Tired of loose teeth? Implants have come a long way

Most people will lose adult teeth during their lifetime. In the U.S., about 69 percent of adults ages 35 to 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth due to accident, a failed root canal, tooth decay or gum disease. By age 74, at least 26 percent of adults have …

Center for Microsurgical Endodontics Scottsdale Arizona Dr Glen Doyon

Dentist News Network Update

A new dental industry survey suggests that dental professionals are more optimistic today about their growth opportunities than they were a year ago, while the greatest challenge facing respondents in 2012 is marketing. Visiting a dentist is enough to make most people’s palms a little sweaty, but for some it …

What is the Purpose of Root Canal Treatment? Scottsdale Arizona Endodontist Dr. Glen Doyon

What is the Purpose of Root Canal Treatment? Scottsdale Arizona Endodontist Dr. Glen Doyon from Sequence Media on Vimeo. According to Dentist News Network commentator Dr. Glen Doyon (Center for Microsurgical Endodontics, Scottsdale Arizona)…”The goal is always to try and save a tooth first. Sometimes that isn’t possible and alternatives …

Dentist professionals more optimistic but struggle with marketing

A new dental industry survey suggests that dental professionals are more optimistic today about their growth opportunities than they were a year ago, while the greatest challenge facing respondents in 2012 is marketing. Visiting a dentist is enough to make most people’s palms a little sweaty, but for some it …

Harvesting stem cells from teeth to treat disease… Dr. Bradley Briggs

The notion of preserving your own stem cells to treat future disease has been gaining popularity. Research shows that a child’s baby teeth may be the best source of stem cells. Dr Bradley Briggs in Scottsdale discusses current technology and how stem cells can be used to treat disease.

Dr Ron Dean…Dental Director, Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines

Dr Ron Dean…Dental Director, Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines discusses the benefits of membership in the ACSDD.

American Dental Crisis: Sen. Bernie Sanders (VT)

The United States is in the midst of a major dental crisis. There are 130 million Americans who have no dental insurance. One-fourth of adults age 65 or older have lost all their teeth. Only 45 percent of Americans age 2 and older had a dental visit in the last …

NYU study: Blood from periodontal disease can be used to screen for diabetes

Oral blood samples drawn from deep pockets of periodontal inflammation can be used to measure hemoglobin A1c, an important gauge of a patient’s diabetes status, an NYU nursing-dental research team has found. Hemoglobin A1c blood glucose measures from oral blood compare well to those from finger-stick blood, the researchers say. …

Study finds parents have limited knowledge of pediatric dental care

NEW YORK, Feb 06, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — While 97% of parents of children ages five and under, with dental insurance, would rate their child’s oral health as excellent or good, many may actually be overly optimistic. A MetLife Study released today reveals many parents are not following recommended guidelines …