐Guided Implant Surgery ADA Comments on Medicare over Payment Rule Fish Oil Could be Therapy for Periodontal Disease [READ MORE]
New Report on U.S. Dental Handpiece Usage
A report was recently published by DentalCompare on the U.S. dental handpiece market, with a focus on purchasing decisions/general usage from practicing clinicians. The contents of this report are based on a survey that over 600 dental professionals participated in, producing the following results [read more]
