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Mexico: the Perfect Dental Tourism Destination



People are choosing dental tourism instead of local dentistry services, simply because the prices for these services have got out of control at home. The dental insurances are extremely expensive and they offer little coverage, while people who need cosmetic dentistry procedures are not offered coverage at all by insurance policies. Therefore, the next best choice of many people is Mexico.

Study of Oral Health in Indian Reservation: 90 Percent Suffer Tooth Decay



Forty percent of children and nearly 60 percent of adults on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota suffer from moderate to urgent dental needs, including infections and other problems that could be life-threatening, according to a study released today at the 68th annual National Congress of American Indians conference being held in Portland.

Some Interesting Facts about Dentists and Dental Care



Statistics show that Americans prefer female dentists. If you want to have a healthy set of teeth after the age of 65, you should move now to Hawaii. Your oral health could suffer damages from the very well known culinary technique of baking pizza in a stone oven. There is more than just relaxation to listening to music while your dentist uses the drill. The good advice: Dental hygienists recommend brushing the teeth for approximately 3 minutes long.

DNA Saliva Testing for HPV and Gum Disease Diagnosis

In the future, when you go to the dentist, you may want to get more than just a simple professional dental cleaning. In order to screen patients for oral cancer and gum disease complications, DNA testing will be used.

Who Needs Dental Care? Everyone!



Having good teeth and healthy gums provides overall good health, and studies have shown that oral hygiene is critical to maintaining a healthy body. Reports by all dental sources and surveys indicate very strongly that poor dental maintenance leads to poor health and potential fatal results due to infection if not addressed in a timely basis.

Are Dental Appliances a Source for Bad Breath?



According to Colgate, there are approximately 3 million Americans and Canadians who wear dental braces and twice as many who wear mouth guards and retainers. Then, according to the Dental Economics approximately 37 million Americans wear dentures. These data automatically reflect that orthodontics is a very important dental medical field, but it also means that there might be a few millions out there who struggle with the bad breath issue.

Solving America’s Dental Insurance Crisis



Dental insurance is an important part of your protection arsenal. There are a number of people in the United States who do not have access to affordable dental insurance, making it more than difficult for them to receive the critical dental care that they need.

Collier County Fluoridation Debate

A few weeks ago the county commissioners have been asked by Frank Oakes from Oakes Farm Market fame to stop adding fluoride to the drinking water supplies. Oakes argued his wish by telling that although fluoride helps keeping teeth strong and keeps away tooth decay, it represents quite an imminent danger to the other organs in the human body.

The Hidden Cause of Sinusitis in Seniors



Chronic sinusitis is a condition currently affecting approximately 13% of the Americans. According to studies led by the Ferguson group of otolaryngologists from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, the cause of sinusitis for patients for whom endoscopic surgery failed, was dental infection. The initial study involved looking at the situation of 5 patients for which surgery didn’t work.

What the Compromise Budget Deal has in Store – How will it Affect Dentistry



This year the debate in Congress over the budget proposal ended up resulting in $38 billion in reductions, additional $890 million reduction in funding for community health centers and a $75 million reduction in funding for state access health grants. What does this mean to the average American? The reduction in funding to community health centers could mean the difference between receiving dental care and suffering in pain.

Health Officials Facilitate Access to Dental Plans for Minority Populations

Minority populations living in the U.S. suffer from poorer health care compared to white Americans, L.A. Times reports. The government tries to narrow these discrepancies by bringing regulations that will give more access to proper health care for minorities.

Seniors Assisted Living and Oral Health Care

One very important thing to keep in mind when putting the elders in a long term care facility is the oral health. Most of the people who send their parents in such facilities forget to think about the importance of proper dental care for their elderly parents.

American Association of Endodontists Inform Population on the Importance of Root Canal Treatments

According to a survey conducted by the American Association of Endodontists, 3/4 of the Americans have a constant fear of loosing a natural tooth. At the same time, they also have a fear of going through a root canal treatment, which would actually save their teeth.

Free Emergency Dental Treatment Day, Beverly Hills

In honor of February Dental Month, Dr. Arman Dayan from Dental Arts of Beverly Hills will be conducting a “Free Emergency Dental Treatment Day” providing free cleanings and emergency dental work to those who would not be able to afford the treatment otherwise.

