Forty-two percent of farm and ranch families in seven Great Plains states have dental insurance, compared with the national rate of 60%, according to a study released on Wednesday by the Access Project, Kansas Health Institute News reports. For the study, researchers at the not-for-profit group surveyed...
Fewer Than Half Of Farm, Ranch Families In Great Plains States Have Dental Coverage, Survey Finds
American Dental Education Association Releases ADEA Opportunities For Minority Students In United States Dental Schools 2009-11
The ADEA Opportunities for Minority Students in United States Dental Schools 2009-11 is now available. This book offers necessary information for both minorities considering dentistry as a career and those who have an interest in and a responsibility for minority student career development and recruitment. “ADEA...
Findings Unveiled At International Association For Dental Research Annual Session Reveal Products Offering Superior Plaque Removal
New head-to-head clinical trial results demonstrate that REACH® ULTRACLEAN™ Toothbrush and Floss deliver superior plaque removal. The five studies conducted by Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., and presented during the 87th General Session and Exhibition of the...
Haven’t You Heard? There Is No Shortage Of NHS Dentists In Somerset, England
For most of us a visit to the dentist is never going to be something we look forward to, but failing to get an annual dental check could cost you a lot more than the price of a filling. Conditions like gum disease can lead to strokes and heart disease. If you already have a heart condition gum disease...
Acid Erosion In Children’s Teeth Growing Concern Among Dentists
Starting from the time they take their children to their first dentist appointment, most parents know how important it is for kids to brush their teeth twice a day and floss regularly to protect against tooth decay. But what they don’t know is that cavity protection is no longer enough. Today’s...
Getting To The Root Of Dental Phobia
Fear of the dentist plagues more than 80 percent of American adults, and more than half say fear may keep them from going to see the dentist, according to a new survey by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). Because poor dental care can lead to serious health problems, the AAE is tackling...
Patients Could Be Left In The Lurch By Uninsured Doctors And Dentists Warns Medical Defence Union, UK
Patients are at risk of not receiving compensation if they are negligently harmed by a doctor or dentist warned the Medical Defence Union (MDU). Under the current, outdated system of medical and dental indemnity, doctors and dentists are still not required to have insurance. The MDU, UK’s leading...
Guidance on non-surgical cosmetic procedures, General Dental Council, UK
The General Dental Council has confirmed its guidance on non-surgical cosmetic procedures. This is the result of the GDC’s public consultation on the scope of practice of the dental team in 2008. It sought views on what different groups of professionals could do as part of their work and what would...
Modern Lifestyle Prevents Tooth Decay
New research has found that modern lifestyle habits may play a bigger role than food alone, when it comes to tooth decay. A review of the scientific evidence over the past 150 years found that the effects of fluoride toothpaste, good oral hygiene and health education, may override the effects of food...
High Barriers To Dental Care Exist For 12 Million Children
As the nation begins to focus its attention on the prospects of major health care reforms, one important aspect of health must not be overlooked — access to affordable dental care for children. If left untreated, tooth decay in childhood can lead to lifelong tooth and gum problems, hospitalizations...