Cracking the Root of Tooth Strength
from Science Daily
After years of biting and chewing, how are human teeth able to remain intact and functional? A team of researchers from The George Washington University and other international scholars have discovered several features in enamel—the outermost tooth tissue—that contribute to the resiliency of human teeth. More

Recession Leads to High Demand of Public Dentistry
from RDH Magazine
Working, but without dental insurance, a 20-year-old Vallejo man was in such pain from a bad tooth he rushed to a hospital emergency room. Referred to the county dental clinic, the man could not open his mouth, and was probably within days of dying from an infection, said Dr. Franklin Woo, who had him admitted into a hospital. With such patients a regular occurrence, the dental clinic is on the front lines of the recession's fall-out. More

Dental Stem Cell Potential Explored
from American Dental Association
Scanning through the headlines, tuning in to morning television shows, stem cells are repeatedly the topic of discussion—a discussion that increasingly includes primary teeth. The discovery of stem cells in dental pulp has led to much research and predictions about their potential uses. Although the full possibilities of tooth-derived stem cells are not yet known, some researchers believe that they could one day be valuable for regenerating dental tissues and possibly other tissues as well. More

Dermatological Applications of a Dental Laser Device in a General Practice
from Woman Dentist Journal
Dental clinicians often encounter small lesions on the lips and areas bordering the lips that raise an important question: How far outside the oral cavity does the scope of dentistry extend? Where does the practice of dentistry coincide with the overall health of the patient in areas surrounding the oral cavity? More

Caries Risk in Formerly Sealed Teeth
from Journal of the American Dental Association
Researchers examined the risk of caries development in teeth with partially or fully lost sealant (formerly sealed teeth) relative to the risk in teeth that never have received sealants. The authors searched the population of studies used in five reviews of sealant effectiveness as established in split-mouth design studies involving resin-based sealants with no reapplication of lost sealant. More

Amalgam Fillings are Safe, but Skeptics Still Claim Controversy
from Science Daily
Dental amalgam has been proven safe and effective for years, yet unfounded controversy still surrounds it, a Medical College of Georgia researcher says. Dentists have used amalgam, an alloy of mercury with at least one other metal, in fillings for over 200 years. Amalgam fillings don’t contain enough mercury to cause potential health problems associated with larger doses, says Dr. Rod Mackert, professor of dental materials in the MCG School of Dentistry Department of Oral Rehabilitation. More

Zimmer Launches Angled Zirconia Abutment for Tapered Screw-Vent Dental Implants
from Osseo News
Zimmer Dental Inc. announced the availability of its Zimmer Contour Angled Zirconia Abutment in the United States, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and Australia. Engineered for use with its Tapered Screw-Vent dental implants, the Zimmer Contour Angled Zirconia Abutment provides clinicians with a convenient, off-the-shelf restorative solution for immediately satisfying patients’ esthetic needs. More

Whisper Thin Veneers Now Milled by the E4D Dentist System
from Dental Office Magazine
D4D Technologies has announced the E4D Dentist System can mill its Whisper Thin Veneers from high-strength IPS e.max CAD materials from Ivoclar Vivadent. Version 2.0 of the E4D Dentist System's DentaLogic Software offers a design component for Whisper Thin Veneers. The precision, stability, and the sturdiness of the E4D Dentist Milling Center can provide veneer restorations as thin as 0.2mm. More

Temple University Dentist Develops New Test for Gum Disease
from KYW 1060
Detecting gum disease could one day be as quick as sticking a color changing strip into your mouth. Gum disease is one of the most common oral problems. It can lead to swollen gum tissue and even to tooth and bone loss. Dr. Ahmed Khocht, an associate professor at Temple University's dental school says it's caused by bacteria, and it's routinely detected by a lengthy and sometimes painful visit to your dentist. More

Oral Care Key to Successful Organ Transplants
from Medical News Today
Study after study point to the connection between oral health and a person's general well-being. However, for thousands of Americans waiting for an organ transplant each year, maintaining good oral health, free of infection, is critical for successful organ transplantation and requires specialized dental care. More