Tea may contain more fluoride than once thought, research shows

Black tea, a Southern staple and the world’s most consumed beverage, may contain higher concentrations of fluoride than previously thought, which could pose problems for the heaviest tea drinkers, researchers say.

Dentist teeth whitening or teeth bleaching safe?

After much deliberation and debate the process of teeth whitening has been deemed both safe and effective. In fact the Hydrogen Peroxide or Carbamide Peroxide as bleaching whitener for your teeth whether teeth whitening at home or …

Dental researchers discover human beta defensin-3 ignites in oral cancer growth

Detecting oral cancer in its earliest stages can save the lives of the nearly 40,500 people diagnosed annually. But early detection has been difficult. Researchers discovered a biomarker, called human beta defensin-3, which may serve as an early warning. The defensin is present in all oral cancers and associated with the early stages of oral cancer.

One in four Californian children have never seen a dentist, study finds

A new study reveals that in California, nearly 25 percent of children in the state have never seen a dentist and that disparities exist across race, ethnicity, and type of insurance when it comes to the duration between dental care visits.

Nano-sized advance toward next big treatment era in dentistry

Scientists are reporting an advance toward the next big treatment revolution in dentistry — the era in which root canal therapy brings diseased teeth back to life, rather than leaving a “non-vital” or dead tooth in the mouth. Researchers now describe a first-of-its-kind, nano-sized dental film that shows early promise for achieving this long-sought goal.

Teeth of cadavers reveal their identity

Researchers in Spain have shown that a person’s dental patterns can be used as proof of their identity with the same degree of reliability as DNA testing, the method that forensic police use to reveal the identity of dead bodies. The researchers came to their conclusion after analyzing the dental patterns of more than 3,000 people.

New therapy to overcome body dysmorphic disorder

People coping with body dysmorphic disorder seek out in particular plastic surgeons, orthodontists and aesthetic professionals to alleviate their suffering: “However, what they really need is psychological support and assistance,” says one expert.

Tray bleaching may improve oral health of elderly, special-needs patients

A tooth-bleaching agent may improve the oral health of elderly and special-needs patients, say dentists.

Bloomington-Normal Free Dental Clinic Expected To Be State's …

BLOOMINGTON — Dentists expect the Illinois Mission of Mercy — which will be Friday and Saturday in Bloomington — to be the largest free dental clinic in Illinois history.

Treatment Planning Dance Tutorial

Lyrics (parody to Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance”): written and performed by Q (Eileen Quintero). Two Three Blue Green I’ve learned a little bit too much [much] All of this info starts to rush [start to rush by] How do I enter this? VIC director’s amiss and My PCC is on the phone [phone] [ oh oh oh oh ] What’s going onto this form I love this patient, Mary, but I can’t think straight anymore Keep it cool, what’s the code for this phase I can’t remember but it’s alright a-alright (CHORUS) Just Plan Gonna be ok 2 green 2 blue Just Plan Make that record today 3 green 3 blue Just Plan Gonna be ok PPP-Plan Plan Plan Just JJJ-Just Plan Wish I could see my patient’s mouth [ oh oh oh oh] Anne says my record’s inside out [inside out kay] Clarissa’s mad at me, The parking lot’s full you see And I just have to get this right [ oh oh oh oh ] What’s going on with this form I love this patient, Cheryl, but I can’t think straight anymore Keep it cool, what’s the Dx per Tx I can’t remember but it’s alright a-alright (CHORUS) Chief Complaint, and Health History which is medical, dental, medications Vital Signs, Exams, Problems, Radiographs and Missing Teeth Periodontal Chart, Class, PSR, Prognosis, Stability Clinical, Radiographic Findings in Chart-Add yeah Use Expert for Diagnoses and Treatments, yeah And add phasing via right click and tab and tab My goal’s a blue/black only Clinical Summary Faculty Approval Patient Signature I’m done! Double (CHORUS) [Amazing Informatics] VIC clinics goin …