News From The Journals Of The American Society For Microbiology
Blue Light and Hydrogen Peroxide May Effectively Treat Biofilms That Cause Cavities and Gum Disease Blue light commonly used by dentists to cure resin fillings and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) combined may be capable of reaching and treating bacteria in deep layers of biofilms that can cause cavities and gingivitis.
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Student Dentists Helped By Virtual Toothache
Masha is a dental patient. Her oral health problems continue to change as she meets new Case Western Reserve University student dentists in Second Life's virtual dental office. The middle-aged avatar is an integral part of a new research project of the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and the College of Arts and Sciences department of communication sciences to teach and give students practice time to communicate with mock patients.
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Prestigious Food Technology Career Award Received By Wrigley Science Institute Executive Director
Gilbert A. Leveille, PhD, executive director of the Wrigley Science Institute (WSI) has been selected as the 2008 recipient of the prestigious Institute of Food Technologists' Nicholas Appert Award, one of the highest honors in food science and technology. Dr. Leveille received this lifetime achievement award at the 2008 IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo on June 29, 2008 and joined an esteemed panel of Nicholas Appert Award recipients that has spanned 65 years.
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Psychological And Social Issues Associated With Tooth Loss
Are feelings of depression overwhelming you? Is your self-esteem an issue? Having problems advancing in life or your career? Maybe you feel nervous or self conscious in social settings? Do you avoid social settings all together? Check your smile; tooth loss could be the culprit and you're not alone. Nearly 20 million teeth are extracted each year leaving scores of people to deal with the psychological affects of a less than perfect smile.
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Ron Greenspan DDS Creates Plan To Eliminate The Barriers To Orthodontic Treatment
Straight teeth can improve your dental health, enhance your facial appearance and even build your self esteem. In short, a beautiful smile can make a huge difference in the quality of one's life. Both children and adults can benefit from the confidence boost a remarkable smile can bring. Orthodontic treatment can benefit social and career success as well as improve a person's general attitude toward life.
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American Dental Hygienists' Association Announces 2008-2009 Leadership
Diann Bomkamp, RDH, BSDH, of St. Louis, Mo., was inaugurated as the 2008-2009 president of the Chicago-based American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) on June 24, 2008, at the association's 85th Annual Session held in Albuquerque, N.M. "It is truly an honor to serve as ADHA president at such a unique time for the association and the profession of dental hygiene," Bomkamp said.
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General Dental Council (CDC) Expands Tooth Whitening Duties, UK
Dental hygienists and dental therapists can carry out tooth whitening on the prescription of a dentist if they have the necessary additional skills, says the GDC. This clarification from the GDC follows its public consultation on the scope of practice of the dental team earlier this year. The consultation sought views on which groups of professionals should be able to do what, including tooth whitening.
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New Molecular Tag IDs Bone And Tooth Minerals
Enlisting an army of plant viruses to their cause, materials researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have identified a small biomolecule that binds specifically to one of the key crystal structures of the body - the calcium compound that is the basic building block of teeth and bone.
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British Dental Association Response To Review Of The National Dental Contract In Wales
The British Dental Association has welcomed the publication of the Welsh Assembly Government Task and Finish Group's Review of the Dental Contract in Wales. The report notes issues around the new dental contract including concerns about the system of units of dental activity and problems encountered by local health boards in commissioning dental care.
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Back To School Preparations Need Some Teeth
As part of the ritual of going back to school, parents will no doubt buy their children new clothes and supplies, and take them to the pediatrician for their annual check up. But Mark Helpin, D.M.D., acting chair of the department of pediatric dentistry at Temple University's Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, says that this is also the perfect time to schedule a dental check-up.
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Latest Developments In Aesthetic Dentistry - British Dental Association Seminar
UK dentists have a rare chance to benefit from the expertise of international aesthetics expert Dr Pascal Magne on 12 September. He is speaking at a British Dental Association seminar, Latest developments in aesthetic dentistry. Dr Magne is a Tenured Associate Professor, and Don and Sybil Harrington Foundation Chair in Esthetic Dentistry at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles.
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BDA Response To Review Of The National Dental Contract In Wales
The British Dental Association has welcomed the publication of the Welsh Assembly Government Task and Finish Group's Review of the Dental Contract in Wales. The report notes issues around the new dental contract including concerns about the system of units of dental activity and problems encountered by local health boards in commissioning dental care.
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Teeth Polished To Perfection
Brush your teeth twice a day! Any child knows these days that regular tooth care is the only way to banish the bacteria that cause caries. Yet sometimes that is not enough. The tooth surface wears down and gets uneven and the problem is that dental plaque adheres particularly well to a rough surface. Dentists therefore offer professional cleaning services, removing plaque and discoloration with abrasive prophylactic pastes.
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Survey: Most Effective Dental Braces Are Least Attractive
When it comes to the attractiveness of orthodontic braces, less metal is better, according to a recent survey. The study of the public's attitude about the attractiveness of various styles of braces indicates that the types of dental appliances with no visible metal were considered the most attractive.
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Early Childhood Caries Prevented By Topical Oral Syrup
Dental researchers at the University of Washington have reported a significant reduction of tooth decay in toddlers who were treated with the topical syrup xylitol, a naturally occurring non-cavity-causing sweetener. Their results were presented today during the 86th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research.
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Dentin Regeneration Employing Novel Hydrogel Systems
Dental caries, or tooth decay, continues to be the most prevalent infectious disease in the world, presenting significant public health challenges and socio-economic consequences. It leads to the loss of the hard tissues of the tooth, followed by inflammation and necrosis of the subjacent dental pulp. In the U.S. alone, over 20 million dental restorations are placed each year, with failure rates of up to 60%.
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Dental Referrals By Primary Care Physicians
Young children from low-income families experience high levels of tooth decay and face many barriers to getting dental treatment and preventive services. Because these children usually visit their pediatrician or other primary care provider far more frequently than a dentist, the primary care medical setting is gaining popularity as a place to provide preventive dental services.
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Nanostructures Improve Bone Response To Titanium Implants
Titanium implants were successfully introduced by P.-I. Branemark and co-workers in 1969 for the rehabilitation of edentulous jaws. After 40 years of research and development, titanium is currently the most frequently used biomaterial in oral implantology, and titanium-based materials are often used to replace lost tissue in several parts of the body. There are some alternatives to modulating the body's response after implant placement.
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BDA Response To NHS Next Stage Review, UK
The British Dental Association has noted the recognition of the importance placed on dentistry in the NHS Next Stage Review, published today by the Department of Health. The review is published just one day after the Department of Health was criticised for the failures of the new dental contract by the Health Select Committee.
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Breakthrough Technology That Will Revolutionize The Treatment Of Tooth Decay
Quantum Dental Technologies, a Canadian diagnostic device company, revealed its breakthrough technology which detects and monitors the early onset of tooth decay without the need for dental x-rays. It reduces the number of invasive and painful procedures, and encourages better oral health. Quantum introduced its Dental Caries Detection System prototype, known as The Canary System, at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Conference in Toronto, Canada.
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