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Category Archives: News
Amalgam Separators, the FDA, and Your Practice
Here are the facts:
On December 14th, the FDA will again revisit the scientific issues surrounding dental amalgam. Many States have established their own regulations, but the government may rule as Canada did, establishing mandatory amalgam separator installation, sooner rather than later.
Dental amalgam has already been banned in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, traditionally countries that have [...]
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Studies Show bib clips as potential source of contamination
There have been several reports lately concerning contamination of bib clips in the dental office. A recent study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill showed contamination in as many as 20% of bib clips tested. Additionally, the study cited the following:
“Of concern was the presence of bacterial species normally present only in [...]
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Increasing Dental Practice Profit Through Sales or Cost Cutting?
In 2009 alone, Americans spent $10.5 billion on cosmetic solutions, so it’s no wonder why dental offices have moved to tap into this market. Nonetheless, There is a blurry line between offering cosmetic solutions and routine check-ups. The Washington Post reports that many patients are not responding well to smile makeover pressure during visits, and [...]
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Link found between treating gum disease and diabetes
The BBC reports that dentists might be able to play an integral role in helping to control blood sugar levels by treating gum disease. Edinburgh University scientists believe that the bacteria in the mouth, which increases inflammation, may inhibit insulin effectiveness, thereby increasing blood sugar levels.
Since over 24mm people (and growing) in the US have [...]
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Dental Therapists In Alaska
NPR reports that Alaska is now training ordinary citizens as dental therapists. While this should make dentistry more available to lower-income individuals, are the therapists adequately trained to perform these procedures?
Could they eventually create more harm it botched procedures than good? This should be an interesting trend to follow as unemployment remains high over the [...]
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1 in 4 Children in CA Have Never Seen a Dentist