MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Dentistry News From Medical News Today' source. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:48:53 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3380274&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3z7C Leading US clinical speakers David Newkirk and William Bo Bruce are to headline the Friday lecture programme at the 2010 British Dental Conference and Exhibition. Both are renowned experts in the field of restorative and aesthetic dentistry and are accredited members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3380274 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3380274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3371535&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3yZk BIOLASE Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLTI), the world's leading dental laser company, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its iLase™ diode laser, the world's first personal laser for dentists and hygienists for performing a full-range of minimally invasive soft-tissue and hygiene procedures... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3371535 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3371535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3367279&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3yWJ Each cusp of our teeth is regulated by genes which carefully control the development. A similar genetic puzzle also regulates the differentiation of our other organs and of all living organisms. A team of researchers at the Institute of Biotechnology of the University of Helsinki has developed a computer model reproducing population-level variation in complex structures like teeth and organs... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3367279 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3367279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363287&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3ySQ The British Dental Association (BDA) has reaffirmed its support for the piloting of the reforms in Professor Steele's review of dentistry, following today's announcement that at least 30 dental practices have been selected to trial new ways of improving services for patients... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363287 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3363287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363286&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3ySP Leaders of dentists working in salaried primary care, hospitals and academia have echoed the disappointment already expressed by colleagues in general practice at the pay award announced for 2010/11. Salaried primary care dentists in England will be given just a one per cent pay increase for next year... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363286 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3363286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3360524&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3yRc Dr Robert Kinloch, Chair of the Scottish Dental Practice Committee, has branded the announcement of a 0.9 per cent increase to item of service fees for independent contractor dentists in Scotland as a major disappointment that fails to recognise the significant challenges dentists are trying to overcome. The Doctors' and Dentists' Review Body recommended a 1... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3360524 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3360524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355872&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3yNJ Dental patient charges in Wales have been frozen for the fourth year running to help maintain wider access to NHS dentistry, Health Minister Edwina Hart announced today [Thursday, 11 March]... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355872 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0100 3355872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3351732&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3yM9 The confidence of general dental practitioners will be undermined by today's announcement of a 0.9 per cent uplift on contract values and a requirement to make efficiency savings in order to offset increases in expenses. That's the verdict of Dr John Milne, Chair of the British Dental Association's General Dental Practice Committee, on what is effectively a freeze on dentists' pay... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3351732 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0100 3351732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3351731&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3yM8 The British Dental Association (BDA) has written to the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) to request the development of a guideline on dental instrument decontamination... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3351731 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0100 3351731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3351730&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3yM7 The British Dental Association (BDA) has expressed disappointment at today's announcement of the pay uplift for dentists for 2010/11. The Department of Health has announced that salaried dentists have been awarded a one per cent increase, while general dental practitioners have been awarded an increase that, after efficiency savings have been taken account of, is designed to produce a 0... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3351730 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0100 3351730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3351733&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3yLb New York University College of Dentistry's Dr. Timothy Bromage has been selected to receive the 2010 Max Planck Research Award. Dr. Bromage will collaborate with Dr... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3351733 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3351733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3347845&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3yGZ The BDA is proud to announce that the respected clinical expert Dr Avijit Banerjee has been confirmed to join the prestigious panel of speakers appearing at the 2010 British Dental Conference and Exhibition, to be held on the 20 - 22 May 2010 at the Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre (ACC)... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3347845 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:00:00 +0100 3347845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3347846&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3yGW Tickets are now available for the BDA's British Dental Conference and Exhibition, which takes place at Liverpool's Arena and Convention Centre (ACC) from 20-22 May 2010. The conference features a wide selection of both clinical and motivational speakers who are guaranteed to inspire delegates with new ideas... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3347846 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3347846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3343931&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3yDM A flawed dental contract, an unacceptable and growing chasm in oral health inequalities, and inconsistent commissioning of dentistry by primary care trusts. That's the legacy the government elected this year will inherit, according to the British Dental Association's (BDA's) manifesto for the forthcoming General Election, Smiles all round, which is published today... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3343931 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100 3343931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3340397&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3yzb Previous studies have explored the effect of periodontal treatment, irrespective of efficacy of treatment, in reducing infant prematurity. In a study titled "Risk of Preterm Birth Is Reduced with Successful Periodontal Treatment," lead researcher M. Jeffcott, and colleagues S. Parry and M. Sammel (all from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia) and G. Macones (Washington University, St... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3340397 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100 3340397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3340398&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3yz9 During the 39th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research, convening at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, lead researcher O.A. Gonzalez (University of Kentucky, Lexington) presented a poster of a study titled "TLR2 and TLR9 Activation by Periodontal Pathogens induce HIV-1 Reactivation." Although oral co-infections (e.g... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3340398 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3340398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3336538&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3yyP People who are stressed by daily problems or trouble at work seem to be more likely to grind their teeth at night. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Head & Face Medicine studied the causes of 'sleep bruxism', gnashing teeth during the night, finding that it was especially common in those who try to cope with stress by escaping from difficult situations... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3336538 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3336538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3336539&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3yyr The Seattle Post Intelligencer/Everett Herald: "Patients who get written prescriptions will see changes this summer aimed at curbing fraud. Come July 1, prescriptions will be printed on tamper-resistant paper with Mission Impossible-like ink that changes color when rubbed with a finger... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3336539 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3336539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3336540&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3yyn American Dental Association President Dr. Ronald Tankersley testified yesterday before an Institute of Medicine Committee on Oral Health Access to Services, outlining the ADA's efforts to address ways to improve access for underserved populations. Dr. Tankersley took the IOM to task for its decision to exclude private practice dentists from two panels it is convening at the behest of the U.S... