Modern dental medicine has evolved far beyond the use of lead and tin foil (yes, that’s right!) that used to be common. Today, we are more aware of the advantages and disadvantages of various materials. Also, as knowledge has widened, dental education has expanded and transitioned into a formal system through which professionals are trained […]
Recent research has a lot to tell us about the risks that may affect young people’s smiles. During early childhood, there is a focus on teaching young ones to care for their teeth and gums. Parents do what they can to demonstrate, then encourage and motivate, and also to support their children by taking them […]
Oral care is intended to prevent dental disease. Dental disease is anything from a small cavity to infected dental pulp to gum disease. Over several years of research, science has discovered that the dental problems that cause pain and threaten to cause tooth loss can be prevented; but, there remains a need for options should […]
You may have heard of CEREC crowns, and may have even briefly wondered how such a restoration would benefit you. Usually, we don’t come to moments like this until we have to; until we are sitting in the dental chair being told we need a crown. We’d like to alleviate the stress that you may […]
Teeth whitening has been one of the most popular cosmetic procedures since the day this procedure become available. This comes as no surprise, seeing how humans have spent centuries of time on this project. We have come a long, long way since the days of trying to remove stains with acidic compounds and pumice. Still, […]
Misalignment is a common problem that affects people of all ages. Usually, dentists try to address bite issues and crookedness far before a patient reaches adulthood. Today, it is standard practice to begin observing oral development around the age of 7. This practice wasn’t always common, so there are millions of adults out there who […]
PORTLAND, Oregon, February 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — A new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “World 3D Printing Healthcare Market-Opportunities and Forecasts, 2014-2020,” projects that the world 3D printing healthcare market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 26.2% from 2015 to 2020. External wearable devices application is set to boost the 3D […]
As seen on the American Dental Association website MouthHealthy.org By Dr. Sheryl Hunter Griffith, DDS and Dr. Elizabeth Chen, DDS, MS Kids Healthy Teeth Are you ready for the Big Game? A championship get-together demands super snacks but not at the expense of your teeth. That’s why we’ve put together a few tasty game day […]
from www.NewWise.com – Released: 1-Feb-2016 12:05 PM EST Source Newsroom: University of Alabama at Birmingham more news from this source Newswise — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, an opportunity for parents of toddlers, young children or teenagers to explore questions about keeping your child’s teeth clean, your child’s first dental […]
Phys.org website from January 18, 2016 – If you’re scared of the dentist’s needles you’re not alone – but new research means you might not have to put off that appointment again. A study published in Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces reveals how the dentist could give you anesthetic using a tiny electric current instead […]
