As soon as your child’s teeth start coming in, they need to be cared for; this can happen as early as age 6 months. CAVITIES Even baby teeth are at risk of developing cavities. A cavity is a hole in the hard outer surface of the tooth. Cavities can become painful. They are caused by bacteria in the mouth and, if left untreated, can cause an infection that can spread to other parts of the Read more…
Dental Products Report said, “Isolite creator Zyris has revealed its latest innovation – the Zyris Retractor.” According to the company, the “retraction tool is designed to offer a range of benefits that cater to the various needs of dental clinicians.” The tool “incorporates stability, patient comfort, and operational efficiency in its design.” Link: https://www.dentalproductsreport.com/view/zyris-unveils-new-retractor
CNN reported, “A record 21.3 million Americans flocked to Affordable Care Act coverage for 2024.” CMS data show that “nearly 5 million more people” enrolled in ACA plans “for this year compared with last year,” and about 25% “of people selecting plans were new consumers.” USA Today reported, “Four states and Washington, DC are still accepting applications for open enrollment through January 31.” As a result, the total enrollment figure should rise. Link: https://us.cnn.com/2024/01/24/politics/obamacare-enrollment-record/index.html https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/01/24/enrollment-in-obamacare-is-at-a-record-high-this-year/72341146007/
Becker’s Dental Review reported, “The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University is launching a program to offer tuition assistance to students who commit to practicing in underserved areas.” The “loan forgiveness program will provide financial support for tuition to dental students who agree to practice in rural and underserved communities in Georgia for five years following graduation.” The “program will receive $200,000 in funding from Peach State Health Plan and the Centene Foundation.” Link: Read more…
Becker’s Dental Review reported that Newsweek has published its “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity” list for 2024. Newsweek “created its list using survey results and research, and by analyzing key performance indicators for companies from 78 industries.” The list includes the following six dental companies: Colgate-Palmolive, Dentsply Sirona, Align Technology, Henry Schein, Patterson Companies, and Heartland Dental. Link: https://www.beckersdental.com/benchmarking/42818-6-dental-companies-ranked-among-best-workplaces-for-diversity.html https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-greatest-workplaces-diversity-2024
Lawrence, Subscription Publication reported that ethylene oxide, “the chemical used to sterilize half of all medical devices in the United States, is also known to cause cancer.” Now, “after years of deliberating on alternatives,” the FDA “this month deemed a safer gas, vaporized hydrogen peroxide, a legitimate way to decontaminate devices.” Environmental activists commend the move but “want the FDA to more adamantly push device makers toward alternatives, which the FDA’s endorsement does not do.” Read more…
The Hill, said the American Cancer Society (ACS) “released its ‘Cancer Statistics, 2024 Share to FacebookShare to Twitter’ report last week in which it projected 2,001,140 new cancer cases would occur in the U.S. in 2024 along with 611,720 cancer deaths.” ACS “noted that detection bias certainly could play a part in rising cancer incidences, with screenings becoming more commonplace and cancer-detecting technology growing more sophisticated.” Though “cancer mortality continued to trend downward in 2021 Read more…
Dimensions Of Dental Hygiene reports that a cross-sectional study investigated the potential links between serum vitamin D levels, measured by liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry, and oral health outcomes in 7 to 9-year-old Norwegian children. The adjusted analysis did not reveal statistically significant associations between vitamin D status and the prevalence or number of teeth affected by caries or molar incisor hypomineralization. The study emphasized the need for large prospective studies with multiple serum Read more…
Understanding Dental Benefit Plans What Is a Dental Benefit Plan? Dental benefit plans are designed to cover (pay for) some of the costs of dental treatment. Even though most people refer to the plan that pays for their dental care as “insurance,” it’s technically a different type of healthcare plan. Dental benefit plans function differently than most health insurance plans. Your dental benefit plan may only cover some procedures fully (for example, reqular check-ups and Read more…
Implants are not an option for everyone. You should be in good health and cleared by your doctor before scheduling any implant surgery. • If you are in good general health and your jaw can support an implant, this treatment may be a good option for you. Your health is a bigger factor than your age.• You should have enough jawbone to support the implant or be able to have surgery to build up the Read more…