Love Baseball? We do too! And we are so thankful to have one the best ball parks right here in Toledo, Ohio!
Corner Dental is proud to be a sponsor of the Hens! The Toledo Mud Hens are such a great family oriented local asset. Toledo Mud Hens recently started their season and have plenty of exciting things planned for this year!
Country Concert Night – Saturday, June 2: Mosey on down to Fifth Third Field for baseball and LIVE country music on Saturday, June 2! LIVE country music will be featured before, during and after the game! Jonalee White & The Late Nite Drivers will headline the Country Concert Night. Jonalee has performed with Dierks Bentley, Clay Walker, and Taylor Swift! Plus, the first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive a new cowboy hat!
Zooperstars – Friday, June 8: The Toledo Mud Hens welcome back one of Minor League Baseball's most entertaining in-game shows, The ZOOperstars! The ZOOperstars will bounce into town on Friday, June 8!
Team Autograph Day – Sunday, June 24: Mud Hens fans are encouraged to arrive early for one of the most popular promotions of the year, Team Autograph Day! Mud Hens players will be available for FREE autographs on the main concourse prior to the June 24 Mud Hens game.
Casey Stengel Bobblehead Giveaway – Friday, August 3: Before Casey Stengel won 10 pennants and 5 World Series titles with the New York Yankees, he guided the 1927 Toledo Mud Hens to a “Little” World Series Championship. 2012 will mark the 85th anniversary of the 1927 Championship team led by famous Major League Manager and former Toledo manager, Casey Stengel. Casey Stengel bobbleheads will be passed out to the first 2,000 fans that enter the ballpark on Friday, August 3.
Famous Chicken – Sunday, August 5: For over 35 years, the Famous San Diego Chicken has delighted crowds all over the world with his antics. On Sunday, August 5 the Toledo Mud Hens will host the entertainment icon at Fifth Third Field for the VERY FIRST TIME!
Team Ghost Riders Appearance – Thursday, August 30: Led by professional rodeo cowboy Tim “WILD THANG” Lepard, Team Ghost Riders is a group of sheep dogs and monkeys, who team together to provide one of the most entertaining traveling acts you will ever see - Cowboy Monkeys!
You can find the full set of listings and details here. Maybe we will see you next on the Corner Dental Kiss Cam?!
IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT YOUR TEETH ANYMORE.
Quality care means treating the entire patient.
New scientific research has shown that when long-term inflammation persists in the body, such as periodontal disease, bad things happen. In fact, low-grade infections and inflammation are now recognized to be predictors of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, pregnancy complications, kidney disease, certain cancers, as well as many other diseases and medical conditions.
Good overall health starts with healthy teeth and gums.
Over 70% of adults have a condition linked to gum disease.
For your heart's sake, take care of your teeth.
IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT YOUR TEETH ANYMORE.
Quality dental care means treating the entire patient.
New scientific research has shown that when long-term inflammation persists in the body, such as periodontal disease, bad things happen. In fact, low-grade infections and inflammation are now recognized to be predictors of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, pregnancy complications, kidney disease, certain cancers, as well as many other diseases and medical conditions.
ORAL SYSTEMIC HEALTH AND CORNER DENTAL.
Corner Dental is the only active member of The American Academy of Oral Systemic Health in Northwest Ohio.
AAOSH is a network of dedicated health care leaders working to change professional and public behaviors and address the importance of oral health as it relates to whole body health.
• Dental care with chronic disease and wellness programs
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Salivary diagnostic testing
• Oral cancer screening
• In house periodontis
FAST FACTS ON DIABETES
Diabetes affects
25.8 million people
8.3% of the U.S. population
DIAGNOSED: 18.8 million people
UNDIAGNOSED: 7.0 million people
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (All ages, 2010)
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By Jean Williams, ADA News staff
A study published online April 10 associating dental radiographs with brain tumors has stirred media attention and questions from experts on the study’s methodology.
