Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:28:55 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/ Dental News from WebDentistry en-us http://www.webdentistry.com/images/logo.gif http://www.webdentistry.com/ webmaster@webdentistry.net http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3427.html ATLANTA, Georgia – On National HIV Testing Day at events across the United States, thousands of Americans will obtain a potentially life-extending piece of information: their HIV test result. Whether they test positive or negative, all of them will be taking an important step in protecting their health and the health of their loved ones and advance our nation’s fight against the spread of HIV. Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:28:55 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3426.html WEST ALLIS, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Dental Association (WDA) Foundation, which is largely supported by individual member dentists of the WDA, recently awarded $8,000 in scholarships to 16 dental hygiene students enrolled in state technical colleges who have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need. Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:15:19 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3425.html TAVISTOCK SQUARE, London-- Men are 12 times more likely than women to sustain severe human bite injuries for which surgery may be necessary, according to a study published in the July issue of the Emergency Medicine Journal. Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:42:02 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3424.html BRISTOL, Tennessee – The 16,000-member Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), will hold their national meeting June 20-24, 2007 in Orlando, Fl focusing this year on the responsibilities of being a Christian. Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:34:55 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3423.html NORTH BRUNSWICK, New Jersey – For some time now, evidence has been growing that there are associations between one’s oral health and certain deadly diseases and conditions like diabetes, heart disease, low birth weight babies and even pancreatic cancer. Now, a recent study* out of the University of Texas is pointing to protein levels in the saliva having the potential to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care of breast cancer, the second leading cause of death among American women, according to the American Cancer Society. Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:28:35 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3422.html ROCHESTER, New York – The Center for Oral Biology within the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry has been awarded $4 million to expand its renowned training program for oral biologists and dentist-scientists. New, cross-disciplinary training programs will focus on the basic mechanisms that underlie oral diseases to help students prepare for careers within academia, government and industry. Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:36:17 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3419.html TIBURON, California – The average dentist logs about 75 hours of dental continuing education annually, far more than needed to meet state requirements. In a recent dental survey conducted by TheWealthyDentist.com, dentists were asked how many hours of formal continuing education they log per year. Though the most common response was 50 hours a year, a remarkable number of dentists reported 150 or more hours a year. Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:42:44 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3418.html WEST ALLIS, Wisconsin – Four Wisconsin communities received awards for their public water fluoridation efforts on May 1 during the National Oral Health Conference in Denver. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:46:25 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3416.html LONG ISLAND CITY, New York – Sirona Dental Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRO), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-technology dental equipment, introduced new software upgrades to its ORTHOPHOS XG Plus digital pan/ceph imaging system. With this announcement, Sirona builds on its award-winning ORTHOPHOS technology to offer practitioners even greater functionality and efficiency in the areas of patient positioning and stabilization, diagnostics, radiation management, and workflow. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:36:25 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3415.html CHICAGO, Illinois – American Dental Association (ADA) Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs William Prentice joined Rep. Elijah Cummings in Baltimore today to announce the ADA’s support for “Deamonte’s Law,” legislation that will help end the silent epidemic of untreated dental disease among the nation’s disadvantaged children. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:46:01 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3413.html NEW YORK, New York – A new initiative from Columbia University Medical Center will be the first to target chronic oral health problems in sub-Saharan Africa, where the vast majority of chronic diseases are left undetected and untreated. The initiative is the result of an anonymous $1.5 million gift to support the Millennium Villages, which aims to fight extreme poverty and related challenges such as disease, hunger and lack of access to water and sanitation though scientifically sound and sustainable interventions. A third of the gift will be devoted to supporting the oral health program. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:06:35 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3412.html NEW YORK, New York – Colgate-Palmolive announced today additional developments and actions by the Company to protect consumers against possible risk from recently reported counterfeit toothpaste. The Company yesterday warned consumers that the counterfeit toothpaste, which has been found in some small, independent dollar-type discount stores, may not contain fluoride and could contain Diethylene Glycol, an ingredient not used in Colgate toothpaste anywhere in the world. