New from the American Journal of Public Health November 23, 2010
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New Clinical Guidelines in Dentistry June 18, 2007
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The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Michigan Quality Improvement Consortium have both recenetly released new clinical guidelines of potential interest to practicing dentists. MQIC has a number of other guidelines on common conditions that might be of interest to clinicians in general practice when encountering non-dental conditions in their patients.
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD): http://www.aapd.org/media/policies.asp
Guidelines for Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients During and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures: An Update: http://www.aapd.org/media/Policies_Guidelines/G_Sedation.pdf
Use of Xylitol in Caries Prevention: http://www.aapd.org/media/Policies_Guidelines/P_Xylitol.pdf
Michigan Quality Improvment Consortium(MQIC):
http://www.mqic.org/guid.htm
MQIC: Acute pharyngitis in children: http://www.mqic.org/pdf/REVISED%20MQIC%202007%20Acute%20Pharyngitis%20in%20Children%20Guideline.pdf
Preschool Tooth Decay On the Rise April 30, 2007
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New from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), the most recent statistical report on oral health trends in America has as its most publicized finding the increase of caries in preschool children.
Oral Health Improving for Most Americans, But Tooth Decay Among Preschool Children on the Rise: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/07newsreleases/oralhealth.htm
Trends in Oral Health Status: United States, 1988-1994 and 1999-2004. Series 11, Number 248. 104 pp. (PHS) 2007-1698. Preliminary Report. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/series/sr_11/sr11_248.pdf [PDF 2.8MB]
Autism Awareness Month April 13, 2007
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April is Autism Awareness Month. Last year we highlighted some major web resources on autism.
This year, let’s look at some resources about dental exams and autistic patients. These articles describe both the practical aspects of providing care to children with autism spectrum disorders as well as describing what the experience feels like to the patient and why it is troubling for them.
Autism Research Institute: Dental Anesthesia for the Autistic Child (Richard John Novak, MD, Stanford): http://www.autismwebsite.com/ARI/info/dental.htm
Neurodiversity.com: Medical & Dental Procedures & Autism: http://www.neurodiversity.com/medical_dental.html
Friedlander AH, Yagiela JA, Paterno VI, Mahler ME.
The neuropathology, medical management and dental implications of autism.
J Am Dent Assoc. 2006 Nov;137(11):1517-27. Review.
PMID: 17082277
http://jada.ada.org/cgi/content/full/137/11/1517
Chew LC, King NM, O’Donnell D.
Autism: the aetiology, management and implications for treatment modalities from the dental perspective.
Dent Update. 2006 Mar;33(2):70-2, 74-6, 78-80 passim. Review.
PMID: 16610261
Entry #200!: International Women's Day & Exhibit: Women & Children First March 8, 2007
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In honor of International Women’s Day, the Dentistry Library would like to direct your attention to our current exhibit:
Women and Children First: The Origins of Hygiene and Preventive Care in Dentistry.
- Did you know that the first known mention of preventive care in oral health was from St. Hildegarde von Bingen in the 11th Century in Germany?
- Did you know that the first organized outreach of dental hygiene education was directer to schoolchildren during World War I? And that the dentists and hygienists in those schools saw patients in the hallways and on stairway landings?
- Early instruction in preventive care was often in the form of nursery rhymes?
Preventive care in dentistry was inspired in large part by the needs of children and through the determination and inspiration of women. In short, dentistry would not be what it is today without women and children.
If you haven’t had a chance to see it yet, please stop by the library to see our exhibit. If you can’t make it to the library, you can find a selection of some of the images here.
Women and Children First: The Origins of Hygiene and Preventive Care in Dentistry: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rosefirerising/sets/72157594577380706/
International Women’s Day: http://www.internationalwomensday.com/
“Celebrated on 8 March, International Women’s Day (IWD) is the global day connecting all women around the world and inspiring them to achieve their full potential. IWD celebrates the collective power of women past, present and future.”
My thanks to Valentina G. for bringing this event to my attention.
Guidelines for Parents of Sedated Children September 28, 2006
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Earlier this week, local news in Chicago reported the story of a child who went for a visit to the dentist, and the sedation went wrong, badly wrong. The little girl first slipped into a coma, and died this morning. As a result of this, the news service posted an article and video describing for parents what they should do and know if their own child is being sedated.
“Dental Guide For Parents When Child Is Sedated: Questions Parents Should Ask Before Dental Procedures” Mary Ann Childers, Sep 25, 2006 5:21 pm US/Central. http://cbs2chicago.com/local/local_story_268182445.html
“No parent wants what happened to 5-year-old Diamond Brownridge to happen to their son or daughter. The young girl remains in a coma after being sedated during a dental procedure.”
