Gum Disease Common with Rheumatoid Arthritis
from Reuters
Symptoms of gum disease are common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and may be an independent marker of RA disease activity, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology meeting in San Francisco. About 20 million people worldwide have RA. 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

Computer Technology Aids California Dentists in Eliminating Headaches
from PRWeb
I-CAT scans are being used by a leading Monterey County, Calif., cosmetic dentistry practice to diagnose the source of many headaches so they can treat those caused by TMJ and other jaw related disorders. This advanced form of CT scan provides computer enhanced, three-dimensional images of a patient's head and jaw line so that the doctors are able to gain an exceptionally accurate picture of the formation of the bones, joints and teeth of the jaw and their alignment. More

Fluoride Supplements, Dental Caries and Fluorosis
from JADA
In this review, the authors examine evidence regarding the effectiveness of fluoride supplements in preventing caries and their association with dental fluorosis. Eleven of the reports evaluated dosage schedules similar to that recommended by the American Dental Association. One potentially highly biased study of primary teeth of children during the first three years of life. More

People Seeking a New Method to Treat "Gummy Smile" Treatment in Los Angeles
from PRWeb
At least one Beverly Hills dentist is seeing an increase in the number of patients under age 35 seeking to correct excessive appearance of the upper gum when they smile, a condition also known as "gummy smile." Periodontist Dr. Alex Farnoosh explains, "In the past, more people just assumed the condition couldn't be corrected, so they would wait years before hearing about their options. Better communication and new options are changing that." More

Eastman Dentist Receives Funds for Researching Cavity-preventing Foods
from the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
A New York dentist at the Eastman Dental Center has received $1.6 million from the National Institutes of Health to come up with ways to prevent cavities using foods and other natural substances. According to his studies, cranberry compounds can prevent bacteria from clinging to tooth surfaces and disrupt the formation of plaque, while red wine grapes could break up the molecules of the bacteria and stop the secretion of decay-causing acids. More

CVS Joins Generic Drug Price War
from United Press International
Retail giant CVS Caremark Corp. said recently that it was ready to go to war in the pricing of generic drugs, announcing a deal on over 400 common medications. CVS said it would sell 90-day supplies of numerous drugs for $9.99 and offer discounts for customers paying cash at in-store medical clinics. More

Orthodontic Foundation Created
from the Batesville Daily Guard-Record
Residents of northeast Arkansas now have another reason to smile. Dr. Benjamin G. Burris has announced his intent to file for nonprofit status for the recently formed Smile for a Lifetime Inc. Burris created the foundation to provide braces at no cost to individuals who cannot afford them. More

ADA House of Delegates Mandates No Dues Increase for 2009
from the American Dental Association
The ADA House of Delegates Oct. 21 approved the 2009 Association budget—without adopting a dues increase. Dues in 2009 will remain at their current level of $498. More