CASE 1: DENTURE PROBLEMS DD is a 75-year-old male who comes to the pharmacy looking for relief from oral pain. DD reports wearing dentures and, despite cleaning and maintaining them, he has developed a sore on the roof of his mouth and isn’t sure whether to take an OTC pain reliever by mouth or to apply something locally to the affected area.
Self-Care for the Aging Population
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– January 10, 2015
Bites to the hand need medical attention
Hand injuries are frequently caused by human and animal bites, prompting as many as 330,000 emergency department visits in the United States each year.
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– January 10, 2015
Calcium hydroxide medication in primary molars using different preparations and placement techniques: an in vitro study
Conclusion Syringe technique was a simpler handling method that presented similar filling quality but fewer porosities than lentulo spiral technique in primary molar root canals. (Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry)
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– January 9, 2015
Durable biomaterial potentially reduces tooth sensitivity
Scientists are working on a new, long-lasting biomaterial that incorporates nano-sized particles to rebuild worn enamel and reduce tooth sensitivity. They have tested it in dogs.
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– January 9, 2015
Combinations of bacterial species associated with symptomatic endodontic infections in a Chinese population
ConclusionsVarious combinations of P. micra, P. endodontalis, T. forsythia, and P. gingivalis may contribute to abscesses or sinus tracts of endodontic origin with bacterial synergism.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: International Endodontic Journal)
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– January 8, 2015
Woodbridge First Selectman welcomes new business
First Selectman Ellen Scalettar visited a new business, White Knight Implants, and welcomed them to Woodbridge. The visit was one of many visits designed to create a stronger bond between Town Hall and the Town’s business community.
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– January 8, 2015
Discovery of byproducts from bacteria that awaken dormant T-cells and HIV viruses
Dental and medical researchers from Case Western Reserve University found another reason to treat periodontal disease as soon as possible.
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– January 8, 2015
Will Rogers
“Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip.”
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– January 7, 2015
Clinical Relevance of Studies on the Accuracy of Visual Inspection for Detecting Caries Lesions: A Systematic Review
In conclusion, studies on the accuracy of the visual method for caries detection should consider clinically relevant outcomes besides accuracy; moreover, they should be conducted with higher methodological quality, mainly regarding sample selection.Caries Res 2015;49:91-98 (Source: Caries Research)
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– January 7, 2015
New technologies spread by word of mouth
Computer-aided design and manufacturing are changing restorative dental treatments, but growing new teeth with stem cells will be the much-sought answer to decay and neglect. PROF.
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– January 7, 2015
