From Dr. Bicuspid May 5, 2011 — The root cause of local anesthetic-related neurosensory disturbances (NSDs) in dentistry has been unclear. But now a group of Danish researchers say it is neurotoxicity related to high-concentration formulations of anesthetics — particularly articaine — not needle penetration (Journal of the American Dental Association, May 2011, Vol. 142:5,pp. 531-540). … Read more
From PRWeb – May 4, 2011 The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) is hosting their 27th Annual Scientific Session in Boston, MA from May 18-21, 2011. Specializing in search engine marketing and website design for cosmetic dentists, CEO Keith Humes says his Rosemont Media team can be found in booth 2228 in the Boston Convention … 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
From Antonis Chaniotis antch@otenet.gr Antonis graduated from the University of Athens Dental School in 1998. In 2003 he completed the three-year postgraduate program in Endodontics at the University of Athens Dental School. He is a clinical instructor affiliated with the undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the Athens Dental School department of Endodontics. From 2003 he … Read more
PRWeb – Woburn, MA What do hospital infections, sinusitis, periodontal disease,middle ear infections,tonsillitis, COPD, diabetic foot wounds, osteomyelitis and cystic fibrosis have in common? The answer is deceptively simple: the persistence of these chronic conditions originates from slimy bacterial biofilms that encase bacteria of all types, protect them from the immune system and resist antibiotic … Read more
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
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
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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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
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
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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From PRWeb – April 27, 2011 Tri Hawk Corporation announced today the premiere of the first in a series of videos demonstrating the ability of its Talon burs to cut supposedly impenetrable materials. The 3-minute video can be viewed on the company’s website (http://www.trihawk.com). Image via CrunchBase Inspired by the YouTube sensation “Will It Blend?” … Read more
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