An Alaskan dentist was recently accused of fraudulently billing and needlessly sedating patient. He was also found to have pulled a patient’s tooth while riding on a wheeled “hoverboard” scooter. Dentist Seth Lookhart had the hoverboard operation captured on video, which he shared with several people. He joked over text that it was a “new…
In a recent turn of events, ADA took a new, more aggressive stance against vaping and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). ADA called for a total ban on any products that have not been approved for tobacco cessation purposes by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The interim policy mirrored similar action taken by the American…
According to the recent reports, a dental implant surgery could be done completely with the help of new Robotic Technology. While surgical robotics had been available in the healthcare setting for many years, they had taken longer to reach the dental space. Developed by Miami-based robotics healthcare startup Neocis, the Yomi Robotic Dental System branded…
Germany: The use of rubber dams during endodontic procedures is considered common practice and is recommended by international associations and organisations. However, dental practitioners seem to struggle with its use more than endodontists do. To understand the underlying issues, it is important to note that the use of rubber dams is not mandatory for dentists,…
Ali Campbell, teacher from Dorset recently found out she had mouth cancer. It all started with a mouth ulcer that wouldn’t go away. Ali was left devastated when doctors confirmed it was an aggressive cancer. To get rid of the tumor, doctors had to cut it away and reconstructed her jaw with titanium plates and…
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that helps build strong teeth and prevent cavities. According to recent studies, fluoridated water has reduced tooth decay by 25 percent. Fluoride treatments may offer even more significant benefits to protect teeth. These treatments can be beneficial to people at risk of tooth decay but may not be right…
Dental practitioners, who are in practice for quite some time, might have encountered patients with gag reflex. It all starts during dental procedure, where patients’ tongue suddenly lift. Before anything can be done, patient starts to sputter and choke severely. There are several ways to help patient in this regard. This range from sedation to…
Reuters- Facing off against a plaintiff’s lawyer for the first time about Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder, the company’s Chief Executive Alex Gorsky earlier this month insisted that the company’s iconic brand was safe. “We unequivocally believe that our talc and our baby powder does not contain asbestos,” Gorsky testified in a deposition in a…
NEW YORK: According to a new report from the World Health Organization and partners on the eve of a UN General Assembly high-level meeting on Universal Health Coverage, countries must increase spending on primary healthcare by at least 1% of their gross domestic product (GDP) if the world is to close glaring coverage gaps and…
GENEVA: On September 24, 2019, world leaders adopted a high-level United Nations Political Declaration on universal health coverage (UHC), the most comprehensive set of health commitments ever adopted at this level. “This declaration represents a landmark for global health and development,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General at the WHO. “The world has 11 years…