Category: Dentistry

The mission of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), convening here today for its 86th General Session, is to advance oral health research worldwide, and to facilitate application of its findings. A special symposium will directly address the latter by drawing attention to methodologies that can ensure the improved uptake of research knowledge through […]

Quantum Dental Technologies, a Canadian diagnostic device company, revealed its breakthrough technology which detects and monitors the early onset of tooth decay without the need for dental x-rays. It reduces the number of invasive and painful procedures, and encourages better oral health. Quantum introduced its Dental Caries […]

The British Dental Association has noted the recognition of the importance placed on dentistry in the NHS Next Stage Review, published today by the Department of Health. The review is published just one day after the Department of Health was criticised for the failures of the new dental contract by the Health Select Committee.

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Research published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume (JBJS-Br), shows that there is ‘no evidence to link prosthetic joint infections to dental procedures’ and that the money currently being spent on preventative antibiotics would be better spent on ‘high-quality dental care’. As the NHS celebrates its 60th anniversary […]

Reacting to the Health Select Committee’s report on dentistry published, Susie Sanderson, Chair of the BDA’s Executive Board, said: “This is a damning report which highlights the failure of a farcical contract that has alienated the profession and caused uncertainty to patients. “For the past two years, dentists and patients have […]

Researchers at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry say they have improved upon a surgical procedure developed by periodontist Tom Wilcko that rapidly straightens teeth, delivering a healthy bite and attractive smile in months instead of years.

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The British Dental Association has welcomed the commitment to preventive, high quality care and the recognition that target-driven systems are not the way forward in Lord Darzi’s report, High Quality Care For All. The report also identifies the reduction of health inequalities as a key goal for the NHS. The principles are to be enshrined […]

New data show that use of CAPHOSOL® (http://www.caphosol.com/), an advanced oral electrolyte solution, resulted in both favorable impact on rates and severity of oral mucositis (OM) in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

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The United Health Foundation and Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.) announced a $300,000 grant from the Foundation to establish a model “program in dental excellence” at Howard University’s College of Dentistry that will expand access to quality dental care for low-income children and their families who reside in Washington, D.C. and Prince George’s County.

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Did you know that there’s a new infant formula that blocks transmission of HIV from mother to baby? …that a mother’s Vitamin D status during pregnancy will affect her baby’s future dental health? … that there’s a new topical oral syrup that prevents early-childhood tooth decay?The

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