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Nanodiamonds might prevent tooth loss after root canals

UCLA Dentistry research finds that the tiny particles strengthen the compound used to fill teeth and ward off infectionPeople undergoing root canals may have gained a powerful, if tiny, new ally.
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Bone loss on lingual and pocket bleeding: recommendations?

The implant is still stable. However, there is bone loss on the lingual. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)

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Say goodbye to dentures: Humans could one day regrow their own…

But cichlid fish in Lake Malawi have an endless supply. Whenever they lose a tooth, a new one drops neatly into place.

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Nanotechnology inspires next-generation dental materials

Have a cavity? Ask your dentist about filling it with a mixture of nanoparticles including silica and zirconia.
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James Harvey Robinson

“We find it hard to believe that other people’s thoughts as our own, but they probably are.”
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Outcomes of direct pulp capping: interrogating an insurance database

ConclusionsAfter direct pulp capping, more than two thirds of the affected teeth did not undergo root canal treatment within three years. Although this study has the typical limits of a claims data analysis it can be concluded that direct pulp capping is an effective intervention to avoid root canal treatment and extraction in a general practice setting.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: International Endodontic Journal)
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Smart Ways to Pay Less for Dental Care

Sure, dental insurance is cheap. The most popular kind of group plan costs just $ 32 a month, on average, and three-fourths of employers help pay the tab, according to the National Association of Dental Plans .

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Sir William Drummond

“He who will not reason is a bigot; he who cannot is a fool; and he who dares not is a slave.”
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The influence of peri?implant keratinized mucosa on brushing discomfort and peri?implant tissue health

ConclusionImplant sites with a band of <2 mm of KM were shown to be more prone to brushing discomfort, plaque accumulation, and peri?implant soft tissue inflammation when compared to implant sites with ?2 mm of KM. (Source: Clinical Oral Implants Research)

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Oral Health Coalition discusses potential projects

BENNINGTON >> The Bennington Oral Health Coalition met last week, and discussed a number of projects that they hope will help improve the oral health of the community. In past meetings, the group split up into focus groups that brainstormed ways to help people in various age groups.

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