Mouse models of human oral cancer treated with an agent called capsazepine showed dramatic tumor shrinkage without damage to surrounding tissues, researchers from the School of Dentistry and School…
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Shrinking oral cancers with anti-pain agent spares healthy tissues
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– July 26, 2014
E. Joseph Cossman
“Drive-in banks were established so most of the cars today could see their real owners.”
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– July 25, 2014
Association of periodontal status with occlusal force and food acceptability in 70?year?old adults: from SONIC Study
Summary This cross?sectional study aimed to investigate the association of periodontal status with occlusal force and food acceptability. We hypothesised that mastication deteriorated with reduced periodontal support, even when posterior occlusal contacts with natural teeth were maintained and the patients remained clinically asymptomatic. Participants were 482 independently living 69?71?year?olds, classified as Eichner’s group A, having no mobile teeth and no periodontal symptoms. The periodontal probing depth (PPD) and restoration status of each tooth were examined. Occlusal force in the intercuspal position was measured with pressure?sensitive films. Food acceptability was evaluated from the difficulty experienced in chewing apples, grilled beef, and hard rice crackers. Multiv…
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– July 25, 2014
Mary Wilson Little
“There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it.”
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– July 24, 2014
Research brings us nearer to understanding how neuro cells turn cancerous
(University of Plymouth) Scientists from the Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research in New York with the help of Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry have completed research which for the first time brings us nearer to understanding how some cells in the brain and nervous system become cancerous. (Source: EurekAlert! – Medicine and Health)
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– July 24, 2014
Karen Elizabeth Gordon
“Either I’ve been missing something or nothing has been going on.”
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– July 23, 2014
Fluoride effectiveness in high caries risk and medically complex Veterans
ConclusionsPrescription self?applied or professionally applied fluoride provided either before or during an episode of care significantly reduced the likelihood of new restorations in high caries risk and medically compromised Veterans. (Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology)
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– July 23, 2014
An America without dental health
Human teeth are personal treasures. They can only be partially insured, with high deductibles.
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– July 23, 2014
William Jennings Bryan
“No one can earn a million dollars honestly.”
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– July 22, 2014
Comparison of effectiveness of abrasive and enzymatic action of whitening toothpastes in removal of extrinsic stains – a clinical trial
ConclusionWhitening toothpaste with abrasive action and enzymatic action are equally effective in removal of extrinsic stains; however, whitening toothpaste with abrasive action needs to be used with caution. (Source: International Journal of Dental Hygiene)
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– July 22, 2014