The study published in Cancer, an American Cancer Society peer-reviewed journal, found that people with meningiomas (typically, benign brain tumors) are more likely to report that they’ve had certain dental X-ray examinations in their lifetimes.
In a press statement following publication of the study online by Cancer, the ADA referred to their recommendations for prescribing radiographs, which help dentists determine how to keep radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable.
“The ADA has reviewed the study and notes that the results rely on the individuals’ memories of having dental X-rays taken years earlier,” says the April 10 statement. “Studies have shown that the ability to recall information is often imperfect. Therefore, the results of studies that use this design can be unreliable because they are affected by what scientists call ‘recall bias.’ ”
The ADA released its statement in tandem with the lifting of the press embargo on the study. U.S. News and World Report and MSNBC interviewed Dr. Matthew Messina, a practicing dentist in Ohio and ADA media spokesperson. Several other media outlets cited the ADA’s recommendations on dental X-rays.
In “Dental X-Rays and Risk of Meningioma,” the authors, led by researcher and neurosurgeon Elizabeth B. Claus, M.D., of Yale University School of Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, conclude that “exposure to some dental X-rays performed in the past, when radiation exposure was greater than in the current era, appears to be associated with an increased risk of intracranial meningioma.”
Using anecdotal evidence, the population-based, case-control study compared dental and therapeutic radiation histories in 1,433 patients who had intracranial meningiomas diagnosed between ages 20 and 79 with a control group of 1,350 patients. Data collection involved interviews and questionnaires and relied on the patients’ recall of details related to dental care received over their lifetimes. According to the study report, “Participants were asked to report the number of times they had received bitewing, full-mouth, or panoramic films” during four stages in life: before age 10, between ages 10 and 19, between ages 20 and 49 and up to age 50.
Dr. Alan G. Lurie, a radiation biologist and head of radiology at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, has many concerns about the study’s design and outcomes. “I think it’s a very flawed study,” said Dr. Lurie, who is also president of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
He characterized at least one outcome of the study—reflected in a table that related meningioma risk to types of dental X-ray examination—as “biologically impossible.”
Said Dr. Lurie, “They have a table, Table 2, in which they ask the question, `Ever had a bitewing,’ and the odds ratio risk from a bitewing ranges from 1.2 to 2.0, depending on the age group. Then they asked ‘Ever had full mouth’ series, and the odds ratio risk from a full mouth series ranged from 1.0 to 1.2.
“That’s biologically not possible because the full mouth series has two to four bitewings plus another 10 to 16 periapicals. A full mouth series, just to round things off, is 20 intraoral X-rays of which two to four are bitewings. They are showing that one bitewing has 50 to 100 percent greater risk than a full mouth series that has multiple bitewings plus a bunch of other films. That’s biologically not possible.”
Explaining this gross internal discrepancy is difficult, as the epidemiologic and statistical methods are widely accepted, Dr. Lurie said. He attributes the perceived discrepancy in the data to possible recall bias in the patients involved in the study.
“Epidemiologists are very aware of this bias,” Dr. Lurie said. “What happens is you’re asking people to remember what kind of dental X-rays they had 10, 20, 30 or 40 years ago. It’s anecdotal, and the argument is that it’s just as anecdotal for the group without meningiomas as it is for the group with meningiomas. That is not necessarily true.”
Individuals who had meningiomas and had surgery for them in this study population may be more likely to remember having had X-rays than individuals who did not have meningiomas, Dr. Lurie said.
Dr. Lurie emphasized that his comments on the dental X-rays study are his own. “They’re not necessarily the views of the Academy,” he said, noting that the AAOMR was preparing an official response to be released this week.
A broad range of local, national and international media reported news of the dental X-rays study, including ABC World News with Diane Sawyer, CBS This Morning, Good Morning America, USA Today, The Sun (United Kingdom), The Daily Mail (United Kingdom) and others.
The study can be viewed online free of charge.