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 17:50:17 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3411.html HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania--Americans of all ages continue to experience improvements in their oral health. However, decay in baby teeth increased from 24 percent to 28 percent among children two to five years of age, according to a recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which compared data collected in 1999-2004 to data gathered 10 years earlier. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:31:01 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3410.html BUFFALO, New York – A study conducted in a large sample of postmenopausal women by University at Buffalo epidemiologists has provided new information on the prevalence of certain gum-disease-causing oral bacteria in this population and the association of the bacteria with oral bone loss. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:44:42 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3409.html BETHESDA, Maryland – Crystal methamphetamine use among young adults in the United States is considerably higher than previous surveys indicate, according to new research funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The study, published in the July issue of the journal Addiction, found 2.8 percent of young adults (ages 18-26) reported use of crystal methamphetamine in the past year during 2001-2002. This is higher than the annual prevalence of crystal methamphetamine use by young adults (ages 19-28) of 1.4 percent reported by NIDA’s 2002 Monitoring the Future Survey. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:27:39 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3406.html ANN ARBOR, Michigan – Amateur athletes ages 5 and older can be fitted for a free, customized mouth guard at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry on Saturday, July 14. From 9:00 a.m. until noon, dental and dental hygiene students, who will be supervised by faculty members, will make the customized mouth guards at the dental school located at 1011 N. University Avenue (directly across the street from the Michigan League). Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:53:44 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3405.html ANN ARBOR, Michigan – A University of Michigan School of Dentistry postdoctoral fellow is the first and only dentist in the nation to receive a new award presented by a foundation committed to fostering and developing the next generation of faculty members and research scientists. Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:47:54 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3404.html Nearly 900 registered dental hygienists (RDH) from across the United States will discuss key trends in their profession at the 84th annual session of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) in New Orleans, La. June 20-27. Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:29:36 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3403.html CHICAGO, Illinois – Two new studies in the June issue of the Journal of Periodontology (JOP) suggest that periodontal diseases are a threat to women of all ages due to hormonal fluctuations that occur at various stages of their lives. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 12:39:01 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3401.html CHICAGO, Illinois – Updated guidelines for the prevention of infective endocarditis (IE) appear in the June issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association—and they reflect quite a change in direction. Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:05:31 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3396.html CHICAGO, Illinois – The Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB) announces the publication of DANB’s 2006 State Career Ladder Templates for Dental Assistants, a reader-friendly guide to dental assisting requirements for each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. This new volume is intended to guide readers to a clearer understanding of how each state defines the job titles and the legal practice of dental assistants and (in some states) orthodontic and oral and maxillofacial surgery assistants. Thu, 07 Jun 2007 17:54:10 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3393.html CHICAGO, Illinois – The ADA Foundation (ADAF) has issued a request for proposals of up to $100,000 per year under its Strategic Alliance Grant Program to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:58:47 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3391.html CHICAGO, Illinois – Melatonin could be the latest supplement to join the fight against periodontal diseases. According to a literature review in the June issue of the Journal of Periodontology, melatonin may promote bone formation and stimulate the body’s immune response, which are two factors that can affect a person’s periodontal health. Tue, 05 Jun 2007 22:32:44 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3390.html CHICAGO, Illinois – A former naval commander who gave the nation’s toughest ship an “about-face,” Capt. D. Michael Abrashoff, will be the keynote speaker for the Opening Session of the Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD) 2007 Annual Meeting & Exhibits in San Diego on Thursday, June 28, 2007. Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:55:46 -0400 http://www.webdentistry.com/Article3389.html CHICAGO, Illinois – Highlighted below are condensed overviews of selected sessions to be presented by top speakers during the Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD) 55th Annual Meeting & Exhibits being held in San Diego, Calif., June 27 through July 1, 2007. Media representatives are invited to attend any session and tour the exhibit floor. Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:52:21 -0400