Though most of us only think about our teeth when we visit the dentist, chew on this tidbit: Our pearly whites do more than break down food into easy-to-swallow morsels or dazzle people when we smile.
What Your Teeth Say About Your Health
Posted in Dental News.
rev="post-3251" No comments
– November 9, 2013
Bio patch regenerates missing or damaged bone
Research led by the University of Iowa has tested a “bio patch” that regenerates missing or damaged bone by inserting DNA into nano-sized particles to deliver bone-making genetic instructions directly into cells. The method succeeded in regrowing enough bone to fully cover skull wounds in live rats…
Dentistry News From Medical News Today
Posted in Dental News.
rev="post-3250" No comments
– November 9, 2013
ACP plans CE course Nov. 15-16 in Chicago
Limited space is still available for the American College of Prosthodontists’ continuing education course Nov. 15-16 in Chicago.
Posted in Dental News.
rev="post-3249" No comments
– November 8, 2013
Effect of luting cement and thermomechanical loading on retention of glass fibre posts in root canals
Conclusion Fuji CEM demonstrates increased pull-out strength after thermomechanical loading and favourable sealing ability compared with the other cements. Clinical significance : Resin-modified glass ionomer cements have the potential benefit of achieving long-term retention when used for luting glass fibre post to root canal dentine. So it may be recommended for the cementation of glass fibre post in clinics. (Source: Journal of Dentistry)
MedWorm: Dentistry
Posted in Dental News.
rev="post-3248" No comments
– November 8, 2013
Lumino Care Dental – Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare – Deals and…
The company dental services includes intravenous sedation, oral surgery, implants, implant assisted dentures, periodontics, cosmetic dentistry, crowns and bridges, and orthodontics.
Posted in Dental News.
rev="post-3247" No comments
– November 8, 2013
Prescription opioid availability and associated abuse
Researchers at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis say one way to gauge the extent of prescription opioid pain reliever abuse in any Indiana county is to count the number of health care providers, particularly dentists and pharmacists…
Dentistry News From Medical News Today
Posted in Dental News.
rev="post-3246" No comments
– November 8, 2013
2014 ADA budget includes no dues increase
New Orleans—The ADA House of Delegates Nov. 4 approved a 2014 operating budget of $ 123,956,500 in expenses and $ 122,244,000 in anticipated revenues, but did not seek a dues increase. Expected additional nondues revenues in 2014 are predicted to create a positive net by year end 2014.
Posted in Dental News.
rev="post-3244" No comments
– November 7, 2013
Reproducibility of habitual intercuspation in vivo
Conclusions The reproducibility of the habitual intercuspation can be obtained under in vivo conditions by a newly developed and highly accurate measuring procedure. Individuals with full dentition show values in average of 42?m. Clinical significance Determining the occlusal jaw relation is an important precondition in restorative dentistry and many methods are proposed for a proper occlusal registration. Although much is known about in vitro accuracy of these techniques, little is known how reproducible the habitual occlusal position itself is found between individuals. (Source: Journal of Dentistry)
MedWorm: Dentistry
Posted in Dental News.
rev="post-3242" No comments
– November 7, 2013
Take Advantage of West Hills Smiles’ Anti-Aging and Restorative Dentistry
In fact, premature aging of the teeth and gums can add an additional ten years to an individual’s face, even with good oral hygiene.
Posted in Dental News.
rev="post-3241" No comments
– November 7, 2013
Debunking the ‘myths’ of global medical tourism
A team of British researchers is warning governments and health care organizations around the world not to fall for the myths and hype surrounding medical tourism. With the promise of a lucrative market and huge global market opportunities, the appeal of medical tourism is hard to miss…
Dentistry News From Medical News Today
Posted in Dental News.
rev="post-3240" No comments
– November 7, 2013
