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Key role played by protein in infection by oral pathogen

Scientists at Forsyth, along with a colleague from Northwestern University, have discovered that the protein, Transgultaminase 2 (TG2), is a key component in the process of gum disease. TG2 is widely distributed inside and outside of human cells. The scientists found that blocking some associations of TG2 prevents the bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis (PG) from adhering to cells.
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Land of a billion smiles welcomes FDI congress

New Delhi—A billion smiles will welcome the world of dentistry to the 2014 FDI World Dental Congress Sept. 11-14.

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[Differences in sociodemographic characteristics, health, and health service use of children and adolescents according to their health insurance funds].

Authors: Hoffmann F, Bachmann CJ Abstract Differences in the socioeconomic characteristics and morbidity between members of German private and statutory health insurance funds and also between several statutory health insurances have been shown for adults. We used data from the National Health Survey for Children and Adolescents (KiGGS) to study differences in sociodemographic characteristics, health risks, morbidity, and health service use in child and adolescent insurants of different types of health insurance funds (Ersatzkasse, Allgemeine Ortskrankenkasse, Betriebskrankenkasse , Innungskrankenkasse, other statutory health insurance funds, private health insurance). Differences in the proportion of respondents with a migration background, somatic diseases, psychopathological pro…

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‘As long as it’s fun, then I’ll do it’: The…

In a newly posted interview with George Stroumboulopoulos, Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan talks about surviving his famously debauched rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle and, yes, the state of his choppers.

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Smokers’ taste buds ‘do not allow them to taste bitterness of coffee’

Though conventional pairing has cigarettes and coffee going together, researchers have found that the toxic chemicals in tobacco may hamper taste bud regeneration, resulting in smokers not being able to adequately taste the bitterness of their regular cup of joe.
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Sunny San Antonio ready for America’s Dental Meeting

San Antonio—Combine learning, networking, shopping, exploring and relaxing with a trip to ADA 2014—America’s Dental Meeting, set for Oct. 9-14 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.  

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Paula Poundstone

“The wages of sin are death, but by the time taxes are taken out, it’s just sort of a tired feeling.”
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Scenes from Lab Day Chicago: Advanced dental materials and desktop tools

VITA Suprinity, a zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate ceramic from Vident, Brea, Calif.

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Bone loss and inflammation reversed in immune disorder by dental team

Patients with leukocyte adhesion deficiency, or LAD, suffer from frequent bacterial infections, including the severe gum disease known as periodontitis. These patients often lose their teeth early in life.
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