Scientists at the University of Michigan have developed a polymer sphere that delivers a molecule to bone wounds that tells cells already at the injury site to repair the damage.
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Nano-shells deliver molecules that tell bone to repair itself
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– January 16, 2016
R. D. Laing
“We live in a moment of history where change is so speeded up that we begin to see the present only when it is already disappearing.”
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– January 15, 2016
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Caries Res 2015;49:650 (Source: Caries Research)
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– January 15, 2016
DLOAC Meeting Features Latest Digital Developments
At the 12th Annual Dental Lab Owners Association of California CAD/CAM Expo and Symposium in Garden Grove, CA, November 20-22, LMT got a first-hand look at the latest digital developments. From more esthetic materials and new software upgrades to faster, more powerful digital equipment, here’s a look at what’s new on the market: Align Technologies, Inc. introduced the iTero Element intraoral scanner that has a more compact footprint and lighter wand than the previous iTero model.
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– January 15, 2016
Teaching mandibular implant?Supported overdentures in dental schools in North America – a survey
ConclusionSome clear trends are apparent in the current survey: the use of two implants, no use of bar connectors and delayed loading of the implants. It is likely that graduates will not have sufficient clinical skills and will need continuing education to be familiar with the required procedures, both surgical and prosthetic. (Source: European Journal of Dental Education)
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– January 14, 2016
Coverdell Announces Carefree Dental Discount Plan
Coverdell is proud to introduce Carefree Dental, a dental discount plan that aims to provide an affordable and sustainable option for the 108 million Americans who don’t have dental insurance. Carefree Dental is an alternative to dental insurance, and offers dental discounts that provide significant savings on a wide range of dental services.
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– January 14, 2016
Canker Sores: Causes, Remedies and Prevention
Mouth ulcer is one of many terms for canker sore. Learn more about this common complaint, when it becomes a medical concern and when sores can be treated with simple home remedies.
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– January 14, 2016
Henry J. Tillman
“If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the precipitate.”
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– January 13, 2016
Caries Epidemiology and Community Dentistry: Chances for Future Improvements in Caries Risk Groups. Outcomes of the ORCA Saturday Afternoon Symposium, Greifswald, 2014. Part 1
This paper reviews the first part of the outcomes of the ORCA Saturday Afternoon Symposium 2014 dealing with ‘caries epidemiology and community dentistry: chances for future improvements in caries risk groups’. After the caries decline in many countries, there are remaining pockets of higher caries levels, mostly in the primary dentition and/or linked to a low socio-economic status (SES). The review into the evidence of caries-preventive measures clearly points to the use of fluorides, especially toothbrushing with fluoridated toothpaste and collective measures such as water fluoridation. In contrast to several unsuccessful high-risk approaches, community and public health programmes seem to be able to ensure a population-wide access and compliance in risk groups. Their simple and eviden…
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– January 13, 2016
