Being a dentist in Kabul kept Mohammad Azimy busy. In addition to running his own clinic in Afghanistan’s capital city, he also provided dental services at a local hospital and trained dental students at a university. He often worked until 8 or 9 p.m. It all disappeared in a matter […]
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JDE Joins Other Dental Journals in Coordinated Focus on Oral Health in America
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dental education should update both its curriculum and delivery methods to prepare oral health professionals to succeed as part of multi-disciplinary health care team serving an increasingly diverse U.S. population—and, ultimately, to improve oral health care access and outcomes, according to articles released online today and publishing in the […]
Inspired by twig toothbrushes, Umar Ahmed launched a bamboo brush company
Umar Ahmed flashes pearly white teeth whenever he smiles. Growing up in Somalia, Umar didn’t go to the dentist. He brushed his teeth with a miswak twig, a fat stick approximately the length of a plastic toothbrush. The twigs grow on Salvadora persica trees native to India, the Middle East, […]
New CareQuest Institute Report Reveals Growing Link Between Mental Health and Oral Health
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® — a leading national nonprofit focused on creating a more accessible, equitable, and integrated oral health system — released a new report during Mental Health Awareness Month that spotlights the growing link between mental health and oral health. The new visual report, which is […]
Oral Health Assessment for Assisted Living Residents
In this episode, Deborah Dowd, RDH, MS, speaks about her team’s research on oral health assessments and reassessments for assisted living residents, including the rules and regulations in 12 western states, and the importance of specifying oral self-care performance as part of the activities of daily living (ADL) assessment. Additional […]
Free Dental Care for Military Veterans and Their Families on Saturday, June 11, with Appointments Still Available in Massachusetts
Auburn, Massachusetts Brockton, Massachusetts Chelmsford, Massachusetts Fall River, Massachusetts Hadley, Massachusetts Hanover, Massachusetts Haverhill, Massachusetts North Dartmouth, Massachusetts Peabody, Massachusetts Pittsfield, Massachusetts Quincy, Massachusetts Raynham, Massachusetts Waltham, Massachusetts Wareham, Massachusetts Veterans and their families can call 1-844-277-3646 (1-844-ASPENHMM) to find a participating Aspen Dental office in their community and schedule […]
Researchers highlight crisis in dental care for people with severe mental illness
Posted on 20 May 2022 People with severe mental illnesses are falling through the cracks when it comes to oral health care, according to new research. The study explores the reasons why people with severe mental illness – such as Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder – struggle to maintain good […]
Multiple Sclerosis and Dental Extractions: Challenges and Solutions
Multiple sclerosis can affect many areas of your daily life, including dental care. Symptoms of multiple sclerosis and the medications you take for these symptoms can lead to an increased need for dental visits and tooth extractions. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make managing your dental health […]
Oral health: Warning signs you should not ignore as they could save your life
Not many people look forward to a trip to their dentist – but as well as spotting tooth decay and gum disease, it could actually save your life. “What most people don’t know is your dentist can be your first line of defence in spotting symptoms of wider health problems […]
How Does Lemon Water Impact Teeth and Dental Health?
Lemon water is pretty simple—it’s basically plain water that’s been infused with fresh lemon juice and a few optional ice cubes—but there’s no denying that it can be exceedingly delicious in the summertime (or after a sweaty workout), as it gives basic water a wow-worthy flavor boost. Many of us […]