Blog – ADA “Respectfully Yet Strongly Disagrees” With WHO Guidance Recommending Dental Care Be Delayed
ADA “Respectfully Yet Strongly Disagrees” With WHO Guidance Recommending Dental Care Be Delayed The ADA News (8/12, Versaci) reports that in a statement released Aug. 12, the ADA said it “respectfully yet strongly disagrees” with the World Health Organization’s interim guidance recommending “routine” dental care be delayed in certain situations due to COVID-19. “Oral health […]
Blog – CDA and ADA Respond to WHO Recommendation: Dentistry is Essential Health Care
CDA and ADA respond to WHO recommendation: Dentistry is essential health care CDA and ADA strongly disagree with the World Health Organization’s Aug. 3 guidance advising that routine non-essential oral health care, including oral health check-ups, dental cleanings and preventive care, be delayed. The WHO provides guidance worldwide, and its recent document “Considerations for the provision […]
Blog – Study Finds Dental Offices Among Safest, Most Essential Businesses Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Blog: Study Finds Dental Offices Among Safest, Most Essential Businesses Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Fast Company (6/15, Cohen) reported that a new study “identifies the businesses that have the best overall risk-benefit profiles when weighing important factors such as essential value to shoppers and the economy, as well as relative risk of contracting COVID-19 – or […]
BLOG: CDC – Number Of Cases Of Vaping-Related Illness Exceeds 1,000
CDC: Number Of Cases Of Vaping-Related Illness Exceeds 1,000 The New York Times (10/3, Grady) reported that on Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said vaping-related illness had increased to 1,080 cases, which is up by 275 cases from the previous week. In addition, the resultant death toll had risen to 19 as […]
BLOG: ADA Raises Concerns About SmileDirect Club With FTC, FDA
The ADA News (7/12, Solana) reported that on June 27, the ADA “sent a complaint letter to the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, raising concerns over aspects of SmileDirect Club’s marketing and direct-to-consumer sales of plastic teeth aligners.” In addition, about two months ago the ADA “filed a citizen’s petition with the U.S. […]
BLOG: Charcoal Toothpastes Don’t Whiten Teeth, Review Says
BBC News Online (UK) (5/10) reported a review in the British Dental Journalclaims charcoal-based toothpastes are a “marketing gimmick” with no scientific evidence to support claims they whiten teeth. The authors add that the toothpastes may increase the risk of tooth decay and staining, and that “excessive brushing with them can do more harm then […]
BLOG: Future Retirees Often Overlook Dental Care Costs
Business Insider (5/2, Loudenback) reported that although data indicate “over a third of US adults are more concerned about covering health costs in retirement than paying off debt and affording lifestyle expenses right now,” only “about half have a financial plan in place for the future.” In addition, Business Insider stated that dental care costs are among some […]
BLOG: Some Parents Use More Toothpaste On Children’s Toothbrushes Than Recommended, CDC Study Finds
In continuing coverage, The New York Times (2/3, Jacobs) reports that a CDC study has found “nearly 40 percent of children ages 3 to 6 used more toothpaste than recommended by dental professionals.” The article notes that the ADA and CDC suggest parents of children in that age range apply “no more than a pea-size […]
BLOG: Gum Disease May Play Role In Alzheimer’s Development, Researchers Suggest
The Telegraph (UK) (1/23, Knapton) reports that “gum disease may play a pivotal role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, scientists believe.” According to the article, “Researchers said they now had ‘solid evidence’ that the bacteria which causes periodontitis produces an enzyme which destroys neurons leading to memory loss.” The article says that the bacteria […]