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Why Dental Tourism is Not The Next Best Choice



Dental tourism is a great trend nowadays. People, who are struggling with oral health issues, look for such advantageous dental tourism packages. However, it is important to keep in mind that there are several hidden reasons which prove why you shouldn’t actually travel abroad for such dental services.

Diabetes Patients Pay Less for Medical Costs if They Treat Gum Disease, Study Shows

According to the Centers for Disease Control’s National Diabetes Fact Sheet for 2011, the total cost related to diabetes health care in the US is about $174 billion. This amount actually makes up for as much as 20% of the total health care expenditures in the United States.

Radiation Facts: Dangers of Dental X-Rays



There are a number of people today concerned with the dangers of radiation exposure that is associated with having x-rays. There is an annual occupational exposure limit that has been set by the federal government. This limit is currently set at 5,000 mrem or millirems, which means that you can safely be exposed to any radiation limits that are below this level.

Dissolvable Tobacco Pellets – A risk for Your Dental Health?

According to a study presented in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the dissolvable tobacco products aimed to replace the regular cigarette, may pose a risk for the health.

Brave New York City Legislator Introduces Bill to Stop Fluoridation



On January 18, 2011, NYC Council Member Peter Vallone, Jr. introduced legislation (Int 0463-2011) “prohibiting the addition of fluoride to the water supply.” Fluoride chemicals are added to NYC’s water in a failed effort to reduce tooth decay.

Pediatric Research Determines That Tooth Decay in Infants are Linked to Malnutrition and Obesity

From this sample of infants it was determined that about 28% of those children had an obese body mass index and were overweight is 5% greater than the national average, and also indicated that these children exceeded the recommended calorie range of 1,200 by 7% for children of their age.

Thyroid Cancer Linked to X-Rays

A recent study has determined that continued exposure to dental X rays may be responsible for an increase in the risk of developing cancer of the thyroid.

Pain-Free Dental Treatment: Sedation in Dentistry



One method of sedating infants, children, and those who are afraid of dental procedures is known as conscious sedation dentistry. This method of sedation involves the use of dental sedatives, oxygen, and nitrous oxide to put the patient into a semi unconscious state which will leave them incapable of having any memory of the dental procedures that were performed.

The Dangers of Conscious Sedation in Dentistry



The use of conscious sedation allows the dentist to put a patient into a state where they can be responsive to directives offered by the dentist, but the patient remains unaware of procedures performed. While this method of sedation has some positive effects for many, it can put children and even adults at risk of complications.

Thyroid Cancer Risks Increased by Dental X-Rays

Repeated exposure to dental x-ray radiation can prove bad for your health; at least that is what recent studies are suggesting. In a recent study in the journal, Acta Oncologica, researchers have revealed an elevated risk of developing thyroid cancer in patients that have had repeated dental x-rays.

Study Finds Bib Chain Potential Source of Bacteria

Surveys show that bib chains and clips are on the radar as potential sources of contamination. A bib chain can ‘grab’ onto hair or accumulate patient’s sweat, make‐up, hair products, neck acne, dermatitis, etc in the crevices and inaccessible areas of the holder.

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. [...]

Free Dental Work for Low-Income

Office to offer free dental work for kids. Dentists work together to fill dental-care needs. War vet thankful for free dental work. Free dental work: check-up. Free Clinic for New York City Teens Offers Free Dental Work. Free dental clinic scheduled. Health care provides benefits for unemployed.

Dentists Can Help to Identify Patients at Risk of a Heart Attack

Dentists can help to identify patients who are in danger of dying of a heart attack or stroke, reveals a new study from the Sahlgrenska Academy. Thanks to the study, six men who thought they were completely healthy were able to start preventive treatment in time.

Dental Sleep Researchers Concerned that Weight Gain is Associated with Sleep Apnea

According to lead author Mark Brown, MD, Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, people suffering from more severe Obstructive Sleep apnea (OSA) may be more likely to gain more weight than those with less severe OSA over time.

British Dental Patients Exposed to HIV Risk

Thousands of British dental patients have been told they could be at risk of infections such as HIV or hepatitis because of a dentist’s poor hygiene measures.

Fix Overbite with Porcelain Veneers?

What to do when your overbite makes troubles while eating and creates a big discomfort when you try to smile in public? Which solutions are considered extreme, and which of them need a lot of time? There are some more and some less efficient ones, and you are going to find them out.

Obesity Associated With Periodontal Disease

Investigators from the Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Puerto Rico asked “Is there a prospective association between obesity and periodontal disease?”

Australian Dental Scheme Targets the Poor

A DENTAL scheme, funded by increased taxes and costing up to $5 billion annually, would be set up to allow every Australian for the first time to access affordable preventive and restorative treatment, including the provision of dentures.

Dental Office Offers Free Online Oral Cancer Risk Detection

“About 34,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer each year. While easy to discover, this type of cancer has an exceptionally high death rate because it is routinely discovered late in its development,” said Dr. Charles Barotz. “We feel by offering this free service to the Denver community we can help those at risk and possibly prevent serious problems. Oral cancer is one of the most curable diseases when caught early.”

Mouthwash May Increase Risk Of Oral Cancer



Mouthwashes containing alcohol can cause oral cancer and should be removed from supermarket shelves, a dental health study claims. Scientists say there is now “sufficient evidence” that such mouthwashes contribute to an increased risk of the disease.

Gum Disease And Increased Cancer Risk

Researchers have found a link between gum disease and a significantly increased risk of cancer, in both smokers and non-smokers.