Oral bacteria, in some studies, have been associated with heart disease, stroke, diabetes and the birth of pre-term, low- birth- weight babies, according to the assistant dean for research at the University of Louisville, KY, School of Dentistry, in a presentation at the American Dental Association's Annual Session on Oct. 15
A woman's body isn't the only thing that changes throughout her life. Research now indicates women face unique oral health conditions in connection with various diseases, changing hormone levels during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy and menopause or because of oral contraceptive and hormone replacement therapy use.
"Your smile can be the most eye-catching feature of your face, and your dentist can help your smile be the best it can be," said a D.D.S., to attendees at the American Dental Association's 142nd Annual Session.
With supermarket aisles filled with over-the-counter dental products, some consumers might be confused about which ones best suit their oral health care needs, said a Ph.D., D.D.S, to a group of dental professionals attending his presentation at the American Dental Association's 142nd Annual Session.
Dentists are not only using dental fillings that are natural looking to restore teeth, but can also help to ward off tooth decay and, in the future, perform other therapeutic functions, according to a leading dental materials researcher and private Chicago practitioner.
Many facial and head pains are attributed to temporomandibular disorders, but numerous other conditions can cause the pain, according to the associate professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
As the nation struggles to overcome the tragic events in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania, the families of missing persons face an agonizing wait for news on the fate of their loved ones.
Dental x-rays can identify some older women at high risk for stroke, according to a study.
Children enrolled in state Medicaid programs receive less dental care than children covered by private insurance.
The American Dental Association (ADA) and two of its member dentists sued Aetna yesterday, charging the giant insurer with breach of contract, libel and unlawful interference with the dentist-patient relationship.
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention's fluoride recommendations reinforce the safety and efficacy of using fluoride to prevent oral disease and underscore the need to provide community water fluoridation to more Americans.
There is no evidence that eliminating chronic dental infections, such as periodontitis (gum disease), will decrease a person's risk for coronary heart disease.
Most pregnant women do not visit a dentist, even if they have dental problems.
Pregnant women with chronic periodontal (gum) disease during the second trimester are up to seven times more likely to give birth prematurely.
Putting a criminal behind bars or clearing an innocent person through bite-mark analysis is one focus of the 2001 Forensic Dentistry Conference, a three-day program that features workshops by nationally known forensic dental experts.
There is little, valid evidence that dentists are more prone to stress-related suicides than the general population.
Intravenous sedation is safe and effective for outpatient dental procedures when administered slowly in the recommended doses by appropriately trained dentists.
The American Dental Association said that the complaint filed in Los Angeles yesterday against the ADA and California Dental Association by Kids Against Pollution and others may prey on the fears of people who have serious medical conditions by leading them to believe that costly dental treatment not based on proven scientific evidence is a cure for such conditions.
How people rate their own breath odor is based on many factors, including psychological.
Children under age six and adults over age 65 showed a greater increase in visits to the dentist than any other age group studied over a 20-year period.
Citing a lack of significant changes in HIV transmission risks associated with dentistry, the American Dental Association now offers voluntary HIV screening to dental professionals every three years, instead of annually, at their national convention.
The Society of National Association Publications (SNAP) selected The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) and the ADA News as recipients of a 2001 Gold and Silver Award in the categories of scholarly journal and association newspaper, respectively
James B. Bramson, D.D.S., has been named executive director of the American Dental Association, the nation's oldest and largest professional organization of dentists, with more than 144,000 members.
The American Dental Association Health Foundation, charitable arm of the American Dental Association, has received its largest lump-sum contribution ever from an individual in the form of a $1M gift from Dr. Samuel Harris, a retired Detroit pediatric dentist.
Reduction of disparities in tooth-decay rates among low-income children compared with children of higher socioeconomic status, calls for a much broader approach than just universal access to dental care. (J. of the American Dental Association, 3-01)
The American Dental Association Health Foundation -- the charitable arm of the American Dental Association -- awarded more than $800,000 in funding in 2000.
