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Dentist attention needed for geriatric patients

“For older people, oral health issues can be a combination of effects of exposures over a life time, including sugar, smoking, alcohol, and the accumulation of dental problems,” Prof Slack-Smith says. Credit: Herry Lawford Dental schools in Australia need to adjust their curriculum to better deal with tooth challenges for an ageing population, research says.

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Immediate implant placement with simultaneous guided bone regeneration in the esthetic zone: 10?year clinical and radiographic outcomes

ConclusionWithin the conditions of the present study, the horizontal defect width was the main indicator for the vertical dimension of the facial bone. The facial bone dimension was further associated with a reduction in the width of the keratinized mucosa and the dimension of the buccal bone. (Source: Clinical Oral Implants Research)

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Valplast International Corp. Unveils Platinum 3D for Digital Dentures

Valplast International Corp. previewed its new solution for fabricating digital dentures for existing CAD/CAM users. Platinum 3D enables labs to scan, design and manufacture digital full dentures in-house without the need to outsource any components and use the scanning, milling or printing equipment of their choice.

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Cindy Gardner

“What’s the difference between a boyfriend and a husband? About 30 pounds.”
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Transcranial direct current stimulation and exercises for treatment of chronic temporomandibular disorders: a blind randomised?controlled trial

This study suggests that there is no additional benefit in adding tDCS to exercises for the treatment of chronic TMD in young adults. (Source: Journal of Oral Rehabilitation)
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Zahn Dental Expands Digital Portfolio

It showcased its new relationship with 360imaging – a U.S. leader of computer-guided dental surgery – to offer 360imaging’s state-of-the-art, proprietary treatment planning software, 360dps, and surgical guide manufacturing, training and support services to dental laboratories. The integrated suite of software, hardware and services can help increase the efficiency of participating laboratories’ digital workflow and strengthen their presence in the dental surgery segment.

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Victorian baby teeth could help predict future health of children today

The team from the Universities of Bradford and Durham analysed the teeth of children and adults from two 19th century cemeteries, one at a Workhouse in Ireland where famine victims were buried and…
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A high concentration of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein?2 induces low?efficacy bone regeneration in sinus augmentation: a histomorphometric analysis in rabbits

ConclusionWithin the limitations of this study, it appeared that application of a high concentration of rhBMP?2 soaked onto a BCP carrier inhibited bone regeneration from the pristine bone and increased soft tissue swelling and inflammatory response at the early healing stage of sinus augmentation, although osteoinductive potential was found along the SM. (Source: Clinical Oral Implants Research)

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3Shape Launches New Scanners, Dental System 2015

“We strive to develop product solutions to help dental professionals in providing better patient treatment,” said Tais Clausen, CTO and Co-Founder of 3Shape during a press conference in Chicago where he unveiled the company’s latest innovations: New additions and updates to the company’s D-Series desktop lab scanner line. The new D1000 and D2000 feature multi-line scanning technology, a proprietary technology shown to increase scanning speeds by 30%.

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John Wilmot

“Before I got married I had six theories about bringing up children; now I have six children and no theories.”
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