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DTMEA_No.5. Vol.7_HT.indd
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PUBLISHED IN DUBAI
IFDH attendees of the Social Responsibility Workshop representing 17 countries, including
Australia, Canada, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, Malta, New Zealand, Nepal, Russia, Spain,
Africa, Singapore, UK, UAE and USA, along with the IFDH Board of Directors (seated).
Unique
worldwide
Dental Hygiene
Conference on
Social Responsibility a Huge
Success
By IFDH
ROCKVILLE, MD, USA: The International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) held a Global Oral Health
Strategy Session and a Social Responsibility Conference-Workshop
in Florence, Italy from July 7-8, 2017.
The meeting was attended by leaders in the area of social responsibility
from all over the world and representatives from 20 IFDH country association members, all with the goal
of improving health worldwide.
The meeting was opened by IFDH
President Robyn Watson, who welcomed the group and said: “It is a
great pleasure to see the realization
of our efforts in bringing together
experts from around the world to
help us create projects, develop leaders, and change the emphasis of oral
health care to prevention. This is the
beginning of our journey”
Professor Raman Bedi, Chair, Global
Child Dental Fund and WFPHA Oral
Health Committee said: “Developing leadership and advocacy within
the dental profession will ultimately
lead to improved oral health understanding among the global population.”
The message is that “we need to be
the change we wish to see in the
world” (Gandhi). The importance
of care for the unserved and underserved in all phases of life was emphasized during the conference.
If you would like more information
about this topic, please contact Peter
Anas, Executive Director at International Federation of Dental Hygienists, or email at director@ifdh.org.
September-October 2017 | No. 5, Vol. 7
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DTMEA_No.5. Vol.7_HT.indd
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FDI World Dental Federation to adopt
new and revised policy statements
By DTI
MADRID, Spain: The FDI general assembly, the federation’s supreme
legislative and governing body, is set
to adopt a series of new and revised
policy statements during its meeting in Madrid on 31 August. These
statements are declarations laying
out current FDI thinking on various issues related to oral health, oral
health policies and the dental profession. They are put together through
consultation, discussion and consensus of leading international experts
within various FDI committees, national dental associations and other
organisations.
This year’s crop includes six new
policy statements, which address
advertisement in dentistry, CAD/
CAM dentistry, lifelong oral health,
odontogenic pain management,
quality in dentistry and sustainability in dentistry. Three statements on
continuing dental education, dental
practice and third parties, and promoting oral health through fluoride
have undergone extensive revision.
Many FDI policy statements are the
result of projects carried out by the
FDI Science Committee, Dental Practice Committee and Public Health
Committee, sometimes in collaboration with entities such as the World
Health Organization.
“The science of dentistry is continually evolving and FDI policy statements should always reflect the
latest thinking based on the latest
research and development,” said Science Committee Chair Dr Harry-Sam
Selikowitz, from Norway. “Developing new texts to address new issues
and keeping current texts up to date
is one of the pillars of our committee
work.”
“Policy statements are one of the
FDI’s greatest contributions to world
dentistry and have a practical role to
play in supporting national regulations in many parts of the world,”
added Dental Practice Committee
Chair Dr Michael Sereny, from Germany. “Dentists are practical people
and need practical advice—and this
is what we are providing in our policy statements.”
ment of effective national public oral
health policies,” said Public Health
Committee Chair Jo Frencken, from
the Netherlands. “Policy statements
evolve from debate among dentists
from around the world and thus constitute an international consensus.”
More information on the FDI policy
statements is available at fdiworldental.org/policystatements.
“FDI’s role has always been to share
knowledge and experience among
members of the dental community
to support and advocate the develop-
Medi-Cal project to expand
preventive dental care for children
By DTI
LOS ANGELES, USA: The University
of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is
to lead a pilot program to expand
preventive dental care for 500,000
children enrolled in the California
Medical Assistance Program (MediCal). Medi-Cal offers free or low-cost
health coverage for children and
adults with limited income and resources.
According to the Centers for Medi-
care and Medicaid Services, only
about one-third of California’s 6.1
million children and adolescents enrolled in Medi-Cal receive preventive
dental care each year. These services
help maintain good oral health, reduce the need for costly treatment
in hospitals and emergency departments, and therefore enhance the
quality of care for young people.