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3336540 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0100 3336540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3332670&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3yvT During the 39th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research, convening at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, lead researcher C. Millan (U.S. Army Dental Corps, Martinez, Georgia) will present a poster of a study titled "A Novel In Vitro Model for Light-Induced Wound Healing... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3332670 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100 3332670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3332671&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3yvB Surf's up in San Diego - and so are opportunities for continuing education for new dentists. Distinguished speakers are slated to discuss oral health issues as well as clinical and practice issues at the American Dental Association (ADA) 24th New Dentist Conference at the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa in San Diego, June 24-26... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3332671 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3332671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3315501&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3ydF SensAble Technologies, Inc®, a leading provider of 3D touch-enabled modeling systems, dental CAD/CAM solutions and haptic devices, has announced that it will be offering a second, fully integrated scanner option for the SensAble Dental Lab System, as well as SensAble's new OpenScan™ software interface... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3315501 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3315501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3315500&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3ydD SensAble Technologies, Inc®, a leading provider of touch-enabled 3D modeling systems, dental CAD/CAM solutions and haptic devices, has announced Release 3 of the SensAble Dental Lab System (SDLS), with significant enhancements to this integrated system for creating dental restorations efficiently and more cost-effectively... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3315500 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3315500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3312908&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3ycX BIOLASE Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLTI), the world's leading dental laser company, today announced the global launch of the iLase™ diode laser, the world's first personal laser for dentists and hygienists designed to perform a full-range of minimally invasive soft-tissue and hygiene procedures... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3312908 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:00:00 +0100 3312908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3308284&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3y8f Millions of people use denture cream (also known as denture adhesive). Some, but not all, denture creams contain zinc. A few recent case reports in the scientific literature indicate a possible association between excessive use of zinc-containing denture creams and neurological and hematological problems... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3308284 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:00:00 +0100 3308284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3303914&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3y66 Fear of the dentist is a huge problem in the United States. While as many as four out of five Americans admit being afraid of the dentist, it is estimated that one in seven Americans never get any dental treatment at all because of dental phobia. Sedation dentistry is a pain-free option... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3303914 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0100 3303914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3299650&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3y3D The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that a great deal of hard work remains to be done to address issues facing NHS dental services in England. The warning comes after statistics published today by the NHS Information Centre showed that the number of people able to access NHS dental care has finally returned to the level it was at before the implementation of the 2006 reforms... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3299650 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0100 3299650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3299649&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3y3t Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease, according to the U.S. Surgeon General. This February, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) encourages parents and caregivers to "Get it Done in Year One... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3299649 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0100 3299649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3299648&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3y3f "We welcome the Pew organization to our longstanding fight to improve the lives of American children by helping more of them enjoy the good oral health that too many of them now lack. Pew's presenting its information in the form of a report card makes it easy for anyone to understand that too many kids in too many states are suffering. And we face huge challenges in changing that... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3299648 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0100 3299648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3299651&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3y2n The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) commends all athletes who wear mouthguards to protect their teeth & mouth area. Mouthguards are an effective way to prevent injuries to the lips, tongue, face or jaw. Everyone who takes part in sports that put them at risk of injury to the mouth area is encouraged to wear a mouthguard during their game... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3299651 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:00:00 +0100 3299651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3299652&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3xZL The British Dental Association (BDA) has expressed disappointment at news that its arguments against the introduction of continuous registration in Scotland have not been accepted. The BDA has this week received notification that the Scottish Government intends to proceed with the regulatory changes to introduce continuous registration from 1 April 2010... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3299652 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100 3299652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3295714&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3xWZ The American Dental Association's Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) has approved CIGNA (NYSE:CI) as a recognized provider of continuing dental education courses. The program, which evaluates and recognizes organizations that provide continuing dental education, helps ADA members and the dental community select quality courses that promote continuous improvement... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3295714 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3295714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292661&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3xWq The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) has announced David C. Johnsen, dean of the College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, as the recipient of the 2010 AADR Jack Hein Public Service Award. This award will be presented to Johnsen at the 39th AADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Washington, DC, March 3, 2010... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292661 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100 3292661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292660&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3xWn The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) has announced that John Greenspan, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), is the recipient of the 2010 AADR Distinguished Scientist Award. This award will be presented to Greenspan at the 39th AADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Washington, DC, March 3, 2010. Greenspan is professor of oral pathology of the School of Dentistry at UCSF... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292660 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100 3292660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292659&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3xWk The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) has announced Isabel Gay as the recipient of the 2010 AADR William B. Clark Fellowship in Clinical Research. This award will be announced at the 39th AADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Washington, DC, March 3, 2010. Gay is an assistant professor in the Department of Periodontics, University of Texas, Health Science at Houston... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292659 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100 3292659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292658&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3xWj The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) has announced Irwin D. Mandel, AADR past president and Professor Emeritus, Columbia University, New York, as the recipient of the inaugural 2010 AADR Distinguished Mentoring Award. This award will announced at the 39th AADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Washington, DC, March 3, 2010... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292658 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100 3292658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3291603&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3xT8 UKCAT is an aptitude test, aimed at increasing diversity and fairness in selecting applicants to UK medical and dental schools. Used alongside more traditional selection tools it aims to increase the transparency of selecting those candidates who will make the very best doctors and dentists of the future... