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Founded in 2002, Belmont Publications, Inc., is a privately-held business communications company located in Santa Ana, California, that publishes professional print and electronic journals, maintains online communities via its websites, produces electronic newsletters, and hosts live events for dental professionals. Belmont Publications, Inc., is also an ADA CERP recognized continuing education provider.
The dental profession is no stranger to the cutting edge when it comes to technology. We explore some of the latest digital innovations used by increasing numbers of practices to slipstream their way onto the digital superhighway.
Clinicians are often faced with the choice to remove third molars without the presence of pathology or to leave them in place knowing this creates potential risk. Sales reps can learn from a discussion of both sides of the story.
One-on-One with Mackenzie Richter, Henry Schein.
One-on-One with Mackenzie Richter, Henry Schein
And clobbering a customer over the head with too much information has another downside: It can increase a client’s doubts about your product.
Fluoride is one of the most valuable weapons in the fight against tooth decay among pediatric patients, and sales reps play a vital role in this battle. The author explores the latest fluoride clinical guidelines.
The global science company 3M, Saint Paul, Minnesota has named Michael F. Roman chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2018.
Always have your goals, but always live by your standards, for they are what determine your true level of success.
Ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs alone or in combination with acetaminophen are better at easing acute pain than opioids, according to a new study at Case Western Reserve University. In light of the nationwide push to quell the opioid crisis, this should be welcome news for all oral health professionals.
Ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) alone or in combination with acetaminophen are better at easing dental pain than opioids, according to new research conducted with the School of Dental Medicine at Case Western Reserve University.
It’s no secret in the dental industry that composite resins shrink �to one degree or another during polymerization. This, along �with the related stress, is a primary factor in restorative� failure. We discuss the latest strategies designed �to minimize the nagging problem of �polymerization shrinkage.
It’s no secret in the dental industry that composite resins shrink �to one degree or another during polymerization. This, along �with the related stress, is a primary factor in restorative� failure. We discuss the latest strategies designed �to minimize the nagging problem of �polymeriza...
Put down that cocktail! Heavy drinkers may experience higher levels of bad bacteria (Actinomyces bacteroidales and Neisseria) in the mouth, including those bugs linked to periodontal disease, heart disease, and head and neck compared with nondrinkers. Investigators examined the association of alcohol consumption (nondrinker, moderate drinker, or heavy drinker) and type (liquor, beer, or wine) on the oral microbiome in 1,044 American adults. Heavy drinkers were found to have fewer Lactobacillales, or good bacteria, when compared with nondrinkers.
Nights of hard drinking can lead to much more than just bad hangovers. In fact, new research suggests that heavy drinkers may actually experience higher levels of "bad" bacteria in their mouths, including bugs linked to gum disease, heart disease and cancer compared to moderate or non-drinkers.
Premier Dental, a global developer and manufacturer of dental and medical products, introduces “The Premier Promise.‘‘
My ‘why’ was that my product, used by my prospects could, ultimately, change the world. And this realization was what made all the difference.
Researchers in Wisconsin report that bacteria and fungus that work together to create biofilm on also synergize to enhance drug resistance, which results in fungal cells’ ability to avoid being killed by anti-fungal therapies. Investigators report that when fluconazole and povidone iodide were used in combination, the fungal infection was completely eradicated without enhancing antibacterial activity. The findings may lead to alternative ways to treat bacterial-fungal infections associated with early caries.
Some young children experience severe tooth decay that can resist normal therapies, with dental plaque composed of both bacteria and fungi. New research led by Dongyeop Kim and Hyun (Michel) Koo of the School of Dental Medicine shows how the plaque’s protective matrix, produced by bacteria, can sh...
Oral Health America (OHA) received a $667,000 grant from the DentaQuest Foundation to support the expansion of the Wisdom Tooth Project. The grant will also enable OHA to continue advocating for publicly funded coverage for beneficiaries. OHA’s Wisdom Tooth Project is designed to educate older adults and their caregivers, connect communities with support and resources to access care, and advocate for policies that improve the oral health of all older adults.
Oral Health America has been awarded a grant from the DentaQuest Foundation. The grant will provide significant support to expand the Wisdom Tooth Project
The CDC has issued new guidelines for the reprocessing of handpieces. They suggest that handpieces be cleaned and heat sterilized handpieces and to follow manufacturer’s instructions for reprocessing handpieces that do not attach to air lines and waterlines. If a dental handpiece cannot be heat sterilized and does not have FDA clearance with validated instructions for reprocessing, it should not be used.
The CDC has issued a statement to provide oral healthcare professionals with clear, and consistent guidelines on the best way to reprocess dental handpieces.
Smart-tooth technology that can detect early signs of disease by analyzing saliva or gingival crevicular fluid is being developed at St. Louis’ Washington University School of Medicine and School of Engineering & Applied Science. The electronic chip will be inserted inside the gumline or as part of a appliance.
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the School of Medicine and the School of Engineering & Applied Science is redefining the notion of a wisdom tooth. The team is developing technology that could someday be used to detect early signs of certain diseases in high-risk patients.
Caries prevention programs that include both sealant application and interim therapeutic restorations are more effective in preventing tooth decay than programs that only apply sealants, according to a NYU College of Dentistry study.
NYU College of Dentistry study finds caries prevention programs with a combination of prevention strategies may be more effective for reducing tooth decay.
A groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation and expansion of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine took place on April 5 in Boston. The three-year, $122 million project will add 48,000 square feet to the existing school building. The renovation includes a seven-story addition, a 140-seat auditorium, preclinical, administrative and instruction spaces, as well as a state-of-the-art patient treatment center.
Dean says SDM is “on its way into and beyond the 21st century”
A natural product that uses proteins to rebuild enamel and treat is underway at the University of Washington. Researchers captured the essence of the protein amelogenin, which is crucial to forming , to design amelogenin-derived peptides that biomineralize. The peptide-enabled technology may deposit 10 to 50 micrometers of new enamel on the teeth after each use. Take that, tooth decay!
Researchers at the University of Washington have designed a convenient and natural product that uses proteins to rebuild tooth enamel and treat dental cavities.
Researchers at Tufts University School of Engineering in Massachusetts, have developed miniature (2 mm x 2 mm) sensors that when mounted on a , can transmit information on , salt and intake wirelessly with a mobile device. Comprised of three layers, the sensor’s central “bioresponsive” layer absorbs the nutrient or other chemicals to be detected. This layer works with the sensor’s outer layers (two square-shaped gold rings) to act like an antenna, collecting and transmitting waves in the radiofrequency spectrum. The sensor then changes color if the central layer takes on nutrients and other analytes.
MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. (March 22, 2018) – Monitoring in real time what happens in and around our bodies can be invaluable in the context of health care or clinical studies, but not so easy to do. That could soon change thanks to new, miniaturized sensors developed by researchers at the Tufts Un...
Congratulations to University of California, San Francisco Professor Yogalakshmi Rajendran, BDS, MS, who received the 2018 American Association for Dental Research (AADR) William B. Clark Fellowship. Rajendran's focuses on the application of autologous blood products in regenerative , according to India West. She was recognized during the 47th annual meeting of AADR.
The American Association for Dental Research March 21 announced that Indian American associate professor at U.C. San Francisco Yogalakshmi Rajendran was named the recipient of the 2018 AADR William B.
Swelling of the salivary glands, or parotitis, may be a complication of influenza infection, according to new research. Just another reason to get your flu shot!
The findings "strongly suggest that parotitis can be added to the long list of syndromes caused by influenza."
Adults with are less likely to visit the than people with , or without diabetes, according to a study led by New York University Rory Meyer College of Nursing and East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine. The study sample included 2.5 million adults age 21 years and older, including 248,203 people with diabetes, 30,520 with prediabetes, and 2,221,534 without diabetes. Researchers report from 2004 to 2014, the proportion of annual visits declined from 66.1% to 61.4% among people with diabetes, 66% to 64.9% among people with prediabetes, and 71.9% to 66.5% among people without diabetes.
New York University and East Carolina University Study Finds Concerning Decline in Dental Care
The University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) in Baltimore has joined the fight against opioid misuse by joining with DrFirst, an independent provider of e-prescribing and medication management. The school’s adoption of DrFirst’s mobility suite provides future oral health professionals and University of Maryland School of Dentistry alumni access to accurate patient medication history and prescribing data.
Maryland Lt. Gov. Rutherford attends launch of the school’s collaboration with DrFirst, developer of a mobile app that offers prescription drug monitoring queries as part of the e-prescribing workflow
April marks the 19th Annual Oral Cancer Awareness month, and oral health professionals are encouraged to join the The Oral Cancer Foundation in its campaign to raise awareness of oral screenings and the importance of early detection. The foundation provides a “Check Your Mouth” toolkit, complete with a video, pictures and instructions, to empower patients to regularly self-check for signs and symptoms of oral between dental visits.
Oral cancer kills one person in America every hour of every day, 24-7-365. Of those newly diagnosed today, about half will be alive in 5 years. Even surviving this disease will mean that you endured brutal treatments, and leave you with life-long issues that will compromise your quality of life. So....
California dentists will be reimbursed by the state’s Medicaid system for applying silver diamine fluoride to arrest carious lesions in pediatric patients, if legislation sponsored by the California Dental Association, passes. Treating caries non-surgically seems like a no-brainer!
CDA is sponsoring new legislation that will allow dentists who provide care in the Medi-Cal dental program to be reimbursed when using silver diamine fluoride as a caries arresting agent. With the passage of Senate Bill 1148, SDF will be placed in dentists’ tool belts as an evidence-based opti...
Start with developing a keen understanding of the person, and the specific values that he or she embodies.
Be Prepared for any sales call. Start with developing a keen understanding of the person, and the specific values that he or she embodies.
When University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine Professor Tina Brandon Abbatangelo, DDS, isn’t treating patients or supervising student apprentices at the campus’ dental clinic, she’s traveling nationwide to perform advanced work on exotic — including lions, tigers, and bears — as a volunteer with the Peter Emily International Veterinary Dental Foundation.
Every dentist surely has a story about the most difficult patient they’ve encountered. Well, Tina Brandon Abbatangelo, DDS, has them all beat.
A study led by researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago suggests bond duration, not bond tightness may be the central factor that distinguishes antibiotics that kill bacteria and antibiotics that stop bacterial growth.
One-on-one with Sarah Anders, BSc,MBA, Henry Schein.
In October, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency.
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