The teeth of people living in care homes in England are being left to rot, dentists say. The warning comes after the Care Quality Commission found that residents did not always have access to dentists and were not getting the support they needed to look after their teeth. Its inspectors visited 100 homes caring for… Read More »
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – Dentistry officials at West Virginia University say children ages 1 to 17 can receive free exams, any necessary X-rays and fluoride treatments on Feb. 1 in Morgantown. WVU officials say the free dental care will be available from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the university’s Pediatric Dentistry Clinic. The care… Read More »
Oral health and dental hygiene are one of the biggest factors in the overall health and well-being of a child. However, oral health is often overlooked or misunderstood by parents and it can lead to problems for their children. Infections, loss of teeth, discolouration and bad positioning can be the worst consequences of poor practice… Read More »
Epic has a new customer for its comprehensive health records system: Irvine, California-based Pacific Dental Services, which provides business and administrative services for dental offices. WHY IT MATTERSIt’s the first dental support organization to sign on with Epic. The implementation means that all healthcare organizations, including dentists and oral specialists supported by PDS, can use… Read More »
For most of us, a trip to the dentist or orthodontist is a minor but necessary chore. For other people, however, it can be a waking nightmare. Their fears can make them nervous and jittery while in the chair. In severe cases, it can keep them away completely. This creates a vicious cycle in which… Read More »