New Tooth Cavity Protection: Nanoparticles Make Surface Too Slippery for Bacteria to Adhere
from Science Daily
Clarkson University Center for Advanced Materials Processing Professor Igor Sokolov and graduate student Ravi M. Gaikwad have discovered a new method of protecting teeth from cavities by ultrafine polishing with silica nanoparticles. The researchers adopted polishing technology used in the semiconductor industry (chemical mechanical planarization) to polish the surface of human teeth down to nanoscale roughness. More

Dentists Include Rapid HIV Tests in Checkups
from NY1-TV
At Lutheran Family Health Centers in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, N.Y., on top of getting a regular cleaning, patients heading to the dental clinic can now opt for a rapid HIV test on a routine visit. Dentists and staff involved say they are launching the program to boost screening efforts and further chip away at the stigma associated with getting tested. More

Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Emergency Dental Visits
from JADA
The study analyzed all Medicaid dental claims in Wisconsin from 2001 through 2003, to examine factors associated with Nontraumatic dental condition visits to emergency departments and physician offices. They performed bivariate and multivariable analyses. The independent variables they examined included race/ethnicity, age, sex, dental health professional shortage area designation and urban influence code for county of residence. More

Face Transplant a First for U.S.
from Scientific American
Surgeons have performed the first U.S. face transplant, transferring most of the visage of a corpse onto a woman who was missing most of her own face. Maria Siemionow, who led the operation at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, worked with a dozen specialists to rebuild the face of a woman who was missing her right eye, nose and upper jaw. The deformities left her unable to speak, smell and taste properly. More

When to Increase Tooth Proportion Gingivally and When to Increase Tooth Proportion Incisally with Veneers
from The Woman Dentist Journal
The incisal edge of the maxillary central incisors is the most important factor in the creation of a smile. It serves to determine the proper tooth proportion and gingival level. One of the most important factors in dental esthetics is the visibility of the teeth when the lips are at rest. Central incisors that are not visible when the lips are at rest give an older appearance to the dentition. More

Modified Gene Targets Cancer Cells One Thousand Times More Often Than Healthy Cells
from Science Daily
Researchers at the University of Rochester have designed a gene that produces a thousand times more protein in cancer cells than in healthy cells. The findings may help address the prime challenge in anti-cancer therapy: improving treatments' ability to specifically and effectively target cancer cells. More

ADA House of Delegates Amends CAPIR Bylaws
from the American Dental Association
Amending the ADA Bylaws regarding the duties of the ADA Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations, the ADA House of Delegates reinforced the council's role to work with internal and external groups to evaluate public health trends, recommend policy and improve access to care, said Dr. Lindsey A. Robinson, council chair. The House adopted Resolution 40H-2008 during its recent annual session. More

Green Disinfectants and Pathogenic Organisms
from Infection Control Today Magazine
Scores of environmentally preferable cleaning products have recently become available in the janitorial marketplace. In fact, just about every type of cleaning product used on a regular basis, including glass cleaners, floor care strippers, sealers and finishes, carpet care spotters, odor eliminators, toilet bowl and urinal cleaners, and many more products now have "green" certified equivalents. More

Patterson Buys Imaging and Software Companies
from The Associated Press via Forbes
Dental and veterinary products distributor Patterson Cos. said it bought Dolphin Imaging Systems LLC and Dolphin Practice Management LLC for an undisclosed amount of cash. Dolphin Imaging Systems makes three-dimensional imaging software, including digital photography and radiography, which allows dental specialists to analyze treatment records, make diagnoses and simulate treatment results. More