ADA Informs Patients About Osteoporosis Medications and Oral Health Lunes, 09 Marzo, 2009 - 08:20 - 2 años, 11 meses ago - 1 Ver - Dental News - WebDentistry CHICAGO, Illinois – Dental patients who have been alarmed or confused by recent news reports about how osteoporosis medications might affect their oral health now have a brochure to help them separate fact from fiction. The American Dental Association (ADA) collaborated with the National Osteoporosis Foundation to create the brochure, "Osteoporosis Medications and Your Dental Health," which will be available in dental offices this month.
New Study Published: Lactobacillus reuteri (Prodentis) Effective in the Treatment of Periodontitis Miércoles, 10 Noviembre, 2010 - 02:45 - 1 año, 3 meses ago - 0 Ver - Dental News - WebDentistry STOCKHOLM, Sweden – The study shows that L. reuteri Prodentis acts synergistically with standard treatment (scaling and root plaining, SRP) to significantly reduce probing pocket depth (PPD) and clinical attachment level (CAL) which are the two most important parameters to assess the severity of periodontitis. Furthermore L. reuteri Prodentis reveals - as the first probiotic ever - significant reductions of three different pathogens in patients with chronic periodontitis. The study also confirms the anti-inflammatory effects of L. reuteri Prodentis on gum inflammation (gingivitis).
Everest College In St. Louis Adds Dental Assistant Program Miércoles, 10 Noviembre, 2010 - 05:19 - 1 año, 3 meses ago - 0 Ver - Dental News - WebDentistry ST LOUIS, Missouri – Everest College recently added a new Dental Assistant program at its St. Louis campus to meet workforce demands. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this industry is projected to grow by 36 percent between 2008 and 2018. Students can now receive hands-on dental assistant training, which includes basic dental sciences, proficiency in laboratory and clinical skills, and practical experience.
Scottsdale Dental Arts Joins Kierland Smile Design to sponsor the Smile of Scottsdale Miércoles, 10 Noviembre, 2010 - 05:31 - 1 año, 3 meses ago - 0 Ver - Dental News - WebDentistry SCOTTSDALE, Arizona – Scottsdale Dental Arts is pleased to announce that it is teaming up with Kierland Smile Design dental laboratory to sponsor the Smile of Scottsdale smile makeover contest. From October 15, 2010 to January 15, 2010, contestants can enter to win a $20,000 smile makeover by Dr. Jason McCargar, DMD of Scottsdale Dental Arts in Scottsdale, AZ. Each contestant must explain in 250 words or less how improving their smile would improve their life. Visit http://www.scottsdaledentalarts.com or call 480-860-8282 for entry details and competition rules.
Beverly Hills Dentist, Dr. Shervin Louie, Educates Patients With Practice's New Online Patient Education Resources Domingo, 07 Noviembre, 2010 - 02:03 - 1 año, 3 meses ago - 0 Ver - Dental News - WebDentistry LOS ANGELES, California – Top dentist in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, Dr. Shervin Louie, has added a new feature to his practice's innovative website. Patients can now visit this Los Angeles dentist's website to access his patient education library. The patient education library was created to further engage and inform patients on various dental procedures and treatments.
Zeidler Dental Group Welcomes New Members to Team of Top San Jose Dentists Martes, 09 Noviembre, 2010 - 02:09 - 1 año, 3 meses ago - 0 Ver - Dental News - WebDentistry SAN JOSE, California – Leading San Jose dentists at the Zeidler Dental Group have announced the hiring of two dental hygienists. Lorrie Tarango is a graduate of Amarillo College in Texas and brings 15 years of experience to the group. Katherine Lee has earned a degree from the University of Santa Barbara and has worked for five years as a hygienist and two years as a dental assistant.
Los Angeles Periodontist Uses Internet Video To Educate On Life Saving Dental Surgeries And Gum Disease Viernes, 29 Octubre, 2010 - 05:14 - 1 año, 3 meses ago - 0 Ver - Dental News - WebDentistry The Los Angeles dental expert with a personal penchant for helping others teams up with Vision to create Internet videos to spread information on gum disease and ridge augmentation.LOS ANGELES, California – Vision Film & Television Production of Hollywood is helping Dr. Mahnaz Rashti create professional videos as an Internet source for people to find out about gum disease and how to prevent it.
Stockton CA Dentist Receives Associate Fellow Degree in Implant Dentistry Viernes, 29 Octubre, 2010 - 05:40 - 1 año, 3 meses ago - 0 Ver - Dental News - WebDentistry STOCKTON, California – Dr Karim Nokrashy, DDS, MS, has just received an associate fellow degree in implant dentistry from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, (AAID). Dr Karim Nokrashy was also previously awarded the prestigious International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Hatton award in 1997. His website contains an abundance of useful dental information and educational videos. Stockton Dentist