Hemisected Molars vs Implants
from Dentistry Today
Hemisected mandibular molars have a higher frequency of complications than those treated with implant therapy. When the mandibular molars are periodontally involved, treatment decisions include hemisection of the molar and extraction of the tooth, replacing it with an implant. A study in the March issue of the Journal of Oral Implantology evaluates long-term outcomes of these 2 treatment options in a private practice setting. More

TAU Develops Superior Method For Coating Orthopaedic And Dental Implants Medical
from News Today
Tel Aviv University researcher Prof. Noam Eliaz of the TAU School of Mechanical Engineering has developed an electrochemical process for coating metal implants which vastly improves their functionality, longevity and integration into the body. The new process could vastly improve the lives of people who have undergone complicated total joint replacement surgeries so they can better walk, run and ultimately avoid rejection of the implant by their bodies. More

Dental Implants 2Q Earnings Seen Weak After Biomet 3i Data
from The Wall Street Journal
Swiss dental implant makers look set to report another weak quarter in the upcoming earnings season, analysts say, after U.S.-based rival Biomet Inc. (BMET) booked write-downs on its dental implants unit 3i which was hit by weak demand. Dental implants makers are still suffering from weak demand amid the global downturn, as the market for their expensive treatments largely depends on out-of-pocket spending. More

A Promising Innovation, but Not Enough are Biting
from the Globe and Mail
When Norman Kwan invented a new type of dental implant in 1993, he was convinced it would revolutionize a costly, two-step procedure and generate a successful business. The dentist from St. Catharines, Ont., set up Biomedical Implant Technology Inc. and gained approval for his device from Health Canada in 1996 and from the United States Food and Drug Administration a year later. More

Obesity Linked To Oral Bacterial Infection?
from Science Daily
A scientific team from The Forsyth Institute has discovered new links between certain oral bacteria and obesity. In a recent study, the researchers demonstrated that the salivary bacterial composition of overweight women differs from non-overweight women. This preliminary work may provide clues to interactions between oral bacteria and the pathology of obesity. This research may help investigators learn new avenues for fighting the obesity epidemic. More

American Dental Association, The Forsyth Institute Collaborate To Pilot Evidence-Based Dentistry Training Course
from E-Dental.com
The American Dental Association (ADA) Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) and The Forsyth Institute announce the offering of an intensive, five-day training course in evidence-based principles and tools, including systematic reviews and applications for clinical decision making. The collaborative "ADA/Forsyth EBD Course" scheduled from Oct. 19 to 23 at Forsyth headquarters in Boston, Mass., will link the evidence-based dentistry initiatives of the ADA with the breadth and depth of Forsyth's scientific research. The interactive course will include a pre-assignment and multiple hands-on activities throughout the week. More

Sugar Substitute may Prevent Cavities in Toddlers
from Reuters
Young children given syrup containing the naturally occurring sweetener xylitol may be less likely to develop decay in their baby teeth, results of a study hint. Early childhood cavities, also called baby bottle tooth decay or nursing cavities, are characterized by severe tooth decay early in life and remain a problem, Dr. Peter Milgrom from the University of Washington in Seattle and colleagues note in a report. More

Dentists Practice on Robot Patient
from BBC News
Trainee Japanese dentists now have a way to avoid causing pain and damage if they mix up their molars - by practising on a robotic patient. The robot, called Simroid, has sensors in its teeth and body which feed back on how well the dentist is doing. More

Alternate Dental Care Treatment for Receding Gums Proves Stable
from DentalPlans.com
Researchers at Tufts University have shown that a less-invasive treatment option for receding gums is stable over three years, which will offer patients a new option for dental care in the future. More

Manual Therapy and Acupuncture Help Treat TMD
from Chiropractic Economics
Typically, treatment of TMD, a disease that negatively affects the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or the surrounding masticatory musculature, is nonspecific, with a wide range of therapies, including physical therapy, chiropractic treatment, and acupuncture — not producing full results. However, one study, titled “Effectiveness of Combining Manual Therapy and Acupuncture on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: A Retrospective Study,” investigated the combined use of manual therapy and acupuncture in treating clients with TMD. The results were favorable. More