Women on birth control pills and older women taking estrogen replacements are not at increased risk of developing temporomandibular disorders, a condition affecting the jaw muscles and jaw joint, according to a new study. (J. of the American Dental Association, 3-01)
February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and the American Dental Association offers advice for parents and caregivers to help children maintain healthy teeth and gums, according to an ADA consumer advisor and Minnesota dentist.
When winter sets in, parents usually find the cure for children's "cabin fever" is to involve them in indoor activities, such as gymnastics, soccer, volleyball and roller-skating. Releasing that pent-up energy, however, can result in some nasty falls.
February is National Children's Dental Health Month and many people are unaware of the important role early dental care plays in children's overall health.
Don't give your teeth the brush-off in 2001. Start the New Year off by treating yourself to a resolution that will help keep those choppers chopping and looking good, too.
Eating plenty of holiday sweets may satisfy that "sweet tooth," in your mouth but cause it to decay, too, according to an American Dental Association consumer advisor
The American Dental Association (ADA) and its for-profit subsidiary, ADA Business Enterprises, Inc. (ADABEI), today announced an Internet alliance with rdental.com, including Web site content and continuing education marketing efforts.
Tooth decay remains prevalent among the very old, according to university researchers in a study of Iowans 79 years or older. (Journal of the American Dental Association, 11-00)
Findings on a wide-angle or panoramic dental radiograph (x-ray) uncovered a patientÃs critically clogged neck arteries, prompting potentially life-saving treatment, according to a case study. (Journal of the American Dental Association, 11-00)
An Iowa District Court judge ruled in favor of the American Dental Association motion for a summary judgment, dismissing a lawsuit against the ADA in which an Iowa woman alleged that the ADA's Seal of Acceptance misrepresented a tooth-whitening product.
The American Dental Association's House of Delegates approved a resolution to support the development of state legislative initiatives to improve access to dental care for the underserved, indigent and special needs children and adult populations.
One periodontist thinks pictures are invaluable to show patients how a dental implant or gum grafting may look.
Finding potential areas of tooth decay before they become full-blown cavities is the focus of research underway at Indiana University School of Dentistry, reports the associate dean of research for the school and a professor of preventive dentistry.
David Kumamoto, D.D.S., is a clinical associate professor and team dentist at the University of Illinois at Chicago and one of the speakers at a panel discussion on sports dentistry at the American Dental Association's 141st Annual Session in Chicago, Saturday, October 14, 2000.
Revolutionary War hero and dentist Paul Revere used dental forensics to identify the body in an unmarked grave of a colonel who was killed in the Battle of Bunker Hill. John P. Kenney, D.D.S., tells this and many other stories about dental records used to identify victims of crimes or disasters.
The biggest benefit of using high-tech imaging is that the patient can actually see what the dentist is describing, according to Bobby Butler, D.D.S., a Seattle periodontist. Dr. Butler is one of the featured speakers at the American Dental Association's Technology Day III.
Skin is skin whether it's inside your mouth or outside on your body, says an associate professor in both oral medicine and dermatology at the University of Baltimore, Maryland.
Dental researchers are developing materials that are biologically closer to natural tooth composition, according to a leading dental materials researcher.
Smile enhancement is the reason many patients actually want to come to the dentist's office. So says David A. Garber, D.M.D., who will present the latest information on restorative and cosmetic dental procedures at the American Dental Association's 141st Annual Session.
One very noticeable difference between older people today and those of a generation ago is simply the fact that now more of them have their natural teeth.
"Treating Bad Breath Disorders" is the subject of Dr. Louis Malcmacher's presentation, Monday, October 16, 2000, at the American Dental Association's 141st Annual Session, Chicago.
Three out of four adults experience periodontal (gum) disease at some time in their life, but the good news is that it can often be prevented or treated in its early stages, according to ADA.
Today's boomers want to stay healthy and look good. Exercise, eating right and having regular checkups help. But boomers also can enhance their overall well being by taking care of their teeth and gums.
Mouth and throat cancers will hit more than 30,000 Americans this year, making the disease the sixth most common cancer for males. Males also are twice as likely to get oral cancer than females, according to reports.
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