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Released: 7-Nov-2013 10:00 AM EST
A Bio Patch That Can Regrow Bone
University of Iowa

Researchers at the University of Iowa have created an implantable bio patch that regrows bone in a living body, using existing cells. The team created a scaffold seeded with plasmids containing the genetic information for producing bone. The plasmids are absorbed by bone cells already in the body, spurring new growth. Potential applications extend to dentistry. Results appear in the journal Biomaterials.

Released: 24-Oct-2013 11:00 AM EDT
Breaking Braces: Brush, Floss and Avoid Hard Candy during Halloween
Saint Louis University Medical Center

SLU Orthodontics resident offers tips to maintain good oral health during the holiday season

21-Oct-2013 2:30 PM EDT
Oral Bacteria Create a ‘Fingerprint’ in Your Mouth
Ohio State University

The bacteria in the human mouth – particularly those nestled under the gums – are as powerful as a fingerprint at identifying a person’s ethnicity, new research shows.

Released: 23-Oct-2013 4:00 PM EDT
Halloween Candy Doesn’t Have to Mean a Visit to the Dentist
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Cavities and other dental problems develop over time; Halloween candy is not to blame.

Released: 23-Oct-2013 12:00 PM EDT
Establish a Regular Drill For Good Dental Health, Says Loyola Specialist
Loyola Medicine

“Every week we see patients that are older, in their 30s, 40s and 50s who complain that at a much younger age such as in childhood, their previous dentist was rough, did not explain what was happening, carelessly drilled or poked and prodded and the memory is so fresh that they still feel anxiety as an adult,” says Martin Hogan, DDS, Loyola University Health System. “Unfortunately, years of missing dental cleanings and routine visits means they often come in to see us as a last resort when they are suffering a really painful condition.

Released: 23-Oct-2013 8:00 AM EDT
Burning Mouth Syndrome Is Often Difficult to Diagnose
Case Western Reserve University

Oral pain that feels like a scalded mouth and can last for months has baffled dental researchers since the 1970s, when burning oral sensations were linked to mucosal, periodontal, and restorative disorders and mental or emotional causes.

Released: 21-Oct-2013 9:45 AM EDT
Halloween Dental Villains Become Heroes With Tips from Loyola Specialist
Loyola Medicine

A big sack of candy is the top priority of children at Halloween but with some easy substitutions, adults can offers kids treats that preserve dental health and Halloween fun. "Every year right after Halloween I get emergency visits from parents with kids who have damaged teeth caused by Halloween candy," says Martin Hogan, DDS, division director of dentistry, Loyola.

Released: 27-Sep-2013 11:00 AM EDT
Smile! Better Dental Implants Are on the Horizon
Michigan Technological University

More than dentures or bridges, implants mimic the look and feel of natural teeth. Still, they are costly, and a small percentage either fall out or must be removed. Tolou Shokuhfar wants to lower that failure rate to zero.

   
19-Aug-2013 9:00 AM EDT
Poor Oral Health Linked to Cancer-Causing Oral HPV Infection
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Poor oral health, including gum disease and dental problems, was found to be associated with oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, which causes about 40 percent to 80 percent of oropharyngeal cancers, according to a study published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

Released: 14-Aug-2013 12:00 PM EDT
Dental Researchers Find How an Oral Bacterium Triggers Colon Cancer
Case Western Reserve University

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine have discovered how a common oral bacterium can contribute to colorectal cancer.

Released: 22-Jul-2013 12:30 PM EDT
Increase Seen in Tooth Enamel Erosion; Is Soda Pop to Blame?
University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)

In the last 25 years, Kim McFarland, D.D.S., University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln, has seen an increase in the number of dental patients with erosion of the tooth enamel – the protective layer of the tooth. Once erosion occurs, it can’t be reversed and affects people their whole life.

27-May-2013 9:00 AM EDT
Preventive Dentist Visits May Not Help Save on Kids’ Teeth Costs
University of Alabama at Birmingham

It seems logical that a preventive check-up will deter cavities and other costly dental problems in children, but new UAB research shows otherwise.

Released: 3-Apr-2013 9:05 AM EDT
Dental Anesthesia May Interrupt Development of Wisdom Teeth in Children
Tufts University

Researchers from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine have discovered an association between local dental anesthesia given to children ages two to six and evidence of missing lower wisdom teeth. The results of this epidemiological study suggest that injecting anesthesia into the gums of young children could interrupt the development of lower wisdom teeth.

Released: 20-Mar-2013 9:45 AM EDT
Measuring Mercury: Common Test May Overestimate Exposure From Dental Amalgam Fillings
University of Michigan

A common test used to determine mercury exposure from dental amalgam fillings may significantly overestimate the amount of the toxic metal released from fillings, according to University of Michigan researchers.

Released: 11-Mar-2013 12:55 PM EDT
Literature Review Shows Inflammation Links Obesity and Gum Disease
Case Western Reserve University

After reviewing previous research on gum disease and obesity, researchers found inflammation is the association between both health problems, which they describe in the Journal of General Dentistry article, “Obesity and periodontitis: a link.”

Released: 13-Dec-2012 1:15 PM EST
Study Promoting Coffee Drinking Benefits Needs More Research, Says Loyola Dentist
Loyola Medicine

Heavy coffee drinkers have a lower chance of dying from oral cancer, says new American Cancer Society research but a Loyola dentist is still not ready to recommend coffee drinking to his patients.

Released: 14-Nov-2012 9:00 AM EST
Study Links Obesity-Dental Health in Homeless Youth
Case Western Reserve University

Obesity and dental cavities increase and become epidemic as children living below the poverty level age, according to nurse researchers from the Case Western Reserve University and the University of Akron.

Released: 6-Nov-2012 11:15 AM EST
Success of Dental Implants Depends on Both Patient and Surgeon
Allen Press Publishing

Characteristics of both patient and surgeon can affect the success of dental implants. A 10-year study finds that patient risk factors such as grinding teeth or diabetes increase the odds of implant failure. It also associates higher implant failure rates with surgeons who have less than 5 years of experience.

Released: 14-Sep-2012 8:00 AM EDT
Surgical Techniques Compared for Reconstructing the Jaw for Dental Implants
Allen Press Publishing

For a successful dental implant, the first step for some patients is reconstructive surgery of the jaw. A bone graft to augment the upper jaw can now be achieved by several methods. To assess these methods, their risk of sinus perforation, and the best evaluation technology, researchers put these procedures to the test on 20 human cadaver specimens.



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