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 'fillings'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:32:36 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205938&cid=t_191289_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_191289_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=3490747&cid=t_191289_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fno-more-dental-drill-with-icon-caries-infiltrant%2F Minimally invasive is in. That makes DMG America one cool cat. Instead of treating a decaying tooth with remineralization or a filling, dentists can now rebuild a decaying tooth with Icon caries infiltrant by DMG America. No drill. No filling. No problem. Icon is a microscopic, invasive material that literally fills and reinforces tooth enamel. The product can be used for smooth surfaces and proximal caries that extends to the first third of dentin, D1. In just 15 minutes, you can restore the integrity of a tooth with progressing caries. Simply prepare the area with a rubber dam, then treat the tooth with a gel containing 15% HCL. The pores will open in the affected area, and you will then rinse, apply ethanol to dry, and then air dry the tooth. Apply Icon to the lesion and light cure. A s... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490747 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:05:41 +0100 3490747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259117&cid=t_191289_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=3089430&cid=t_191289_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdental-news-mercury-in-americans-%25e2%2580%2593-is-it-a-that-bad%2F The Center for Disease Control and Prevention tells us that measurable levels of mercury existed in most participants of a recent study, “Fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals.” Blood and urine samples provided a comprehensive result. These tests showed that in participants over six years old, mercury levels grew with age. However, the finding is in line with other developed nations. We have to balance this with the fact that mercury can be found in the earth’s elements – soil, water, and air – as well as household items like light bulbs and thermometers. In industry, mercury is released when burning fossil fuels. So while it is toxic in high levels, mercury is a fact of life. For more information, read this MedicalNewsToday article. As a dentist... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089430 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:14:51 +0100 3089430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2954668&cid=t_191289_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=2670961&cid=t_191289_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fcranham%2Fdr-cranham-on-amalgams%2F I have never believed that amalgam creates a major health issue, but that’s not to say some patients may be more sensitive than others, and for them, amalgam can be a problem. My practice has been amalgam free for 10 years because now we simply have better materials. There are benefits in terms of sealing and strenghtening the tooth with composite, as well as the estheitc issue. None of my patients want black or silver fillings, given the alternative. I will say, amalgam is the most forgiving material for fillings. If it’s impossible to isolate a tooth, amalgam is better than composite. In fact, a poor amalgam is better than a poor composite. When composite fillings fail, they fail big. Dentists have more room for error with silver filling materials. So there is still a time... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2670961 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:00:17 +0100 2670961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2657768&cid=t_191289_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Ffda-stricter-controls-mercury-fillings%2F U.S. health authorities on Tuesday placed tighter safety controls on the use of mercury dental fillings… (Source: Dental Heroes) Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2657768 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:17:30 +0100 2657768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653895&cid=t_191289_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_191289_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=2182398&cid=t_191289_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fstronger-bonds-between-composite-fillings-and-teeth%2F Professor Tjaderhane of Finland has found that MMPs (matrix metalloproteinases), which naturally occur in teeth, break down the extracellular matrix of composite fillings. Collagen, found in dentin, is one part of the matrix that is affected. Dentin produces MMP, so teeth are actually responsible for the bond deterioration. As much as 50% deterioration in a composite filling bond can occur in one year. Clinical trials have shown a way to reduce, and possibly eliminate, this problem. By applying chlorhexidine, which your office probably has on hand, you can inhibit MMP enzyme activity. Chlorhexidine application can also slow tooth decay. Tests have been performed on animals to this point, so further research is necessary. However, this simple solution could be immediately implemented in ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2182398 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:52:53 +0100 2182398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2160304&cid=t_191289_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Famalgam-fillings-blamed-for-reduced-body-strength%2F An interesting video came across our DentalBlogs news desk recently. The Center for Natural Dentistry in San Diego posted it on YouTube. A caption explains that when amalgam fillings are placed, they can irritate nerve sensors in teeth and cause weakened muscles in the body. Check it out the video here. PurePower Mouthguard (PPM), an athletic mouthguard designed according to neuromuscular principals for optimal occlusion, is thought to increase performance, as well. To review other resources on this topic, visit: PubMed PubMed 2 JADA subscribers can view this (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2160304 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:11:31 +0100 2160304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2125240&cid=t_191289_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fswedes-nix-amalgam-in-dentistry%2F Across the gobe, heat is rising for mercury. Not a national dental board, but the Swedish government has decided mercury will not be used in the country. This, of course, means no more dental amalgam in Sweden. With the recent (2008) lawsuit that prompted the FDA to swap sides regarding amalgam safety, is American next in line for a national amalgam ban? The Swedish government’s decision came on January 15th, and on the 16th, the American Dental Association produced a statement that said a mercury ban isn’t necessary in the US. Here’s why: Only 30% of fillings placed in America are amalgam. Eighty percent of waste amalgam is captured by dental offices, and because many dentists use amalgam separators, the rate of capture can be as high as 99%. The US EPA, a significant... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2125240 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:55:51 +0100 2125240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2026833&cid=t_191289_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_191289_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=1971057&cid=t_191289_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdentalheroes%2F%7E3%2F355963831%2F Superhuman Dentist At least that’s the claim made by Brooklyn dentist, Mohinder Mayell. The superhuman dentist even claimed to accomplish this feat in one dental visit - between 1 and 2 hours in fact. There’s only a couple problems with Mayell’s story. The first problem is that it’s virtually impossible for any dentist to complete 52 fillings in “an hour or two,” says an unidentified dental professor at the University of Buffalo. Further casting doubt on Mayell’s claim is the fact that the typical human mouth only has about 32 teeth in it. So, the idea that a dentist could fill 52 teeth is pretty hard to swallow. “In addition to uncovering the 52-filling claim, auditors found 96 other instances in which Mayell claimed to have provided Medica... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1971057 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:47:29 +0100 1971057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1660650&cid=t_191289_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Famazing-developments-in-clinical-dentistry%2F In the UK, things are rolling right along. The things I’m referring to are awesome innovations in clinical dentistry, developed by Leeds Dental Institute. For instance, they are using a photo dynamic therapy (PDT) to control plaque. An anti-bacterial mouthwash plus a special red light, and boom! Plaque doesn’t stand a chance. In the area of fillings, Leeds is using a low-viscosity, protein-based fluid that seeps into pores in a tooth. There, it turns into a gel and attracts calcium. The tooth begins to “heal” naturally. No drills. No fills. Leeds comes up with these amazing innovations by striving to fill the practical needs they see in patients at their outreach clinics. In 2009, Leeds Dental Institute will open a center for dental research and clinical practice, a first for the ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1660650 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:14:58 +0100 1660650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1645845&cid=t_191289_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=1615879&cid=t_191289_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdentistry-in-the-news%2F Inspiration from a Fellow Dentist Dentists are persistent, and those who persist succeed. Take, for instance, Capt. Mehmet Danis, the CFB Kingston dentist who recently placed sixth in the 250-km, six-phase race across the Gobi Desert. The man didn’t even have a pair of trail running shoes, but instead wore street tennies. What Not to Do In Georgia, Columbia dentist Claudinette Varon-Castro was arrested and charged with five felonies for providing dentistry without a license from her home in Johns Creek. It seems she had the drugs and the training, but not the facility or the license to practice legally. Peter Trager, past president of the Georgia Board of Dentistry, says that “underground dentists” often provide care to illegal immigrants who can’t afford or are sc... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1615879 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:40:55 +0100 1615879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1593734&cid=t_191289_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fself-repairing-teeth-could-become-reality%2F Wouldn’t it be nice if a tooth just regenerated dentin after a cavity were removed? This may sound like something off of Star Trek, but the truth is, dental regeneration could be closer than you think. Because tooth decay is a huge public health issue, being the most often occurring infectious disease across the globe, dentin regeneration is sensational news. Read the clinical info here: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114054.php. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1593734 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:13:16 +0100 1593734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1531085&cid=t_191289_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_191289_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 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=774117&cid=t_191289_127_f&fid=34828&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrclouthier.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Flooks-like-ada-is-finally-admitting.html The following is a post that my wife forwarded to me regarding ADA recent comments on Mercury Fillings.Garry F. Gordon MD,DO,MD(H)President, Gordon Research Institutewww.gordonresearch.comFrom:Terry J. Lee D.D.S.Ph. 480-545-8237tjleedds@cox.netADA warns members: Trouble ahead for mercury fillings.The American Dental Association sends out an ADA Update to its members only, but of course we have several Fifth Columnists who wheel it on to us. Gone is the old ADA braggadocio about the Food & Drug Administration finding mercury fillings to be safe. Gone is the time-worn assurance to its members that the good old ADA will take care of any problems those "anti-amalgamists" are stirring up. Instead, the ADA meekly advises its members that warnings are likely, and a ban is conceivable. Below is th... Dr. Steve Clouthier blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=774117 Thu, 02 Aug 2007 01:39:00 +0100 774117