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ADA questions findings from Pew DHT study

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:25:51 +0000

Dental Health

In an analysis of a Pew study on the value of adding a dental health therapist to private dental practice, the ADA challenges the study’s methodology, figures, conclusions and projected financial implications.

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International volunteer nomination deadline April 1

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:21:07 +0000

There’s still time to nominate an international volunteer for the 2011 Certificate for International Volunteer Service. Dental society officers and dental school deans must submit nomination materials by April 1 to the ADA Division of Global Affairs.

NCHS charts dental access by family structure

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:54:13 +0000

Dental Care for Children Hyattsville, Md.—Children in nuclear families were less likely than children in nonnuclear families to have gone without needed dental care due to cost in the past 12 months, according to data on family structure and children’s … Continue reading →

VA offers free screenings for veterans, cites ‘potential lapses in infection control procedures’

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:10:06 +0000

Dental Care for Veterans Dayton, Ohio—The Dayton VA Medical Center is notifying 535 veterans of eligibility for free screenings for possible infections from what the Department of Veterans Affairs describes as “potential lapses in infection control procedures that occurred in … Continue reading →

Dental responder bill offered in House of Representatives

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 06:25:04 +0000

Emergency Dental Care

Washington—Bipartisan lawmakers introduced ADA-backed dental emergency responder legislation in the House of Representatives Feb. 9, saying it would strengthen the nation’s medical response capability.

Nassau County Dental Society hosts national kick off for 9th annual GKAS

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 04:35:29 +0000

Pediatric Dentists

Garden City, N.Y.—Standing before an audience of volunteers from every corner of the dental profession, ADA President-elect William Calnon called Give Kids a Smile one of the Association’s “most important initiatives.”

ADA, National Association of School Nurses team up on oral health awareness campaign

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:57:07 +0000

Oral Health

The ADA and the National Association of School Nurses will launch a nationwide school-based oral health awareness campaign this summer.

Sedation Dentistry

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:44:42 +0000

Sedation Dentistry

There’s a big difference between learning about the management of medical emergencies in the dental office and actually performing what’s needed to save a life.

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Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:36:05 +0000

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Types of Teeth Whitening

In the quest for a Hollywood smile, teeth whitening has become a billion dollar industry in the United States. It’s considered cosmetic dentistry, along with bonding and veneers. In order to make this procedure more accessible to people that can’t afford to have cosmetic dentistry done, there are multiple options available. Tooth sensitivity is a possible side effect of all of the methods.

There is the more expensive zoom whitening procedure, which is done at a dentist’s office and tends to have dramatic results. The benefit of this procedure is that it’s usually done in one visit and often gets your teeth several shades whiter. The downside of zoom whitening is that it is somewhat expensive. Also, you will have to do some type of maintenance throughout time.

Another option is to have a mold of your teeth made at a dentist’s office and have bleach trays made. To whiten teeth using bleach trays, you use the teeth bleach in the trays for a set amount daily. The exact use should be determined by your dentist. However, it’s generally around one hour per day. Full results are seen after approximately two weeks of using the trays. The benefits of using whitening trays is that it’s not as expensive as laser whitening. Also, as you own the trays, it’s easy to maintain your teeth whitening over time. The downside of this procedure is that it doesn’t produce instant results.

The most common method of teeth whitening is over-the-counter whitening strips, gels and trays. The trays are not as effective as the trays that you would receive at the dentist’s office as they aren’t specially molded for your teeth. The gel that is sold over-the-counter is not as effective as the professional bleaching gel. At the same time, many people achieve excellent results using over-the-counter products, particularly whitening strips. These are worn on your teeth and take about two weeks to take effect. The benefit of these products are that they are less expensive than the other options. The downside is that they take longer to work and often don’t work as well as other options.

Whitening your teeth is one way to freshen your look, and even look younger. Discolored teeth can be aging and make you feel less confident. Take advantage of the new options available for brightening and whitening your teeth.

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