The UCLA-led project—the largest
of 15 such programs recently approved by the state’s Department of
Health Care Services—is part of the
Medi-Cal 2020 Dental Transformation Initiative and will run through
December 2020. It will focus on
three primary goals: using information technology to ensure continuity of care; developing new ways
to expand preventive services; and
integrating oral health care services
across dental, medical and community care providers.
“The Dental Transformative Initiative provides an incredible opportu-
nity to expand UCLA’s recent work
with local community partners to
improve the oral health of children
at greatest risk for dental disease
throughout Los Angeles County,”
said project director Prof. James Crall,
Chair of the Division of Public Health
and Community Dentistry at the
UCLA School of Dentistry.
Dean Prof. Paul Krebsbach added:
“This is an excellent opportunity for
UCLA Dentistry to further engage
the Los Angeles community and
improve oral health care for generations to come.”
Crall said that the dental school will
also seek partnerships with Los Angeles County agencies, organizations
and community programs focused
on improving the health and wellbeing of children and families.
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HYGIENE TRIBUNE
Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa Edition | 5/2017
Teeth whitening devices set
to increase oral hygiene market
By Beverly Hills Formula
used alongside our entire new range
of Professional White products
which offer a solution for every oral
hygiene concern, be that teeth sensitivity, gingivitis, discoloration and
enamel protection. We can’t wait to
make these products available in the
Middle East and were delighted to
reveal them first at the Dubai Dental
Show and then at the Dubai Beauty
Show.
With a surge in new teeth whitening
devices the oral hygiene market and
teeth whitening industry shows no
sign of slowing down and is expected to reach USD 53.97 Billion by 2022
from an estimated USD 43.31 Billion
in 2017. 1
The growth of the market is mainly
driven by growing awareness regarding oral hygiene, a rise in dental caries and other periodontal diseases,
and technological advancements in
oral care products.
But whilst teeth whitening toothpastes are globally popular, oral hygiene brands are constantly developing new products to keep up with
the growing consumer demands
for more effective, quicker and safer
teeth whitening results, which can
easily be used in the comfort of their
own homes.
The use of teeth whitening strips, kits
and pens is on the increase and oral
hygiene experts Beverly Hills Formula recently launched their own
new Professional White whitening
kits at the Dubai Beauty Show in May
which was hosted by Enterprise Ireland. Beverly Hills Formula oral care
brand is based in Dublin, Ireland,
and currently sells in the UAE, UK,
Europe, North Africa and Asia Pacific.
The company aim has always been
to make the “Hollywood” smile attainable for everyone with their safe,
affordable and effective toothpastes
and award-winning mouthwash.
The new Professional White range
kits and products will soon be available to buy in the Middle East and
follows on from the success of Beverly Hills Formula’s current range,
Perfect White. The kits consist of
whitening strips and a whitening
pen and the new products have been
in development for over two years,
ensuring only the highest quality
ingredients are included to actively
achieve a whiter, brighter, healthy
smile.
Chris Dodd, CEO of Beverly Hills
Formula explains that the main active ingredient is PAP - PhthalimidoPeroxy-Caproic Acid, a non-peroxide
teeth whitening ingredient which
breaks down discolorations on the
teeth without affecting the tooth
structure. Additionally, PAP supports dental hygiene and health by
eradicating bacteria which can harm
teeth. Since PAP is only active on the
tooth surface, no irritation is caused
to the gums and mucous membranes in the mouth.
Chris Dodd, said they put safety, testing and results at the forefront of all
new product development.
“Beverly Hills Formula are innovators, not imitators. We believe
in our products because we know
they work. We may not be the largest oral hygiene brand globally, but
we are one of the most established.
Our team is constantly evaluating
our products and looking at ways
to improve the formulas, working
alongside the best people in the oral
hygiene sector.
“Our teeth whitening kits are something we are really excited about
because it’s an expansion to our
whitening toothpastes and mouthwash in to new devices. Our teeth
whitening kits are designed to be
Roisin White Barrett, Market Advisor
Enterprise Ireland, added: “Beverly
Hills Formula are a great example
of the many Irish brands who have
found a welcoming home in the
Dubai marketplace. In a market renowned for high customer expectations, both retailers and consumers
from across the GCC are increasingly
turning to Irish products. The high
volume of visitors to the Ireland
stand at the recent Beautyworld
Middle East show emphasises the
reputation held by Irish health and
beauty brands amongst Middle East
consumers.”
