February 23, 2010 - Help Repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act Exemption for Insurance.
Dr. Weddle wrote to Congressman Leonard Lance supporting the repeal of the McCarran-Ferguson Act.
The McCarran-Ferguson Act exempts insurance companies from federal antitrust laws. Dr. Weddle agrees with the American Dental Association, and other dentists in believing that when insurance companies are permitted to work jointly, consumers are less likely to see as much innovation and variety in the workplace as they would in an atmosphere of robust competition for their business.
Dentists, their patients, and the public at large are all victims of McCarran-Ferguson’s negative impact on competition among entities in the insurance industry and would benefit from its repeal.
Furthermore, this would bring the insurance industry into line with other American businesses which do not receive the same special treatment granted to insurance institutions almost 65 years ago.
Write to your Representative and help repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act exemption for insurance companies.
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February 19, 2010 - Dr. Weddle Visited Lil' People's Playhouse in Stirling, NJ
To celebrate Children's Dental Health Month, Dr. Weddle visited the Nursery and Pre-K classes of Lil' People's Playhouse and discussed Healthy Oral Care habits.
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February 9, 2010 - Dr. Weddle elected Secretary of the Central Dental Society component of the New Jersey Dental Association.
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February 5, 2010 -
Oral Bacteria Linked to Stillbirth
Researchers have
reported the first documented link between a mother with
pregnancy-associated gum disease and the death of her fetus. The
findings are presented in the February issue of Obstetrics &
Gynecology.
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February is Children's Dental Health Month
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January 16, 2010
Periodontal Disease Linked to Head and Neck Cancers
A new study has found that chronic periodontitis is an independent risk factor for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Although
there is substantial evidence that supports an association between
chronic infections/inflammation and cancer, the aim of this study (Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention,
September 2009, Vol. 18:9, pp: 2406-2412) was to assess the effect of
chronic periodontitis on head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC),
noted the study authors.
"The results of this study provide the first evidence of an
association between chronic periodontitis and HNSCC based on an
objective and quantitative measure of periodontitis history," said lead
author Mine Tezal, D.D.S., Ph.D., assistant professor at the State
University of New York at Buffalo.
Dental Community Pitches in to Help Haitians
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January 15, 2010 - The facts on Dental Cone Beam CT Scans vs. Medical CT Scans
Dental (Cone Beam CT) CBCT scans allow dentists to obtain vital three-dimensional information about their patients, without exposing them to the high levels of radiation that come from medical CT scans.
Our office works with the following offices in the area that have CBCT scans available:
Associated Periodontists - Dr. Tracy Ginsburg and Dr. Beth Dorfman
Warren Oral Surgery - Dr. Daniel Sullivan and Dr. James Maguire
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December 2009 - Happy Holidays to all. Thank you for helping our practice grow in 2009. We wish everyone a Happy 2010.
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November 2009 - Dr. Weddle elected Assistant Editor for newsletter of the Central Dental Society. _______________________________________
Dentistry is a profession filled with people wanting to give back and take care of people in need. On July 17 and 18, New Jersey's finest dentists will be volunteering their time, care, skill, knowledge and judgement to those who need it most.
If you know of anyone who needs dental care but can not afford it, please pass along the information to them. To get the details, please click on the Pankey Dental Access Days link above.
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April 2009 - Dr. Weddle invited to join the Vanguard Study Club.