APLA Health Dental Clinic

06/22/2024

Incredible dental work found on a 4,000 year old mummy. Early origins of dentistry.

Social media posts shared hundreds of times show photos of teeth held together with gold wire, claiming they show "ancient Egyptian dental work from 2000 BC". In fact, a US museum told AFP the photos showed a model made by an Italian dentist in the 1900s. A scholar said the model was not an accurate...

06/22/2024

I want to thank Steven Vitero, DDS for such great CAD/CAM Dentists course last night on a breaking down the implant process and how technology can help streamline the process.

Implant Digital Workflows:
•SCAN-Digital Impressioning
•PLAN-Crown Down Implant Planning
•PRINT-3D Printing Integration
•PLACE-Surgical Guide Fabrication
•RESTORE-Restoring Implants (tibase or core file)

06/18/2024

Why should you consider adult orthodontics like ?
🦷Straight teeth help you have a more confident, attractive smile
🦷Straight teeth are easier to brush and floss
🦷A misaligned jaw and crooked teeth can lead to clenching and/or teeth grinding (TMJ, TMD)

06/17/2024

In addition to periodontal therapy and upping oral hygiene, research also suggests a low carb diet can help get your gums healthy! Healthy teeth = healthy gums!

06/17/2024

The ADA is aware of the National Toxicology Program's recent systematic review, which found that 52 of 55 human studies published on fluoride and the developing brain found decreases in child IQ associated with an increase in fluoride, a 95% consistency.

After a 6-year long systematic review of fluoride’s impact on the developing brain, a court order has led to the National Toxicology Program (NTP) making public their finalized report that was blocked by US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) leadership and concealed from the public for ...

06/17/2024

Dentists have recommended that toothbrushes be kept at least six feet from toilets to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush.

06/16/2024

The Dental & Optometric Care Access Act would protect patients using self-funded plans from insurer interference. The

recently showed support 👇

https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2024/march/ada-comments-to-congress-on-the-employee-retirement-income-security-act/

06/14/2024

New NIDCR research demonstrates in mice that gum epithelial cells, rather than patrolling immune cells, trigger the inflammation that ultimately leads to periodontal disease when the mouth’s microbiome is out of balance.

06/14/2024

Experts agree — getting Vitamin P from food is just as important as the food's nutritional value. Learn the difference between emotional eating & eating for pleasure & why it is important to break away from the "good vs. bad food" mentality.

06/13/2024

Expanding dental coverage is vital for millions with little or no access to care. A bill introduced last week by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions aims to correct this issue.

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4684492-sanders-us-dental-care-crisis-medicare-medicaid-va/

06/13/2024

People with albinism are discriminated against in many parts of the world. They are victims of the ignorance of society and even the medical community.

06/13/2024

The mock-up was transferred to the mouth using a memosil stent. A small amount of adjustment was required of the Evanesce Bleach Shade Resin (Clinicians Choice).
The patient now has 8 anteriors in contact in MIP. Posterior units out of contact. Anticipate all the teeth will contact within 6-22 months. This is just roughed in: will tidy up palatals after final adjustments.