Fluoride: Page 11

6 ways nanoparticles are the future of dentistry
By Theresa Pablos
Nanoparticles have the potential to enhance almost every aspect of dentistry, from radiographs and restoratives to orthodontics and oral surgery. A scientific paper highlighted some possibilities for how dentists may use nanoparticles.
September 23, 2018
2016 08 03 14 14 24 475 Nanotechnology 400
Second Opinion: A crucial study on fluoride produces silence
By Dr. Johnny Johnson Jr.
In this Second Opinion, Dr. Johnny Johnson Jr., president of the American Fluoridation, looks at the response to studies about fluoride's safety. Dr. Johnson addresses the need for those in the public health community to respond when fluoride's use is challenged.
June 25, 2018
2018 06 25 21 06 5384 Johnson Johnny 400
How effective is water fluoridation at preventing caries?
By Lori Roniger
Recent research is scant on the dental health effects of water fluoridation in the U.S., despite the public health importance of this intervention. Therefore, the researchers of a new study investigated the association between community water fluoridation and dental caries occurrence in U.S. children.
June 19, 2018
2016 11 18 16 51 55 157 Fluoride 400
Beyond brushing, flossing, and fluoride: 3 strategies to fight caries
By Theresa Pablos
You tell your patients to brush and floss and also praise the merits of fluoride, so why are they still coming back with cavitated lesions? Dr. Brian Novy, discussed three strategies to restore balance to the mouth at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2018 meeting.
May 24, 2018
2018 05 18 17 41 9868 Cda Presents 2018 Anaheim 400
SDI gets FDA clearance for SDF product
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SDI has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its silver diamine fluoride (SDF) desensitizer.
April 22, 2018
OHA report: State of oral health is mixed for seniors
By Theresa Pablos, Tony Edwards
The state of dental care for older Americans is mixed, according to a new report from Oral Health America (OHA). While 25 U.S. states received a poor overall score on key oral health performance measures, the number of people covered by community water fluoridation increased from 2016 to 2018.
April 17, 2018
2016 08 16 15 00 24 778 Woman Senior Citizen 400
ADA releases revised book on water fluoridation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA has released the 2018 edition of Fluoridation Facts.
March 14, 2018
See the Dental Excellence Awards presented at Chicago Midwinter 2018
By Tony Edwards
DrBicuspid.com staff presented the 2017 Dental Excellence Award trophies at the recent 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The annual awards recognize outstanding new products and services.
February 25, 2018
2017 02 28 11 15 23 956 Dr Bicuspid Dental Excellence Award 400
Tap water study shows higher blood lead, fewer caries in kids
By Tony Edwards
U.S. children and adolescents who drank tap water had a higher prevalence of elevated blood lead levels but a much lower rate of dental caries than those who did not drink tap water, according to a new survey. The researchers suggest large parts of the U.S. population do not believe their drinking water is safe.
December 4, 2017
2017 12 04 22 07 8471 Water Tap 400
SDF: Family dentist says not to fear the black
By Lori Roniger
Thinking about adding silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to your caries treatment tool kit? A family dentist told a packed room at the recent 2017 ADA annual meeting in Atlanta that SDF needs the same thoughtful use and treatment planning as you would deliver with any treatment.
October 26, 2017
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ADA 2017: What determines if carious tissue should be removed?
By Tony Edwards
ATLANTA - When you are considering whether to remove carious tissue in your pediatric patients, evidence-based research suggests that you should make your clinical decision based on hardness and not on a tooth's discoloration, according to a presentation at the 2017 ADA annual meeting.
October 22, 2017
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AAPD panel conditionally recommends SDF
By Tony Edwards
The use of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) as a topical treatment for cavities in pediatric patients has been conditionally recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) in the first evidence-based guideline on the use of SDF in these patients.
October 16, 2017
2017 10 16 22 20 6282 Check Mark 400
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