Nanostructures Improve Bone Response To Titanium ImplantsTitanium implants were successfully introduced by P.-I. Branemark and co-workers in 1969 for the rehabilitation of edentulous jaws. After 40 years of research and development, titanium is currently the most frequently used biomaterial in oral implantology, and titanium-based materials are often used to replace lost tissue in several parts of the body. There are some alternatives to modulating the body's response after implant placement.
BDA Response To NHS Next Stage Review, UKThe British Dental Association has noted the recognition of the importance placed on dentistry in the NHS Next Stage Review, published today by the Department of Health. The review is published just one day after the Department of Health was criticised for the failures of the new dental contract by the Health Select Committee.
Teens Warned To Avoid Oral PiercingsSkin piercings might be the rage among teens, but researchers from Tel Aviv University have found good reasons to think twice about piercing one's tongue or lip. Dr. Liran Levin, a dentist from the Department of Oral Rehabilitation, School of Dental Medicine at Tel Aviv University has found that about 15 to 20 percent of teens with oral piercings are at high risk for both tooth fractures and gum disease.
Higher Prevalence Of Periodontal Disease In Rheumatoid Arthritis PatientsOver 1.3 million Americans suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic, inflammatory disease of the joints. RA is a disabling condition, and can lead to long-term joint damage resulting in persistent pain and loss of function in affected areas. A recent study published in the June issue of the Journal of Periodontology, the official publication of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), uncovered yet another potential side effect of RA.
Tumor Growth Stunted By Blue Light Used To Harden Tooth FillingsA blue curing light used to harden dental fillings also may stunt tumor growth, Medical College of Georgia researchers say. "The light sends wavelengths of blue-violet light to the composite, which triggers hardening," says Alpesh Patel, a rising MCG School of Dentistry junior. "The light waves produce free radicals that activate the catalyst and speed up polymerization of the composite resin.
International Meeting To Feature Knowledge Translation SymposiumThe mission of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), convening here today for its 86th General Session, is to advance oral health research worldwide, and to facilitate application of its findings. A special symposium will directly address the latter by drawing attention to methodologies that can ensure the improved uptake of research knowledge through Knowledge Translation.
The Government Must Unravel The Harm Done By A Failing Contract, Dentists' Leader Warns, UKThe Department of Health must undo the damage done by the new dental contract, while dentists need to seize the opportunities that will emerge from the chaos, delegates heard today at the annual Local Dental Committees' conference in London. Addressing the conference, the Chair of the British Dental Association's General Dental Practice Committee, Dr Lester Ellman said: "The Department must work with the profession, not against it.
Toothpaste Too Pricey For The PoorFluoride toothpaste is prohibitively expensive for the world's poorest people, according to a study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Globalization and Health. Researchers revealed that the poorest populations of developing countries have the least access to affordable toothpaste. The team, which includes Ann Goldman of the School of Public Health and Health Services at the George Washington University in Washington D.C.
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