A bone creating protein has be found to be more effective then bone grafting in dental implants.  Some people that get dental implants may have either not enough bone or bone that is too thin to hold the dental implant when that happens, the current solution is to do a bone graft to anchor in the permanent prosthetic teeth.  However, that technique can be  problematic because it involves additional surgeries to harvest the bone

Studies done at the GHSU Laboratory for Applied Periodontal & Craniofacial Regeneration found that implanting bone morphogenetic protein in the sinus more new bone will form within four weeks than using conventional bone grafting at the same site.

According to a new study denture wearers need to be careful of the risk of excess zinc intake.  If you wear denture is is very important that you follow the instructions and recommended dosages on the adhesive product label.

Too often people will overuse the denture adhesive and, although it happens rarely, you can ingest toxic levels of zinc, with adverse neurologic effects.  A single tube should last any where from three to ten weeks with daily use.  Though usage can depend on the number of application per day.   The number one reason why people over use denture adhesive is due to ill fitting dentures.

Having dentures does not mean you stop seeing a dentist. A dentist makes sure your denture are adjusted when needed as your mouth continues to change.  Having poorly fitted dentures can force you to use more denture adhesive to try to get the denture to stay in place.  Have your denture fitted and check one every six months.

In a new  study it shows that Twitter can be used as a new way for the public to communicate their health concerns.  Studies found that Twitter users are already extensively sharing their experiences of toothache and seeking advice from other users.

772 tweets were analyzed and frequencies calculated. Of those tweets, 83% were primarily categorized as a general statement of dental pain, 22% as an action taken or contemplated, and 15% as describing an impact on daily activities. Among the actions taken or contemplated, 44% reported seeing a dentist, 43% took an analgesic or antibiotic medication and 14% actively sought advice from the Twitter community

The Philips DiamondClean HX 9332 is dubbed the IPod of toothbrushes.  The toothbrush incorporates AirFloss technology can reach an incredible 31,000 brush strokes per minute, and removes up to 100 per cent more plaque. The Philips DiamondClean HX 9332 has five brushing modes and a two-minute timer, the makers promise to improve gum health in as little as 14 days.

Study are showing that the protective shield fluoride forms on teeth is up to 100 times thinner than previously believed.  This new study done found that the fluorapatite layer formed in this way is only 6 nanometers thick. It would take almost 10,000 such layers to span the width of a human hair. That’s at least 10 times thinner than previous studies indicated.

California Dentist are seeing more of their patients are unable to by for dental care treatment.   Some of the hardest people hit by the economy is the younger kids who may not have steady jobs or dental insurance as well as lower income families that are just making ends meat. Simply put many of these people can not afford any major dental care such as root canals, and crowns that can cause as high as $2000 or more without dental insurance.

With Sacramento’s double-digit jobless rate and bleak economic conditions are all too real, and they’re affecting dentists along with their patients. With dentist in Sacrament region reporting that their business dropped as much as 25 to 30 percent with in the last three years. The drop in business for the dentist, means that more people may not be receiving proper dental care.

Several local dental professionals have teamed up to offer citizens of Franklin County a free dental day. On Friday October 21st at 8 am at Washington Square Dental.  The event which offer extractions, fillings and cleanings, was spearheaded by Dr. Melissa Smith of Washington Square Dental and Washington Smiles in collaboration with the nonprofit organization Dentistry From the Heart.

The ADA  and AAPD urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to reject a federal advisory panel’s dental workforce recommendations in a draft health personnel report to Congress. The report, ninth in a series of annual reports to health policymakers, is unfortunately, believe by the ADA and AAPD to be fraught with errors and misplaced emphasis that the ACTPCMD should scrap it and start over, at least for the sections that address dental programs

People waited in the dark and near freezing night to go to the Colorado Mission of Mercy free dental clinic at the Brush High School.  1343 people where treated over a two day period, which amounted to about $770,000.00 worth of free dental work. There were 973 volunteers to help out this included the 173 dentist and 90 dental hygienists.

It  may be  hard to believe but many people still do not floss.  Flossing is even more important then brushing when it comes to preventing gum disease gingivitis and tooth loss.   Flossing your teeth is not so much about removing food bit that are such between your gums though it does do that. Flossing is more about removing dental plaque.  Dental plaque is what causes tooth decay, gingivitis and gum disease.  Flossing every day between each tooth is an effective way to remove plaque and provide you with good oral health.

The teaching clinic  will enable students who will be the first and only advanced dental therapists in the U.S., to provide low-cost dental care for underserved community members as the students complete required clinical hours for their degree and licensure.

Major funding for the clinic has been provided by Dental Dental of Minnesota Trust and the Henry Schein Cares Foundation. Additional supporters include 3M, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, Colgate, the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation, the Hardenbergh Foundation, Jean and Bruce Johnson, the Minnesota Department of Health, and the United Way.

A new report from the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health shows that most children ages 1-2 have not yet started seeing a dentist, even though most experts recommend that children begin oral health care by age 1 or when their first teeth emerge. It is critical to make sure that parents know and understand their role in preventing dental problems.

Cincinnati Council members are sponsoring a motion that would fund evening hours at the city health care clinics.  The death of Kyle Willis brings home the point of just how important emergency dental care clinics are.  Mr Willis age 24 died in August at University Hospital when he had an untreated tooth infection spread to his brain.

Even though Mr Willis did go twice to Clermont County emergency room for his terrible toothache pain, and the ER doctors did give him a prescription for antibiotics,  Mr Willis could not afford the cost of the antibiotics and the infection was left untreated.

Bootsy Collins and his Wife Patti along with several other family member also spoke out at the hearing. They hoping to educate the public to the importance of having emergency dental care offered at Cincinnati’s health clinics, and it to be provided to everyone regardless of ability to pay.