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– August 4, 2015
Cytotoxicity and apoptosis induction by e-cigarette fluids in human gingival fibroblasts
Conclusions The cytotoxicity exerted on HGFs by e-cigarettes fluids is not entirely ascribable to nicotine. Since the e-cigarettes are advertised as a safer alternative to traditional ones, especially for the possibility of “smoking” nicotine-free fluids, further studies are necessary to clarify the mechanism involved in the occurrence of cytotoxicity exerted by such compounds. Clinical relevance Our results suggest a role for e-cigarette fluids in the pathogenesis of oral diseases, such as periodontitis. (Source: Clinical Oral Investigations)
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– August 4, 2015
From 30 days to 30 minutes: 3-D digital scanning shortens denture-fitting time
VIDEO: Students at the BioDesign: Medical Innovation program, a joint effort of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Hadassah Medical Center, designed a system that reduces the time it takes… view more Dentures, known as false teeth, are prosthetics constructed to replace missing teeth. Fitting removable dentures is a long and painful process in which a patient has to visit the clinic multiple times so that soft and hard plastic material, resembling silly putty, can be used to take exact measurements of her mouth.
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– August 4, 2015
Saliva-Based Screening of High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Strains: Detection in Female Indonesian and Thai Dental Students.
CONCLUSIONS: This study successfully detected presence of HPV16 and HPV18 DNA in a number of saliva samples from female dental school students. Marital status, experience of sexual intercourse and safe sexual practice are related to the possibility of finding HPV DNA finding in saliva. Dentists, physicians and other health care professionals may gain significant value from the findings of this study, which provide an understanding of the nature of HPV infection and its risk to patient health and disease. PMID: 26225705 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher] (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention)
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– August 3, 2015
Word of mouth is spreading for dental implants
A dental crown is affixed to the dental implant, usually made of titanium or a titanium alloy. Crowns are becoming an increasingly popular option for replacing teeth.
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– August 3, 2015
Periodontitis and Sleep Disordered Breathing in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos
Conclusions:This study identifies a novel association between mild sleep disordered breathing and periodontitis that was most pronounced in young adults.Citation:Sanders AE, Essick GK, Beck JD, Cai J, Beaver S, Finlayson TL, Zee PC, Loredo JS, Ramos AR, Singer RH, Jimenez MC, Barhart JM, Redline S. Periodontitis and sleep disordered breathing in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos. SLEEP 2015;38(8):1195–1203. (Source: Sleep)
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– August 2, 2015
Encinitas Dental Offices to Provide Open House About Dental Implants
Dr. Gary Braunstein, a top choice for cosmetic dentistry, will have an open house for patients seeking information about dental implants. Dr. Braunstein and his staff from Carlsbad Dental Care and Encinitas Dental Care will meet with patients from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 to discuss the benefits of dental implants.
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– August 2, 2015
Thomas Pickering
“In archaeology you uncover the unknown. In diplomacy you cover the known.”
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– August 1, 2015
Ridgecrest Dentist Unveils New, State-of-the-Art Website
Dr. Josef Mamaliger, who provides Ridgecrest dental implants, will soon launch a website with state-of-the-art features and video testimonials from staff and dedicated patients. The new website, www.thedentisthouse.com , will have the same URL as Dr. Mamaliger’s current website but will be more interactive and include in-depth information about each of Dr. Mamaliger’s services.
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– August 1, 2015
Dental Hygienists’ Awareness and Support for Existing and New Oral Health Workforce Models
Abstract The study investigated dental hygienists’ scope of services and level of satisfaction as well as their awareness and support to the existing and proposed oral health workforce models: expanded function dental auxiliary (EFDA), dental therapist (DT), and advanced dental hygiene practitioner (ADHP). The study sample consisted of all 676 dental hygienists from Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Data were collected by a self-administered mail questionnaire that assessed hygienists’ scope of services, levels of satisfaction with the services, and their awareness as well as support for workforce models; the last two were assessed on a scale of 1–10. The effective response rate to the survey was 26 %. Respondents’ average ratings for the knowledge levels for DT, ADHP, and EFDA were…
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– July 31, 2015
