American Academy of Periodontology: More Than a Quarter of US Adults are...
National survey reveals there’s room for improvement to educate Americans on gum disease, which affects one in every two adults over age 30 As part of its national “Love the Gums You’re With” campaign,...
View ArticleNational Dental Hygiene Month
For the sixth consecutive year, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program (WOHP) have partnered together for National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM) to...
View ArticleDoctors’ Notes: Your mouth is a gold mine of information about overall health
The eyes may be the window to the soul but the mouth reveals much about the rest of your body. Canker sores, dry mouth, swollen gums and sores that don’t heal — these could be important symptoms of...
View ArticleSmokers at higher risk of tooth loss
A new study has confirmed that regular smokers have a significantly increased risk of tooth loss. Male smokers are up to 3.6 times more likely to lose their teeth than non-smokers, whereas female...
View ArticleExposure to secondhand smoke linked to increased risk of tooth decay in children
There is a high level of dental caries in deciduous teeth in developed countries; at a rate of 20.5% in children, aged 2-5 in the US and 25% in children aged three in Japan. Traditional methods to...
View ArticleSilk and stem cells could lead to salivary gland regeneration
Saliva is a watery substance secreted by the salivary glands located in the mouth. Saliva is essential for good health, as it assists in speaking, swallowing, food digestion, preventing oral infections...
View ArticleSugar free drinks can still damage your teeth
It is known that bacteria in the mouth ferments sugar in dental plaque to produce acid that dissolves the outer layer of tooth enamel. It is the acid that damages teeth and causes erosion. Therefore,...
View ArticleGive Regeneration A Chance!
What A Wonder Nature Is! When things go wrong, or require a reboot, there is a plan, a system, a structure to get things back on track. Regeneration is “the natural ability of living organisms to...
View ArticleIn Memoriam Dr. Rollin Matsui
Dr. Rollin Matsui passed away in November 2015. He was born in Toronto in 1954. In 1972 he graduated from Jarvis Collegiate Institute, where he was active in sports, President of Students’ Council, and...
View ArticleResearchers Examine Impact of Soda on Children’s Dental Health
Dentists analyze sugary drinks and tooth wear; weight screening at the dental office CHICAGO, Just days after the U.S. government released its new dietary guidelines advising Americans to reduce their...
View ArticleGive Kids A Smile® Celebrates 14 Years of Providing Dental Health Education,...
Thousands of events nationwide help children improve their dental health CHICAGO, February 5, 2016 marked the kickoff of the ADA Foundation’s annual Give Kids A Smile program, which provides hundreds...
View ArticleObstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to the Tongue
According to a new study led by University at Buffalo orthodontic researcher Thikriat Al-Jewair, dentists are in the unique position as health care professionals to pinpoint signs of obstructive sleep...
View ArticleCelebrate Your Smile this April!
Ottawa, ON., National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™) takes place from April 9–15 as part of oral health month in Canada. Why not help your smile shine by making your dental hygienist your partner in...
View ArticleCHX Technologies and MCI Medical Clinics announce strategic partnership to...
CHX Technologies (CHX) and MCI Medical Clinics (MCI Medical) have agreed to jointly promote and improve better oral health to older Canadians in MCI’s 28 medical practices, starting in 2017. MCI...
View ArticleDental Hygienists Support Proposed Ban on Menthol Cigarettes
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) applauds the federal government for its proposed ban on menthol cigarettes, blunt wraps, and most cigars. Announced on April 30 in the Canada Gazette,...
View ArticleGive Regeneration A Chance!
What A Wonder Nature Is! When things go wrong, or require a reboot, there is a plan, a system, a structure to get things back on track. Regeneration is “the natural ability of living organisms to...
View ArticleIn Memoriam Dr. Rollin Matsui
Dr. Rollin Matsui passed away in November 2015. He was born in Toronto in 1954. In 1972 he graduated from Jarvis Collegiate Institute, where he was active in sports, President of Students’ Council, and...
View ArticleResearchers Examine Impact of Soda on Children’s Dental Health
Dentists analyze sugary drinks and tooth wear; weight screening at the dental office CHICAGO, Just days after the U.S. government released its new dietary guidelines advising Americans to reduce their...
View ArticleGive Kids A Smile® Celebrates 14 Years of Providing Dental Health Education,...
Thousands of events nationwide help children improve their dental health CHICAGO, February 5, 2016 marked the kickoff of the ADA Foundation’s annual Give Kids A Smile program, which provides hundreds...
View ArticleObstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to the Tongue
According to a new study led by University at Buffalo orthodontic researcher Thikriat Al-Jewair, dentists are in the unique position as health care professionals to pinpoint signs of obstructive sleep...
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