Quality of life remains low in cancer survivors

DES MOINES, Iowa , USA: According to a survey undertaken by the University of Iowa, head and neck cancer survivors face poor quality of life owing to health-related issues. Owing to reduced oral functioning, over 50 percent reported persistent eating problems and 28.3 percent suffered from depression.

Feb 1, 2012 | USA

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

CHICAGO, IL, USA: The American Dental Association (ADA) shines a light on dental health for children during February, marking the 10th anniversary of its Give Kids A Smile program as well as its annual National Children’s Dental Health Month. The program kicks off Friday, Feb. 3, with dental professionals across the nation mobilizing to provide free dental care to approximately 450,000 children and adolescents from underserved families throughout year.

Jan 31, 2012 | USA

Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting to celebrate ‘A Century of Excellence’ in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga., USA: The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting — a comprehensive source of continuing education in dentistry — will host its centennial meeting March 22 to 24. The 100th Hinman will feature more than 65 world-class dental experts; more than 250 courses, including 50 hands-on workshops; all-day educational tracks for dentists, dental hygienists, assistants, and office staff; and nearly 400 companies demonstrating the latest in dentistry.

Jan 30, 2012 | USA

Meeting review: 2012 Yankee Dental Congress

BOSTON, Mass., USA: During the recent Yankee Dental Congress, constant rain gave attendees ample reason to get lost among the educational lectures or the aisles of the exhibit floor, but one hardly needs an excuse when such a variety is offered in one place. If sitting in a lecture hall sounded a bit stuffy, attendees could head over to the Live Dentistry Arena and get wrapped up in Dr. Michael Boschetti and Dr. Lawrence Miller’s presentation of “Live Guided Surgery.”

Jan 26, 2012 | USA

A clinic shows that the developmentally disabled can be treated without anesthesia

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif., USA: When 40-year-old Tina Lumbley of Moreno Valley went to the We Care Dental Center for a filling last September, it was the first time in nearly 20 years that she hadn’t been put under general anesthetic for a routine dental procedure. “It was wonderful,” said Marjorie Lumbley, Tina’s mother.

Jan 25, 2012 | USA

Kroeker is named a Pros in the Profession award winner

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Crest Oral-B has named Julie Wells Kroeker, RDH, of McAllen, Texas, as the latest winner of the brands’ second annual Pros in the Profession award program, which honors registered dental hygienists who go above and beyond the call of duty every day. After careful consideration of a pool of qualified candidates, a panel of judges selected Kroeker for the award based on her commitment to the oral health of not only her patients, but also those with special needs in her community.

Jan 24, 2012 | USA

Oral surgery protocol to control bleeding for heart patients shows positive results

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Cardiac patients who take anticoagulant medications and need a tooth extraction face an increased risk of bleeding that must be addressed by the treating clinician. Therefore, experts say, a protocol for heart patients is needed that will avoid significant bleeding after dental extractions without suspending anticoagulant therapy.

Jan 23, 2012 | USA

Classmates fund scholarship

NEW YORK, NY, USA: To honor a professor who profoundly influenced their lives, four graduates from the New Jersey Dental School class of 1989 have established an endowed scholarship in his name. “We have all been influenced by people as we travel through life. Sometimes one special person makes all the difference,” said Dr. George Bambara, 1989 class president.

Jan 19, 2012 | USA

Brooklyn, N.Y., student receives gift of a healthy smile

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Zeb was a promising Brooklyn high school student, but there was something ultimately holding him back. Enduring the pain and shame associated with poor oral health, he dreaded meeting new people, fearing ridicule once they saw his unsightly smile. Unable to afford necessary dental treatment, his felt his dreams for his future slipping away.

Jan 18, 2012 | USA

Charlie Sheen Tweets about visit to Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., USA: Celebrity personality and actor Charlie Sheen recently visited Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist Dr. Kevin Sands. Following his recent donation of $25,000 toward tornado relief in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Sheen posted an update to his Twitter account about his visit to Dr. Sands’ office.

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