Not all smokers receive tobacco cessation advice from health care providers (HCPs), according to a study from Ohio State University.
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Only 1 in 10 smokers who visited a dentist received advice to quit
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– August 1, 2014
Cigarette smoke condensate inhibits collagen gel contraction and prostaglandin E2 production in human gingival fibroblasts
ConclusionsCSC may alter the capacity of gingival fibroblasts to remodel and contract a collagen matrix. Inhibition of PGE2 production and alterations of actin stress fibers in these cells may impair proper tissue maturation during wound healing in smokers. (Source: Journal of Periodontal Research)
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– July 31, 2014
Insurance Company Won’t Cover Cost of Teen Cancer Survivor’s New Teeth
Alex Hunter, 16, had to have his teeth removed this month after they had been ruined by years of radiation treatments for cancer.
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– July 31, 2014
Stem cells from nerves form teeth
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered that stem cells inside the soft tissues of the tooth come from an unexpected source, namely nerves.
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– July 31, 2014
Halifax
“Nothing has an uglier look to us than reason, when it is not on our side.”
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– July 30, 2014
Evaluation of a parent?designed programme to support tooth brushing of infants and young children
ConclusionsTwice daily tooth brushing is a low?cost, effective strategy to reduce the risk of childhood caries. As demonstrated here, community?based efforts can help parents achieve this important health behaviour. (Source: International Journal of Dental Hygiene)
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– July 30, 2014
Teen cancer survivor denied new teeth by insurer
A brave 16-year-old cancer survivior with no teeth is hoping the kindness of strangers will help win his fight to get new dentures.
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– July 30, 2014
Call for 2016 Award Nominations
(Source: Journal of Endodontics)
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– July 29, 2014
Philanthropy beat: Free dental clinic in Mankato draws 2,000
The line started forming Thursday afternoon outside the Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato.
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– July 29, 2014
Thomas Szasz
“When a person can no longer laugh at himself, it is time for others to laugh at him.”
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– July 28, 2014
