Dentistry NewsDentistry news continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Fluoride Lowers IQ, studies show- August 14, 2008 Studies done in several countries show that children's IQ are likely to be lower in high natural water fluoride areas, said Howard. These studies are plausible because fluoride is known to affect the thyroid hormone which affects intelligence and fluoride is also a neurotoxicant, said Howard. Such studies have not been conducted in countries that artificially fluoridate the water such as the US, UK and Canada, but should be, he said.http://www.topix.net/business/dental/2008/08/fluoride-lowers-iq-studies-show?fromrss=1 Singing dentist Andrew Bain cannot use Prince's Purple Rain on debut album- August 14, 2008 A singing dentist has been prevented from putting his version of the Prince track Purple Rain on his debut album despite winning over record company bosses with his take on the song.http://www.topix.net/business/dental/2008/08/singing-dentist-andrew-bain-cannot-use-prince... Newsweek Examines Health, Dental Care Outreach Efforts In Rural Regions- August 13, 2008 A Newsweek web exclusive last week examined efforts to provide access to dental care for low-income residents of Appalachia and other underserved rural regions of the U.S., where the "dire dental situation is emblematic of the larger health care crisis" in the nation.http://www.topix.net/business/dental/2008/08/newsweek-examines-health-dental-care-outreach... Dental technology makes crowns fast- August 12, 2008 The piece of porcelain that was fitted permanently over his bad tooth was created by a machine called a CEREC3, which is actually two machines in one. The first one is a two-foot computer with a screen that is positioned near the patient. After the affected tooth is prepared for a crown, a dental technician coats the tooth with a tasteless powder that shows up on a 3D camera, which makes an optical impression. A crown is then designed to fit over the impaired tooth -- nooks, crannies and all --.http://www.topix.net/business/dental/2008/08/dental-technology-makes-crowns-fast?fromrss=1 Dentists opt out of State scheme- August 12, 2008 ALMOST 200 dentists have withdrawn from the State dental scheme for medical card patients over the past 18 months as part of an ongoing row with the Health Service Executive over the negotiation of a new fee ...http://www.topix.net/business/dental/2008/08/dentists-opt-out-of-state-scheme?fromrss=1 Go slow on medicating children- August 11, 2008 Children now take drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, vitamin D deficiency, iron deficiency, lack of fluoride, calcium deficiency, heartburn, slow gastric emptying, urinary backup, menstrual regulation, recurrent ear infections, constipation, bed wetting, headache, obsessive compulsive disorder, and anorexia - the list goes on.http://www.topix.net/business/dental/2008/08/go-slow-on-medicating-children?fromrss=1 Fewer Utah Dentists Accepting Medicaid Beneficiaries- August 11, 2008 Main Category: Medicare Medicaid SCHIP Also Included In: Dentistry Article Date: 06 Aug 2008 Fewer dentists in Utah are accepting new Medicaid beneficiaries and some are refusing to accept Medicaid ...http://www.topix.net/business/dental/2008/08/fewer-utah-dentists-accepting-medicaid-benefi... Dentist's Advantage joins Hispanic Dental Association corporate roundtable- August 11, 2008 The Hispanic Dental Association has chosen Dentist's Advantage to be the exclusive corporate sponsor of professional liability insurance to HDA members.http://www.topix.net/business/dental/2008/08/dentists-advantage-joins-hispanic-dental-asso... Fluoride could be added to 40pc of water- August 11, 2008 Fluoride could be added to almost half of all tap water under Government plans. Currently only around 10 pc of all tap water has fluoride added Photo: GETTY IMAGES Officials want 40 per cent of England's water ...http://www.topix.net/business/dental/2008/08/fluoride-could-be-added-to-40pc-of-water?from... Congressman Mike Simpson awarded honorary AGD membership- August 11, 2008 The Academy of General Dentistry has announced its bestowment of honorary membership to Congressman Michael Simpson and considers him a member of the organization.http://www.topix.net/business/dental/2008/08/congressman-mike-simpson-awarded-honorary-agd... |