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A dual role for ?1 integrin in an in vitro S.mitis/human gingival fibroblasts co?culture model in response to TEGDMA

Conclusions?1 integrin triggered the signaling pathway, transduced by pPKC? and involving ERK 1 and 2 and MMPs. This pathway resulted in an unbalanced equilibrium in tissue remodeling process, along with inflammatory response when HGFs are exposed to bacteria or biomaterial alone. On the contrary the TEGDMA/S.mitis combination restored the balance between extracellular matrix deposition and degradation and prevented an inflammatory response.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: International Endodontic Journal)

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Gene variant that dramatically reduces ‘bad’ lipids

Research using data collected from around 4,000 healthy people in the UK has enabled scientists to identify a rare genetic variant that dramatically reduces levels of certain types of lipids in the blood. (Source: University of Bristol news)
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BC Perio Vancouver Implant Dentist Interviewed on Tooth Implants for Women in deepBODY Magazine

He is a certified Dual Specialist in Periodontics and Prosthodontics. Dr. Birdi specializes in gum graft surgery and bone grafts for dental implants at BC Perio.

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New Medicaid policy increases the rate of children receiving vital oral health care in Texas and Florida

Children on Medicaid and their parents may have a reason to smile more: A study by University of Florida researchers shows that a Medicaid policy change in Florida and Texas that reimburses…
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Correction of malocclusion and oral rehabilitation in a case of amelogenesis imperfecta by insertion of dental implants followed by Le Fort I distraction osteogenesis of the edentulous atrophic maxilla

Conclusions: Our treatment strategy attempts to serve patient needs, achieving function and esthetics while also minimizing the risk of reconstruction failure. Treatment not only restored function and esthetics, but also showed a positive psychological impact and thereby improved perceived quality of life. (Source: BMC Oral Health – Latest articles)

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Bakers help dentist raise charity funds

The cakes entered included an enormous molar, a dental chair, and a patient made of icing, with toothbrushes also featuring heavily. Paul judged the cakes and chose Jodie Parker’s pink-iced dentures as the winner, with Di Baker’s ‘liquorice decay’ in second place.

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WHO’s recommended sugar intake ‘should be halved to combat dental cavities’

A study claims the WHO recommendation of a maximum of 10% total daily calories from free sugar should be halved to 5%, with 3% as a target, to tackle rising rates of tooth decay.
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Emile Chartier

“There are only two kinds of scholars; those who love ideas and those who hate them.”
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One Piece Zirconia Prosthesis for Maxillary Arch: Experience?

I placed Hiossen ETIII’s implants on a elderly gentlemen with no significant health history. I plan on restoring the maxilla with a screw-retained one-piece-Zirconia-bridge. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)

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Dental Implants Market – Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2020 by Persistence Market Research

Dentistry is defined as the diagnosis, evaluation, surgical and nonsurgical procedures and prevention from the diseases or disorders in oral cavity and the maxillofacial area. Dental devices market covers dental biomaterials, dental implants, dental radiology equipment, orthodontic materials and products, ad/cam dental systems, digital dental x-ray systems, dental supplies, dental lasers and dental chairs and others.

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