The Importance of Oral Care for Adults with Special Needs

This article highlights an independent analysis on the dental health of adults with disabilities. In a recent study by Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, researchers found that adults with disabilities are less like to have cavities if their dental visits are implemented at an earlier stage of life. Learn how the dental health of the disabled can be greatly improved in the article below.

The researchers reviewed the dental records of 107 patients at one of the eight clinics of the Tufts Dental Facilities Serving Persons with Special Needs (TDF) to determine how selected oral health outcomes changed over a treatment period of approximately 10 years. Established in 1976, TDF is a network of Tufts dental clinics that provides comprehensive oral health care to individuals with disabilities across Massachusetts. Recognized by the Association of State & Territorial Dental Directors as a national model, the Tufts program serves approximately 7,000 patients at eight clinics throughout the state. 

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Mouth Bacteria Uncovered

A new technique for analyzing bacterial groups has been discovered. This method uses computational strategies to uncover the details of microbial communities living in the human mouth. The technique could allow scientists and researchers to resolve indistinguishable bacteria questions from years of research.

An important step in understanding the role of oral bacteria in health and disease is to discover how many different kinds live in the mouths of healthy people, and exactly where in the mouth they normally live. Using a novel computational method called oligotyping, developed by MBL Assistant Research Scientist A. Murat Eren, scientists analyzed gene sequence data from nine sites in the oral cavity. The data was provided by The Human Microbiome Project (HMP), an effort of the National Institutes of Health that produced a census of bacterial populations from 18 body sites in more than 200 healthy individuals. 

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During that time I have had an extensive implant procedure done which has worked out to my complete satisfaction.

There is no more caring, competent dentist in South Florida.

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-Howard Baird

What is a Dental Bridge?

What is a dental bridge? Dental bridges are used to replace missing teeth. They are very similar in function to partial denture structures and dental implants. Severe space gaps caused by missing teeth can negatively impact your overall dental health. Missing teeth may cause serious damage by affecting your occlusion or bite, inflaming temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), tooth decay and a higher risk of periodontal disease.

Delray Beach dental bridges can be treated at our local dental office. Dr.McCauley and his expert staff have performed over 6000 surgical dental treatments. During your free consultation we’ll explain the different options of dental bridges, conventional, fixed, resin-bonded and cantilever bridges.  Call Dr. McCauley today (561)272-8555.

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ADA Calls for Tobacco Ban in Baseball

The American Dental Association has joined the medical movement of credible organizations calling for MLB reform. Many professional medical associations are demanding the Major League Baseball Player's Association to ban the use of tobacco inside of ballparks and banning its use on camera. Learn how the death of Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, uprooted the age old debate of baseball and tobacco...

The health groups had said in their letter to MLB and the Players Association that the use of smokeless tobacco endangers the health of baseball players. "It also sets a terrible example for the millions of young people who watch baseball at the ballpark or on TV and often see players and managers using tobacco," the letter said. Mr. Selig said that in the last round of collective bargaining, MLB proposed a complete prohibition on the use and possession of smokeless tobacco. "The regulation of the use of tobacco products by Major League players is a mandatory subject of collective bargaining with the Players Association," he said in his response.

— Kimber Solana