By Christine Taxin – from Dental IQ In 2000, scientists at the NIH (NIDCR) discovered stem cells in teeth. These “dental” stem cells have already been used to regenerate alveolar bone and treat periodontal disease in human clinical studies. These are adult stem cells, not controversial embryonic stem cells. Dental stem cells are also being studied for … Read more
From Dental Tribune ANAHEiM, CA: Once a year, sunny Anaheim, Calif.,opens its arms to tens of thousands of dental professionals from around the world for CDA Presents the Art and Science of Dentistry. This year’s meeting will take place May 12 to 14 (Thursday through Saturday) at the Anaheim Convention Center. Image via Wikipedia Attendees … Read more
The following is a query and a response to the query from the comments section of the Journal of Implant and Advanced Clinical Dentistry. I encourage this blog’s readership to comment and respond to the ping and pong below as in due course, when the Clinical eChronicle charts its seminal voyage, we want to leave … Read more
Education and business are truly not that different. They work off similar models. The original model for all things is the Ten Commandments – if you really look beyond the obvious, you’ll see the first five represent a relation with GOD, or a profession or an industry, and the second Image via Wikipedia five commandments … Read more
Immediate replacement of anterior teeth or teeth in the esthetic zone mandates extreme care and expertise to ensure that the facial bone and tissues are not diminished or altered in order that the architecture of the area remain intact and consistent with the norm. The accompanying clips showcase use of the Benex Bone Preservation and … Read more
April 27, 2011 3M Espe Press Release Technology for digital dentistry becomes part of the curriculum to prepare students for the future. University of Michigan dental students will soon be working with some of the most advanced technology in the industry, thanks to a new agreement between the school and the 3M Digital Oral Care Department. 3M … Read more
April 29, 2011 – I walked around the ODA convention exhibit hall on Friday acting like a fly on the wall. I was curious to hear and see what went on at the booths, particularly the high-tech booths. No question, the loot bags are still out in full force, it still looks like the midway … Read more
Work continues on development of a second blog for Oral Health and it’s readership – oops, erase that, it’s viewership. The intention is to create a blog that is case report driven, searchable by topic and egalitarian in that everyone is encourage to contribute cases in a format that is visually impacting with a figure … Read more
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Dental Intelligence is a stellar website – do check it out…..www.dental-intelligence.com Check out the articles as well as the blog entries – of note http://www.dental-intelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/IMG-2.pdf But of greater importance is the article on Bob Barkley and his philosophy http://www.dental-intelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Brown-Article-on Barkley_v2.pdf For those of you for whom the name Bob Barkley holds no meaning – time … Read more
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By Peter Criscione from Mississauga.com Peel Region’s drinking water will continue to be fluoridated after council decided today to carry on with the 40-year practice.Councillors opted to stick with fluoridation after hearing arguments from more than 20 delegates representing both sides of the fluoride debate.Delegates speaking against the practice, pointed to evidence they believe shows … Read more
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From Dr. Bicuspid April 28, 2011 — Health Canada has approved the Canary system, an early caries mapping and detection system manufactured by Quantum Dental Technologies, for sale in Canada. Read entire article
By Michael Smith, N.A. Correspondent, Medpage Today A simple checklist, administered at the one-year well-baby checkup, has the potential to identify children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) as early as 12 months — prompting earlier and possibly more effective treatment, researchers reported. “The Image via Wikipedia re is extensive evidence that early therapy can have … Read more
In an interview given today presidential hopeful Donald Trump, reportedly stated that President Oba Image via Wikipedia ma needs to release a copy of his dental records to “prove that those are his real teeth.” “We don’t know and the people need to know. We’ve heard the rumors; now we must have the truth from … Read more
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Science gets partial answers slowly – Margaret Scarlett – April 18, 2011 from Medscape Connect In these changing times with technology always changing, I’m reminded of a saying from a colleague at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). When faced with new scientific data on prevention of disease, this scientific expert said something … Read more
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