Outline of dentistry and oral health

Careington® Announces Launch of National Teledentistry Program

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Telemedicine, Dentistry, Teledentistry, Outline of dentistry and oral health, Dental

FRISCO, Texas, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Careington International Corporation announces the launch of a teledentistry program through affiliate company DialCare, offering 24/7 access to licensed dentists nationwide* via phone or video consultation.

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  • FRISCO, Texas, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Careington International Corporation announces the launch of a teledentistry program through affiliate company DialCare, offering 24/7 access to licensed dentists nationwide* via phone or video consultation.
  • Careington owns and operates some of the largest discount and PPO dental networks in the U.S. that provide significant dental care savings.
  • "COVID-19 has intensified the need for teledentistry, and we are pleased to introduce the teledentistry program as a much-needed virtual solution for dental care."
  • The teledentistry program is now included in the plan offerings on Careington.com.

PDA Reminds Parents About The Importance Of Children's Oral Health

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Dental public health, Public health, Dentistry, Outline of dentistry and oral health, Dental therapist

HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- February once again brings National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM), an oral health campaign that helps educate children about the importance of maintaining good oral health and developing healthy habits that will carry into adulthood.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- February once again brings National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM), an oral health campaign that helps educate children about the importance of maintaining good oral health and developing healthy habits that will carry into adulthood.
  • "Oral health is a window to our overall health.
  • Your child could have oral health problems you don't know about like cavities or gum disease.
  • Learning about oral health can be informative and fun at the same time for kids of all ages.

Advanced Implant Dentistry and Oral Restoration Transforms Oral Health Care in Cedarhurst, NY with Dental Implants and IV Sedation

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Health sciences, Medical specialties, Dentistry, Peri-implantitis, Dental implant, Dentist, Outline of dentistry and oral health, Implant, Specialty, Peri-implant mucositis

CEDARHURST, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Advanced Implant Dentistry and Oral Restoration spreads awareness of the impact oral health has on the immune system in Cedarhurst, NY and the Five Towns community.

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  • CEDARHURST, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Advanced Implant Dentistry and Oral Restoration spreads awareness of the impact oral health has on the immune system in Cedarhurst, NY and the Five Towns community.
  • Those nervous about receiving oral health care during the pandemic can rest assured that they are in safe and responsible hands at Advanced Implant Dentistry and Oral Restoration.
  • Individuals can schedule an appointment with IV sedation for dental implants, peri-implantitis treatment, and other oral health care by calling the office at 516-665-1249 or visiting http://www.advancedimplantsli.com .
  • Advanced Implant Dentistry and Oral Restoration has provided cutting-edge dental care to Cedarhurst, NY since 1989.

Consumers for Dental Choice: Medicaid Programs Must Heed FDA Recommendations Against Amalgam for Children

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Dental Materials, Restorative dentistry, Alloys, Health sciences, Health care, Federal assistance in the United States, Medicaid, Amalgam, Outline of dentistry and oral health, Dentistry, Mercury, Dental restoration

Charles G. Brown, Executive Director of Consumers for Dental Choice, www.mercury-free.org , calls the Attorney General's letter "a game changer for Medicaid programs."

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  • Charles G. Brown, Executive Director of Consumers for Dental Choice, www.mercury-free.org , calls the Attorney General's letter "a game changer for Medicaid programs."
  • Brown said, "it's time for the Medicaid programs to end the primacy of putting mercury fillings in children's mouths."
  • https://mercuryfreedentistry.files.wordpress.com/2021/01/letter-from-ct-...
    Because it is 50% mercury, dental amalgam is highly controversial, and its use has become increasingly rare among middle class consumers but it continues unabated in institutional dentistry (military, Tribal Lands, prisons) and in low-income programs.
  • * The three nonprofit groups requesting action from Attorney General Tong were Connecticut Coalition for Environmental Justice, the Mercury Policy Project, and Consumers for Dental Choice.

Periodontist, Dr. Andres Sanchez, Improves Oral Health in Minneapolis, MN with Advanced Gum Disease Treatment and More

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Medical specialties, Health sciences, Gingiva, Periodontology, Periodontal disease, Dentistry, Gums, Dental implant, Oral and maxillofacial pathology, Outline of dentistry and oral health, Gingivitis, Scaling and root planing

An industry leading periodontist in the Twin Cities, Dr. Sanchez offers a variety of oral health care treatments, including advanced gum disease care, dental implants , and oral pathology treatment.

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  • An industry leading periodontist in the Twin Cities, Dr. Sanchez offers a variety of oral health care treatments, including advanced gum disease care, dental implants , and oral pathology treatment.
  • To help improve the oral health of his Minneapolis, MN community, and consequently, the overall health, Dr. Sanchez is offering oral health treatments for new patients with or without a referral.
  • Other research suggests that gum disease has a systemic impact on the body, and it has been linked with whole-body issues such as heart disease, respiratory disease, Alzheimer's disease, and diabetes.
  • For more severe cases of gum disease, Dr. Sanchez is trained in periodontal microsurgery, a technique that uses a surgical microscope to remove gum disease.

