Oral Hygiene Curbs Pneumonia Risk in Elderly
from Reuters
Among nursing home residents, having a nursing aide help residents maintain good oral hygiene lowers the odds of death from pneumonia, a study suggests. Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in elderly nursing home residents, Dr. Carol W. Bassim and colleagues point out in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Several studies have shown that poor oral hygiene or inadequate oral care are also associated with pneumonia. More

Bovine Hydroxyapatite vs. Pure Phase Beta Tricalcium Phosphate
from Osseo News
Various techniques and many biomaterials are used in maxillary sinus floor augmentations. The purpose of the study is to compare two different graft materials, bovine hydroxyapatite (BH) and pure phase beta tricalcium phosphate (TCP) associated with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in one patient referred for bilateral sinus augmentations. More

ADA Members Continue to Feel Effects of Summer Storms
from the American Dental Association
The ADA is offering disaster relief and assistance for dentists whose practices were damaged by the hurricanes and tropical storms that have battered the Gulf Coast in recent months. The association estimates some 3,400 member homes and offices were located in the hurricane's 12-county impact area, with approximately 200 of those located in devastated areas. More

Optimizing Implant Esthetics and Patient Satisfaction with Soft Tissue Grafting
from AAID
AAID’s latest participation course focuses on Soft Tissue Grafting and will be held in Henderson, Nev., Nov. 20 - 21, 2008. Because this is a participation course, attendance is limited to the first 30 doctors who register. Course tuition is $795 for AAID members and $1,095 for non-member dentists. Allied staff may attend for a fee of $150. You may register online at www.aaid.com or by fax by printing a registration form from the AAID Web site and faxing it to AAID at 312-335-9090. More

Female Dentists as CEOs
from Woman Dentist Journal Magazine
If you're a female dentist, your options after graduation are the same as they are for a male dentist: become an associate, join the armed forces, be a public health dentist, work in a clinic setting, or own your own practice. Times have changed, though, since the 1980s and we see more women taking the leap forward and owning their own practices. More

Promising Salivary Protein Biomarkers Identified for Prediction of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
from American Dental Association
In new research in the journal Clinical Cancer Research, scientists from the University of California-Los Angeles discovered a panel of five protein biomarkers that could predict the presence of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) in whole saliva samples with 93 percent accuracy. More

Gum Disease May Cause Gestational Diabetes in Expectant Mothers
from Natural News
Pregnant women with periodontal (gum) disease may be at a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes than women with healthier gums, according to a study conducted by researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry and published in the Journal of Dental Research. Gestational diabetes occurs when a non-diabetic woman develops insulin resistance and high blood sugar levels solely for the course of her pregnancy. More

Tough Economy Taking Bite Out of Dentist Visits
from KING-TV
These tough economic times are forcing people to delay necessary health treatments. Some dentists say they've seen a significant drop in visits and they believe it's linked to the poor economy and layoffs. Some can no longer afford the necessary bi-annual dental visits. More