How to Prevent Cross Contamination in Dental and Medical Offices?

When patients go into a dental or medical office, they want to have a smooth visit and not receive any bad reports. This includes not getting contaminated by…

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School Dental Program Prevents 80 Percent of Cavities with One-Time, Non-Invasive Treatment

In a study of nearly 3,000 schoolchildren, silver diamine fluoride—a liquid that is brushed onto the surface of teeth to prevent cavities or keep them from worsening—was as…

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IDS Trade Show 2023

COLOGNE, Germany: From 14 to 18 March 2023 in Cologne, the International Dental Show (IDS) will be celebrating its 40th edition and we attending in in Hall 4.2,…

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IWC Innovations risk prevention, alert system protects from serious dental tool contamination

IWC Innovations announced on Jan. 9 the launch of its Risk Prevention and Alert System for dental clinics. As explained by Brian Waymire, president and ASSE-certified water safety…

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Keeping your toothbrush clean: Why is it so important?

As highlighted by Dentistry33, the health of the oral cavity is determined by a condition of aerobiosis of the oral cavity, ensuring the microbiological balance of about 900…

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Caries risk and social determinants of health

Results from a study published Dec. 8, 2022, in the Journal of the American Dental Association show the association of caries risk with higher social deprivation, reinforcing the role of…

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Infection Control in Endoscopy

While considered very rare, the National Medical Library reports that ERCP does carry a risk for patients developing pancreatitis or a secondary infection, both of which are dangerous…

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Medical vs Dental care spending: 9 stats you need to know

Reported by the American Dental and American Medical Association, the U.S. spent $142.4 billion on dental care in 2020 and $4.12. trillion on overall healthcare, according to data…

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2022 Dental Growth Projections

Whitening to grow by 4% The global market for teeth whitening was forecast to grow to $8,556.57 million by 2028, according to a report by market analysts, ReportLinker.…

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Dental consumables to grow by 9%

The global market for dental consumables has been forecast to reach a value of $33.18 billion this year, according to a report by market analysts, The Insight Partners.…

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Restorative dentistry to exceed $20B

The market for restorative dentistry was forecast to grow to a value of $22.2 billion in the next 5 years, according to a report by market analysts, ResearchAndMarkets.com.…

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What is a Holistic Dentist?

A holistic dentist is a medical professional who adopts alternative dental practices. Usually, this means they use natural remedies as treatment options. Above all, they believe in the…

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Types of Dental Implants & How They Work

What are Dental Implants? A dental implant (artificial tooth root) is a popular tooth replacement option after tooth loss or extraction. Dental implants are surgically implanted into your…

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CRET: Dental Innovators Hall of Fame

It's well-known that significant gaps exist between what students learn in dental school and the realities of everyday practice. Those gaps have widened in recent years, perhaps most…

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Noteworthy Women in Dentistry Part 1: 19th Century’s Pioneers in America

Dentistry is an integral part of our overall health, and the profession has gained recognition for its contributions during the last three centuries. In the 20th century, women…

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Gender Diversity in Dentistry is Improving Access to Care in 2022

NEW YORK, US: The Oral Health Workforce Research Center (OHWRC) is responsible for providing research on the oral health workforce in the US and assisting with planning within…

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Cancer Treatment Impacts to Dental Health

Cancer treatment can significantly impact oral health and place the patient at risk for several dental diseases. Therefore, dental providers play an integral role in the prevention of…

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What Are the Impacts of Dental Charities?

For many of us, making regular trips to the dentist is seen as an essential, albeit slightly inconvenient, part of our lives. However, for those who live at…

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Benefits of Disposable Medical Supplies Versus Reusable

When deciding whether to utilize disposable or reusable medical supplies at your practice, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons of each option. Here’s a quick breakdown…

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Do You Know Where Your Dental & Medical Supplies Come From?

Inadequate, poorly constructed supplies can lead to complications, unfavorable health outcomes for patients, and in some cases, lawsuits. If you’re in charge of the purchasing for your healthcare…

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