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Florida Towns Take Up Question Of Fluoride In Water

WFLA-TV  Tampa, FL (3/18, Rousseau) reports that the city of Bartow, Florida “will continue adding fluoride to the community’s drinking water after commissioners decided during a meeting Monday night.” The vote was 3-2 and followed “multiple discussions, a large amount of public comment, and passionate back and forth between commissioners.” CBS News Miami  (3/18, Rynor) reports, “The Miami-Dade commission has decided to postpone their discussion and subsequent vote on the removal of fluoride from the county’s drinking water.” CBS Read more

By Nicole Kohner, ago

Diabetes and Oral Health

Diabetes is a condition in which the body does not manage blood sugar levels properly. Typical early signs of diabetes include increased thirst and urination. Unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, increased hunger, and sores that do not heal may also occur. People with diabetes may not be aware they are also at risk of developing a number of oral health problems. These can include gum disease, dry mouth, and sores. Your dentist may be Read more

By Nicole Kohner, ago

Study Shows Caries May Increase Risk Of Osteoporosis

Dr Bicuspid  (3/18, Barros) reports on a study finding that “severe caries may be associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis,” and “caries may increase the risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis with pathological fractures.” The findings  were published in BMC Oral Health. Links: https://bmcoralhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12903-025-05735-7 https://www.drbicuspid.com/dental-hygiene/oral-systemic-link/article/15739626/caries-may-be-linked-to-osteoporosis

By Nicole Kohner, ago

Caring For Little Teeth

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

By Nicole Kohner, ago

Zyris Releases New Retractor

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

By Nicole Kohner, ago

Over 21M Americans Enroll In ACA Plans For 2024, Data Show

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/

By Nicole Kohner, ago

Georgia Dental School Offers Tuition Support For Practicing In Rural Areas

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

By Nicole Kohner, ago

Six Dental Companies Among Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces For Diversity

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

By Nicole Kohner, ago

FDA Authorizes Alternative For Sterilizing Medical Devices

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

By Nicole Kohner, ago

ACS Report Projects More Than 2M New Cancer Cases In 2024

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

By Nicole Kohner, ago