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News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2014/06/03

News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2014/06/03

Dear colleagues, Here is a sampling of news items that came across our desks at CDA in the past week. We invite you to send us leads to news stories worth sharing that have come across your desk in the past week and we look forward to hearing from you (jokeefe@cda-adc.ca or 1-800-267-6354 ext. 2297). Best wishes, John

Canadian dentistry news

The Pacific Oral Health Society (POHS), a non-profit society that provides oral health care to underprivileged community members, is celebrating their first Annual Reception June 12 in Surrey, B.C. Learn more…

Halifax dentist-entrepreneur needs your vote to receive a prize of $100,000 to serve a rapidly growing community in need of specialized dental services. Paula MacPherson is the Nova Scotia finalist for the 2014 BDC Young Entrepreneur Award. Find out more and vote…

International dentistry news

A Florida dentist has been charged with multiple counts of fraud after many patients’ horror stories surfaced. Read the article…

Nepal public health experts at Centre for Public Health and Environmental Development (CEPHED) and Nepal Dental Association are working together to promote mercury-free dentistry. Ram Charitra Sah, Executive Director at CEPHED, says the use of amalgam for fillings is posing serious health risks to patients. Learn more…

Study shows up to 85% of children in Qatar show signs of dental decay. The study of 2,113 students from 16 government and private schools shows disparities in children’s oral health due to dietary habits and lack of awareness about oral hygiene and preventative dental measures among parents and children. Learn more…

Remains of what could be a dental implant dating back to the third century were found in Northern France. Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a woman with 31 teeth and an iron pin in the place of an upper incisor. Learn more…

Continuing education matters

The FDI has released the advanced programme for the 2014 Annual Dental Congress in New Delhi. Get the programme…

Please let us know about upcoming continuing education meetings that could be of interest to Canadian dentists by emailing us at oasisdiscussions@cda-adc.ca

Clinical & scientific news

Oral bacteria was found in the placenta, meaning that maintaining the best possible oral health during pregnancy is perhaps even more important than ever. Studies show that bacteria from the mouth can travel through the bloodstream to the placenta, having dangerous effects on the baby. Learn more…

Research from the University of Pennsylvania shows that it may be possible to treat periodontitis with complement inhibitor. In a study where monkeys were treated with a complement inhibitor drug, the treatment successfully prevented the inflammation and bone loss associated with periodontitis. Learn more…

A UK dentist with a celebrity tooth collection hopes to one day be able to clone John Lennon with the DNA from his wisdom tooth. Toothpick blog examines the possibilities and implications of cloning humans from their teeth. Read the blog post…

Nanodiamonds show promise for the future of dental implants. The tiny diamonds may make for stronger dental implants while promoting bone growth and combating osteonecrosis. Learn more…

Researchers at Harvard University have discovered it is possible to use stem cells to regenerate dentin in teeth. Using low-powered lasers, experiments have already shown positive results in rats, and researchers are planning to start human trials. Learn more…

Mind your business

Ten things to look out for to avoid embezzlement. Dentists have a 60% probability of being embezzled from at some point during their career and over 85% of the embezzlement that occurs in a practice is committed by long-term employees with no criminal record or history. Read the article…

The American Student Dental Association advises dentists to go through the motions with patients, rather than simply advising them, to create lasting oral care habits. Studies show that patients only retain and follow through with 11% of what they hear, whereas they’re more likely to act on things they see (83%) and do (90%).  Learn more…

Seven ways to make your practice more accessible and easy to do business with. Read the article…

Ten problems that could be stopping you from getting the most out of your website. Whether your site is not reaching your target audience or not compelling enough to keep its attention, these are some mistakes to avoid making. Read the article…

Four tips to ensure greater case acceptance with your patients. Read the article…

Are you guilty of miscommunication with patients? The Academy of Dental Management Consultants compiled a list of four mistakes you may be making that can hinder communication with your patient. Read the article…

Your health & medical news

Poor oral health can contribute to a host of other medical problems, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, erectile dysfunction and more. Learn more…

Measles cases in the US this year are the highest they’ve been in 20 years. Despite the disease having been declared eradicated in the US in 2000, there have been 288 reported cases of measles since early January , and a higher number than usual in Canada, as well. Public health authorities are urging citizens to get vaccinated and practice proper hygiene. Read the CDC press release and the Public Health Agency of Canada notice…

Advocates say the 5,000-year-old Ayurvedic practice of oil pulling – swirling oil around your mouth for up to 20 minutes – can lead to health benefits. Oil pulling is supposed to lead to whiter teeth, reduced oral bacteria, stronger gums and jaw, and more, but scientific evidence to back these claims is lacking. Learn more…

Dental industry news

Tooth tattoos are becoming a growing trend in the dental industry. Tiny pictures can be drawn onto crowns and bridges, and subsequently put on teeth, to create a tooth tattoo. Learn more…

Brush DJ is an app for Apple and Android smartphones that makes brushing teeth fun and helps remind you to do it for two minutes twice a day. The app sends reminder notifications and can play two-minute excerpts of the music of your choice for you to brush your teeth to. Learn more and download the app…

Colgate has developed a ‘breakthrough’ new toothpaste that claims to be the only sugar acid neutralising toothpaste, targeting acids produced from free sugar in plaque. Colgate Maximum Cavity Protection plus Sugar Acid Neutraliser is supported by eight years of clinical research involving 14,000 subjects. Learn more…

If you wish to send us leads to news stories worth sharing that have come across your desk recently, please contact us by email at oasisdiscussions@cda-adc.ca or by toll-free phone at 1-855-716-2747.

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