The results of two independent and well-designed studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association add to the substantial body of peer-reviewed scientific literature that supports the safety of dental amalgam as an option for patients and their dentists in treating dental decay.
Dentists have an "extensive set of skills" that could be tapped to help the nation respond in the event of a mass disaster, says The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA).
Arthur A. Dugoni, DDS, dean, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific and president of the American Dental Association Foundation Board of Directors, will serve as honorary chairman of a national campaign for dental education.
A new study says dentists have a "unique opportunity" to help in the fight against heart attack, one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
The American Dental Association (ADA) has increased its donation to the ADA Foundation (ADAF) Disaster Response Fund to aid Hurricane Katrina victims by $250,000, raising its contribution to $300,000. This brings the disaster fund's current total to $1,173,354.
Certain aspects of dental treatment can remind victims of childhood sexual abuse of their past ordeal, boosting their anxiety levels and often leading to missed appointments, according to a study.
The American Dental Association Foundation announces the awarding of a $100,000 grant to the American Dental Education Association and the American Association for Dental Research for their joint proposal on recruiting and retaining dental school faculty members.
The American Dental Association and its charitable arm, the ADA Foundation, each have donated $50,000 as seed funding to the ADA Foundation Disaster Response Fund for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Each year, more than 3.5 million children are injured while playing sports or participating in recreational activities. The ADA and the AAP remind parents that the use of mouthguards can help protect children from mouth injuries.
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare and the American Dental Association Foundation have announced the winners of $225,000 in grants to help improve older adults' access to oral health care.
Even 60 years after the introduction of community water fluoridation"”one of the great public health successes of the 20th Century -- about one third of Americans still don't have access to this most economical method of fighting dental disease.
Dentists should improve their knowledge of smoking-cessation practices and play a more central role in helping tobacco-using patients kick the habit, says Michael Glick, D.M.D., editor of The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA).
Dental scientists are pushing tissue engineering technology to new levels, investigating a combination of therapies to more efficiently regenerate facial skin and bone, according to a University of Michigan dental scientist.
Tooth whiteners that could enhance teeth's natural healing ability may soon be available in over-the-counter gels and strips, according to a dental researcher who shared his team's latest findings today at the American Dental Association's national media conference.
Baby and wisdom teeth, along with jawbone and periodontal ligament, are non-controversial sources of stem cells that could be "banked" for future health needs, according to a National Institutes of Health researcher who spoke today at the American Dental Association's national media conference.
Saliva or "spit" cleanses the mouth, helps fight tooth decay and for some scientists at UCLA's School of Dentistry, serves as a potential diagnostic tool to paint an insightful view of the body's health.
The American Association for Dental Research, the American Dental Association and the American Dental Education Association will host a briefing on Capitol Hill, providing some of the latest information on stem cell research by dental scientists.
With only about one out of four Medicaid-enrolled children receiving dental care, a newly released report from the American Dental Association (ADA) shows how some states have initiated innovative reforms that dramatically improve access to dental care.
Olympic gold medalist Carly Patterson turns 17 on Feb. 4, but she won't be celebrating in the usual fashion. Instead, Carly will share her birthday with several hundred children in New York City at an event to raise national awareness about the importance of access to dental care for underserved children.
Community water fluoridation, cited as one of 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, celebrates its 60th birthday this year.
The ADA Foundation, charitable arm of the American Dental Association, is requesting proposals to help improve older adults access to dental care under its "Access to Oral Care for Older Adults Grants Program."
A review of seven years worth of scientific studies concludes there is insufficient evidence "of a link between dental mercury and health problems, except in rare instances of allergic reactions," according to a report released today.
The American Dental Association (ADA) urges people considering procedures to brighten and enhance their smiles for the holiday season to first make sure that their mouths are healthy.
Efforts to improve access to dental care for older Americans received a $250,000 boost, thanks to a grant from GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare to the ADA Foundation, charitable arm of the American Dental Association.
Region V of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded the American Dental Association a grant to provide information to dentists in the Great Lakes region on ADA's Best Management Practices for handling dental amalgam waste.
