Dental Headlines & News
Giving Teeth Whitening a Bad Name?
Seems there is a company in LA called White Overnite who are milking people out of their money by ordering something for free and hitting up their credit card with a high priced item.Not only that, but they are even misrepresenting their product by claiming...
Dental care for low-income families bad but getting better, say officials "Fluoridation is hardly anything to celebrate, " Dental care for low-income families bad but getting better, say officials By NATHANIEL WEST, Staff Writer nwest@jg-tc.com NEOGA - ' Austin Shupe displayed the blond hair, blue eyes and soft features common ... via UK Against Fluoridation
Where have all the doctors gone? "You'll be seen by the GI within a week." H ealth insurance is not all it's cracked up to be. I have a white plastic card in my wallet with cheerleader-blue writing on it. via The Herald
Dental care should be election issue, says coalition "I think the government will listen a whole lot better." The new president of the 6,200-member Ontario Dental Association endorses proposals to expand dental care in existing community health centres. via The Toronto Star
Penn Hit With $4 Mil. Verdict In Breach-of-Contract Case "We were surprised and profoundly disappointed by the verdict, and plan to appeal" A Philadelphia jury has handed up a $4 million verdict in a breach of contract action brought against the University of Pennsylvania by its former chief of pediatric dentistry. via Legal Intelligencer
Meth Is Bad - Not Just For You But For Your Teeth!
Now, we all know that use of hard drugs is not a good thing but I am not hear to preach about drug addiction, today.I just want to highlight this news: meth (methamphetamine) ruins your oral health. The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) advises it is imperative...
Smokers: Win a Laser Teeth Whitening Session
Win a laser teeth whitening session with a silly quiz and go to England! Seems silly and it is but it is all about taking notice of your smile and what smoking can do to darken your teeth. An ad going around the UK reads as follows:Is your New Year resolution...
DIY tooth whitening kits can be dangerous (News-Medical-Net)
Consumers in Britain are being warned that some DIY tooth whitening kits can be dangerous.
Dental Care in Guatemala by A Caring Dentist
Dentist Hal Reed is a gracious dentist who cares. Since 1998, Dr. Reed has spearheaded a group of dentists into the depths of Guatemala for the underprivileged children there. In this poverty stricken country, Reed helps those in need. "Reed's mission is...
Police say dentist shoots wife, self "It shows you no matter how much money you have, anything can happen" Crime scene tape blocked a home in the 6300 block of La Posta where police say a man shot his wife before turning the gun on himself. via El Paso Times
Tooth whitening kits can be bad for your health (Evening Standard)
You may seek to dazzle with your grin . . . but whitening your teeth could be putting you at risk.
Beauty : Care For Your Looks Starting Today!
It is said that a thing of beauty is a joy forever. That probably explains why possessing beauty and being beautiful is one of the foremost preoccupations of human beings. Over the years, consumerism has transformed such preoccupations into frank obsession....
Study debunks age-old dental practice Study debunks age-old dental practice A recently completedA study at the University Of Alberta Department Of Mechanical Enginneerering determined thatA the standard dental practice of using carbon bite paper ... via Dentaltown
Braces Over Forty : Not Just For Kids Anymore
Are you an older beauty-conscious adult? If so, you are not alone. More and more, people over forty (yes, we are called baby-boomers still) are deciding to do something about their crooked and not-so-perfect teeth!There are basically three types of braces older...
Smoking is Bad For Your Teeth Plus Smoking and Bad Breath
Smoking Dangers RevealedTobacco intake is the single most preventable cause of premature death in today’s times. Tobacco or nicotine is the chemical that narrows our blood vessels thereby reducing the life giving air that we intake, which in turn forces us...
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