Author Archives: Hannah
Online Therapists Making a Comeback?
By Hannah - July 27, 2011
Updated: 2/18/2020 An article in The New York Times by Randall Stross entitled "The Therapist Will See You Now, via the Web" said that a few psychiatrists had been practicing…
Amalgam Separators Soon to Be a Requirement
Updated: 2/18/2020 Patients can still get metal amalgam fillings at many dental offices, but those dentists may soon be forced to protect the environment from the resulting waste. The U.S….
Celebrities Give a New Meaning to "Movie Star Smile"
Updated: 2/18/2020 Celebrities are often known for having the picture-perfect, bleached white, "movie star" smile. Often this is a result of numerous post-fame cosmetic procedures and orthodontics, perhaps at the…
Animals Need Dental Care Too
Updated: 2/18/2020 Even 800-pound zoo animals need emergency dental surgery sometimes! Oscar Jonsey (O.J.), a lowland gorilla from the San Francisco Zoo, was experiencing tooth pain this past Monday when…
New Dental Robot Gags and Flinches
Updated: 2/18/2020 Japanese dentists-in-training may have to be more careful about where they poke and prod. Roboticists from Showa University in Japan are releasing an advanced robot that looks, feels…
FDA Declares New Rules for Sunscreen
Updated: 2/18/2020 The FDA announced new regulations for sunscreen labels after more than 3 decades. Consumers should now be able to make better decisions about how they can protect their…
Nonprofit Publishes Dental Recommendations for U.S. Government
By Hannah - July 8, 2011
Updated: 2/18/2020 A recently published report offers 7 oral health recommendations directed primarily toward the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Food Allergies More Common in American Kids
Updated: 2/18/2020 Nearly 1 in 12 US children has some sort of food allergy, according to a national survey, and that number continues to rise. The Food Allergy Initiative website…
Genes a Factor in Implant Success
Updated: 2/18/2020 Coming off of our redhead genes discussion yesterday, a new article from Medical News Today talks about how genetics also factors into a different aspect of dental health:…
Redheads More Susceptible to Dental Pain
By Hannah - June 29, 2011
Updated: 2/18/2020 If you have red hair, you might want to go ahead and ask for extra anesthetic at the dentist's office. Studies show that not only are redheads more…
Snack Ads & TV May Contribute to Obesity Epidemic
Updated: 2/18/2020 Some leading pediatricians call for a ban on some junk food commercials, claiming that 98% of food commercials during the most popular children's shows advertise junk food.
Hospitals Often Take Care of Body But Not Mouth
Updated: 2/18/2020 Dental care is overlooked in many hospitals despite potentially serious consequences, according to new research to be published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology. Unattended teeth can lead…
Hammock Motion May Improve Sleep
Updated: 2/18/2020 Vacation and relaxation often conjure up images of a hammock swaying gently in the shade of a palm tree on the beach. How easy it would be to…
Insurance Barriers Put Dental Care Out of Reach
Updated: 2/18/2020 Inadequate dental care among African Americans in Harlem may be due to unsatisfactory dental coverage, according to a new study by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health…
Dental Care Less Threatening for Dementia Patients
Updated: 2/18/2020 A new technique can help nurses take better care of those with dementia by significantly reducing the perceived threat of dental care, according to an article by Science…