Access To NHS Dentistry Declines Further, UK
Statistics published by The Information Centre provide new evidence that the Government's 2006 reforms are failing to achieve their aim of improving patients' ability to access to NHS dentistry. The figures show that 881,000 people across England have lost access to NHS dentistry since the implementation of reforms in April 2006.

Teens Warned To Avoid Oral Piercings
Skin piercings might be the rage among teens, but researchers from Tel Aviv University have found good reasons to think twice about piercing one's tongue or lip.Dr. Liran Levin, a dentist from the Department of Oral Rehabilitation, School of Dental Medicine at Tel Aviv University has found that about 15 to 20 percent of teens with oral piercings are at high risk for both tooth fractures and gum disease.

Governor Signs Landmark Law For California Dental Hygienists - CDHA-Sponsored SB 853 Provides Greater Autonomy And Recognition Of Profession
Ending several decades of struggle by California dental hygienists to achieve independence as a distinct public health profession, Governor Schwarzenegger today signed Senate Bill 853 (Perata). The measure creates the Dental Hygiene Committee a new regulatory body housed under the California Dental Board dedicated solely to overseeing the state's dental hygiene profession.

The Government Must Unravel The Harm Done By A Failing Contract, Dentists' Leader Warns, UK
The Department of Health must undo the damage done by the new dental contract, while dentists need to seize the opportunities that will emerge from the chaos, delegates heard today at the annual Local Dental Committees' conference in London. Addressing the conference, the Chair of the British Dental Association's General Dental Practice Committee, Dr Lester Ellman said: "The Department must work with the profession, not against it.

Aetna Introduces Dental-Only Insurance Plans For Individuals And Their Families
Aetna (NYSE:AET) announced that it has begun selling stand-alone dental plans to individuals and families, which are now effective as of June 1, 2008. These new products will initially be offered in Arizona, Delaware, Illinois and Pennsylvania, with plans to expand their availability to additional states in the future. Individuals, including those who are eligible for Medicare, will be able to purchase these plans at any age.

Advocates Launch Effort To Create State Oral Health Plan To Improve Oral Health & Reduce Disparities, Massachusetts
Leading oral health advocates in Massachusetts gathered in Sturbridge on June 4 and 5 to begin discussions on creating a comprehensive Oral Health Plan for Massachusetts aimed at eliminating barriers and increasing access to care for all Massachusetts residents. The two-day conference was attended by more than 200 dentists, dental hygienists, physicians, lawmakers, state oral health officials, insurers and a wide array of health advocates and policy leaders.

ADHA Unveils New Format At 85th Annual Session In Albuquerque
More than 1,100 registered dental hygienists (RDH) from across the United States will travel to Albuquerque, N.M. to experience to the new format for the 85th annual session of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) June 18-25. News HighlightsADHA Unveils New Meeting format For the first time since their inception, ADHA will combine the Center for Lifelong Learning and Annual Session.

By Using Growth Hormone Scientists From Granada Drastically Reduce The Wait Time For New Teeth Implant
The use of the growth hormone in oral implantology has managed to regenerate the bone and hasten the integration between the bone base and the dental implant. The process allows to reduce from six months to two weeks the wait time to place the crown which replaces the lost tooth on the oral implant.

Scientists From Granada Drastically Reduce The Wait Time For New Teeth Implant
A new odontological technique manages to reduce from six months to two weeks the wait time to implant new teeth. It is possible thanks to the use of the growth hormone in oral implantology, which allows bone regeneration and the hastening of the integration between bone base and dental implant. The use of the growth hormone in oral implantology has managed to regenerate the bone and hasten the integration between the bone base and the dental implant.

Periodontitis Associated With Developments Of Type 2 Diabetes And Its Complications - Oral Disease Treatment Can Help Control High Glycemic Levels
Critical links between periodontal (gum) disease and the development of type 2 diabetes, as well as the development and progression of its complications, were reported here in the first ever symposium presented by dentists to diabetes experts at the American Diabetes Association's Annual Scientific Sessions at its 68th such event.

Using Periodontal Ligament Regeneration To Save Teeth
Teeth may fall out as a result of inflammation and subsequent destruction of the tissues supporting the teeth. Dutch researcher Agnes Berendsen has investigated a possible solution to this problem. At the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), she has studied the regeneration of the periodontal ligament by use of tissue engineering.

Toothpaste Too Pricey For The Poor
Fluoride toothpaste is prohibitively expensive for the world's poorest people, according to a study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Globalization and Health. Researchers revealed that the poorest populations of developing countries have the least access to affordable toothpaste.The team, which includes Ann Goldman of the School of Public Health and Health Services at the George Washington University in Washington D.C.

Teeth Whitening Options Demystified In New Content Section From Consumer Guide To Dentistry
Teeth whitening is the most popular procedure in cosmetic dentistry. But with so many whitening options available, selecting the one that best fits an individual's needs can be overwhelming. Consumer Guide to Dentistry, a web portal providing consumer-friendly information on dental health, cuts through the confusion with a new teeth whitening section that has detailed information on all teeth whitening options.