Dental Tribune U.S.Edition No.4, 2016

PRSRTSTD U.S.Postage PAID SanAntonio,TX Permit#1396 DentalTribuneAmerica 116West23rdStreet Suite#500 NewYork,N.Y.10011 EVENTs a5 • The Journées Dentaires Internationales du Québec (JDIQ): Deep lineup of sessions at May meeting • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry to meet in San Antonio: event is from May 26–29 Industry news a6–A9 • From PNC Bank: Eight ways you can improve your leadership skills today • From VOCO: Calcicur: ready-to-use radiopaque water-based calcium hydroxide paste; and ISO-pak infection- and climate-control packaging • In 23 cases, 27 authors cover techno-clinical aspects of the fixed removable prosthesis • Headlight transfers across loupes, frames: LED DayLite WireLess not tied to single pair • Flow Dental launches new deluxe cushies Cosmetic Tribune B1–B3 Implant Tribune C1–C3 hygiene Tribune D1–D3 ENDO Tribune E1–E4 DentalTribuneAmerica 116West23rdStreet Suite#500 NewYork,N.Y.10011 Ad A killer smile can be just as im- portant as a killer resume or a killer LinkedIn profile. And according to a trending info- graphic on social media reposted from MyCareerTopia.com by Interview Labora- tory, a common nonverbal mistake made during job interviews — not smiling — ranked as the No. 3 blunder. Naturally, it’s tough to smile when you’re missing teeth, which strikes one third of Ameri- cans today. A popular Facebook-liked article in USA Today featured young working-class peo- ple in poverty-stricken areas of the Unit- ed States who are having trouble finding jobs because they are missing some or all of their teeth. To secure employment, many of these young people attend Re- mote Area Medical (RAM) events for free dental care and/or purchasing dentures to improve their job prospects. “Dentures are not just for the elderly anymore,” says Victoria A. Vickers, DDS, a prosthodontist based in San Antonio. “I might see one to two young people a month who are looking to replace teeth they have lost due to dental disease. When a front tooth is missing, this be- comes a big issue in getting a job. Patients lose their self-esteem and might stop looking for a job until they can get their teeth replaced.” Vickers is a member of the spokesper- sons network of the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP). “What people don’t realize is that restored teeth re- quire more maintenance than natural teeth,” she said. The USA Today story reported that “nearly one in five working-age adults in some Southern and Appalachian states have lost at least that many teeth, accord- ing to statistics from the Commonwealth Fund.” The story included interviews with patients at a free dental clinic in Wise, Va., many of whom were from Ap- palachia, a region where many people have lost their teeth due to poor oral hy- giene habits, poor eating habits and lack of dental insurance or funds needed to visit a dentist regularly. Vickers, who has volunteered at Mis- sion of Mercy free one-day dental clinics that take place across the country, said the lack of early detection and treat- ment of dental decay can leave patients with such rampant dental disease that To stay healthy, keep your teeth Tooth loss linked to many bad health outcomes Implant Tribune FULL-ARCH Implant solutionS Dr. Paresh Patel covers new approach at ICOI Winter Implant Symposium. ” page C1 PRSTSTD USPostagePaid PermitNo.1239 Bellmawr,N.J. ” See TEETH, page A2 www.dental-tribune.com DENTAL TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Newspaper · U.S. Edition April 2016 — Vol. 11, No. 4 www.dental-tribune.com DENTAL TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Newspaper · U.S. Edition AA CD, AA Emeetin gs ROOT CAN AREN’T WHAT THEY U For more information or to find an endodontist near yo EVERYTHING CHANGES OVER TIME. Human beings are inventive, curious and never content to rest on their laurels. We’re always working to IMPROVE on what we have. ROOT CANALS ARE NO EXCEPTION. Advancements in training, equipment, technology and anesthesia make modern root canal treatment PAINLESS. IF YOU NEED A ROOT CANAL, SEE AN ENDODONTIST. The specialists in SAVING TEETH, endodontists partner with your general dentist to put you at ease and treat you quickly and comfortably. TH MARCH 27 - APRIL 2 awareness eek ROOT CANAL TENTH ANNIVERSARY TH Endo Tribune ROOT CANAL AWARENESS WEEK AAE urges patients who need endodontic treatment to see a specialist. ” page E1 Cosmetic Tribune AACD MEETING reimagined American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry will be in Toronto from April 28–30. ” page B1 Yet more research supports the finding that patients should practice good oral hygiene habits to save their natural teeth, not only for esthetic reasons but for overall health reasons. Photo/Provided by www.dreamstime.com

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