By Ritchie S. King – the New York Times – November 28, 2011 Until 2010, Amelia Nuwer, 22, visited the same dentist every year in Biloxi, Miss., her hometown. And every year she came back with a clean bill of dental health: no fillings necessary. Then, as a junior at the University of Alabama, she … Read more
Could it be? An end to S. Mutans? Image via Wikipedia UCLA clinical study leads to “smartbomb” mouthwash that destroys S. mutans In a recent clinical study, 12 subjects who rinsed just one time with the experimental mouthwash experienced a nearly complete elimination of the S. mutans bacteria over the entire four-day testing period. The … 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
From Dentomaxillofacial Radiology/British Institute of Radiology A M A Maia, L Karlsson, W Margulis and A S L Gomes Objectives: The aim of this paper was to evaluate a transillumination (TI) system using near-infrared (NIR) light and bitewing radiographs for the detection of early approximal enamel caries lesions. Methods: Mesiodistal sections of teeth (n = 14) were cut with various thicknesses from … Read more
My preference is to use it to uncover canals once the access perimeter has been defined, but I’ll give el Gordo his due on this one. Sep 22, 2011 – From Dental IQ By Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD All dentists and hygienists find that removal of stains from tooth enamel is an ever-present … Read more
By Rob Goszkowski, Assistant Editor Dr. Bicuspid September 1, 2011 — As it rolls out clinical recommendations, the ADA is on a mission to guide general dentists to a decision-making process that combines the doctor’s experience and the patient’s preference with scientific evidence. Read article Related articles Dr. Bicuspid – Leaders in Dentistry: A conversation with … Read more
From Dental Tribune – don’t mind the background colour – Word Press is coming…..soon, I hope…….really I do. LEEDS, UK: The thought of the dentist’s drill puts many people off visiting their dentist,even if they only need a check-up and not treatment. Researchers at the University of Leeds have announced that they have discovered a … Read more
Spectra looks to be a remarkable device re; patient presentation and case acceptance. I am familiar with the Diagnodent, however a numerical display won’t impact the same as the visual display of the Spectra Unit. Date: 08/08/2011 MELVILLE, New York— August 8, 2011–Air Techniques, Inc., a leading dental equipment manufacturer and developers of Spectra Caries … Read more
From Dr.Bicuspid – Rob Gozkowski – Assistant Editor June 2, 2011 — A method of using calcium phosphate solutions to remineralize carious lesions in dentin using has had promising results in a recent study, dramatically decreasing the time needed for remineralization. Read more Related articles Toothpaste 101 (everydayhealth.com) Toothpaste for a Sensitive Mouth (everydayhealth.com) Spotlight on … Read more
Ah Strep. Mutans – we hardly knew yee From Worldental.org According to researchers from Boston the primary culprit in EEC (Early Childhood Carries) is the bacterium called Streptococcus mutans. However, they have also identified a new species of bacteria that might be the same harmful, called Scardovia wiggsiae. The reports of the study have been … Read more
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
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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, I had the opportunity to go to graduate school at the Harvard/Forsyth Dental Center. It is the research home to many brilliant minds in dentistry, mine unfortunately was not one of them. Surprisingly, they were some of the most approachable and interesting individuals I have … Read more
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FROM TOPIX Check out the video clip I remember receiving a phone call about “bottle mouth syndrome” when my daughter was in medical school at Queens and she was sent up to Sioux Lookout and environs to do a component of her residency……caught this little snippet and realized, when you live in the big smoke, … Read more
February 19th, 2011, posted by Dental Health Magazine staff TORONTO — An investigation using four interventions concurrently including dental treatment, fluoride applications, anticipatory guidance and motivational interviewing specifically designed for First Nations pregnant women will commence this spring in several communities across Ontario and Manitoba. The Canadian arm of this project is funded at almost $1.2 … Read more
If I said Dental Air Force to you, you’d assume I was referring to the dental division of the Canadian Air Force, you know, the one still using bi-planes and F-18’s with wings that fall off… however, www.dentalairforce.com is an interesting site showcasing an interesting device developed by Dr. Piero Image via Wikipedia – I … Read more
It’s the health issue activists like to get their teeth into -adding the compound fluoride to municipal drinking water to reduce dental decay. On one side are the proponents, including a majority of dentists and health specialists, who say there is considerable scientific evidence that adding fluoride significantly reduces cavities -particularly in children. They note … Read more
Feature piece from CNN.com Ida Alvarez avoided close conversations. She was afraid of what someone might tell her. She was pretty sure she had really bad breath. “It is such an embarrassing situation,” Alvarez, 31, of Los Angeles told CNN. “There was always a bitter taste in my mouth,but I didn’t want to ask … Read more
Florida-based biopharmaceutical company Oragenics, Inc. (OTCBB: ORNI) announced its intention to commence a second phase 1 clinical trial of SMaRT Replacement Therapy. The Company has retained PRA International as the Clinical Research Organization (CRO) for clinical trials management services related to the second Phase 1 clinical trial of SMaRT, which is currently set to begin … Read more