The ADA in November 2010, with the support of an educational grant from Schick Technologies Inc., distributed Safe Use of Radiographs in Dentistry, a full-color poster that ADA members can order free from schicktech.com or by calling Emily Brown at 1-718-482-2131.
Also, members may take the ADA Online CE course: Radiographic Examinations: Choosing the Right Patients and Equipment, which can be accessed at adaceonline.org.
Visit ADA.org for additional resources on dental X-rays.
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Corner Dental is very serious about detecting Oral Cancer. Our Doctors perform Oral Cancer exams at all hygiene visits. This is a great way to detect Oral Cancer in the early stages and another reason why it's very important to see your dentist twice a year for cleanings. Read below for more information on Oral Cancer.
April has been designated nationally as Oral Cancer Awareness Month. This cancer affects 37,000 Americans a year. Oral cancers are also labeled head and neck cancers and include such structures as the tonsils, tongue ,nose , cheek, parotid and the larynx (voice box). When found in the early stage, these cancers can be curable.
Risk factors for this type of cancer are age, smoking, chewing tobacco, use of alcohol, poor nutrition and the HPV virus. Early detection of suspicious areas in the mouth and tongue can be done routinely at regular dental office visits and by a family doctor.
Treatment for this type of cancer usually involves surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Unfortunately, these treatments can leave many lasting side effects that can be difficult to manage. These side effects include dry mouth, swallowing difficulties, change of taste and neck mobility problems.
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Millions of Americans Have Diabetes and Don’t Know It
On Diabetes Alert Day, Take Action to Learn Your Risk and Take ‘Just One Step’ Toward Better Health
Toledo, OH – Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes – including over 35,000 people in Lucas County alone. It is estimated that at least 1 out of 4 people with diabetes don’t even know they have the disease. Additionally, an estimated 79 million adults in the United States have prediabetes, a condition that increases their chances of developing type 2 diabetes.
In observance of American Diabetes Association Alert Day® (March 27, 2012), the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) and Corner Dental are encouraging people to take NDEP’s Diabetes Risk Test –available in English and Spanish –to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
“Diab
etes is a serious disease, particularly when it is left undiagnosed or untreated,” said Dr. Alap Choksey of Corner Dental. “Everyone should be aware of their risk for developing type 2 diabetes. If you have a family history of diabetes – such as a mother, father, brother, or sister with type 2 diabetes – or if you had diabetes during pregnancy – you need to know that you could have a higher chance of developing this disease.”
Other risk factors for type 2 diabetes include being overweight or obese, physically inactive, and being over the age of 45. Diabetes also is more common in African Americans, people of African Ancestry, Hispanics/Latinos, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders.
If left undiagnosed or untreated, diabetes can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, blindness, kidney disease, stroke, amputation, and even death. With early diagnosis and treatment, people with diabetes can delay or prevent the development of these health problems.
Studies have shown that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed by losing a small amount of weight – 5 to 7 percent (10 to 14 pounds for a 200-pound person) – and becoming more active. Action steps include making healthy food choices and being active at least 30 minutes, five days a week.
For people looking for ways to make lifestyle changes to improve their health, NDEP’s Just One Step interactive tool can help you take small steps that can help you reach your health goal. The tool will help you think about:
- What step you will take to help reach your goal (for example, walking),
- When and how often you will do it (for example, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during lunch), and
- How much/how long (for example, 15 minutes each time to start).
“The key to reaching your health goal – and sticking with it – is to set a goal and make a step-by-step plan. Making changes in how you care for your health is a matter of trying and learning. It’s important to think about what is important to you and your health, and think about the kinds of changes that you are willing and able to make. If things don’t go as planned, think about other ways to reach your goal.”
In addition to using NDEP’s Just One Step interactive tool, check out other resources available from the NDEP at www.YourDiabetesInfo.org – including videos – on how to get started with making a plan to help you reach your goal. You can also call 1-888-693-NDEP (1-888-693-6337) for additional tools and resources.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) is jointly sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with the support of more than 200 partner organizations.