References
1. PR News Wire: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/oral-careoral-hygiene-market-worth-5397-billion-usd-by-2022-629602833.html
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HYGIENE TRIBUNE
Interview: “Clip Mirror improves
dental hygiene treatment”
By Julia Maciejek, DTI
PEMBROKE, Canada: Dental hygienist Patricia Blundon is the developer
of a mirror that clips on to a saliva
ejector to aid dental hygienists,
therapists and assistants in treating patients. In response to growing
demand for the Dental Hygiene Clip
Mirror, she has introduced the device to the U.S. market and plans to
expand her business globally. Dental Tribune Online spoke with Blundon, who has 30 years’ experience
and graduated from the Algonquin
College of Applied Arts and Technology in Ottawa, Ontario, to learn
more about the mirror.
Helping to improve treatment has always been important in dentistry. Why did
you decide on developing
the Clip Mirror and setting
up your business, D.H. Essentials?
The Clip Mirror idea came to me
about ten years into my career. I was
working on a patient with a super
strong lower lip and a protruding
tongue. With a scaler in one hand
and mirror in the other and the
patient’s tongue pushing out the
saliva ejector, I thought to myself,
“Why does this need to be so hard?”.
I thought about having a mirror clip
directly on to the saliva ejector to
free up a hand and wondered why
no one had invented this. Then I
thought to myself, “Who better to
invent a dental tool than a dental
hygienist?”.
When designing the Clip Mirror, what did you pay attention to?
I knew the design I wanted and I
visited a multitude of hardware
stores to see what clips were available. The steel for the clip had to be
medical grade and 400 series so that
it would not rust or corrode with
sterilization, and the clip itself was
designed to snap securely to the saliva ejector while still allowing rotation if needed. I designed the rolled
clip ends so one can feed a line of
floss through and attach the Clip
Mirror to the saliva ejector using
sterile tape as an added precaution
in hospital settings or compromised
patients. I chose the brighter size 5 titanium mirror, as the standard rhodium pales in brightness and quality
in comparison, and then decided to
have the clip electron beam welded
by hand for the best results.
What is the importance of
good ergonomics for dental
hygienists and clinicians?
The key reason I designed the Clip
Mirror was to make the job of dental hygienists and clinicians easier
on their body and more efficient.
As the population ages, dental clinicians may find themselves using a
less than ideal posture while craning
their necks and contorting their bodies to complete the necessary treatment. I would encourage dental care
providers to try various products
to find what works best for them to
help maintain proper posture, as we
all know dentistry can take a huge
toll on one’s body.
What has user feedback
been so far?
Feedback on the Clip Mirror has
been great, and for those who have
struggled in the past, like I have,
with no help from a dental nurse or
assistant, it has been a great body
and time saver. Many report finding it very helpful when they have a
patient who cannot recline and need
to scale the maxillary lingual surface. I have received some feedback
requesting a smaller mirror size for
use with patients with a narrow or
smaller arch and will be introducing the Clip Mirror MINI in the near
future.
physical stressors of providing dental hygiene treatment. The majority
of purchases are by dental hygienists who are already suffering from a
career of dental hygiene.
Dental hygienists have been asking
about the Clip Mirror, stating they
wish their employers would purchase them for their hygiene tray
setups. Many have seen the value
of the Clip Mirror in increasing their
productivity and easing the daily
How has the success of the
Clip Mirror been globally?
I decided to introduce the Clip Mirror to the U.S. after years of market
research and positive feedback from
my Canadian customers. I have had
customer interest from Australia,
Ireland and the UK and would love
to team up with a partner to serve
these markets and many others.
Dentistry is worldwide, so the sky is
the limit.
Thank you very much for the interview.
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Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa Edition | 5/2017
A new device for
easy oral health
monitoring
By DTI
KYOTO, Japan: With the launch of its
novel saliva-testing device, Japanese
company ARKRAY has introduced a
system that measures multiple parameters associated with oral health
within 5 minutes. The measuring instrument is complemented by a testing kit, ST Check, and is to be distributed internationally, Aiko Hitomi
from the ARKRAY marketing team
told Dental Tribune Online.
