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Virginia Dental Association begins consumer education campaign

RICHMOND, Va., USA: With diabetes and oral cancer on the rise nationwide and high blood pressure a continuing concern, the Virginia Dental Association (VDA) is commencing a major consumer education program on the value of screenings to detect these conditions. The VDA is airing television ads and conducting a public information project statewide.

ADA launches ‘Action’ campaign to address oral health crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA: The American Dental Association (ADA), the nation’s leading organization of dentists, today announced a nationwide campaign aimed at boldly addressing the dental health crisis in the United States. The campaign — called “Action for Dental Health: Dentists Making a Difference” — aims to reduce the numbers of adults and children with untreated dental disease through oral health education, prevention and providing treatment now to people in need of ...

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry to meet May 23 to 26 in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla., USA: The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) 66th Annual Session will be held May 23 to 26 in Orlando, Fla. Anyone (member or non-member dentist, dentists’ staff or dental student) who wants to attend any portion of the scientific program must register. All registration categories include all education sessions (except those specified), the welcome reception, complimentary beverages in exhibit hall and the scientific proceedings.

‘Bioteeth’ a step closer to becoming clinical reality

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Researchers at the Dental Institute at King’s College London say they’re a step closer to growing human teeth in the lab using cells from the individual who would ultimately receive the tooth as a natural implant. Led by Professor Paul Sharpe, the research team isolated adult human gingival tissue from dental patients at the institute, grew more of the tissue in the lab, and then combined the tissue with mesenchyme (tooth-forming) cells from mice.

Ancient teeth bacteria track disease evolution

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: DNA preserved in calcified bacteria on the teeth of ancient human skeletons has shed light on the health consequences of the evolving diet and behavior from the Stone Age to the modern day. The ancient genetic record reveals the negative changes in oral bacteria brought about by the dietary shifts as humans became farmers, and later with the introduction of food manufacturing in the Industrial Revolution.

Hygienist helps transform dental care for the elderly

MESA, Ariz., USA: Ann Benson Ross is transforming the way elderly patients in her community receive oral care. A dental hygienist for more than 20 years, Ross used a $5,000 grant to upgrade the Mobile Dentistry of Arizona’s portable office, provide dental services to elderly dementia patients who have limited access to oral care and train staff so they can continue to help patients maintain their oral health routines.