Genetic Discovery Could Lead to Advances in Dental Treatment
from Science Daily
Researchers have identified the gene that ultimately controls the production of tooth enamel, a significant advance that could some day lead to the repair of damaged enamel, a new concept in cavity prevention, and restoration or even the production of replacement teeth. The gene, called Ctip2, is a "transcription factor" that was already known to have several functions. More

Doctors Find Link Between Oral Health and Heart Disease
from KBJR-TV via MSNBC
Keeping your heart healthy could be as simple as brushing your teeth. Gum disease has been linked to a number of serious conditions including heart disease - the number one killer of women in this country. More

Dental Research to Benefit from Federal Stimulus Package
from the American Dental Association
"Stay tuned" for a $100 million infusion of economic stimulus funds, Dr. Lawrence Tabak told the dental research community. Tabak heads the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, one of the smaller-budget National Institutes of Health with an annual appropriation of less than $400 million but source of a lion's share of the nation's dental research dollars. He was informing dental researchers and dental school representatives about an infusion of an additional $100 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. More

Efficiency of Mesh Structures for the Attachment of Soft Tissues to Dental Implants
from Osseo News
Increase of soft tissue attachment is a major concern for improving the design of novel dental implants. This study evaluated the use of mesh structures placed on the implant surface for the anchorage of fibrous tissues. Specimens were prepared by covering their surfaces with a nylon mesh. More

Lexi-Comp's Full Library of Dental Resources Now Available for the iPhone and iPod Touch
from PRWeb
Lexi-Comp, Inc., a publisher of clinical resources in the dental market, has developed two software packages to deliver its comprehensive library of dental-specific references to iPhone and iPod touch users. Dental professionals and students can now instantly access vital information on medications and interactions, as well as view the full color images, charts, and appendices from Lexi-Comp's print titles. More

Infinity Medical Group Inc. Announces Sheridan Dental Centre Incorporation of Dental Implant Partners
from CNN Money
Infinity Medical Group Inc., a specialty health care development company focusing on the building, finance and management of cosmetic medical laser and dental implant clinics that offer elective medical and dental procedures, announced that its affiliate clinic Sheridan Dental Centre in the South Mississauga area of the GTA, has successfully incorporated the Dental Implant Partners Concept for its existing and new patients. More

Easing Children's Fears of the Dentist
from Science Daily
For many children, a trip to the doctor or dentist is a stressful experience. The sensory environment (i.e., the sounds, smells, and lights associated with the clinical setting) can cause a child's anxiety levels to rise. This is especially true in children with developmental disabilities who may have difficulty understanding the unfamiliar clinical environment. A new study explores the relationship between the sensory environment and anxiety levels in children. More

Incidence of Reported Dental Trauma Among Soldiers During Basic Training
from Military Medicine via Dental Economics
Soldiers may be another adult population at risk for dental injuries. In an epidemiologic study, conducted in the 1970s, the accidental dento-facial injuries during a nine-month period in the U.S. Army was 0.4 percent per year (overall rate). However, this rate varied greatly for specific subgroups with high-risk factors that included young males, lower enlisted ranks, recent recruits, and combat training posts. More

Mobile Dentist Fills Cavities on the Road
from KVBC-TV via MSNBC
Going to the dentist is something few of us look forward to. But for the elderly who have trouble leaving their homes, going without routine checkups can lead to serious health problems. A Las Vegas dentist who has found a way to bring them the care they need by putting his practice on wheels. More