Using a small sample of saliva,
the SPOTCHEM ST ST-4910 device
screens parameters such as cariogenic bacteria, salivary acidity, buffer
capacity, leukocyte count, traces of
blood, protein status and ammonia values applying the dual-wavelength reflectance method, Hitomi
explained. The patient’s individual
results are visualised in an easy-toanalyse chart that is printed about 5
minutes after the saliva has been applied to the test strip.
Through analysis of the individual
parameters, dental professionals
may be able to recognise early warning signs of conditions such as caries
or periodontal disease, according to
the company. For example, studies
have shown that gingival inflammation increases leucocytes in the
saliva. Therefore, a high leucocyte
count may be an indicator of gingivitis even though the patient is not
experiencing obvious symptoms of
the condition yet.
With its lightweight design and palm-sized dimensions, ARKRAY’s saliva test system
aims to facilitate the measurement of multiple oral parameters in daily dental practice.
(Photograph: ARKRAY)
Since its launch, the palm-sized device has already attracted a great
deal of interest in the market. Having
promoted it at several dental exhibitions, the company has received
positive feedback from regional and
foreign dentists, hopefully indicative
of the device’s successful distribution worldwide, according to Hitomi.
once—more than any other saliva
test on the market. Aimed at professional use, the technology is targeted
at dentists and dental hygienists, and
it is to be used for reference, but not
for stand-alone diagnostic purposes,
Hitomi explained.
Although there are some competitors in the field, he emphasised that
the company’s system is unique
in that it can assess seven items at
Since saliva screening with devices
such as the SPOTCHEM ST ST-4910
system has not been standardised
yet, there is no compatibility be-
tween the ARKRAY kit and saliva
test systems from other companies,
Hitomi said. Currently, the device
is available in Europe and selected
Asian countries. More information
can be found at www.arkraydental.
com.
Periodontal pathogen may
interfere with conception in
young women
By DTI
HELSINKI, Finland: In a new study
ease can be seen,” said periodontist
and lead author Dr Susanna Paju,
from the University of Helsinki.
recently carried out by researchers
at the University of Helsinki, it was
found that the common periodontal
pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis
may inhibit conception in young
women. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, severe chronic
periodontitis is the sixth most common medical condition in the world.
Up until now, no data on the influence of periodontal bacteria on conception has been available.
The study investigated whether microbiological and serological markers of periodontitis are associated
with conception and involved 256
women aged between 19 and 42 who
had stopped contraception in order
to fall pregnant. The participants
were initially interviewed on their
medical history, smoking habits, oral
hygiene habits, previous dental visits and socio-economic status. Oral
examinations established the presence of carious lesions and periodontal disease (based on pocket depth,
visible plaque, bleeding on probing
and clinical periodontal attachment
loss). In order to detect periodontal
pathogens and the associated antibodies, the researchers analysed collected serum and stimulated saliva.
For the diagnosis of bacterial vagino-
The study group was fairly homogenous regarding socio-economic
status and general health. However,
study limitations included a lack of
information on the exact discontinuation date of contraception, the
length of use of any birth control
methods, and whether delayed conception was attributable to the participants or to their spouses.
Research encourages young women of fertile age to take care of their oral health in order to avoid delayed conception.
(Photograph: Solis Images/Shutterstock)
sis, gynaecological speculum examinations were performed and vaginal
swabs were taken. The participants
were followed for 12 months to establish whether they had become
pregnant.
According to the results, P. gingivalis
in the saliva was significantly more
common among those who did not
conceive than among those who
did (8.3 per cent compared with 2.1
per cent). Levels of salivary and serum antibodies against the pathogen were also significantly higher
in the women who did not become
pregnant. Furthermore, statistical
analysis showed that the finding was
independent of other risk factors
contributing to conception, such as
age, socio-economic status, bacterial vaginosis, previous deliveries or
clinical periodontal disease.
“Our study does not answer the
question on possible reasons for infertility but it shows that periodontal
bacteria may have a systemic effect
even in lower amounts, and even
before clear clinical signs of gum dis-
“The association between P. gingivalis and delayed conception needs
to be confirmed in other settings and
a larger material, and the mechanisms explaining this association
need to be clarified. The present
data, however, encourage women in
fertile age to maintain good oral hygiene and to attend periodontal evaluations regularly in order to avoid
periodontal infection,” the authors
said in their research report.
The study, titled “Porphyromonas
gingivalis may interfere with conception in women”, was published
online on 12 June in the Journal of
Oral Microbiology.
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