dental care

Dental Implant Placement Done With Minimum Bone Loss

harminka — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:29:25 -0500

Dental implants are frequently used as a replacement for missing teeth in order to restore the patient’s tooth function and appearance. Previous research demonstrates that the placement of a dental implant disrupts the host tissue in the area of the implant, so practitioners often focus their treatment planning to carefully maintain the patient’s bone and gum tissue surrounding the implant.

30,000 Children A Year In UK Need Hospital Treatment For Tooth Decay

Margaret Wilde — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:41:58 -0500

The Times informs us that "Children are being admitted to hospital with serious tooth decay in growing numbers as a result of sugary diets, the failure to brush properly and poor care from dentists" and that "The most common age for a child having a rotten tooth out in hospital is five."

New approach to dental visits may ease kids' fears

harminka — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:12:44 -0600

For many children, a trip to the doctor or dentist is a stressful experience. The sensory environment (i.e., the sounds, smells, and lights associated with the clinical setting) can cause a child's anxiety levels to rise.

Immigrant Enclaves Offer Cheaper Dental Care

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:35:18 -0600

For every American without health insurance there are three without dental insurance. In 2000 the surgeon general estimated that over 100 million Americans lacked dental insurance. Immigrant enclaves of our cities may offer cheaper dental care than the uptown expensive dental offices.

FDA Warns Of Mercury Dental Fillings

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:47:43 -0500

FDA has issued a warning of dental fillings with mercury. The amalgams may pose health risk to those with weakened immune system.

Mercury in your Amalgam May Harm Pregnancy

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:33:13 -0500

FDA sayas "Dental amalgams contain mercury, which may have neurotoxic effects on the nervous systems of developing children and fetuses." FDA continues by writing saying that "Pregnant women and persons who may have a health condition that makes them more sensitive to mercury exposure, including individuals with existing high levels of mercury bioburden, should not avoid seeking dental care, but should discuss options with their health practitioner."

To improve dental care UK Health Secretary Calls For Debate On Fluoridation

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:48:06 -0600

Alan Johnson MP, Labour’s Health Secretary, has called for the NHS to consider fluoridating tap water in areas with poor dental health. The effort is aimed to improve dental care.

Many Americans Use Rio Dental Of Mexico For Dental Care

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 08:26:38 -0600

More Americans are traveling south, across the border to do dental work in Mexico. Since dental care is less expensive in Mexico, number of Americans are using services such as Rio Dental for their dental health.

End Fluoridation, say 600 Physicians, Dentists, Scientists, and Environmentalists

nyscof — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:50:29 -0500

Citing new scientific evidence, professionals urge the end of fluoridation along with Congressional hearings.

Survey finds Australia in dental care 'crisis'

Dinka — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 12:12:18 -0500

For many Australians a trip to the dentist is not a pleasant experience. But while the mere sound of the drill may rattle the nerves, the decaying state of the dental health system is proving to be of greater concern.

Dentists warn drug use causes oral problems

Dinka — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:10:03 -0500

Dentists have warned that increasingly prevalent drug use by young Australians is causing them dental problems. A report from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre suggests that 12 per cent of 24-year-olds have used amphetamines in the past year.

Fluoride Supplement Warning

nyscof — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:03:09 -0500

Fluoride damages children's teeth - new dentist advisory to cut back.