Anticipated to be the world's largest dental meeting, the first Global Dental Congress will be held in New York City, Oct. 14-17, 2010. The Congress will be jointly sponsored by the American Dental Association and the Greater New York Dental Meeting.
The American Dental Association's governing body challenged the nation to improve access to oral health care for underserved populations, calling the extent and severity of untreated dental disease, especially among underserved children "unacceptable."
Nearly 35,000 dentists and oral health professionals are expected to attend the American Dental Association's 145th annual session, Sept. 30-Oct. 3 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
The ADA Foundation, charitable arm of the American Dental Association, has discontinued its general unsolicited grants program, replacing it with a more focused approach to support oral health research, dental education and access-to-care projects.
With an estimated 54 million students heading back to the nation's elementary and high schools, the ADA and the American Academy of Pediatrics remind parents that what their children eat, and how often they eat, have a dramatic impact on their oral and overall health.
The ADA and the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) have agreed that NADP will administer licensing of the ADA's Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature to NADP members under a licensing and marketing agreement.
People who often chew aspirin over a prolonged period could severely damage their teeth, according to a case study.
Need a dentist? If you do, the American Dental Association (ADA) Web site, www.ada.org, can help you find one of its member dentists and, at the same time, put a wealth of oral health educational information at your fingertips.
The American Dental Association (ADA) announces the appointment of Clay Mickel to the newly created position of associate executive director, Communications & Corporate Relations, effective immediately.
Men will have to brush up on caring for their teeth and gums to equal the oral hygiene efforts of women, according to survey findings.
Recently published research associating pregnant women's exposure to dental X-rays with low-weight births reinforces the importance of the American Dental Association's long-standing recommendation that, in addition to abdominal shielding (e.g., protective aprons), dentists should use thyroid collars on all patients whenever practical to minimize radiation exposure.
Patients ask dentists about whitening and bleaching their teeth more frequently than any other topic, according to results from the 2003 Public Opinion Survey: Oral Health of the U.S. Population.
The ADA announces the appointment of Ronald E. Inge, D.D.S, as associate executive director of its Division of Dental Practice.
An estimated one million children received free dental services for the second consecutive year thanks to the American Dental Association's Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) National Access Day events held during National Children's Dental Health Month (February).
Practicing good oral hygiene is the top oral health issue, according to dentists surveyed in the recent 2003 American Dental Association/Colgate Oral Health Trend Survey. Survey also revealed tooth whitening ranked as the most requested procedure by baby boomers.
An estimated 35,000 dental professionals are mobilizing to provide underserved children with the nation's largest, free dental education, screening and care event on Feb. 6, known as Give Kids A Smile/National Children's Dental Access Day (GKAS).
More than 35,000 dental professionals are poised to provide free dental services to the nation's underserved children on the American Dental Association's (ADA) Give Kids A Smile/National Children's Dental Access Day (GKAS), scheduled for February 6.
Caregivers should beware that young children who skip breakfast might be fattening their chances of experiencing tooth decay, according to a study.
If you constantly exhibit anger and are a social hermit, such stressors might put your oral health at risk, according to a study.
Soft music, warm towels, the aroma of lavender or freshly baked bread, perhaps even a hand massage"”until recently these items might not be associated with a dental visit. Yet a growing number of dentists say these pampering amenities persuade patients to make and keep appointments and help them stay relaxed during dental procedures.
Gene therapy is most often associated with complex medical conditions, yet experts predict that within the next dozen years, it may make its way into the dental office.
From grocery store checkout scanners to military weapon guidance systems, lasers are a part of our everyday lives. Dentists are using lasers, too, virtually eliminating the need for anesthesia and without the noise that accompanies other dental equipment.
Obtaining needed dental services could soon become a little easier for some low-income individuals, thanks to nearly $240,000 in grants awarded to eight community organizations.
The American Dental Association has launched a new campaign urging dentists to examine patients for signs of early oral cancer.
Amid growing concern that state budget crises will turn back the clock on gains in children's access to oral health care, a new report provides surprising results from a first-ever checkup of state dental Medicaid programs.
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