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.
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.”
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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
Alzheimer’s disease linked to poor dental health
A study has found that people with poor oral hygiene or gum disease could be at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s compared with those who have healthy teeth. Researchers from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in the UK, discovered the presence of a bacterium called Porphyromonas gingivalis in the brains of patients who had dementia when they were alive…
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– August 1, 2013
Dental assistants groups seek applicants for new scholarships
The American Dental Assistants Association and the Dental Assisting National Board have launched a new scholarship program to help dental assistants turn their professional development plans into reality.
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– July 31, 2013
