05/12/17

Friday, May 12, 2017

New Hepatitis C Infections Hit 15-Year High

Many stemmed from rising use of injected drugs linked to the current opioid epidemic, officials say

From: http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/news/20170512/new-hepatitis-c-infections-hit-15-year-high-cdc?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Statement on Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

WHO has been informed of a cluster of illness and deaths including haemorrhagic symptoms in Likati Health Zone, Bas Uele Province in the north of DRC. On 11 May, the Ministry of Health informed WHO that of 5 laboratory samples tested for Ebola virus, 1 tested positive.

From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/statements/2017/ebola-drc/en/index.html

Sushi parasite on the rise, doctors warn

The nasty parasite is becoming more common in the West as the popularity of raw fish grows, say the authors of a new case study

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sushi-parasite-anisakiasis-on-the-rise-doctors-warn/

Study Sees Link Between Porn and Sexual Dysfunction

It could be creating unrealistic expectations for young, inexperienced men, researcher says

From: http://www.webmd.com/sex/news/20170512/study-sees-link-between-porn-and-sexual-dysfunction?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Hormone Replacement Therapy Tied to Hearing Loss

Older age at menopause also appeared to increase the risk, study found

From: http://www.webmd.com/menopause/news/20170512/hormone-replacement-therapy-tied-to-hearing-loss?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Deadline approaches for dental informatics standard award

The ADA is accepting applications until July 15 for the 2017 Robert H. Ahlstrom New Investigator Award, which highlights the role dental informatics standards play in dentistry.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/deadline-approaches-for-dental-informatics-standard-award

ADA supports bill to make Veterans’ facilities smoke-free

Washington — The ADA, along with 44 organizations, is asking Congress to support H.R. 1662, legislation that would make facilities of the Veterans Health Administration completely smoke-free.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/ada-supports-bill-to-make-veterans-facilities-smokefree

Brunchers beware: “Avocado hand” injuries on the rise

Improper slicing of the popular food is sending more and more people to the ER, doctors say

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/avocado-hand-injuries-on-the-rise/

Hospitals turn away patients after massive "ransomware" attack

Hospitals canceled appointments and turned away patients Friday as Britain's National Health Service confirms reports of a cyberattack

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/hospitals-across-britain-hit-by-ransomware-cyberattack/

Sushi Lovers Warned About Parasites

New case study highlights case of man infected with the parasite aniskidosis after eating raw sushi.

From: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20170512/sushi-lovers-warned-about-parasites?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Dental Quality Alliance unveils online course to spur improvement

The Dental Quality Alliance has launched an online course — the first of its kind — that will provide dental professionals tools to use feedback to evaluate, monitor and improve their quality of services, both clinical and operational, in their practices.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/dental-quality-alliance-unveils-online-course-to-spur-improvement

Revised Advance Beneficiary Notice available online

A revised Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage, form CMS-R-131, is available online.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/revised-advance-beneficiary-notice-available-online

Industry Watch — Henry Schein's Stanley Bergman named 2017 CEO of the Year

Chief Executive magazine announced May 9 that Henry Schein CEO Stanley Bergman was named 2017 CEO of the Year, an award selected by peer chief executive officers. Mr. Bergman has served as CEO and board chair since 1989.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/henry-scheins-stanley-bergman-named-2017-ceo-of-the-year

Industry Watch — Sterngold donates to The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology

Sterngold announced April 4 that it is pledging $10,000 in cash and products to The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/industry-watch-sterngold-donates-to-the-foundation-for-dental-laboratory-technology

'A full-time job:' Students design, oversee fundraising for mobile dental clinic

A newly minted mobile dental clinic will help dentists provide care to underserved patients in Nicaragua thanks in large part to a persistent group of engineering students at Arizona State University.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/students-design-oversee-fundraising-for-mobile-dental-clinic

Branding basics Q&A

Before marketing your practice, it is important to create a brand personality that will resonate with patients. Dental Practice Success asked Nikki Skomal, director of interior design for Unthank Design Group in Lincoln, Nebraska, for some basic guidelines in branding a dental practice. Here is an excerpt from that article.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/branding-basics-q-and-a

Industry Watch — Heraeus Kulzer changes name of dental division to Kulzer

In an effort to distinguish the company from its previous owner, Mitsui Chemicals Group announced March 22 that the dental division of Heraeus Kulzer will now operate under the name Kulzer.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/heraeus-kulzer-changes-name-of-dental-division-to-kulzer

Congo reports death in new Ebola virus "outbreak"

World Health Organization says officials in the country informed them of single confirmed case of deadly virus this week

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/congo-ebola-virus-death-outbreak-who/

Hydrotherapy rehab making a splash with dogs

Charlie couldn't use her hind legs, but all that changed with the help of an underwater treadmill

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/hydrotherapy-the-cutting-edge-rehab-technique-making-a-splash-with-dogs/

Women, Sex, and Diabetes

Women with diabetes can suffer a number of sexual problems related to their blood sugar levels. WebMD examines what happens in a woman’s body that might contribute to sexual dysfunction -– and what you can do.

From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/women-sex-and-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Mayo Clinic Minute: Innovative treatments for moyamoya disease

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHSOse2hKwk

First prize

Jie Sun, a fourth-year dental student at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, holds the first place ribbon she received for her poster presentation with Dr. William Calnon, interim executive director and president of the ADA Foundation Board, at the National Oral Health Conference in Albuquerque, N.M., April 24-26.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/first-prize

'We give the children their first toothbrush'

When the staff of a dental nonprofit here is not providing children with their first toothbrush and a cleaning or other dental care, they might be educating mothers about how to take care of their teeth, or ensuring that the little girl who came to the mobile dental clinic without a coat on a cold winter morning gets one to take home.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/we-give-the-children-their-first-toothbrush

Just the Facts — May 15, 2017

Dental graduates in the dental industry

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/just-the-facts-may-15-2017

Want to take action on legislation that can affect dentistry?

Visit ADA Engage and subscribe to ADA Action Alerts to be informed on critical public policy issues and to get connected with your legislators.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/want-to-take-action-on-legislation-that-can-affect-dentistry

Dental anxiety, tooth wear among May JADA+ Clinical Scans

Patients with anxiety about dental appointments are likely associating treatment with perceived pain, according to an article from Journal of Dental Research featured in the May collection of JADA+ Clinical Scans.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/dental-anxiety-tooth-wear-among-may-jada-clinical-scans

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