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Duplicating nature: Biomimetics and dentistry Inside Dentistry Magazine Share     Increasingly, the dental literature — whether scientific or clinical case report — refers to restorative and therapeutic approaches, as well as classifications of materials, that are biomimetic, minimally invasive, or both. These techniques or materials are said to produce results that replicate the form, function, and other characteristics of natural teeth and oral tissues — whether in terms of biologic process, strength, physical characteristics, etc. But what exactly is meant by biomimetics, and does biomimetics automatically and always equate to minimally invasive dentistry? More
Laser treatments enhance dental implant outcomes the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Share
Laser treatments offer several benefits for making dental implant surgery more predictable, long lasting and aesthetically pleasing, according to a South Dakota implant dentist speaking today at the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) Annual Scientific Meeting. Edward Kusek, DDS of Sioux Falls told his AAID colleagues that he has employed lasers in most of the surgeries he has performed in the last five years, which include implants and endodontic procedures. He said the lasers use low levels of non-ionizing radiation and actually generate less heat and discomfort than other devices commonly used in dental surgery. More Resolvin inflammation National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Share
Cells must respond to immune signals, coordinate their efforts to neutralize a recognized threat, and then heed the biochemical prompts to shut down, or resolve, the attack. Immune cells that don’t go all the way to the resolution phase remain in persistent attack mode and, as millions of Americans can attest, their otherwise healthy tissues bear the brunt of it. More
Oral cancers in women rising, HPV sometimes a factor CNN Share
About 34,000 new U.S. cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year, and the numbers are rising, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation. Although oral cancer has primarily been a man's illness, affecting six men for every woman, the foundation says that over the past 10 years, that ratio has become two men to each woman. More Preventing H1N1 transmission in dental health care settings Medical Devices and Equipment Share
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released specific recommendations for dental health care professionals to prevent transmission of the 2009 H1N1 Influenza virus. Viral transmission is thought to occur through droplet exposure of mucosal surfaces; through indirect contact, usually via the hands, with respiratory secretions from an infectious patient or contaminated surface; and through inhalation of small particle aerosols in the vicinity of the infectious individual. The U.S. authority encourages all dental health care personnel to receive seasonal influenza and 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccinations. More
New stem cell lines open to research The New York Times Share
The National Institutes of Health said that it had approved 13 new human embryonic stem cell lines for use by federally financed researchers, with another 96 lines under review. The action followed President Obama's decision in March to expand the number of such cell lines beyond those available under a policy set by President George W. Bush, which permitted research to begin only with lines already available on Aug. 9, 2001. More Trimira manuscript on autofluorescent imaging for cancer accepted Dental Office Magazine Share
The growing recognition of the value of autofluorescence in detecting oral cancer is the subject of a manuscript recently accepted for publication in the open-access, peer-reviewed Head & Neck Oncology Journal. The article focuses on evidence-based and hypothesis-driven research, and aims to provide researchers and clinicians in the field with practical updates at the edge of translational research. More
Technology makes dental care more comfortable DentalPlans.com Share
People who feel anxiety before going to the dentist might be interested to know that Milestone Scientific, a company that works with computer-controlled injection technologies, has developed a system that could allow dentists to painlessly deliver local anesthetic. More Can cleft palate be healed before birth? Science Daily Share
In a study newly published in the journal Development, investigators at the USC School of Dentistry describe how to non-surgically reverse the onset of cleft palate in fetal mice — potentially one step in the journey to a better understanding of similar defects in humans. More
American Dental Association petitions FDA to classify, regulate tooth-whitening products Medical News Today Share
The American Dental Association asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to establish appropriate classifications for tooth-whitening chemicals. Citing concern about the safety of whitening products that are often administered without the benefit of professional consultation or examination by a dentist, the association said that the application of chemically based tooth whitening or bleaching agents can harm teeth, gums and other tissues in the mouth. More Demands on dentistry 'to rise due to aging population' BBC Share
NHS dentistry is facing a major challenge coping with the consequences of the aging population, a leading expert says. British Dental Association scientific adviser professor Damien Walmsley said better oral care meant people were increasingly keeping their own teeth. More
Mouthwash multiplies risk of cancer up to nine times The Australian Share
Dental researchers warned that among people using such mouthwashes, the risk of oral cancer was increased nine times if they smoked, and five times if they drank alcohol. Brands of mouthwash with more than 20 per cent alcohol could have other harmful effects, including the gum disease gingivitis, flat red spots called petechiae and detachment of the cells lining the mouth, they said. More
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