Many of the factors affecting susceptibility to dental caries are likely influenced by genetics. In fact, genetics accounts for up to 65% of inter-individual variation in dental caries experience. Sex differences in dental caries experience have been widely reported, with females usually exhibiting a higher prevalence and severity of disease across all ages. The cause for this sex bias is currently uncertain, although it may be partly due to the differential effects of genetic factors between the sexes: gene-by-sex interactions. In this family based study (N = 2,663; 740 families; ages 1-93 years), we assessed dental caries via intra-oral examination and generated six indices of caries experience (DMFS, dfs, and indices of both pit-and-fissure surface caries and smooth surface caries in bo…
MedWorm: Dentistry
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By elkhornadmin
– January 24, 2015
I’m about to sign up for Medicare Part A and B and would like to find out what they don’t cover so I can avoid any unexpected costs down the road. While Medicare covers a wide array of health care services, it certainly doesn’t cover everything.
Dentures News
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Tagged with checkups, Cleanings, cover, Dental, Dentures, Fillings, Medicare, routine.
By elkhornadmin
– January 24, 2015
Veteran pediatric dentist Dr. Lynn Fujimoto was named president of the Hawaii Dental Association this month, succeeding Dr. Lili Horton. Fujimoto is currently the associate director of the Hawaii Lutheran Medical Center’s pediatric dentistry program. The St. Andrew’s Priory graduate also serves as president of the Hawaii Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. The Hawaii Dental Association is a subsidiary of the national American Dental Association and its 980 members account for 91 percent of Hawaii dentists.… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
MedWorm: Dentistry
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By elkhornadmin
– January 23, 2015
Dr. Jerry Strauss, a Fairfield cosmetic dentist , says he frequently performs dental implant restoration procedures at his practice, Aesthetic Dental Care of New Jersey . He notes that dental implants have proven to be a revolutionary advance in the treatment of missing teeth, and they can serve as an ideal alternative to traditional dentures.
Dentures News
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By elkhornadmin
– January 23, 2015
ConclusionModulation of host response by CAPE may represent an attractive strategy towards the treatment of periodontal disease. In vivo studies are required to appraise the potential of CAPE further as an immunomodulator in the treatment of periodontal disease. (Source: Journal of Periodontal Research)
MedWorm: Dentistry
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By elkhornadmin
– January 22, 2015
“When the politicians complain that TV turns the proceedings into a circus, it should be made clear that the circus was already there, and that TV has merely demonstrated that not all the performers are well trained.”
Quotes of the Day
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By elkhornadmin
– January 21, 2015
ConclusionsThese findings indicated that removing the dental plaque biofilm with a toothbrush and dental floss by a hygienist before scaling with an ultrasonic device was more effective in reducing the working time of the dental hygienist. (Source: International Journal of Dental Hygiene)
MedWorm: Dentistry
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By elkhornadmin
– January 21, 2015
The overdenture market is highly dependent on the dental implant market, as implants are a key component when completing overdenture prostheses. As patient awareness of dental implants increases across the U.S. and Europe, overdentures will increasingly penetrate the denture market and cannibalize market share from conventional dentures.
Dentures News
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By elkhornadmin
– January 21, 2015
NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering professors have been collaborating with researchers from Peking University on a new test strip that is demonstrating great potential for the early detection of…
Dentistry News From Medical News Today
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By elkhornadmin
– January 21, 2015
“I’m just trying to make a smudge on the collective unconscious.”
Quotes of the Day
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By elkhornadmin
– January 20, 2015
