Conclusion: These results indicated that PCB-related compounds may be responsible for the higher prevalence of oral pigmentation in Yusho victims, even though a long time has passed since the Yusho poisoning accident. (Source: Archives of Oral Biology)
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Pigmentation of the oral mucosa by PCB poisoning in Yusho patients
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– August 3, 2013
Allcare president surrenders Indiana dental license
INDIANAPOLIS Allcare Dental & Dentures President Robert Bates agreed to surrender his Indiana dental license today after abruptly closing six of his Indiana business locations in early 2011.
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– August 3, 2013
House Appropriations Committee
Washington—The Indian Health Service should consult with state dental associations on a pilot project for credentialing dentists, the House Appropriations Committee recommended in a report posted online July 31.
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– August 2, 2013
Endocannabinoids mediate hyposalivation induced by inflammogens in the submandibular glands and hypothalamus
Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the factors that could participate on salivary glands hypofunction during inflammation and the participation of endocannabinoids in hyposalivation induced by the presence of inflammogens in the submandibular gland (SMG) or in the brain.Design: Salivary secretion was assessed in the presence of inflammogens and/or the cannabinoid receptor antagonist AM251 in the SMG or in the brain of rats. At the end of the experiments, some systemic and glandular inflammatory markers were measured and histopathological analysis was performed.Results: The inhibitory effect observed 1h after lipopolysaccharide (LPS, 50?g/50?l) injection into the SMG (ig) was completely prevented by the injection of AM251 (5?g/50?l) by the same route (P (Sourc…
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– August 2, 2013
Poor dental health may lead to Alzheimer’s, study suggests
People with poor oral hygiene or gum disease may be at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study led by The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) School of Medicine and Dentistry suggests…
Dentistry News From Medical News Today
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– August 2, 2013
ADA Foundation awards 30 allied dental students with $1,000 scholarships
Winning one of the ADA Foundation’s 2013 Allied Dental Student Scholarships has made starting over in life that much easier for dental assisting student Dawn Pettet.
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– August 1, 2013
Jeph Jacques
“There are two ways to pass a hurdle: leaping over or plowing through… There needs to be a monster truck option.”
Quotes of the Day
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– August 1, 2013
Increased oxidative stress biomarkers in the saliva of Down syndrome patients
Conclusions: These results suggest that progressive oxidative stress occurred in DS patients. Oxidative stress may contribute to the clinical features of DS, particularly to the progressive periodontitis characteristic of early ageing. (Source: Archives of Oral Biology)
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– August 1, 2013
Award-Winning IC Dental Studios Develop Unique Chairside Team Approach for a Winning Natural Smile
Following extensive investment in its cutting-edge dental practice and training facility, the Gloucestershire-based ICC Implant and Ceramic Dental Studios has set new standards for advanced dental care, offering the very latest dental procedures for beautiful, long-lasting results in the same day.
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– August 1, 2013
