Conclusions Light increases the risk of tooth sensitivity during in-office bleaching, and light may not improve the bleaching effect when high concentrations of HP (25%-35%) are employed. Therefore, dentists should use the light-activated system with great caution or avoid its use altogether. Further rigorous studies are, however, needed to explore the advantages of this light-activated system when lower concentrations of HP (15%-20%) are used. (Source: Journal of Dentistry)
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– April 24, 2012
ADA brochure highlights sports safety
Persuading kids to wear a mouthguard may be an uphill battle. The ADA offers a patient education brochure, Sports Safety, that helps dentists get kids and parents on board with facial protection.
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– April 23, 2012
Henry James
The only obligation to which in advance we may hold a novel, without incurring the accusation of being arbitrary, is that it be interesting. Discuss
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– April 23, 2012
Researchers Find Joint Failures Potentially Linked To Oral Bacteria
The culprit behind a failed hip or knee replacements might be found in the mouth. DNA testing of bacteria from the fluid that lubricates hip and knee joints had bacteria with the same DNA as the plaque from patients with gum disease and in need of a joint replacement…
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– April 23, 2012
April is National Facial Protection Month
As dental professionals nationwide observe National Facial Protection Month, dentists can take the opportunity to remind their patients, both children and adults, about using safety strategies to protect themselves against injuries to the face, head and mouth.
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– April 22, 2012
Influence of preliminary etching on the stability of bonds created by one?step self?etch bonding systems
This study supports the use of one?step adhesives on etched dentine because of the increased bond strength compared with their application onto smear?layer?covered dentine, regardless of storage conditions. (Source: European Journal of Oral Sciences)
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– April 22, 2012
Risk Of Blood-Vessel Constriction Linked To Gum Disease May Be Increased By Specific Protein
A protein involved in cellular inflammation may increase the risk of plaque containing blood vessels associated with inflammatory gum disease, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology 2012 Scientific Sessions in Chicago. The protein, CD36, is found in blood cells, as well as many other cell types…
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– April 22, 2012
Many factors drive dentists to pursue large and small group practice settings
There are many paths to large dental group practice.
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– April 21, 2012
Louisa May Alcott
Girls are so queer you never know what they mean. They say No when they mean Yes, and drive a man out of his wits for the fun of it. Discuss
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– April 21, 2012
