The Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Journal – Advancements in medical science are astounding. You may no longer need corrective lenses due to an outpatient laser procedure, 15 pounds can be shed with a body wrap, and there is even surgical “super glue.” Unfortunately, there are still some things that require longer treatment processes, and cleft lip and palate … Read more
Newswise — Ronald Dubner, PhD, DDS, of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry was honored today with the 2012 Distinguished Scientist Award by the American Association for Dental Research (AADR). The AADR presents the award every two years to a scientist in any field of oral sciences for contributing outstanding research of particular significance. Dubner … Read more
IT’S become commonplace to criticize the “Occupy” movement for failing to offer an alternative vision. But the thousands of activists in the streets of New York and London aren’t the only ones lacking perspective: economists, to whom we might expect to turn for such vision, have long since given up thinking in terms of economic … Read more
by mohamed@healthimaginghub.com from Dental Health Hub Imagin A New York Times article published July 18, 2011 discusses chronic pain and the importance of understanding its origin as a problem that is not always related to disease or injury. And, according to Melanie Thernstrom cited in the Times article, who is a patient and chronic pain sufferer from Vancouver, Washington, Image via CrunchBase when … Read more
The following is an excellent overview and explanation to patients of the distinction between bruxism and TMJ disorder…..from Dental Health Magazine staff – June 3, 2011 Bruxism is the medical condition which is the result of the fact that an individual grinds his/her teeth during the night. Since clenching of the teeth is an involuntary … Read more
From Worldental.org Dental Health Magazine Chronic sinusitis is a condition currently affecting approximately 13% of the Americans. On a yearly basis, there are $6 billion spent and 13 million visits made to the doctor because of this complaint. Some patients get relief from treatment with antibiotics, while others simply have to accept it as a way … Read more
The American and Canadian Academy of Craniofacial Pain estimates that 5 – 15% of North American population may suffer from Temporomandibular disorder, commonly called TMJ. Dr. Susie Ang, a cosmetic dentist in Toronto, ON, is one of a select few with training in craniofacial dentistry. When treating TMJ and other common craniofacial disorders, she says … Read more