Dental Scientists Convene In Dallas
Did you know that teledentistry can help provide orthodontic treatment to disadvantaged children? Did you know that saliva can provide diagnostic clues to your systemic health? Have you heard about the new "biological clock" that links tooth growth with other metabolic processes?
UK Dental Regulator Prosecutes Bristol Man For Illegal Dentistry
The UK dental regulator, the General Dental Council (GDC), has successfully prosecuted Stuart Folland of 43 Whitchurch Road, Bristol for the illegal practice of dentistry. At Bristol Magistrates Court recently, Mr Folland pleaded guilty to practising dentistry illegally from 24 January 2006 to 8 October 2007.
Bleak Second Birthday For New Dental Contract, Says British Dental Association
Susie Sanderson, Chair of the Executive Board of the British Dental Association, today issued a statement to mark the second anniversary of the new NHS dental contract, introduced in England and Wales on 1 April 2006. "This is a bleak second birthday for the new dental contract with criticism from the profession and patients continuing to gain momentum.
NICE Revises Guidance On Prophylactic Antibiotic Cover Against Endocarditis
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) has just published a guideline entitled Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis. The new guidance, arrived at following a comprehensive analysis and review of all published evidence, now states that antimicrobial prophylaxis is no longer considered necessary for any patients at risk of developing infective endocarditis when undergoing dental procedures.
Untreated Cavities 5 Times More Likely In Kids From Low-income Communities Than High-income Ones, UK
About 31 percent of low-income children ages 2 to 5 have dental cavities that don't get treated, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. A much smaller portion of high-income children -- about 6 percent -- have untreated cavities.
The American Dental Education Association ADEA Releases 2008 Official Guide To Dental Schools
The 2008 ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools is now available. The Official Guide has been published for over 40 years and offers the most comprehensive and authoritative information on dental schools in North America. "ADEA is proud to release the 46th edition of the Official Guide to Dental Schools and looks forward to assisting those interested in pursuing dental education, " said ADEA President James Q.
Healthy Gums Are Something To Smile About
A smile is one of the most universally recognizable facial expressions, helping to depict an individual's happiness, confidence, attractiveness, sociability and sincerity. And now, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Periodontology (JOP), the official publication of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), a smile may also help convey healthy teeth and gums.