Nurse practitioners and doctor’s assistants have aided medical doctors in providing health care to residents of North Dakota for years. And now lawmakers are looking to implement a similar concept with dental care. The...
A bill in the state Legislature proposed additional training requirements for oral surgery dental assistants that were proposed as a way to prevent another incident of the case involving an oral surgeon who was...
The drill is one of the most feared tools that dentists use. But fewer people will be afraid of the drill due to the new tool developed by Convergent Dental. The Solea laser is...
One of the most common dental problems that affect millions of adults in the United States is tooth sensitivity. They feel pain or discomfort when they eat certain substances and at certain temperatures. The...
Health advocates have been recommending regular dental checkups in order to maintain oral health. It removes tartar that can lead to gum diseases. They also said that regular dental checkups allow patients to discover...
People suffering from heart disease have to pay attention to their health condition all the time. According to recent study, they should also check their dental health. They suggested that patients should report their...
We all read and hear about the coverage of the Affordable Care Act but they all talked about health insurance benefits. There’s little known on its impact on dental coverage. The fact is Obamacare...
Cavities or tooth decay are holes in the teeth. They are the second most common health condition in the US. Cavities usually affect children and young adults but can occur anytime. It is the...
One of the most feared dental procedures is the root canal. People have a negative view of the procedure because of a bad experience, its cost, or the result. If the pulp of the...
A new study published in the Journal of Dental Research has proposed a new way of before the condition turns severe. The researchers suggested a new system based on the genetic makeup of gum...