Free Bilingual Children's Book from Crest May 24, 2006
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This press release announces a book by actress and former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres published with the partnership of Proctor and Gamble and endorsed by the Hispanic Dental Association.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060523/cltu041.html?.v=51
Dayanara Torres Co-Authors Children’s Book Exclusively for Crest Healthy Smiles Program: Bi-lingual Book Delivers Positive Oral Health Message and is Available To Consumers for Free for a Limited Time
“The book, written in English and Spanish, chronicles the experiences of a brother and sister as they take their first trip to the dentist. It will be released in limited quantity for free beginning May 23, 2006 through July 29th, just in time for summer reading. Consumers can order their free copy by calling toll-free 1-866-989-9968 or by logging onto www.cresthealthysmiles.com for details.”
JAMA's New Studies on Amalgam's Health Impacts April 18, 2006
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The prestigious medical journal JAMA released today two randomized controlled clinical trials on the longterm health effects of amalgam restorations in children. Both trials found no measurable ill effects of amalgam.
Neuropsychological and Renal Effects of Dental Amalgam in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial
David C. Bellinger, PhD, MSc; Felicia Trachtenberg, PhD; Lars Barregard, MD, PhD; Mary Tavares, DMD, MPH; Elsa Cernichiari, MS; David Daniel, PhD; Sonja McKinlay, PhD.
JAMA. 2006;295:1775-1783:
FREE ARTICLE: http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/295/15/1775
“Conclusions In this study, there were no statistically significant differences in adverse neuropsychological or renal effects observed over the 5-year period in children whose caries were restored using dental amalgam or composite materials. Although it is possible that very small IQ effects cannot be ruled out, these findings suggest that the health effects of amalgam restorations in children need not be the basis of treatment decisions when choosing restorative dental materials.”
Neurobehavioral Effects of Dental Amalgam in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Timothy A. DeRouen, PhD; Michael D. Martin, DMD, PhD; Brian G. Leroux, PhD; Brenda D. Townes, PhD; James S. Woods, PhD, MPH; Jorge Leitão, MD, MS; Alexandre Castro-Caldas, MD, PhD; Henrique Luis, MS; Mario Bernardo, DMD, PhD; Gail Rosenbaum, MS; Isabel P. Martins, MD, PhD
JAMA. 2006;295:1784-1792.
UM Only: http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/295/15/1784
“Conclusions In this study, children who received dental restorative treatment with amalgam did not, on average, have statistically significant differences in neurobehavioral assessments or in nerve conduction velocity when compared with children who received resin composite materials without amalgam. These findings, combined with the trend of higher treatment need later among those receiving composite, suggest that amalgam should remain a viable dental restorative option for children.”
National Child Abuse Prevention Month April 15, 2006
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April 2006 is the National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The UM School of Dentistry has highlighted this issue with its own local research by D2 student, John Thomas.
- More Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Needed Among Dentists and Dental Hygienists: http://www.dent.umich.edu/about/aboutschool/news/news2006/news040506.html
The White House proclamation on this shows that the importance of this topic is recognized nationwide.
- White House: National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2006
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America: http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/03/20060329-4.html
More information on this topic is available from various government agencies.
- CDC: MWWR: National Child Abuse Prevention Month — April 2006: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5513a6.htm
- National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information (NCCANCI): http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/
- NCCANCI: Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect: http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/topics/reporting/index.cfm
Where to report suspected abuse for Michigan dentists:
- Michigan.gov: Children’s Protective Services: http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5452_7119-21208–,00.html
- Michigan.gov: DHS County Office Information: http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5461—,00.html
- Michigan.gov: April is Child Abuse Prevention Month: http://www.michigan.gov/som/0,1607,7-192-29941-139878–,00.html
Autism Awareness Month 2006 April 13, 2006
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In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we would like to draw your attention to the following resources on oral health and autism spectrum disorders.
- Autism, Oral Care for Persons with Disabilities: http://www.dental.ufl.edu/Faculty/Pburtner/disabilities/English/mnautism.htm
- NIDCR: Practical Oral Care for Persons with Autism: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/HealthInformation/DiseasesAndConditions/DevelopmentalDisabilitiesAndOralHealth/PracticalOralCareforPeopleWithAutism.htm
- Developmental Disabilities: Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, and Autism / Stanley R. Surabian. Journal of the California Dental Association (2001): http://www.cda.org/cda_member/pubs/journal/jour0601/epilepsy.html
More about Autism-Spectrum Disorders and Autism Awareness Month.
- CDC: MMWR: Notice to Readers: Autism Awareness Month — April 2006: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5513a8.htm
- SAMHSA’S National Mental Health Information Center: National Autism Awareness Month, April 2006: http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/highlights/april2006/autismawareness/default.asp
- MedlinePlus: Autism: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/autism.html
- MedlinePlus: Asperger’s Syndrome: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/aspergerssyndrome.html