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3291603 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3291603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3289162&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3xTL The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) estimates that approximately three out of four Americans suffer from some form of gum disease -- from mild cases of gingivitis, to the more severe form known as periodontitis. However, despite this prevalence, approximately only three percent seek treatment for their gum disease... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3289162 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0100 3289162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3289161&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3xTv Research reveals positive attitude to braces but low awareness of the invisible lingual option. New research from Ipsos MORI indicates that 18 per cent of the population of England and Wales believe their teeth would benefit from straightening with braces... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3289161 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0100 3289161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3289163&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3xRC Lisa Durning of the University of Manchester's School of Dentistry has triumphed in the 2010 BDA/Dentsply Student Clinician Programme competition, the 33rd year the event has taken place. She wins an all expenses paid trip to the Annual Session of the American Dental Association in Orlando, Florida in October as Dentsply's guest of honour... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3289163 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3289163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3281129&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3xKV Physicians and scientists agree: If we cannot entirely prevent cancer, the next best thing is to find it earlier to augment the chances of a successful fight. The good news is that there may soon be a new weapon in the battle against the so-called "worst" cancer - cancer of the pancreas... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3281129 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3281129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3281130&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3xK8 Robert Kinloch has been elected as the new Chair of the Scottish Dental Practice Committee (SDPC) of the British Dental Association (BDA). Dr Kinloch, who practises at Alexandria, near Loch Lomond, was elected unopposed and takes up his responsibilities with immediate effect. He succeeds Colin Crawford, who resigned from the Committee to take up an appointment in the salaried dental service... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3281130 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3281130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3264092&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3xw5 Central Valley Business Times: "California is going to have to pay a $51.8 billion bill for health and dental benefits for state retirees, says state Controller John Chiang in a report to the Legislature Tuesday... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3264092 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:00:00 +0100 3264092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3260441&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3xwj Oral thrush (oral candidiasis) is a condition in which the fungus Candida albicans causes an infection on the lining of the mouth. It is also known as "Thrush". When occurring in the mouth or throat of adults it may also be termed candidosis or moniliasis. Oral thrush causes white lesions, usually on the tongue or inner cheeks... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3260441 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3260441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3256117&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3xrC Children and adolescents with severe dental fear often come from families with a turbulent background. It is also more common that they have had counselling contact with a psychologist. These are the conclusions of research carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3256117 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0100 3256117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3252029&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3xnb Continued and detailed engagement with the profession is vital to the success of the Steele Review pilots. That's the verdict of Dr John Milne, Chair of the British Dental Association's (BDA's) General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC)... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3252029 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3252029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3249273&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3xkQ Health Affairs: Prices Don't Drive Regional Medicare Spending Variations - "Per capita Medicare spending is more than twice as high in New York City and Miami than in places like Salem, Oregon... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3249273 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0100 3249273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3241060&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3xgY Kansas Health Institute: "The Kansas Hospital Association will throw its lobbying clout behind a proposed increase in the state tobacco tax to restore a cut in the Medicaid rates paid to providers" (McLean, 2/3). Chattanooga Times Free Press: Tennessee "hospitals could lose a half billion dollars under the cumulative effect of Gov... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3241060 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100 3241060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3241061&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3xdK Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a "smart coating" that helps surgical implants bond more closely with bone and ward off infection. When patients have hip, knee or dental replacement surgery, they run the risk of having their bodies reject the implant. But the smart coating developed at NC State mitigates that risk by fostering bone growth into the implant... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3241061 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3241061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3237185&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3xbC With an economy that might cause some parents to postpone regular dental visits for their children and tooth decay being the most prevalent chronic disease in America's children, the American Dental Association (ADA) is mobilizing dental professionals for the eighth consecutive year in a national campaign to extend necessary care to children and adolescents from low-income families... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3237185 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0100 3237185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3232942&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3x7F Advances in tissue engineering are offering the promise of being able to restore lost bone and gum tissue following periodontal disease. About a third of the population are affected by chronic inflammatory gum disease which can result in loss of the bone and other tissues that support our teeth... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3232942 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0100 3232942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3228873&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3x5V Dental caries is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases of childhood in the U.S., yet more than half of children don't see a dentist on an annual basis. A new study suggests programs trying to improve access to dentists for children should also target their parents' use of dental services... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3228873 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100 3228873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3228874&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3x4L February is National Children's Dental Health Month and many people are unaware of the important role early dental care plays in children's overall health... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3228874 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0100 3228874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3225724&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3x38 Whether or not children receive regular dental care is strongly associated with their parents' history of seeking dental care. A new report to appear in the journal Pediatrics, which has been released online, is the first to analyze the relationship between parents' and childrens' dental visits in a nationally representative sample... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3225724 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100 3225724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3218150&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3wTN The British Dental Association (BDA) Museum is celebrating the life of Victorian dental pioneer Sir John Tomes with an exhibition focusing on his work and achievements. The exhibition features a number of Tomes's inventions including his patients' chair and hand instruments, including forceps, the design of which is acknowledged as the forerunner of those used today... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3218150 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3218150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3213899&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3wRr A dental exam is much more than a cavity-spotting expedition. In addition to decay, dentists look for potentially life-threatening conditions including oral cancer. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, 35,000 Americans are diagnosed each year with oral cancer, while 8,000 Americans each year die from it. Without early detection, survival rates significantly worsen... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3213899 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:00:00 +0100 3213899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3209680&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3wNJ Following on the heels of its successful retail introduction of EvoraPlus™ oral care system for adults, Florida-based biopharmaceutical company Oragenics, Inc. (OTCBB: ORNI) has launched EvoraKids™, the first probiotic-based, all-natural oral care chewable created to promote oral health for children 3-10 years old... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3209680 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:00:00 +0100 3209680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3199118&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3wFN Yiping Han, a researcher from Department of Periodontics at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, reports the first documented link between a mother with pregnancy-associated gum disease to the death of her fetus. The findings are discussed in the article, "Term Stillbirth Caused by Oral Fusobacterium nucleatum," in the February issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3199118 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3199118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3186815&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3wxR The Los Angeles Times reports that under new rules to be announced Wednesday, and to be phased in over the next year, California is setting limits on HMO wait times: "The regulations by the California Department of Managed Health Care, in the works for much of the last decade, will require that patients be treated by HMO doctors within 10 business days of requesting an appointm... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3186815 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +0100 3186815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3183013&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3wtP Swedish 19-year-olds need to improve their oral hygiene habits. Seven out of eight adolescents have unacceptable oral hygiene, which increases the risk of future dental problems. These are the findings of a new study from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. The results have been published in the Swedish Dental Journal... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3183013 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0100 3183013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3173247&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3wmS Dental implants, rather than a fixed bridge or removable dentures, are an increasingly popular method of replacing teeth lost to an accident, gum diseases or tooth decay. In an interview in the January issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource, Sreenivas Koka, D.D.S., Ph.D., chair of Mayo Clinic Department of Dental Specialties, discusses the advantages of dental implants and what's involved... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3173247 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:00:00 +0100 3173247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3173246&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3wmL Tooth enamel is tough, harder even than skeletal bone. But even with good dental hygiene, the enamel protecting teeth may show signs of decay in older adults. The January issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers what to look out for and what to do to promote an enamel-friendly setting in the mouth... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3173246 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:00:00 +0100 3173246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3173248&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3wjn ADHA announced that in concert with its Strategic Plan commitment to operational excellence through the use of data and knowledge based decision making, that a new ADHA Survey/Research Center is being launched... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3173248 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +0100 3173248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3168796&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3whT Bone loss around dental implants is far more common than previously realised, reveals a thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Around a quarter of patients loose some degree of supporting bone around their implants. The study analysed X-rays of over 600 patients... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3168796 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:00:00 +0100 3168796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3165117&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3wd7 Data from the NHS Information Centre released recently shows that only 58.3 per cent of the population saw an NHS dentist in the two years ending March 2009. In an effort to rectify this parlous situation, the government stated in May this year "We aim to ensure that everyone who wants to see an NHS dentist can by March 2011... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3165117 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0100 3165117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138038&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3vSR The momentum in support of the introduction of new members to the dental team continued to build with the release of a report on dental therapists by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Kellogg released a wide-ranging assessment of international and U.S. experiences in training and deploying dental therapists who help fill gaps in care for underserved populations who struggle to obtain dental services... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138038 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0100 3138038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130799&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3vGr Researchers have uncovered the complete genetic make-up of the cavity-causing bacterium Bifidobacterium dentium Bd1, revealing the genetic adaptations that allow this microorganism to live and cause decay in the human oral cavity. The study, led by Marco Ventura's Probiogenomics laboratory at the University of Parma, and Prof... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130799 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100 3130799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123772&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F174460.php Researchers have uncovered the complete genetic make-up of the cavity-causing bacterium Bifidobacterium dentium Bd1, revealing the genetic adaptations that allow this microorganism to live and cause decay in the human oral cavity. The study, led by Marco Ventura's Probiogenomics laboratory at the University of Parma, and Prof... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123772 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100 3123772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130800&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3vKJ UK scientists curious to discover why unlike the weight-bearing bone in our limbs, skull bone does not get thin as it ages, even in post-menopausal women, have found some quite remarkable differences between the two bone types that could help develop new treatments and prevent osteoporosis... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130800 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:00:00 +0100 3130800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3109118&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F174621.php UK scientists curious to discover why unlike the weight-bearing bone in our limbs, skull bone does not get thin as it ages, even in post-menopausal women, have found some quite remarkable differences between the two bone types that could help develop new treatments and prevent osteoporosis... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3109118 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:00:00 +0100 3109118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130801&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3vHV Elevated dental plaque acid is a risk factor that contributes to cavities in children. But eating bran flakes with raisins containing no added sugar does not promote more acid in dental plaque than bran flakes alone, according to new research at the University of Illinois at Chicago... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130801 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0100 3130801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3090545&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F174080.php An overwhelming majority of people who have periodontal (gum) disease are also at high risk for diabetes and should be screened for diabetes, a New York University nursing-dental research team has found... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3090545 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:00:00 +0100 3090545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130802&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3vvn News outlets report on Medicaid dental payments in Utah, student insurance in Florida, Illinois budget woes and emergency rooms in Massachusetts. The Salt Lake Tribune: "Utah's Medicaid program may be forced to ratchet up its payments to dentists if a federal agency decides pregnant women and children's access to care is threatened... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130802 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:00:00 +0100 3130802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130803&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3vs4 Mercury is present in the bodies of most Americans, suggest the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who recently reported that scientists found measureable levels of mercury in most of the participants taking part in a nationally representative health and nutrition survey... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130803 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:00:00 +0100 3130803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3083541&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F173903.php Mercury is present in the bodies of most Americans, suggest the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who recently reported that scientists found measureable levels of mercury in most of the participants taking part in a nationally representative health and nutrition survey... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3083541 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:00:00 +0100 3083541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130804&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3vjY A new study on the surface chemistry of silver-colored, mercury-based dental fillings suggests that the surface forms of mercury may be less toxic than previously thought. It appears online in ACS' journal Chemical Research in Toxicology... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130804 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100 3130804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130805&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3vjv Imagine a toothbrush so much fun to use that kids would brush their teeth without a single reminder from Mom or Dad. Dr. Fresh is asking second through fifth graders across the U.S. to dream up just such a toothbrush with the "Be A Dental Inventor" contest - the fourth annual toothbrush design contest celebrating National Children's Dental Health Month this February 2010. http://www.drfresh... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130805 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0100 3130805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076867&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F173581.php Imagine a toothbrush so much fun to use that kids would brush their teeth without a single reminder from Mom or Dad. Dr. Fresh is asking second through fifth graders across the U.S. to dream up just such a toothbrush with the "Be A Dental Inventor" contest - the fourth annual toothbrush design contest celebrating National Children's Dental Health Month this February 2010. http://www.drfresh... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076867 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0100 3076867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130806&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3vgf Oral disease, primarily dental caries, is the most common pediatric disease and can lead to physical and psychological disabilities as well as significant morbidity in adulthood... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130806 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:00:00 +0100 3130806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130807&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3vbq Gingivitis, which may affect more than one-half of the U.S. adult population, is a condition commonly attributed to lapses in simple oral hygiene habits. However, a new study shows that development and reversal of gingivitis at the molecular level is apparently much more complicated than its causes might indicate... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130807 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +0100 3130807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130808&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3v4t An exciting treatment gaining acceptance in orthopedics and sports medicine, called platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP), is showing strong potential for accelerated healing of dental implant procedures, according to a prominent dental researcher and editor of the Journal of Oral Implantology... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130808 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0100 3130808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130809&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3v2n A new study on the smokeless tobacco product called moist snuff placed between lip and gum - has led scientists in Minnesota to urge the tobacco industry to change manufacturing practices to reduce snuff's content of carcinogens. Their study is published online in ACS' monthly journal Chemical Research in Toxicology... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130809 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:00:00 +0100 3130809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130810&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3tXY The ADEAGies Foundation will honor The Forsyth Institute with an Outstanding Achievement Award at the Gies Awards celebration to be held on February 27, 2010, in Washington, DC, in conjunction with the 2010 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition. The William J. Gies Awards for Vision, Innovation, and Achievement recognize contributions to, and support of global oral health and education initiatives... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130810 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0100 3130810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3049678&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F172772.php The ADEAGies Foundation will honor The Forsyth Institute with an Outstanding Achievement Award at the Gies Awards celebration to be held on February 27, 2010, in Washington, DC, in conjunction with the 2010 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition. The William J... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3049678 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0100 3049678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130811&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3tPp The Peterborough Dental Access Centre was last night named as the third winner of the British Dental Association (BDA) Good Practice Scheme Practice-of-the-Year Award. The award, open to all members of the BDA Good Practice Scheme, recognises outstanding commitment to patient care by the whole dental team... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130811 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100 3130811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3037526&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F172400.php The Peterborough Dental Access Centre was last night named as the third winner of the British Dental Association (BDA) Good Practice Scheme Practice-of-the-Year Award. The award, open to all members of the BDA Good Practice Scheme, recognises outstanding commitment to patient care by the whole dental team. The winning team was applauded for delivering a comprehensive range of NHS services to a population primarily with high needs, seven days a week. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3037526 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100 3037526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130813&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3tM2 The American Dental Association (ADA) has signed an agreement with Temple University to train new dental team members as part of a pilot program to improve the oral health in underserved communities. The Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC) is a member of the dental health team who works in communities where residents have limited access to dental care to improve their oral health... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130813 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100 3130813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130812&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3tLY The American Dental Association (ADA) asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish appropriate classifications for tooth-whitening chemicals... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130812 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100 3130812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3031812&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F172284.php The American Dental Association (ADA) has signed an agreement with Temple University to train new dental team members as part of a pilot program to improve the oral health in underserved communities. The Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC) is a member of the dental health team who works in communities where residents have limited access to dental care to improve their oral health. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3031812 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100 3031812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3031811&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F172282.php The American Dental Association (ADA) asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish appropriate classifications for tooth-whitening chemicals. Citing concern about the safety of whitening products that are often administered without the benefit of professional consultation or examination by a dentist, the Association said that the application of chemically based tooth whitening or bleaching agents can harm teeth, gums and other tissues in the mouth. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3031811 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100 3031811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130814&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3tKK "Dentists are really proud of their profession and feel no need to encroach upon doctors' territory," says senior dental officer and professor Mats Jontell at the Sahlgrenska Academy. "However, we wanted to find out if we as a profession could identify patients at risk of cardiovascular disease... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130814 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100 3130814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3031813&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F172221.php "Dentists are really proud of their profession and feel no need to encroach upon doctors' territory," says senior dental officer and professor Mats Jontell at the Sahlgrenska Academy. "However, we wanted to find out if we as a profession could identify patients at risk of cardiovascular disease." The study involved 200 men and women over the age of 45 who did not have any known cardiovascular problems. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3031813 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100 3031813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130816&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3tFY Low-income children who don't access health care from the same place or provider over the long term are significantly more likely to have unmet health care needs compared with those who do, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics. Studies like this are crucial to informing the financing and delivery of quality health care for children, the researchers report... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130816 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0100 3130816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130815&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3tFW Current research suggests that a common oral bacterium may exacerbate autoimmune disease. The related report by Nichols et al, "Unique Lipids from a Common Human Bacterium Represent a New Class of TLR2 Ligands Capable of Enhancing Autoimmunity," appears in the December 2009 issue of The American Journal of Pathology... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130815 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0100 3130815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3024047&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F172037.php Low-income children who don't access health care from the same place or provider over the long term are significantly more likely to have unmet health care needs compared with those who do, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics. Studies like this are crucial to informing the financing and delivery of quality health care for children, the researchers report. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3024047 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0100 3024047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130817&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3tzs News outlets report on a variety of health issues at the state level including stricter rules for drug abusers in the health industry in California, an examination of the nation's first city-run universal health care plan in San Francisco, a cigarette tax in Florida, sex offenders and ex-convicts in nursing homes in Illinois and efforts to battle medical errors in New Jersey... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130817 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100 3130817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130818&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3txC Bacterially Produced Antifungal on Skin of Amphibians May Protect Against Lethal Fungus A new study suggests that naturally occurring bacteria on the skin of salamanders could help protect other amphibians, including some species of endangered frogs, from a lethal skin disease... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130818 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100 3130818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130819&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3tm8 The British Dental Association (BDA) has called once again for a full review of the evidence base for the HTM 01-05 guidance document on decontamination in dental surgeries... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130819 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0100 3130819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3001321&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F171261.php The British Dental Association (BDA) has called once again for a full review of the evidence base for the HTM 01-05 guidance document on decontamination in dental surgeries. The BDA has written to the Department of Health (DH) renewing its 2007 call for a National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) review of the evidence, after it emerged that three areas of the guidance have already been amended before the document is even printed. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3001321 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0100 3001321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130820&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3tgw The unnecessarily complex contracts for dental access funding make them risky and inappropriate for dental practice, despite some changes made by the Department of Health (DH), the BDA's General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC) has said today. The final version of the 'PDS+' agreement developed for the current round of dental access procurement has been published today by DH... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130820 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100 3130820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2997098&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F171083.php The unnecessarily complex contracts for dental access funding make them risky and inappropriate for dental practice, despite some changes made by the Department of Health (DH), the BDA's General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC) has said today. The final version of the 'PDS+' agreement developed for the current round of dental access procurement has been published today by DH. It runs to nearly 50 pages and 17 schedules. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2997098 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100 2997098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3130821&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmnt.to%2Ff%2F3t9g One day in medical clinics, the big picture of a patient's state of health may be found in little pictures from the mouth, says Li Mao, MD, a new professor at the University of Maryland Dental School. The mouth or oral cavity area is an excellent indicator of the whole body's health, says Mao, who is the chair of the new Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Sciences at the School... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3130821 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0100 3130821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2986419&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F170851.php Renishaw, the world's largest supplier of in-lab CAD/CAM scanning machines (hall 6 stand Q18), will highlight its new inciseTM dental milling system which enables dental laboratories of all sizes to manufacture truly low cost zirconia frameworks in-house. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2986419 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0100 2986419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2974895&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F170326.php Amid the on-going controversy over the safety of mercury-containing dental fillings, a University of Saskatchewan research team has shed new light on how the chemical forms of mercury at the surface of fillings change over time. Their work, just published in the American Chemical Society journal Chemical Research in Toxicology, shows that the surface forms of mercury in older "silver" fillings (also known as amalgams) may be less toxic than previously thought. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2974895 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0100 2974895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2974896&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F170317.php Jeanne C. Sinkford, D.D.S., Ph.D., will receive national recognition for her outstanding contributions to promoting justice in medical education and health care as the recipient of the 2009 Herbert W. Nickens Award. She will be one of nine individuals and one medical school recognized for contributions to medical education on November 7, during the Association of American Medical Colleges' (AAMC) annual meeting. "Dr. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2974896 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100 2974896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2971477&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F170185.php An "unacceptable and growing chasm" exists in the UK between those with good and poor oral health, according to the British Dental Association's (BDA's) Oral Health Inequalities Policy which is published today. The policy highlights the close association between low socio-economic status and poor oral health, calling for more focus on preventive care. It also says there should be a more integrated approach to oral health from health and social care providers. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2971477 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0100 2971477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2968655&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F170136.php A dental abscess, or tooth abscess, is an accumulation of pus that forms inside the teeth or gums. The abscess typically originates from a bacterial infection, often one that has accumulated in the soft pulp of the tooth. Bacteria exist in plaque, a by-product of food, saliva and bacteria in the mouth which sticks to the teeth and damages them, as well as the gums. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2968655 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100 2968655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2964730&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F169968.php Unrelenting toothache means a visit to the dentist is inevitable, and if the tooth decay is really bad root canal treatment is often the only option. The dentist first removes the nerve completely and then closes the ensuing canal with a filler. This must be airtight to prevent bacteria from entering and causing renewed inflammation. On the other hand, the material must also be removable. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2964730 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0100 2964730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2867012&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F166473.php Ronald L. Tankersley, D.D.S., who practices oral and maxillofacial surgery in Newport News, Williamsburg and Hampton, Va., was installed as president of the American Dental Association (ADA) and will lead the 157,000-member organization's efforts to protect and improve the public's oral health and promote advances in dentistry. Dr. Tankersley's installation took place today during a meeting of the ADA House of Delegates in Honolulu. He previously served as ADA president-elect. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2867012 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +0100 2867012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2867011&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F166472.php Raymond F. Gist, D.D.S., who practices general dentistry in Flint, Mich., was inducted as president-elect of the American Dental Association (ADA) during a meeting of the ADA House of Delegates in Honolulu. Dr. Gist will assume the ADA presidency in October 2010 and will lead the more than 157,000-member organization, America's leading advocate for oral health. Dr. Gist will be the ADA's first African-American president. Dr. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2867011 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +0100 2867011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717547&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F161355.php A non-toxic and environmentally friendly way to make tiny nanorods of zinc oxide has been developed for the first time by researchers in Saudi Arabia. The approach, described in the current issue of the International Journal of Nanoparticles, could allow the nanorods to be used safely in medical and for other applications. Zinc oxide has many uses when fabricated as nanoparticles and nanorods, just 100 nanometers in diameter. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717547 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +0100 2717547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717546&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F161338.php It's been a mystery: how can our teeth withstand such an enormous amount of pressure, over many years, when tooth enamel is only about as strong as glass? A new study by Prof. Herzl Chai of Tel Aviv University's School of Mechanical Engineering and his colleagues at the National Institute of Standards and Technology and George Washington University gives the answer. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717546 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +0100 2717546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2617849&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F158118.php A major research grant will help scientists study the links between memory and oral health in a bid to establish control over Alzheimer's disease. The news of a $1.3 million study to be carried out on thousands of participants has been welcomed by the UK's leading oral health charity - the British Dental Health Foundation. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2617849 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100 2617849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2616083&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F158058.php Researchers have warned people to beware of the damage that acidic beverages have on teeth. Yet, for some, the damage and problems associated with drinking sodas, citric juices or certain tea may have already begun to take effect. The question remains: What can be done to restore teeth already affected? In a recent study that appeared in the May/June 2009 issue of General Dentistry, the AGD's clinical, peer-reviewed journal, lead author, Mohamed A. Bassiouny, DMD, MSc. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2616083 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100 2616083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2488168&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F155141.php The Washington Post reports many oral health professionals worry that dental issues have "a tenuous place at best in the national debate" regarding an overhaul of the health care system. Still, they emphasize that dental health is an integral part of health care and note the special burden untreated dental issues have on poor children. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2488168 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2488168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2488170&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F155012.php Over 2,600 dental care professionals have created accounts on the General Dental Council's site, eGDC, since its re-launch in April this year. This brings the total number of dental professionals who are using the site, first launched last November, to over 5,200. The eGDC site is designed to make things as easy as possible for busy registrants to keep on top of registration requirements at the click of a mouse. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2488170 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0100 2488170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2488169&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F155010.php The UK's leading oral health charity has welcomed a newly-announced independent review into NHS dentistry and backed proposals to deliver better patient access to dentistry and improved oral health. The British Dental Health Foundation, praising review author Professor Jimmy Steele and his team for their work following an open and wide-reaching consultation process, supported an emphasis on prevention and evidence-based treatment to support better oral healthcare. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2488169 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0100 2488169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2488171&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F154952.php The British Dental Association (BDA) has applauded the publication today of Professor Steele's review of NHS Dentistry, and called on the Government to work constructively with patients and the profession on its findings. The BDA has also urged the Government to heed the report's recommendation to pilot properly reforms it introduces as a result of this report. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2488171 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:00:00 +0100 2488171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2488172&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F154889.php A research project, which has the potential to bring relief to the estimated 3.5 million UK sufferers of oral thrush, has won the £25,000 Armourers & Brasiers Venture Prize. This will allow the project to proceed to clinical evaluation. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2488172 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 2488172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2488173&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F154702.php Keeping your teeth brushed and flossed can cut down on gum disease, drastically reducing risk of heart attack and stroke, dentists have warned for years. Now researchers at West Virginia University have found a clean mouth may also help preserve memory. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a $1.3 million grant over four years to further build on studies linking gum disease and mild to moderate memory loss. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2488173 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100 2488173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2488174&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F154201.php The American Dental Association (ADA) Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) and The Forsyth Institute announce the offering of an intensive, five-day training course in evidence-based principles and tools, including systematic reviews and applications for clinical decision making. The collaborative "ADA/Forsyth EBD Course" scheduled from Oct. 19 to 23 at Forsyth headquarters in Boston, Mass. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2488174 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:00:00 +0100 2488174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475843&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F153584.php A realistic computer game will soon be used to help dental students worldwide learn and reinforce dental implant procedures. The Virtual Dental Implant Training Simulation Program is designed to help students in diagnostics, decision making and treatment protocols. It was designed by Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry faculty and students and BreakAway, Ltd., a developer of game-based technology for training, experimentation and decision-making analysis. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475843 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100 2475843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2332355&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F146391.php The California Dental Association is reminding all parents that the May 31 deadline is rapidly approaching to have your kindergartener receive a dental check-up before entering first grade for the 2009-10 school year. The requirement has been in effect for two years and with tooth decay being the most common chronic childhood disease, it is essential that children develop healthy habits as early as possible. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2332355 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:00:00 +0100 2332355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2332356&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F146150.php Researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry have found the majority of patients with self-ligating orthodontic brackets retain fewer bacteria in plaque than patients with elastomeric orthodontic brackets. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2332356 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:00:00 +0100 2332356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2332357&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F146072.php The practice of extracting baby canine teeth to make way for adult canines that are erupting in the wrong place has no evidential basis, according to a new study by Cochrane Researchers. In a systematic review, the researchers were unable to identify a single high quality study to support the practice. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2332357 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2332357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2332359&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F145378.php New head-to-head clinical trial results demonstrate that REACH® ULTRACLEAN™ Toothbrush and Floss deliver superior plaque removal. The five studies conducted by Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2332359 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:00:00 +0100 2332359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2332358&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F145359.php For most of us a visit to the dentist is never going to be something we look forward to, but failing to get an annual dental check could cost you a lot more than the price of a filling. Conditions like gum disease can lead to strokes and heart disease. If you already have a heart condition gum disease can make it even worse and few of us realise that that our dentist is trained to spot the early signs of mouth cancer and that can be a killer. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2332358 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:00:00 +0100 2332358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2332360&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F145492.php Starting from the time they take their children to their first dentist appointment, most parents know how important it is for kids to brush their teeth twice a day and floss regularly to protect against tooth decay. But what they don't know is that cavity protection is no longer enough. Today's modern diets - even those that are seemingly healthy - can contribute to acid erosion, a growing and irreversible problem not only among adults, but for children as well. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2332360 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:00:00 +0100 2332360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306184&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F145157.php A team of scientists from The Ohio State University has examined the stress levels of parents whose young children either had no cavities or so many cavities that the children had to receive anesthesia before undergoing dental treatment. The investigators presented their findings during the 87th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research. The team also looked at the parents' education levels and income, and noted if they were single parents. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306184 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0100 2306184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306190&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F145163.php Is there a prospective association between obesity and periodontal disease? This is the question asked by a team of investigators from the Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Puerto Rico, reporting their findings during the 87th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The investigators evaluated the association between different measures of obesity and risk of periodontal disease. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306190 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:00:00 +0100 2306190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306187&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F145156.php While sipping on sports drinks all day may provide an energy boost, this popular practice is also exposing people to levels of acid that can cause tooth erosion and hypersensitivity, NYU dental researchers have found. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306187 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:00:00 +0100 2306187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306193&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F144984.php Dental amalgam has been proven safe and effective for years, yet unfounded controversy still surrounds it, a Medical College of Georgia researcher says. Dentists have used amalgam, an alloy of mercury with at least one other metal, in fillings for over 200 years. Amalgam fillings don't contain enough mercury to cause potential health problems associated with larger doses, says Dr. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306193 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 07:00:00 +0100 2306193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306195&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F145023.php Salivary diagnostics has come of age. In a mere six years, research supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has sprung to the forefront of basic, translational, and clinical research. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306195 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:00:00 +0100 2306195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306199&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F144803.php It has long been known that red wine causes teeth to stain. But white wine? A recent study by NYU dental researchers found that drinking white wine can also increase the potential for teeth to take on dark stains. The researchers compared two sets of six cow teeth, whose surface closely resembles that of human teeth, and used a spectrophotometer, an instrument that measures color intensities, to evaluate staining levels. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306199 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:00:00 +0100 2306199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306197&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F144801.php Several studies have suggested there is a connection between organisms that cause gum disease, known scientifically as periodontal disease, and the development of heart disease, but few studies have tested this theory. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306197 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:00:00 +0100 2306197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306201&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F144787.php Research to develop a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that can target a particular species of bacteria without harming the other "good" bacteria present was described at the Society for General Microbiology meeting at Harrogate on April 2. Professor Kim Brogden from the University of Iowa attached a broad-spectrum antibiotic to a protein that targets a receptor on a particular bacterium's surface. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306201 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0100 2306201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306203&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F144574.php We are proud to announce that LUX DS and the Centre for Clinical Innovations of the University of Dundee have been jointly awarded a grant by the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) for the development of a novel photonics-based medical device for the assessment of dental disease. LUX DS was selected among over one hundred companies that submitted proposals for the "Technologies for Health" competition, organised by the TSB in order to improve healthcare provision. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306203 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0100 2306203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306205&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F144562.php The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) presented Presidential Citations to 10 leaders who have demonstrated exceptional service to ADEA. The awards were presented by 2008-09 ADEA President Charles N. Bertolami, D.D.S., D.Med.Sc., at the opening ceremony of the 86th ADEA Annual Session and Exhibition in Phoenix, Arizona. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306205 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:00:00 +0100 2306205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306207&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F144254.php According to Millennium Research Group's (MRG's) new US Markets for Dental Implants 2009 report, although the current economic crisis is resulting in lower procedural growth in the short term, the US dental implant market will recover after 2010 and exceed $1 billion by 2013. As a result of the slumping economy, patients are less likely to invest in dental implant procedures, and some are opting instead for less expensive alternatives, such as crowns and bridges. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306207 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:00:00 +0100 2306207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306208&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F144237.php The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) applauds the introduction of the "Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2009" (H.R. 1430 IH), which would change current Medicare law that prohibits dentists from referring their Medicare patients for physical therapy. Introduced on March 11, by Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-N.J.) and Congressman Eric Cantor (R-Va.), H.R. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306208 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:00:00 +0100 2306208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306210&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F144234.php Fear of the dentist plagues more than 80 percent of American adults, and more than half say fear may keep them from going to see the dentist, according to a new survey by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). Because poor dental care can lead to serious health problems, the AAE is tackling the issue head on as part of its third annual Root Canal Awareness Week, which takes place March 29 - April 4. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306210 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:00:00 +0100 2306210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251335&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F141601.php Dental patients who have been alarmed or confused by recent news reports about how osteoporosis medications might affect their oral health now have a brochure to help them separate fact from fiction. The American Dental Association (ADA) collaborated with the National Osteoporosis Foundation to create the brochure, "Osteoporosis Medications and Your Dental Health," which will be available in dental offices this month. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251335 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:00:00 +0100 2251335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2248493&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F141426.php The General Dental Council has confirmed its guidance on non-surgical cosmetic procedures. This is the result of the GDC's public consultation on the scope of practice of the dental team in 2008. It sought views on what different groups of professionals could do as part of their work and what would be valid additions to conventional dentistry. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2248493 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:00:00 +0100 2248493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2248492&cid=s_28261_11_f&fid=28261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F141412.php From 1st April changes will be made to prescription charges and some dental treatments in England. The value of optical vouchers will also increase by an overall 2 per cent. The prescription charge exemption for people being treated for cancer, the effects of cancer, or the effects of cancer treatment also comes into force from 1st April. (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today) Dentistry News From Medical News Today news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2248492 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:00:00 +0100 2248492