Study Explores Association Between Medical and Dental Scans and Thyroid Cancer

A discussion published in the journal Clinical Oncology pointed to computed tomography (CT) scans, as well as medical and dental X-rays, as being the sources of a significant portion of the average American’s exposure to radiation.

Good Dental Health Important In Battle Against Heart Disease



The health of your gums could have a lot to do with the health of your heart, some experts say. A growing body of scientific evidence suggests a link between periodontal (gum) disease and a variety of universal health conditions, including heart disease.

Illegal Dentistry, Hight Cost Dental Care and United States Broken Health Care System



The for-profit healthcare system has driven many Americans to take desperate measures to secure health services. As the crisis continues to escalate, with millions more thrown out of dental coverage, the desperate, and sometimes illegal, adaptations to a for-profit system will continue. Only a comprehensive publicly administered national medical plan that insures cradle to grave coverage for all necessary procedures, including dental coverage, can put an end to such madness.

Dental Implants Are Not For Everyone



Although dental implants have brought a comfortable, confident smile to many patients, they are not for anyone. The ideal candidate should have good general health, good oral and, most importantly, has adequate bone in the jaw to support the implant.

Dental Implants In An Hour: New Surgical Procedure May Help With Tooth Loss



Until recently, there was little oral surgeons could do for the roughly 30 million Americans living with tooth loss, but now a groundbreaking procedure could give more patients a reason to smile. A revolutionary surgical procedure allows a person without any teeth to regain a full set in just an hour.

Online Dental Health Magazine Reports About Thousands Of Free Dental Care Events For Low-Income Patients



Online Dental Health Magazine reports about thousands free dental care events for more than 1 million yearly readers.

US Dental Insurance Company Provided Free Dental Help Valued $1.7 Million During 2010

United Concordia Dental, one of the nation’s largest dental insurers, helped provide nearly $1.7 million in free dental care to more than 8,000 children and adults with minimal or no insurance during 2010.

Oral Health America To Receive Grant For Wisdom Tooth Project For Older Adults

Oral Health America (OHA) is honored be the recipient of a $145,000 DentaQuest Foundation grant award for the development of OHA’s Wisdom Tooth Project, which seeks to change the lives of older adults who are especially vulnerable to oral disease.

Free Dental Services for Needy Adults in December



Free dental care on Christmas Eve. Free dental services for the needy. Free Dental Finder to be Revealed – January 3, 2011. Free MusiCares Dental Clinic In New Orleans. Dentists want you to have pain-free holiday.

Free Dental Health Services Offered For Uninsured

Dental Care Basics – Getting Adequate Dental Care in Laborious Times. Sapian town hosts BCBP medical mission. Free dental care donated to 140 area veterans. Dentists to give free care in North County, Union. Dentist helps fill cracks in veterans’ dental care. Free programs can make dental care more affordable. Issaquah dentist fills teeth, need in rural United States. Businesses to offer special one-day deals for veterans.

Why Some Dental Procedures are so Expensive



These days it is very expensive to go to the dentist, especially for people who don’t have any dental insurance. In fact on half of Americans who don’t have dental insurance and get toothache may not even have a regular dentist. If their personal budget doesn’t allow for a cavity to be filled the problem could escalate, and the expense increases even more.

Mexico Offers Affordable Dental Care



Dental care can be a very expensive in the US where routine procedures are usually very expensive and only about ½ of the population have dental insurance. For example, a crown can cost nearly $1000. Or you can go to Mexico where the bill will be a much more reasonable $250.

New Dental Coverage May Not Be So Good For Adults with Bad Teeth

A new federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) may not be so good for Americans because it doesn’t do a lot to assist them with the payment for restorative dental care.

Genetic Testing for Oral Disease; New Frontiers in Dental Care



For years, dentists have always told their patients that if they took care of their teeth and their health, they could avoid problems like gum disease and oral cancer. As it turns out, it’s not so simple. Recent research has revealed that genetic factors play a bigger role than one may think.

Stroke Survivors May Not Have Visited the Dentist Regularly

Researchers have uncovered the fact that many stroke survivors have not had dental examinations within the year’s time before the stroke occurred.

