To amplify the voice of specialized dentists known as endodontists, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) rolled out a new, robust web-based advocacy center called the AAE Advocacy Action Center.
In 2012, two students at NYU College of Dentistry—who are now both full-time faculty members—set out to create a pipeline program for underrepresented and low-income high school students to boost their interest in health professions, including dentistry. The program is called Saturday Academy
ADHA introduces its new Director of Corporate Development and Institute for Oral Health
Researchers at New York University (NYU) Oral Cancer Center were awarded a $2.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to study the role of artemin in oral cancer pain and growth.
Our teeth take thousands of bites per day, and understanding exactly what holds them in place and how is key to helping people live with their own teeth for longer.
The ADHA has released a statement regarding a study linking maternal fluoride exposure during pregnancy and the IQ scores of their children.
Kuwaiti dentist Alaa Al-Saffar, DDS, may be 7,000 miles from the Texas Medical Center but that did not keep her from catching a lecture on mouth ulcers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
Stem cells hold the key to wound healing, as they develop into specialised cell types throughout the body - including in teeth.
Have you ever heard the phrase, “worse than a root canal?” Chances are you have, but thanks likely to modern advancements in technology and the advanced training of root canal specialists known as endodontists, it turns out that cliché analogy may not ring as true as you think.
In a joint statement, ASA, SPA, ASDA, and SPS join the AAP in endorsing guidelines that recommend that at least two people with specific training and credentials should be present with a pediatric patient undergoing deep sedation or general anesthesia for dental treatment in a dental facility or hospital.
Visits to the dentist drop significantly after adults turn 80, finds a new study by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
UTHealth invests almost $1 million in digital dentistry program.
A special Lancet Series on Oral Health, published today in The Lancet, presents an “urgent need for radical reform” of oral healthcare to prioritize prevention and integrate dentistry into primary care. The series is comprised of two papers, both co-authored by Habib Benzian, DDS, MScDPH, PhD, the associate director of global health and policy for NYU College of Dentistry’s World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center for Quality-improvement, Evidence-based Dentistry—the only WHO Collaborating Center on oral health in the Americas.
Root canal work is not as bad as people think when compared to other dental procedures. Self-reporting of their dental health suggests that patients find the procedure no worse than other dental work which overturns the popular belief that root canal work is the most unpleasant dental treatment.
Study by UAlbany research center found that shift in demographics might improve services for underserved populations
More than 3,000 people in four different countries – 2,049 children and 1,076 adults – received free dental care during the 2018-2019 school year, thanks to the NYU Dentistry/Henry Schein Cares Global Student Outreach Program. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the collaboration between NYU College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) and Henry Schein Cares, the global corporate social responsibility program of Henry Schein, Inc.
على الرغم من التحسينات التي شهدتها معدلات البقاء على قيد الحياة على المدى المتوسط والقصير بالنسبة للمصابين بمرض الورم الأرومي الدبقي، وهو الورم الدماغي الأكثر شيوعًا بين البالغين، تظل نسبة معدل بقاء المرضى على قيد الحياة لمدة خمس سنوات منخفضة، وفقًا لأبحاث Mayo Clinic الجديدة.
The males of one species of butterfly are more attracted to females that are active, not necessarily what they look like, according to a recent research conducted at Augustana University.The paper, “Behaviour before beauty: Signal weighting during mate selection in the butterfly Papilio polytes,” found that males of the species noticed the activity levels of potential female mates, not their markings.
At ADHA's 2019 Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, ADHA announced the new leadership for 2019-20
The American Association of Endodontists announced it has redesigned its Journal of Endodontics, as well as its homepage and mobile app. The Journal is well-regarded as a number-one member benefit and the premier journal for endodontics. The redesign is the publication’s first in more than a decade.
Many patients, especially those who are anesthetized or emotionally challenged, cannot communicate precisely about their pain.
Scientists have shown how a tiny flaw in a protein results in damaged enamel that is prone to decay in people with a condition known as amelogenesis imperfecta. Such patients don’t develop enamel correctly because of a single amino acid defect in the critical enamel protein called amelogenin.
Research undertaken at the University of Adelaide overturns the belief that turning your crooked teeth into a beautiful smile will automatically boost your self-confidence.
The researchers have determined that gum disease (gingivitis) plays a decisive role in whether a person developes Alzheimer´s or not.
