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Electronic Submission For Dental Predeterminations May Increase Efficiency, Patient Satisfaction

Many dentists and dental office staff have realized the benefits of electronic claim submission; however, very few dental professionals have taken advantage of electronic predeterminations. These electronic transactions may increase office efficiency, while offering the convenience of determining benefit information while the patient is still in the office. "Paper submissions typically take 10 to 14 business days to process.

Got A Headache? It Is Your Dentist, Not Doctor Who Could Fix It!

Headaches, migraines, pain behind our eyes, sinus, and even neck and shoulder pain are all ailments that would warrant a trip to the doctors - that is until now. As Rahul Doshi and Ashish B. Parmar, award-winning cosmetic dentist's from Extreme Makeover and Partners at The Perfect Smile Studios & Academy in the South East, explain, it could well be your dentist who holds the key to your pain relief.

Cosmetic Dentistry: A Beautiful Smile Is Not Far Away

Are you unhappy with your smile but aren't sure what cosmetic, corrective options are available? The Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) reminds consumers that many cosmetic options exist to improve your smile. Your dentist can assess your needs, wishes and dental history to determine a suitable option to help restore your smile. Following is a summary of many cosmetic dental options.

Drive To Provide Dental Sealants To Children - Office Of Oral Health, Arkansas Department Of Health

A simple procedure that dentists and dental hygienists do can effectively prevents tooth decay and makes it possible for a child to grow up without cavities and fillings. Dental sealants are special protective plastic coatings that are placed on the grooves on the chewing surfaces of teeth where 90 percent of decay occurs in children.

Access To NHS Dentistry Declines Again

A million fewer adults and more than 200,000 fewer children have been able to access an NHS dentist in England since the Government implemented reforms to dentistry in April 2006, according to official figures published today. The NHS Information Centre report reveals that 19,348,000 adult patients were seen by an NHS dentist in the 24 months up to 30 June 2008, compared to 20,348,000 in the 24 months up to 31 March 2006.

Fewer People Seeing NHS Dentist Despite Increase In Dental Activity Says Report From The NHS Information Centre, UK

The number of people who have seen an NHS dentist in the last two years has fallen to under 27 million, says a report from The NHS Information Centre today (27 November 2008). However, data also shows NHS dentists are delivering more treatments. The report, NHS Dental Statistics for England: Quarter 1, 30 June 2008, shows 1.

Lightheadedness At The Dentist Could Prove Serious

You see it in movies or while viewing your favorite sitcom; a scene at the doctor's office where the character inevitably gets a little woozy which leads to a fainting spell.

Brewed Tea Is The Best Drink To Avoid Tooth Erosion

Today, the average size soft drink is 20 ounces and contains 17 teaspoons of sugar. More startling is that some citric acids found in fruit drinks are more erosive than hydrochloric or sulfuric acid - which is also known as battery acid. These refined sugars and acids found in soda and citrus juice promote tooth erosion, which wears away the hard part of the teeth, or the enamel. Once tooth enamel is lost, it's gone forever.

Prior To Dental Procedures Disclosure Of Medication Can Save A Patient’s Life

Do you regularly take aspirin or antiplatelet medications? Do you know whether or not these drugs should be stopped before dental procedures or surgeries? According to a study published in the May/June issue of General Dentistry, the clinical, peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), stopping antiplatelet medications prior to a surgical procedure places a patient at greater risk of permanent disability or death.

Presence Of Gum Disease May Help Dentists And Physicians Identify Those At Increased Risk For Cardiovascular Disease

Individuals reporting a history of periodontal disease were more likely to have increased levels of inflammation, a risk factor for heart disease, compared to those who reported no history of periodontal disease, according to an American Journal of Cardiology report available online today.