New Health Reform Law Provides Millions of American Children with Access to Dental Care



The Children’s Dental Health Project (CDHP) today applauded the historic dental health care provisions that were recently enacted as part of the health care reform legislation signed into law by President Obama. The provisions contained in the legislation represent an unprecedented investment in the oral health of all Americans, especially children.

What Now? Dental Reform?



When you consider the state of the dental industry and the lack of adequate coverage that Americans have in terms of dental coverage, the question needs to be raised: “Is dental reform needed now?”

Regardless of Health Care Reform, Free Dental Clinics Will Remain Open



The present operators of US free dental clinics will remain open and they anticipate that the waiting rooms will remain full, even in the face of healthcare reform. Free dental clinics are known for filling up fast since so many Americans lack adequate coverage for dental procedures.

Oral Health America Applauds Oral Health Provisions in Health Care Reform Bill



The health care reform bill passed by Congress, and now signed into law by President Obama, includes many provisions that will improve the nation’s oral health. Most significantly, the bill does guarantee oral health coverage for children and allows for resources to extend oral disease prevention measures in every state. Over time, the bill’s provisions can help to increase access to care for all ages.

Instant Screening Device Is The Best Defense For Detecting Deadly Oral Cancer



Every year, over 34,000 Americans develop oral cancer. Many die, and many others must undergo surgery that leaves them permanently disfigured. Dentists are usually the first to diagnose oral cancer, but 75 percent do not check their patients for signs of the disease. What’s more, the early signs of oral cancer are invisible to the naked eye, so even those who look for it may not spot it.

Dental Health Contest for Bloggers. Everybody Wins!

Dental Health is Important contest for bloggers. Everybody wins!  Did you know that your dental health is strongly linked to many other health conditions beyond your mouth. Cavities and gum disease may contribute to many serious conditions, such as diabetes and respiratory diseases. Sometimes the first sign of a disease shows up in your mouth. [...]

United States Healthcare Reform and Dental Tourism



Dental tourism may be increased, even in the light of healthcare reform. When people need elective dental work performed, they are bound to seek out the least expensive option, especially in light of today’s economy.

Obama Talks About Health Care and Dental Coverage



One third of Americans is without dental insurance. The lack of affordable dental insurance for poor people is revealed as serious risks for dental and overall health. Residents of Las Vegas asked questions about healthcare reform and dental care to President Obama at Nevada town hall meeting Friday.

Oral Health America to Hold Dental-Themed Charity Art Auction

The Oral Health America (OHA) Gala always raises funds that support oral health care programs across the country, but this year’s Gala will offer attendees a unique opportunity to fund programs in their own communities. Attendees will bid on 16 dental-themed artworks, created by children in China and donated by DNTLworks Equipment Corporation.

Survey Shows Americans are Unprepared for Dental Emergencies

Although 72 percent of Americans have fillings, caps or crowns and one in six had a dental emergency during the past 12 months, most are not prepared to deal with a dental emergency, according to a recent survey.

New Grant Will Allow Low-Income Residents to Get Better Dental Care

A new grant will allow low-income residents of Wilson, Nash and Edgecombe counties to get better dental care.

New Survey Shows Americans Strongly Support Guaranteed Dental Coverage

Nearly 2 in 3 U.S. adults (63%) think that it is important that dental coverage is part of an overall health reform package, and 40 percent say it is very important, according to a new public opinion survey commissioned by Oral Health America.

Affordable Dental Care for Low-Income Adults

Millions of Americans still do not have access to any affordable dental care, to a qualitative and the most necessary treatment procedures. In the same time, any untreated dental problem will affect the whole body, causing other, bigger health problems.

2,500 Years Teeth Show Skill of Ancient Dentist

Maya and other ancient peoples of southern North America went to “dentists”—among the earliest known—to beautify their chompers with notches, grooves, and semi-precious stones, according to a recent analysis of thousands of teeth examined from collections in Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History.

Dental Tourism

According to the National Coalition on Health Care, more than 500,000 Americans traveled abroad to receive medical and dental work in 2006. And this is not an isolated trend. Dental procedures are a common choice because only about 50 percent of Americans have insurance for such care. And those people who are insured often face [...]