Posts Tagged ‘infection ’
Dentist Forced to Resign After Possibly Infecting Veterans with HIV and Hepatitis
A dentist at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Tomah, Wisconsin, has resigned from his duties after reports revealed he may have infected up to 600 patients with dirty equipment. Some of the diseases feared to have been exposed include HIV, hepatitis B and C. Now patients are expected to wait anxiously for the results of […]
Cooper The Sea Lion All Smiles After Undergoing Dental Treatment
Cooper, a male Californian sea lion from Taronga Zoo, is all smiles after undergoing dental treatment. The 5 year old sea lion can now eat normally and he has returned to his normal diet after undergoing dental treatment in February. One of Cooper’s supervisors, Danielle Fox, said that Cooper has been suffering ongoing dental problems […]
1 In 5 Ontarians Missing Dental Appointments Due To Cost
A new survey has shown that 1 in 5 Ontarians are avoiding the dentist because they cannot afford to pay for treatment. The survey, which was conducted by Public Health Ontario, revealed that 20 per cent of those in Ontario do not visit the dentist as a result of cost, with thousands consequently suffering from […]
Australian Dental Association commends work of students
The Australian Dental Association has praised the work of dental students in Queensland. Students from Griffith University have been treating Indigenous people in the South Burnett area of the Gold Coast and in recognition of their efforts, the ADA has awarded $5,000 to Hope4Health, a charity founded by the students. The charity provides emergency dental […]
Metal tongue studs linked to increased risk of infection
A new study has found that metal piercings are more harmful for oral and general health than plastic tongue studs. Several research studies have warned against the dangers associated with tongue piercings and many dentists have advised patients to steer clear of piercings because they often cause damage to the teeth and contribute to an […]
Standards of dental health declining amongst Australian children
Children as young as four years old are facing extensive dental work due to severe dental health problems, it has been revealed. Dentists across Australia are reporting a worrying trend, which involves very young children requiring complex dental work to repair damaged teeth or extract rotten teeth. Some children are even being given intravenous antibiotics […]
Study links tongue piercings to dental problems
A new study carried out by the University of Buffalo in New York has suggested that tongue piercing can be a major cause of unnecessary orthodontic issues. The report claims that those with tongue piercings tend to push the metal stud against their teeth and thus cause gaps and other issues to appear. The primary […]
VA criticised at hearing in St Louis
The Veterans Association has received harsh criticism following the sterilisation blunder, which could have put thousands of veterans at risk of infectious diseases. The House Committee on Veterans Affairs hosted a special hearing at the Courthouse to discuss the incident at the John Cochran Medical Center. Officials, congressman and veterans criticised the sterilisation and infection […]
New infection control guidelines could be introduced in America
In light of the recent sterilisation blunder in St Louis, the American Dental Association has announced that there may be new regulations brought in to promote optimum levels of infection control. The ADA released a press release saying that the recent incident at the VA Medical Center in St Louis would cause the spotlight to […]
July 2010 International Dental Conference Calendar
The dental conference and exhibition calendar for July 2010 offers a variety of international events ranging from the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (ISDH 2010) in Glasgow, UK, from 1-3 July; the International Association of Dental Research (IADR 2010) in Barcelona, Spain, from 12 -17 July, and the Digital Dentistry Western Mediterranean Cruise between 26 […]
