Dental Headlines & News
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...
Teeth Whitening and Hollywood - It's a Match!
I found this fun little website that gives out PR releases on happenings in Hollywood. Here are 2 new releases:Polished Teeth Make The ManTurns out Ben Affleck's teeth were just not up to snuff and it takes pearly whites to make a leading man. Affleck has...
Canadian Dentist calls for oral health program for long-term care residents Currently there isn't a mechanism for long-term care residents who are incapacitated, bedridden or have poor mobility, to receive regular access to a dentist,
Beautiful Teeth Not Just for the Dentist's Office Anymore / SpaBrite Teeth Whitening System(TM) Introduces Innovative, ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
SpaBrite Teeth Whitening System has introduced an FDA cleared teeth whitening system to the spa world that improves the look of discolored teeth.
Whitening toothpaste: Does it actually whiten teeth? (Mayo Clinic)
If you really want to give your teeth that bright, white glow, you'll have to look elsewhere. Whitening toothpastes are designed to remove surface stains from your teeth. As a result, they may lighten your teeth slightly. However, they cannot change the natural color of your teeth.
Baby Boomers Want Whiter Teeth in Droves
Are you after that younger look ?Well, you are not alone. People today firmly believe that a whiter smile helps you get a promotion, secure a new job, enhance your love life and just plain add to your looks.More baby boomers than ever are interested in their...
P&G sues J&J over teeth strips (FOX 19 Cincinnati)
CINCINNATI (AP) - Procter & Gamble Co. has sued rival Johnson & Johnson alleging patent infringement over its teeth-whitening strips. P&G charges that health products maker J&J and its McNeil-PPC unit broke 2 of its patents concerning the whitener's active ingredient and coating system.
Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist Reveals All
Hilary Duff just got porcelain veneers to go over her four chipped front teethOther stars going the cosmetic smile improving route: Michael Douglas also likes porcelain veneers.Other celebs including Jon Bon Jovi, Oprah Winfrey, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Jessica...
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...
Open your eyes to new possibilities,"The Spa Dentistry" In the introduction,I would like to give a brief histoty of the word Spa and what doesn it mean. The word Spa comes from the Latin word Sanus Per Aqua [SPA] -meaning health by or through water . Today's spa is a center for healing ,nourishing body,mind and spirit.People go to Spas for fitness ,stress management peace of mind ,pampering and pleasure,and health and wellness.Spa offers a wide variety of techniques and services-traditional and modern from the East and West to meet the diverse needs of their clients: Swedish,Japanese shiatu, Thai massage,Europian Facials,Acupunture,Dead Sea Salt Scrubs,Moormudwraps.Thalassotherapy,Reiki,Aura imaging ,Meditation,Yoga and Fitness centers.To standardize the Spa offerings,the International Spa Association (ISPA) has defined "10 domains of Spa" of the industry as: 1-The waters 2-Food,Nourishment,Diet and Nutrition 3-Touch ,Message,and Body works 4-Movement,Exercise and fitness 5-Mind/Body/Spirit 6-Aesthetics,Skin care,Natural Beauty Agents 7-Physical Space,Climatology,Global Ecology 8-Social/Cultural Arts and Values,Spa Culture 9-Management/Marketing and Operation 10-Time/Rhythm,and Cycles www.about.com Now,talking about "Spa Dentistry" ,the summerizing concept is providing a relaxing and sedative atmosphere within the services that the dental office provides.To make things easier for implementing The" Spa Dentistry " in our office services ,I have organized the "Spa Dentistry" offerings similar to those defined by ISPA,"International Spa Association" into 5 domains:1- Affect mood/decrease stress/use sedative dentistry 2-prepare menu of Spa services/fruit shakes,cold drinks,chochlates. 3-paraffin wax mitts/eye mask/ Herbal pillow/massage mats in the chair 4-Office water fountain/Aromatic candles/Soft Music/LCD screens 5-Digital Equipement/Digital X-ay (RVG)/High tech wireless handpieces
Make dentistry cheaper In Alaska, the A.D.A. and the state's dental society had filed a lawsuit to block the program that trained people like Ms. Johnson, who are called dental therapists. The groups dropped the suit last summer after a state court judge issued a ruling critical of the dentists. But the A.D.A. continues to oppose allowing therapists to operate anywhere in the lower 49 states. Currently, therapists are allowed to practice only in Alaska, and only on Alaska Natives. The opposition to therapists follows decades of efforts by state dental boards, which are dominated by dentists, to block hygienists from providing care without being supervised by dentists.
Take A Cruise and Whiten Your Teeth In Style!
Extreme makeovers while cruising the high seas? Why not!You can take a European cruise from www.royalcaribbean.co.uk and find that their spa offers a range of treatment rooms, offering everything from teeth whitening to detox procedures. Rather stay on land?Manhattan,...
Spring Wedding Season Calls For Immediate White Teeth Measures
Yes, folks, spring is almost upon us and many a bride-to-be is preparing for the big day.There is so much prepr for a wedding that it can be overwhelming so let's just do a short review of your teeth whitening options:There are, basically, only 2 methods to...
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...
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