MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'dental fillings'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:53:44 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205938&cid=t_186273_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdental-fillings-and-birth-defects-what-moms-to-be-should-know%2F2010.11.26 Although the first trimester of pregnancy is sacred, there will be patients who will encounter problems at that time. During the first trimester, the brain and the central nervous system develops from 6 to 10 weeks, a time period commonly known as organogenesis. To minimize the risk of developing birth defects, medications and invasive procedures are usually postponed until the arrival of the second trimester. A recent article in the October 2010 issue of Ob.Gyn. News reported some disturbing findings: Dental fillings in the first trimester were linked to the development of a cleft palate. A cleft palate is a birth defect that has a slit in the roof of the mouth because it failed to close during the first trimester. The article by Susan London described a study in Norway where pregnant wo... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205938 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:00:00 +0100 4205938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737043&cid=t_186273_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fteeth-regenerating-gel-may-mean-no-more-fillings%2F2010.07.08 Although people are generally proud of their dental hygiene, undoubtedly many have had root canals that have been plugged using traditional fillings. The procedure is far from being everyone’s favorite pasttime, as only true masochists can enjoy having high speed drills working their teeth and hot glue guns filling them. A team of French researchers has been working on a new approach that uses nanostructured and functionalized multilayered films to help regenerate teeth and fill in cavities with little pain but all the gain. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737043 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:00:49 +0100 3737043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259117&cid=t_186273_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Ficon-acid-syringe-for-tooth-preparation%2F No more drill? If you’ve shied away from hard tissue lasers and you hate the mess with air abrasion, but you know that your rotary drill is antiquated, check this out: acid. Yep – now you can prepare teeth for fillings with the same stuff that burned off the face of the Joker…kind of. Acid erosion is blamed for significant oral health concerns these days, but like many things in science, measured and monitored doses of acid can be used for good. The Icon acid syringe for 15-minute fillings with “no pain and no unnecessary loss of healthy hard tissue.” Here’s how it works… First, a rubber barrier is placed around the tooth to be prepared. A small amount of acid gel is injected onto decayed tooth enamel. Over two minutes, the acid etches the tooth’s surface. After heat dryin... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259117 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:29:05 +0100 3259117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2954668&cid=t_186273_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Frenova-caries-softens-decay-no-dental-drilling-or-shots%2F A small article posted at www.livinginperu.com on October 31st, 2009 tells us about a new product, Renova Caries, that can soften tooth decay so that it can be removed without a drill, and thus, without administering anesthesia to the patient. The product is a gel created from the Papaya arequipena fruit, scientifically known as Carica pubescens. Renova Caries was presented at Catholic University of Santa Maria in Arequipa by the Interdisciplinary Center for Research and Innovation. Dr. Zaida Moya led the research team. Paypaya contains an enzyme that has bactericidal and anti-inflammatory influence, and this causes caries degradation. Up to 20 applications are possible with the product, which costs 36 nuevos in Peru. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2954668 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:44:41 +0100 2954668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653895&cid=t_186273_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fpress-release-adas-pr-on-dental-amalgam-and-the-fda-ruling%2F Food and Drug Administration Action on Dental Amalgam WASHINGTON, July 28, 2009 /PRNewswire/ — The American Dental Association (ADA) agrees with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision not to place any restriction on the use of dental amalgam, a commonly used cavity-filling material. The FDA ruling issued today categorizes encapsulated dental amalgam as a class II medical device, placing it in the same class as gold and tooth-colored composite fillings. The ADA has supported a class II designation for dental amalgam since 2002, when first proposed by the FDA. “The FDA has left the decision about dental treatment right where it needs to be—between the dentist and the patient,” states ADA President Dr. John Findley. “This decision underscores what... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653895 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:36:20 +0100 2653895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807753&cid=t_186273_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fcosmetic-dentistry-bonding-for.html COSMETIC DENTIST TOOTH BONDING GIVES BEAUTIFUL SMILES Bellevue Cosmetic Dental bonding is accomplished by using a composite resin material that that can be colored in various shades of white to match existing teeth. It is used to fix a variety of dental situations. Some of the things that dental composite bonding material can be used to fix are certain small tooth breaks, tooth cracks and chips on teeth. A wonderful use of this material is to close some spaces between teeth called diastemas. Of course, its most common and original use is for fillings in anterior teeth after the removal of decay. However, in the last decade it has been used by Bellevue Cosmetic Dentists for posterior teeth after decay removal, since our office went amalgam free with all of our fillings. Although it can be... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807753 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:47:00 +0100 2807753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2026833&cid=t_186273_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Flead-in-dental-products-from-china-still-a-problem%2F Ohio senator Sherrod Brown asked the FDA to step in and take action on the issue of unsafe dental materials brought in from China. A Hudson, Ohio woman received a dental crown that contained lead, and another patient from Ravenna received a bridge with lead. Senator Brown is concerned for the safety of his fellow Ohioans, as well as his fellow Americans. Read the full article by Tim Troglen, a reporter for the HudsonHubTimes.com, here. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2026833 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:53:59 +0100 2026833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1974926&cid=t_186273_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdental-news-mercurys-coming-out-of-the-dark%2F This article was created from information at MedicalNewsToday.com.  (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1974926 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:42:50 +0100 1974926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1645845&cid=t_186273_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Framon-spectroscopy-could-end-need-for-dental-fillings%2F According to MedicalNewsToday.com, scientists in London are using Ramon spectroscopy to detect tooth demineralizaion so early that special mouthwash or fluoride varnish may prevent cavity development. Imagine, no need to worry about the amalgam controversy; no need for patients to stress out over the dental drill; and best of all, this could mean an end to a raging disease across the globe – dental caries. Don’t get too excited yet. Research to this point has not involved human teeth, and the cost of producing a Ramon spectroscopy machine is high. How it works: Ramon spectroscopy for dentistry is being developed by scientists at King’s College London. Currently, the technology is used to identify molecular fingerprints that allow scientists to distinguish different chemicals.... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1645845 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:00:08 +0100 1645845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1531085&cid=t_186273_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Ffda-will-reclassify-amalgam-in-2009%2F In the battle over amalgam usage for dental fillings, the FDA has set a deadline to reclassify dental amalgam. By July 2009, the FDA plans to have a final decision on new classification. This change of heart and mind was brought about when a lawsuit against the FDA by Moms Against Amalgam was settled. The ADA released a statement that the organization supports the FDA’s decision and until a final reclassification is made, the ADA will stand firm on the position that dental amalgam is a safe and affordable solution for fillings. Read the ADA news post here. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531085 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:53:22 +0100 1531085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1497352&cid=t_186273_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Ffda-settles-in-amalgam-case-ada-responds%2F The FDA came to a settlement with Moms Against Mercury in the lawsuit regarding dental amalgam fillings. The FDA’s new view, posted on their website, now reads: ” Dental amalgams contain mercury, which may have neurotoxic effects on the nervous systems of developing children and fetuses. When amalgam fillings are placed in teeth or removed from teeth, they release mercury vapor. Mercury vapor is also released during chewing. FDA’s rulemaking (described in question 7) will examine evidence concerning whether release of mercury vapor can cause health problems, including neurological disorders, in children and fetuses.” Read the statement in its entirety at http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer/amalgams.html. The ADA responded by stating, “…the FDA has in no way change... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1497352 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:46:28 +0100 1497352