Wellness Dentistry at the Tipping Point
Beamsville, Ontario, Canada (ContentDesk) March 31,2006 -- A significant change is occurring in wellness dentistry, according to Dr. Ken Southward, a general dentist in Ontario, Canada. Dentists used to believe that both periodontal breakdown and tooth decay were caused by bacteria, so preventive efforts focused on reducing oral bacteria. With this mindset, dental diseases were essentially considered in isolation of other systemic diseases. Dental researchers like Dr.
T. Sorsa in Finland and Dr. L. Golub in United States are now discovering that it is the bodys own immune system causing the breakdown through a process of uncontrolled inflammation. This new paradigm directly links dental disease to other inflammatory diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, some cancers and many others.
Dentistrys long term, recurring relationships with people provides an ideal education and support environment for people seeking more responsibility for their own health and wellness. Creative web sites such as Dr. Southwards www.dentalhealth.ca">www.dentalhealth.ca are now reaching out to a broader community of wellness interested people, regardless of location. Blogging and online information are cornerstones of this educational effort.Many people feel they are dentally healthy when they are free of treatable dental disease. Wellness dentistry goes beyond this disease-free need.
It offers a preferred future based on ones values. Offering clients what they value more than what they need, however, is not new to dentistry. Tooth whitening, porcelain veneers and adult orthodontics are all cosmetic services designed to provide people with services they value but do not necessarily need.Research from the areas of pathology, pharmaceuticals, advanced nutrition and psychology will increasingly converge with technology. Wellness oriented dental teams will learn to shorten the gap between research and application both on an individual and community-wide basis.
Wellness tools to offer the latest in education and support are emerging today.A different dental disease paradigm based on inflammation links oral health to systemic health.
This understanding liberates dentistry to move towards a wellness based model of care and support. The dental profession is at the tipping point or the dawn of a new era in wellness dentistry..
General info about reconstructive cosmetic surgery
Reconstructive cosmetic surgery is a surgical procedure that is used to correct some serious injuries or birth defects. The reconstructive cosmetic surgery is the oldest form of plastic or cosmetic procedure and it
has been developing out of the constant need to treat wounded soldiers in wartime. Nowadays, the reconstructive cosmetic surgery is very often performed on burn and accident victims. It may include the rebuilding of some fractured bones, reattachement of an amputated finger or toe, or the implant of a prosthesis. These are artificial materials used in reconstructive cosmetic surgery to replace missing teeth, limbs or knee joint.
In other cases, the reconstructive cosmetic surgery is used to reconstruct parts of the persons's body that were missing at birth or remove by this type of operation.
Many people who suffer form disfigured by accidents or visible birth deformities develop important emotional problems because of the social rejection....
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February is National Children?s Dental Health Month: Tooth Fairy to Visit Local Schools in February
National Children's Dental Health Month began as a one-day event in Cleveland, Ohio on February 3, 1941.
The American Dental Association held the first national observance of Children's Dental Health Day in 1949, and by 1981 extended it to a month long celebration.
Although dental health among children has dramatically improved since 1941, it's still important that all parents know about the keys to good dental health.
NCDHM is aimed at publicizing these practices.The Tooth Fairy will be visiting Kutz Elementary on February 2nd, Richboro Elementary on February 9th, Detwiler and Mill Creek Elementary the week of February 16th, and Butler Elementary the week of February 23rd.
The Tooth Fairy will be in full costume, showing our youth how good dental habits can create a lifetime of healthy smiles.
She will be handing out goody bags, showing x-rays and dental health videos and even sprinkling a little bit of fairy dust.Any other Central Bucks or...
February is National Children?s Dental Health Month: Tooth Fairy to Visit Local Schools in February
Cosmetic dentistry > February is National Children?s Dental Health Month: Tooth Fairy to Visit Local Schools in February
America’s Smiles Are Drying Up Dentists Offer Solution for Symptoms Such as Bad Breath
ATLANTA, GA (ContentDesk) March 23, 2006 -- Across the nation, people are experiencing dry mouth caused by over 400 commonly used medications such as Lipitor, Zoloft, Prilosec, Paxil and Detrol, and anti-anxiety medications, such as Atarax, Valium, or Xanax just to name a few.
In addition, people with diabetes and cancer (having undergone chemical and radiation treatments) also experience recurring dry mouth. Reductions in the quantity and quality of the saliva can result in bad breath, loss of taste, inability to swallow food easily and oral discomfort.Ronald Feinman, D.M.D. and his colleagues at the Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry have been noted that dry mouth syndrome can also result in bacterial destruction of oral tissues, a bad odor, dental pain, and in some cases rampant cavities and/or gum disease in the mouth. Soft tissue lesions and increased decay on natural teeth and around restorative work in the mouth, such as crowns or porcelain veneers, can add to this...
Cosmetic dentistry > America’s Smiles Are Drying Up Dentists Offer Solution for Symptoms Such as Bad Breath
Local Dentist Chosen for Leading Dentist Forum
(ContentDesk) June 29, 2004 -- Local dentist, Dr. Michael Kelly of Orange City, Florida attended by invitation, an all-expense paid trip to attend The Leading Dentist Forum June 24th & June 25th, in Salt Lake City, UT.
The workshop was sponsored by BECDEN Dental Laboratory, which specializes in cosmetic and full mouth smile makeovers.
Dr. Kelly was chosen from more than 350 BECDEN clients around the country to be part of this select group of eight doctors to attend the forum.
During the two-day workshop, attendees met with their team of technicians, received instruction on the latest products and techniques available to their patients, and shared their expertise with each other.By attending the seminar, Dr. Kelly is responding to the many people asking for cosmetic dental procedures.
Over the last five years, consumer demand for cosmetic dental services has increased by 31.9%, according to an American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) survey.
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