Dental Headlines & News
Pima Medical Institute's Dental Assistant Students Help Community Brush Up On Dental Hygiene
Armed with toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss, the Dental Assistant students at Pima Medical Institute, 2201 San Pedro NE, Building 3, Suite 100 in Albuquerque are looking for a few good (and bad) mouths to teach proper brushing and flossing techniques during February, National Children?s Dental Health Month. Teachers, or others who work with children, are encouraged to call PMI at 505-881-1234 to set up an appointment to have the dental assistant students interact with the children while providing useful information on proper oral hygiene. [PRWEB Feb 2, 2006]
Evidence-based Compendium on Minimum Intervention Dentistry (MI) Available Now for Dental Academics and Practitioners
A comprehensive scientific literature review concerning Minimal Intervention Dentistry (MI) is now available by four dental schools in Brasilia, Johannesburg and Sao Paulo. The MI Compendium provides an evidence base for MI and aims to assist in the development of evidence based undergraduate MI courses for dental students in the near future. [PRWEB Feb 14, 2006]
Survey Reveals Dentists Ditch Manual Toothbrushes; 30,000 Dentists Converge in Chicago (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) recently polled more than 400 dentists about issues such as their own dental habits, how to bust bad breath, and trends such as teeth whitening and fun-flavored toothpastes.
Melbourne Cosmetic Dentists Now Offering Invisalign Invisible Braces.
Melbourne Orthodontists [B] Orthodontics announces invisible braces (Invisalign) are now available. [PRWEB Dec 11, 2005]
Revolutionary Breakthrough in the Non-Surgical Treatment of Periodontal (Gum) Disease is Cleared by the FDA
A ground-breaking non-surgical treatment for gum disease has been cleared for general use by the FDA. Developed by Perio Protect, LLC, and provided by Dr. Mitchell A. Pohl of Boca Raton, Florida, the Perio Protect Method utilizes a patented medical device that delivers antimicrobial agents directly to the source of the gum infection. The resulting treatment has been shown to be comfortable, easy to use, effective and reliable, allowing most patients to avoid painful gum surgery. [PRWEB Feb 2, 2006]
Four Indicted in N.Y. Human Tissue Thefts
The owner of a biomedical supply house was charged along with three other men Thursday with secretly carving up corpses and selling the parts for use in transplants across the country.
Know Your Teeth Whitening Options
"Since there really is not a one-size-fits-all toothpaste or toothbrush -- becoming an educated consumer is your best bet. Deciding which services and products you use is a personal decision that should be made in consultation with your dentist and related...
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