A number of foods and drinks can affect the risk of developing cavities, dental erosion, and dry mouth. CAVITIES A layer of bacteria called plaque normally builds up on teeth. Plaque bacteria use sugar for food and produce acids that can cause cavities. To protect your teeth, the American Dental Read more
The Washington Post (3/18, Patel) says the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America released a report Tuesday ranking the top 100 US cities where living with allergies was most challenging last year. The report ranked Wichita, Kansas, as “the most challenging place to live with allergies” for the third consecutive year, followed by New Orleans, Read more
Harper’s Bazaar (3/17) reports on over-the-counter “whitening strips and pens, LED lights, and toothpastes” that “deliver brightening results in a few weeks or even less.” Harper’s consulted with an industry expert and cosmetic dentists “for their thoughts on the top products to use for safe and efficacious results.” Link: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/health/g32176566/best-teeth-whitening-kits/
The St. Joseph (MO) News-Press (3/17, Holleron) reports, “To help offset the shortages of dentists, the University of Missouri – Kansas City is expanding its program with a satellite location at Missouri Western State University.” UMKC “foresees that the rural health-focused expansion will see the number of graduates from its school of Read more
Dentistry IQ (3/15) reported that “a revolution is underway as dental professionals integrate advanced digital technologies into their practices, transforming patient care, diagnostics, treatment planning, and office management.” With current technology, “data can be gathered via 2D radiographs, 3D cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), intraoral and extraoral scans, and photogrammetry” and Read more
The hard, outside layer of your teeth is called enamel. When it is properly cared for, enamel can give your teeth their white color and protect the sensitive inside layers of nerves and the blood supply. If your teeth are repeatedly exposed to acid, the enamel can wear away. This Read more
Dr Bicuspid (3/18, Barros) reports that Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz, a former faculty member at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, and currently a visiting professor in the Harvard School of Dental Medicine Division of Periodontics, explained the new classification system for periodontal Read more
Dr Bicuspid (3/18, Turner) reports, “United Concordia Dental and Harmony Health are piloting a saliva test and mobile app aimed at improving dental care access for underserved Pennsylvanians.” The saliva test “is designed to detect oral health risks like cavities, gum disease, and diabetes.” Link: https://www.drbicuspid.com/dental-hygiene/hygiene-tools/saliva-testing/article/15739925/united-concordia-harmony-partner-on-saliva-test-app
Academy of General Dentistry (3/17) reports on a study that “compared orofacial radiographs of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) with those of a group of healthy controls.” Generally, those with SCD were more likely to show “generalized osteopenia, enlarged medullary spaces, thinning of the inferior mandibular border, and radiopaque lesions.” Read more
If you have diabetes, studies suggest that good oral health may be helpful for overall health. Research has shown that people with diabetes who take care of their gums are more likely to have good glucose levels than those who have problems with their gums. Also, people who maintain a Read more