A new study found that 81% of antibiotics prescribed by dentists to prevent infections prior to dental visits are unnecessary.
Researchers have found that dentists practicing in the U.S. write 37 times more opioid prescriptions than dentists practicing in England. And, the type of opioids they prescribe has a higher potential for abuse.
To help people appreciate their natural teeth, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) teamed up with Illinois state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, to proclaim the month of May as Save Your Tooth Month.
A new study links the benefits of comprehensive oral care to the physical and emotional recovery of patients seeking treatment for substance use disorder.
Nadeem Karimbux, an accomplished dental educator, researcher, clinician and leader, has been named the 17th dean of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He will assume his new role on July 1.
The American Association of Endodontists is pleased to spotlight its new officers of the board of directors.
Children with their first or early adult set of teeth that stick out have an increased chance of damaging them, but the risk can be easily reduced without being prohibitively costly.
A severe shortage of special needs dentists, and a booming population of patients with physical disabilities and behavioral disorders, has left special needs dentists struggling to meet the demand.
Irvine, Calif., May 2, 2019 — Disparities in young children’s experiences at the dentist are linked to income, ethnicity and language, according to a new study from the University of California, Irvine. Published in Academic Pediatrics, it found that families with lower incomes or from ethnic or linguistic minority groups were more likely to report negative incidents, such as the child being physically restrained, separated from a caregiver or sedated without consent.
UCLA researchers are co-leading a new pre-clinical study that could prevent patients treated for cancer or osteoporosis from experiencing jawbone damage as a result of oral surgery.
Save Your Tooth Month, sponsored by EndoVision and Sonendo, is a national initiative designed to showcase the benefits of root canal treatment from a specialist, and thanking general dentists for their referrals.
Specialty dental association spotlights importance of retaining and saving natural teeth during month-long campaign in May.
The American Association of Endodontists' contest highlights value of preserving natural landmarks – and natural teeth
A monthly roundup of research briefs showcasing recent scientific advances led by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center faculty.
Over 4,200 dental professionals and other oral health care providers attended the American Association of Endodontists’ annual meeting in Montréal, April 10-13.
O "enxaguante mágico", um enxaguante bucal contendo difenidramina, lidocaína e antiácidos, reduziu significativamente a dor causada por mucosite oral (úlceras bucais) em pacientes que receberam radioterapia para câncer de cabeça e pescoço, quando comparado ao placebo.
يقلل غسول الفم السحري، وهو غسول فموي يحتوي على عقار الدايفينهايدرامين والليدوكايين ومضادات الحموضة، من آلام التهاب الغشاء المخاطي الفموي، وتقرحات الفم، في المرضى الذين يتلقون العلاج الإشعاعي لسرطانات الرأس والرقبة على عكس العلاج الوهمي.
A mutation in the ORAI1 gene—studied in a human patient and mice—leads to a loss of calcium in enamel cells and results in defective dental enamel mineralization, finds a study led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry.
Nursing, medical, and dental students can work as a team to improve their knowledge of pediatric oral health—and how to work with their fellow health professionals, finds new research led by NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.
Un “enjuague bucal mágico” que contiene difenhidramina, lidocaína y antiácidos, reduce considerablemente el dolor producido por la mucositis oral y las úlceras bucales en los pacientes que reciben radioterapia para cáncer de la cabeza y del cuello, en comparación con el placebo.
“Magic mouthwash,” an oral rinse containing diphenhydramine, lidocaine and antacids, significantly reduced pain from oral mucositis, mouth sores, in patients receiving radiation therapy for cancers of the head and neck when compared to plaecbo. These were the findings of a multi-institution, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase III clinical trial, led by Robert Miller, M.D., an emeritus Mayo Clinic radiation oncologist. Dr. Miller and his colleagues published their findings on Tuesday, April 16, in JAMA.
CHICAGO – The American Association of Endodontists elected Keith V. Krell, D.D.S, M.S., M.A., as its new president during its annual meeting in Montréal. The Association represents specialists who work to save teeth through the advanced treatment of root canals.
Americans spend more than a billion dollars on teeth whitening products each year. Although these products can make smiles brighter, new research shows that they might also be causing tooth damage.
Over 4,000 dental professionals and specialists are expected to attend the American Association of Endodontists’ annual meeting in Montréal, April 10-13 known as AAE19.
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