Latest News

On January 7, 2025 the New York State Dental Association released a video message reaffirming support for fluoridation of municipal water supplies and its continued use statewide. As noted in the release, this stance aligns with the longstanding position of the ADA and the broader healthcare community, which recognize the proven benefits of fluoridated water in preventing tooth decay and cavities as good oral health is the gateway for good overall health!

More than 75 years of extensive research as shown that, when used at recommended levels, fluoride is safe and effective in preventing tooth decay by approximately 25% while reducing dental costs by $38 dollars for each $1 invested.

To view the Press Release and video, click this link:
https://www.nysdental.org/news---publications/news/2025/01/07/video-message-reaffirming-nysda's-support-for-fluoridation-of-municipal-water

Ninth District News

Can AI be used to detect periapical radiolucencies?

Jun 27, 2024

Investigators have examined whether artificial intelligence may help dentists detect periapical radiolucencies on imaging, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Dentistry. Among the articles included in the meta-analysis, AI demonstrated a pooled sensitivity of 0.94 and specificity of 0.96 — representing the potential to support dentists in periapical radiolucency detection.
Read more