People who maintain their chewing ability are probably less likely to develop dementia, compared to those who cannot chew well any more, researchers from the Department of Odontology and the Aging Research Center at the Karolinska Institutet and from Karlstad University found. The authors reported their findings in the October issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society…
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Chewing Ability Linked To Lower Dementia Risk
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– October 11, 2012
New 2013 coding resources available
Tap into the next generation of documenting dental procedures with the release of CDT 2013: Dental Procedure Codes.
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– October 10, 2012
Effect of tooth isolation on laser Doppler readings
ConclusionsPulpal blood flow measurements could be obtained with multiple teeth isolation and single tooth isolation. Multiple teeth isolation blocked signal contamination better. Single tooth isolation provided significantly different readings for regular blood flow and local inflitration conditions and may therefore provide an option for pulpal blood flow assessment with laser Doppler flowmetry.© 2012 International Endodontic Journal (Source: International Endodontic Journal)
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– October 10, 2012
Aspen Dental Opens New Practice in Ames, IA
The office will be lead by Dr. In addition to offering patients the choice of seven styles of Aspen Dental’s exclusive ComfiDents A brand full and partial dentures, Aspen Dental will provide comprehensive exams, hygiene services, treatment of periodontal disease, extractions, fillings, oral surgery, whitening, and crown and bridge work.
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– October 10, 2012
Link Between Chewing Ability And Reduced Dementia Risk
The population is ageing, and the older we become the more likely it is that we risk deterioration of our cognitive functions, such as memory, decision-making and problem solving. Research indicates several possible contributors to these changes, with several studies demonstrating an association between not having teeth and loss of cognitive function and a higher risk of dementia…
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– October 10, 2012
Fixing teeth and lives at CDA Cares
Dr. Cynthia Brattesani of San Francisco wrote a first-person account of her experience at CDA Cares. She is an ADA Delegate, past chair of the ADA Council on Membership and an active volunteer in her community.
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– October 9, 2012
Enamel matrix derivative induces production of vascular endothelial cell growth factor in human gingival fibroblasts
We examined the effects of SB203580 [a p38 mitogen?activated protein kinase (MAPK) inhibitor], U0126 [an extracellular signal?regulated kinase (ERK) inhibitor], SP600125 [a c?Jun N?terminal kinase (JNK) inhibitor], and LY294002 [a phosphatidylinositol 3?kinase (PI3K)/Akt inhibitor] on EMD?induced VEGF production. Enamel matrix derivative stimulated the production of VEGF in a dose? and time?dependent manner. Treatment of human gingival fibroblasts with antibodies to TGF??1 or FGF?2 significantly decreased EMD?induced VEGF production, whereas the addition of exogenous TGF??1 and FGF?2 stimulated VEGF production. Enamel matrix derivative?induced VEGF production was significantly attenuated by SB203580, U0126, and LY294002. Our results suggest that EMD stimulates…
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– October 9, 2012
Early Mouth Cancer Risk Detected By New Gene Test
Researchers from Queen Mary, University of London have developed a new gene test that can detect pre-cancerous cells in patients with benign-looking mouth lesions. The test could potentially allow at-risk patients to receive earlier treatment, significantly improving their chance of survival…
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– October 9, 2012
CDA Cares meets ‘tremendous demand’
Sacramento, Calif.—The California Dental Association Foundation’s CDA Cares program racked up some impressive numbers during its two-day free dental clinic in Sacramento hosted by the CDA Foundation, CDA and America’s Dentists Care Foundation.
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– October 8, 2012
Mother Teresa
“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.”
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– October 8, 2012
