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Jane Wagner

“Delusions of grandeur make me feel a lot better about myself.”
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Hypoxia?inducible factor?1? inhibits interleukin?6 and ?8 production in gingival epithelial cells during hypoxia

ConclusionOur results suggest that the gingival epithelium is exposed to low oxygen tension in periodontal tissue and that this hypoxic condition modulates the local inflammatory response of gingival epithelial cells in an HIF?1??dependent manner. (Source: Journal of Periodontal Research)
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Pancreatic cancer risk linked to changes in mouth bacteria

For the first time, a new study gives direct evidence that certain changes in the oral microbiome – the mix of bacteria in the mouth – could be a risk factor for pancreatic cancer.
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Marvin Minsky

“You don’t understand anything until you learn it more than one way.”
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High levels of heavy metal accumulation in dental calculus of smokers: a pilot inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry study

ConclusionWithin the limitations of this study, it can be concluded that the elementary composition of dental calculus may be affected by environmental factors such as tobacco smoke. Therefore, dental calculus may be utilized as a non?invasive diagnostic biological material for monitoring chronic oral heavy metal exposition. However, further studies are required to evaluate its diagnostic potential. (Source: Journal of Periodontal Research)

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Effect of laser?activated irrigation on biofilms in artificial root canals

ConclusionsWithin the limitations of this in vitro set?up, laser?activated irrigation removed more biofilm than ultrasonically activated irrigation when using saline as the irrigant, indicating greater physical biofilm removal. The use of NaOCl resulted in greater biofilm reduction with no significant differences between treatment groups.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: International Endodontic Journal)
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Dental public health expert welcomes report on the state of British children’s teeth

The Local Government Association has published a report that states that around 100 children and teenagers a day are being admitted to hospital for surgery to remove rotten teeth.
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Paul Fussell

“I find nothing more depressing than optimism.”
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Message from the President of the International Academy of Periodontology September 2015.

Authors: Kakar A PMID: 27011961 [PubMed – in process] (Source: Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology)
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How implants hold tight to dentures

Loose Dentures? We have a solution! By placing dental implants, ill-fitting dentures can be better retained, they become more stable and ultimately more comfortable to wear. Some of the benefits of implant-stabilized dentures: Ability to better taste food as the palate portion of the denture can be removed once the implants are placed.

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