Study Shows 98.5 Percent Success Rate for Dental Implants
from The Wall Street Journal
 Dental implants are 98 percent successful and cause little or no bone loss, according to new research published in the Journal of Oral Implantology. The study goal was to determine the level of bone loss over time at the implant sites in the jaw. A key clinical issue was not whether bone loss would occur but how much bone loss should be considered normal and acceptable. More
Scientists: Discovery of New Mouth Bacteria Could Improve Oral Health
from Fox News
The bacteria, called Prevotella, are part of the normal microbial flora in humans and are also associated with various oral diseases and infections in other parts of the body. More
Alternate Pathway That Leads To Palate Development Identified
from Science Daily Magazine
Researchers at the University Of Southern California School Of Dentistry have uncovered another clue behind the causes of cleft palate and the process that leads to palate formation. Signaling redundancy during palate and tooth formation can shed light to understanding of cancer and cell biology in addition to cleft palate. More
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Scientists Develop Sensitive Salivary Sensor
from NIDCR
For people who dislike needles, medical tests that require a drop of saliva instead of a vial of blood will one day make a trip to a doctor or dentist much easier. But as scientists now construct the first of these saliva tests for early signs of cancer and other diseases, they continue to push the technological envelope in interesting ways. More
Tiny Teeth of 55-Million-Year-Old Primate Found
from MSNBC
The teensy teeth of a squirrel-sized primate discovered in an Indian open-pit coal mine suggest it chomped on insects galore in the lush rainforest where the animal lived nearly 55 million years ago, researchers said. The four teeth from Anthrasimias gujaratensis could stretch the timeline for primates in Asia back nearly 10 million years. More
Gum Disease Signals Diabetes Risk
from The New York Times
It’s long been known that oral health is an important indicator for the body’s overall health. Now new research suggests gum disease may predict whether you develop diabetes. More
Doctors Within Borders
from Newsweek
What the massive turnout for a free medical and dental clinic in southwest Virginia reveals about the widening gap between health care haves and have-nots in the United States. A fleet of dentists will extract more than 3,800 teeth working 12-hour days to keep up with the demand for critical oral care. More
 Nobel Biocare launches a unique new implant with revolutionary features due to the advanced design of its implant body – NobelActive™.
For the clinician, NobelActive™ is indicated for all positions, but is especially effective in regions of diminished bone quality or quantity, due to its bone-condensing capability, capacity for shorter drilling protocols, and ability to change direction on insertion. More info
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Teeth Tattooing is India's Latest Fad
from Newstrack India
The fascination to get one's skin tattooed in the 'right' places has been given a new meaning in Bangalore with many youngsters getting their teeth tattooed. Believe it or not, youngsters are drawn to it this trendy look. More
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