Oral-B’s Virtual Experience at 2021 Consumer Electronics Show Puts the Power to Control Health in Consumers’ Hands with the Oral-B iO™

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Monday, January 11, 2021
MEN, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Hardware, Data management, Consumer electronics, Consumer, Technology, Environment, Dental, Women, Health, Mouth, Dentistry, Dental equipment, Medical specialties, Periodontology, American brands, Toothbrush, Gingivitis, Gums, Oral-B, Outline of dentistry and oral health, Chewing gum, Oral-B, Procter & Gamble, Procter & Gamble’s LifeLab Everyday:

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210111005188/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210111005188/en/
    The Oral-B iO Experience at the P&G LifeLab Everyday virtual platform at the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
  • Located within P&Gs LifeLab Everyday virtual platform, the virtual experience will highlight Oral-B iO, the brands most innovative toothbrush, reimagined and redesigned from the inside out to remove 100% more plaque than a manual toothbrush.
  • In clinical tests, Oral-B iO provided a deeper cleaning of teeth and gums, allowing users to easily and effectively maintain oral health.
  • We give consumers the power to take control of their families health at home with Oral-B iO, which helps prevent and reduce gingivitis for the best gum health.

Minnesota Dental Association Recommends Making a New Year's Resolution for a Healthier Mouth

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Dentistry, Health care, Health, Dentist, Dental, American Dental Association, Human tooth, Outline of dentistry and oral health, Dental public health, Dental hygienist

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Minnesota Dental Association is urging all Minnesotans to make a resolution to improve their oral health in 2021.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Minnesota Dental Association is urging all Minnesotans to make a resolution to improve their oral health in 2021.
  • Brushing your teeth two times a day for two minutes for healthier teeth, good breath, fewer cavities, and to avoid painful dental problems.
  • The Minnesota Dental Association is the voice of dentistry in Minnesota, representing practicing dentists.
  • The Minnesota Dental Association is a part of the American Dental Association, the nation's largest dental association, representing 158,000 dentist members.

Vital Smiles Opens New Office in Decatur, Alabama

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Health, Family, Dental, Consumer, Outline of dentistry and oral health, Dentist

Vital Smiles Dental & Orthodontics, a leader in accessible, affordable oral health care in Alabama, today announced the opening of a new office in Decatur.

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  • Vital Smiles Dental & Orthodontics, a leader in accessible, affordable oral health care in Alabama, today announced the opening of a new office in Decatur.
  • Located at 809 Beltline Road SW, just off Spring Avenue and adjacent to a Planet Fitness, Walmart and Staples, this is the seventh Vital Smiles location in Alabama.
  • In addition to general dentistry, Vital Smiles offers orthodontics in its offices, creating a convenient full service Dental Home.
  • To learn more about Vital Smiles or inquire about an office in your community, visit www.vitalsmiles.com .

Vyne's State of the Dental Industry Report 2021

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Dentist, Outline of dentistry and oral health

Twenty-three percent of practices are considering teledentistry in 2021, and 62% said they would not offer the service in 2021.

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  • Twenty-three percent of practices are considering teledentistry in 2021, and 62% said they would not offer the service in 2021.
  • Twenty-nine percent look to their local or state dental association, and 13% read industry publications.
  • "The Vyne State of the Dental Industry Report 2021 was designed to gain perspectives from the industry that tell a story about what practices have gone through in 2020, and how they are feeling going into 2021," said Vyne Dental president Steve Roberts.
  • Seventy-seven percent of respondents were from solo dental practices and 23% were from group dental practices.

Russell Health: 'Most Promising Bio Tech Startups 2020'

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Monday, January 4, 2021
Regenerative biomedicine, Regenerative medicine, Tissue engineering, Outline of dentistry and oral health, Podiatry, Academic disciplines

WILLOWBROOK, Ill., Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Based in Willowbrook, Illinois, Russell Health, a national marketer and distributor of specialty medical products and services has recently been awarded "Most Promising Bio Tech Startups 2020" by Startup City .

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  • WILLOWBROOK, Ill., Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Based in Willowbrook, Illinois, Russell Health, a national marketer and distributor of specialty medical products and services has recently been awarded "Most Promising Bio Tech Startups 2020" by Startup City .
  • About Russell Health: Russell Health and its partners have distributed regenerative therapy products nationwide and achieved profound clinical outcomes in multiple therapeutic areas including cosmetics, wound care, pain management, podiatry, orthopedics, dentistry and gynecology.
  • Stem Cell Recruitment Therapy is Russell Health's revolutionary procedure to help rejuvenate, regenerate and lubricate ailing joints as well as help to increase mobility while decreasing pain.
  • In honor of their achievements, StartUp City has featured an article about the innovators titled: "Russell Health: Bringing Life-Changing Innovation through Regenerative Medicine."