ConclusionThe vast majority of lesions (85 –90%) identified as inactive enamel caries at baseline did not progress over 4–5 years. Despite this fact, it was possible to detect an increased risk for caries progression in caries-inactive occlusal sites compared with the sound ones.Clinical relevanceConsidering the low progression rates, inactive caries lesions do not need a specific caries-controlling treatment and should be monitored longitudinally in the same manner as sound surfaces. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
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By elkhornadmin
– June 14, 2018
Researchers used periodontal ligament -derived stem cells to create a cell sheet, attached it to a titanium implant, and transplanted it into the mandibular bone of a dog, demonstrating the formation of a periodontal-like structure containing both cementum- and PDL-like tissue. The study, which shows the feasibility of combining a regenerative cell sheet with a titanium dental implant, is published in Tissue Engineering, Part A .
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By elkhornadmin
– June 14, 2018
A gum graft is a procedure to treat receding gums. It is a simple process that does not take long to do. The recovery period is typically a few weeks and usually involves eating soft or cold foods to avoid damaging the graft. Complications are rare, and insurance may or may not cover the procedure. Learn more here.
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By elkhornadmin
– June 14, 2018
“Boxing is just show business with blood.”
Quotes of the Day
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By elkhornadmin
– June 13, 2018
Having white spots on your teeth can be undesirable, but they are rarely a serious medical concern. Possible reasons for them include poor dental hygiene and eating too many acidic or sugary foods. Here, we look at the most likely causes of white spots on teeth and give you 11 tips for treating and preventing them. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
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By elkhornadmin
– June 13, 2018
This week, the state program announced a benefit limit for adult members enrolled in the Dental Wellness Plan, a plan that allows adult Medicaid members aged 19 and older to receive dental coverage from carriers Delta Dental and MCNA Dental.
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By elkhornadmin
– June 13, 2018
Having white spots on your teeth can be undesirable, but they are rarely a serious medical concern. Possible reasons for them include poor dental hygiene and eating too many acidic or sugary foods. Here, we look at the most likely causes of white spots on teeth and give you 11 tips for treating and preventing them.
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By elkhornadmin
– June 13, 2018
“All programmers are playwrights and all computers are lousy actors.”
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By elkhornadmin
– June 12, 2018
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. NIDCR’s Summer 2018 E-Newsletter is now available. In this issue: NIDCR News NIH/HHS News Science Advances Funding Opportunities Funding Notices The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD 20892-2190 301-496-4261 (Source: NIDCR Science News)
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By elkhornadmin
– June 12, 2018
“You can’t please all of the people all of the time, and last night all of those people came to my show.”
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By elkhornadmin
– June 11, 2018
