Posts Tagged ‘oral hygiene’
Dental clinic targets the ‘working poor’
A dental clinic in Middlesex County is targeting the working poor. Problems with access to dental care are well documented amongst those with a low income and the homeless; however, dentists have revealed that a large number of families with an average income are struggling to afford dental treatment. Many families earn more than the […]
Seattle set for multi-million dollar paediatric dental centre
A brand new, multi-million dollar paediatric dental centre will open in the coming weeks in Magnuson Park, Seattle. The Center for Pediatric Dentistry will open its doors to patients on the 1st September. The new facility, which covers 28,000 square feet and cost around 21 million dollars, will provide care for thousands of children each […]
Tooth Bus brings a smile to New Orleans residents
A mobile dental unit, known as the Tooth Bus, has been giving children in New Orleans something to smile about. The mobile unit has been running for the last ten years and has helped thousands of children in New Orleans; the project is run by the Children’s Hospital, in conjunction with Louisiana State University. The […]
New app could help patients to understand dental problems
A new app has been created to help patients find out about symptoms and learn about good oral health. The new app, which is available for all iPod touch, iPad and iPhone users, has been launched after the Dental Optimizer website became increasingly popular. The website contains information about oral hygiene, improving oral health and […]
Visiting the dentist has long-term benefits for young children
Paediatric dentists are urging parents to take their children for routine examinations from an early age. Many parents assume that their children do not need to go to the dentist until they start school, or they start to develop their adult teeth; however, dental experts are keen for parents to bring children to see their […]
National Museum of Dentistry celebrates 14th anniversary
The National Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore has celebrated its 14th anniversary with a special annual event and the opening of a new exhibition. The annual event was held to celebrate the work of local volunteers and experts and help to raise awareness of the work of the museum. As well as celebrating and educating […]
Is further research on dental health of wind-instrument musicians needed?
A study dating back to 1985 by Jan Bergstrm and Sren Eliasson of Department of Periodontology and Oral Radiology, School of Dentistry, Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, assessed “Dental care habits, oral hygiene, and gingival health in Swedish professional musicians”. In this study, the results showed no differences in the oral health between wind and […]
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 […]
How far should the dental hygiene cleanup go?
Recommended dental hygiene practices include chewing sugar-free gum after meals to help keep teeth clean. A recent Saga Survey shows that about one billion pieces of gum are chewed annually by people in Britain and that gum litter is on the rise because chewers are irresponsible in disposing of their gum. Among the solutions discussed, […]
Irish dentists encouraged to quiz patients during examinations
Irish dentists have been urged to quiz patients about dental health during examinations in a bid to improve education and raise standards of oral health. Dr David Winkler, president of the International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry, addressed members of the Irish Dental Association and encouraged dentists to involve patients in dental care. According to Dr […]
