Durability of Dental Fillings Improves if the Enzyme Activity of Teeth is Inhibited
from Science Daily
Composite dental fillings have one problematic feature, in that the bond between the filling and the dental tissue deteriorates over time – in fact, sometimes by as much as 50 per cent in one year. As the bond deteriorates, it may allow bacteria to enter and this brings a high risk of further tooth decay. More

Human Papillomavirus Lesion Identified at the Dentist
from Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of viruses that includes more than 100 different strains or types and is the most common sexually transmitted virus. The American Social Health Association reports that 75 percent or more of sexually active Americans will contract HPV sometime in their lives. HPV is most commonly attributed to causing cervical cancer and genital warts, but did you know HPV also causes oral cancer? More

American Dental Association Applauds Legislators for Introducing 'Meth Mouth' Bill
from the PR Newswire
Dr. John S. Findley, president of the American Dental Association, applauded Capitol Hill legislators for introducing a federal bill aimed at understanding and treating "meth mouth" ‒ a condition where teeth can become blackened, stained, rotting and crumbling from methamphetamine use. The bill will fund local, school-based initiatives to educate primary and elementary school students about the oral health aspects of meth use. It will also enhance federal research and promote a series of continuing education activities for dentists to learn more about substance use disorders and their relationship to oral health and dental care. More

New Oral Cancer Tests: Crucial or Wasteful?
from The New York Times
Though relatively rare, it is one of the easiest cancers to spot and diagnose. And if treated early, it is usually curable. So why do experts find oral cancer so vexing? Despite the many advances against cancer in recent decades, the statistics on this form of it remain discouraging: more than 60 percent of cases are diagnosed in the late stages, and the five-year survival rate is a disappointing 59 percent. Now some dentists — whose visual examinations have long been a first line of defense against oral cancer — are using screening devices that they say may help identify cancers and premalignant lesions. More

Get a Foot Massage with that Root Canal
from WSBT-TV
A Billings. Mont., dental practice combines message therapy and dentistry. Dr. Michael Stuart's wife, Donna, massages hands, feet and shoulders while he works on teeth.The Stuarts call their business a dental spa. It includes cosmetic treatments such as Botox injections. More

Fewer People are Seeking Dental Treatment During Recession
from The Chicago Tribune
Chicago-area dentists are warning that, just as the recession has eroded the nation's job and stock markets, it's also causing another kind of decay. With more families losing dental insurance or facing difficult choices about which costs are essential or expendable, dentists are reporting a sharp downturn in dental care as people decide to put off regular or even emergency visits. More

XP1: A New Transmucosal Single Stage Dental Implants System
from Osseo News
XP1 is a new transmucosal single stage dental implants system from Keystone Dental. With its micro–macro textured roughened surface and a tight thread pitch, XP1 provides excellent initial stability at placement and reliable osseointegration for successful patient treatment. More

Straumann FY Profit Down, But Confident for 2009
from Reuters
Swiss dental implant maker Straumann Holding AG forecast it would weather the economic slump better than competitors and gain market share, sending its shares up despite a 95 percent drop in 2008 profit. The chief executive of the world's second largest producer in the sector said the market for implant, restorative and regenerative dentistry was likely to shrink in 2009, but the group should outperform its peers. More

Inaugural Women's Weekend Dental Conference Slated
from Dental Office Magazine
Clinical Research Dental has announce its inaugural Women's Weekend Dental Conference June 5-6, 2009, at the Nottawasaga Inn Resort in Alliston, Ontario. Topics will include esthetic restorative dentistry, minor tooth movement using clear aligners, exponential health-peak performance for the dental industry, achieving the perfect practice, how to enjoy investing while planning for your retirement, and the art of balancing your life. More