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Kool Smiles has provided $6.7 million in uncompensated dental care to underserved communities via its affiliated dental practices through June 2015. The organization also expects to provide more than $13 million in uncompensated care by the end of
There’s no good news when it comes to adolescents and e-cigarettes. Teens who “vape” are more likely to try combustible tobacco in the form of cigarettes, cigars, and hookahs, according to The Journal of the American Medical Association.
The American Dental Association has opened registration for Navigating the Sea of Genomic Data, scheduled for Oct. 28-29 at the organization’s headquarters in Chicago. Admission is $295, and attendees can earn 10.25 continuing education credits. The conference’s goal
Typically, dentists ask their patients if they have been using illegal drugs before beginning a procedure. It’s a practical question, since intoxication and addiction can interfere with treatment. But researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health say
An Alaska man made a longer trip than most to simply see the dentist. Mark Bolzern recently left Anchorage, stopped in Las Vegas and then made his to way to Los Algodones, Mexico all just to see the
INTRODUCTION When considering the restoration of anterior teeth, with an eye on minimizing tooth preparation, the use of prefabricated composite veneers offers a material alternative that can yield a highly aesthetic appearance.1 Other advantages of this method include
Oral care products containing a natural plant chemical that stops bacteria harming teeth could help prevent decay, a study suggests. The natural compound known as trans-chalcone is related to chemicals found in licorice root. The study shows that
More than a quarter of people don’t like smiling because of their teeth, according to a new study. The information indicated that 28 percent of people don’t show their smile when taking pictures on social media because they
A specific plant may have what it takes to help dental health. Licorice roots contain a compound called trans-chalcone, which contains a natural chemical to stop the bacteria that harm teeth. This would aid in the prevention of
The dental office has proven to be troublesome for children with autism spectrum disorder. But that may change soon. A recent study explored the feasibility of adapting the dental environment to be easier to handle for children with
