Dentistry News

“It's of little import if we've done the wrong procedure on a patient if we've done it well”

A state regulatory board repealed a rule Friday that threatened to deny licenses to most of the prospective Kansas dentists in this year's graduating class at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. via NBC Action News

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“Ken is the most knowledgeable Long Term Care specialist I have met. He compared all of the insurance companies and really helped me understand the...”

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer yesterday threw his support behind a bill aimed at boosting dental care for children. via RecordOnline.com

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ST. PETERSBURG, Florida--The Dawson Academy has announced its newly revised curriculum, which includes a variety of lectures and hands-on courses. via RDH

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By Dave Schroeder Dr. Jessica Meeske, a pediatric dentist from Hastings, was honored at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commencement on Friday with the J.G. Elliott Award. via KTIC

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Nearly 4 million Floridians without health insurance may be able to get at least some type of coverage under a bill passed in the waning hours of the Legislature Friday and sent to Gov. via The Florida Times Union

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“If you are planning a pregnancy, schedule a dental checkup for a cleaning. If you are pregnant, continue your regular dental visits. Be sure to inform your dentist if you are pregnant or suspect you might be pregnant.”

With Mother's Day around the corner, the American Dental Association wants to remind mothers-to-be that maintaining good oral health is an important part of overall health, especially during pregnancy. via MediLexicon

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Milestone Scientific Inc., a leader in advanced injection technologies, has announced that it will be showcasing and demonstrating the STA System at Booth 1641 at the upcoming California Dental Association 2008 ... via RDH

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Under the program, after dental therapists receive two years of "intensive training" at the University of Alaska-Anchorage , they can perform routine tooth extractions and fill cavities. via News-Medical.Net

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“We would actually enrich education and provide our students with the competency to be able to deal with the elderly, because this is going to be a major part of what they do in the coming years.”

About 12 years ago, Carrie Lemon started losing teeth. One by one, to curb pain, Lemon had most of her teeth extracted.

Today, at 72, she has only six left. Eating has become a daily chore, and Lemon wants desperately to be fitted for a set of dentures.

'I've just been going from one dentist to another, but all of them tell me that our medical system doesn't cover it,' Lemon said. 'I don't have the money to get them.'

With the number of Americans over age 60 expected to increase by 70 percent by 2025, experts say dental care for seniors is a major issue - one that will only become more acute as the population ages. Read more

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“Are you trying to laugh? This is not the time to laugh, bud”

The dental clinic in this village on the edge of the Bering Sea looks like any other, with four chairs, a well-scrubbed floor and a waiting area filled with magazines. via New York Times

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