Fri.Jul 29, 2022

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The Aspen Group Debuts Its TAG Oral Care Center for Excellence, Providing Free Dental Care to Underserved Illinois Residents

Dental News and Technology

First-of-its-kind oral care center celebrates ribbon-cutting ceremony with Stanley Bergman, Henry Schein Chairman, and CEO; Rahma Samow, EVP & Global Head DSO, Straumann Group Free, comprehensive dental care to be offered to estimated 2,500 underserved patients annually CHICAGO , July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TAG - The Aspen Group, a nationwide leader in consumer health care, today debuted its TAG Oral Care Center for Excellence – a state-of-the-art clinic designed to provide comprehensive d

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Moderna to Release Redesigned COVID Vaccine to Thwart New Variant

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Moderna has revamped its COVID-19 vaccine to more effectively combat the highly contagious Omicron BA.5 variant. The new vaccine will be available this fall as a booster shot. The United States federal government has secured 66 million doses. A redesigned Pfizer vaccine will also be ready this fall. The US has ordered 105 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine.

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5 Reasons to Consider Sedation Dentistry

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

If you’re one of the millions of people who avoid going to the dentist, sedation dentistry may be a good option for you. Sedation dentistry can help make dental care more comfortable and less stressful. Why People Avoid the Dentist. There are many reasons why people avoid going to the dentist. For some, it’s a fear of needles or of pain.

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Little Evidence Shows School-Based Oral Health Screenings Increase Likelihood of Dental Visits

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A recently published Cochrane Review found insufficient evidence to support the idea that school-based dental screenings lead to children seeking professional dental care. The authors analyzed studies from the United Kingdom, India, United States, and Saudi Arabia, which included more than 21,000 children. The studies compared whether children who had undergone dental screenings at school were more likely to then seek out professional dental care compared to those kids who had never received an

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Do You Need Emergency Dental Care in Blackburn?

Healthy Smiles

Emergency dental care won’t ever be required if everything with your oral health is in order. However, a trusted care source is important if a significant dental disease develops and you require immediate attention. Our emergency dentist has the skills and expertise necessary to assess your needs and restore your sense of well-being. It is wise to recognize when it is appropriate because not every dental issue will call for a visit here.

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Do You Have This Affliction Most Dentists Do.

Coaches Corner

There is something that afflicts most dentists, and it can cause severe problems in their practices and lives. It’s called “Paralysis By Analysis,” and we give some symptoms and solutions on this episode of The Dental Practice Fixers, the dental podcast for dentists. Then on our mystery shopper calls we have some real doozies, including something that has never happened before in the history of The Fixers!

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BURST Oral Care Launches Professional-Grade Whitening Trays for Dental Office Results At-Home

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

BURST Oral Care ( burstoralcare.com ) continues its mission of creating brighter smiles with the launch of its new Teeth Whitening Trays by BURST. Designed for safe and easy use, this powerful at-home whitening treatment was created with the collaborative support of hundreds of members from BURST’s community of over 35,000 dental hygienists and dentists to ensure the trays are effective, yet gentle enough for even the most sensitive smiles.