Maxillary Osteosarcoma Associated With a Dental Implant
from JADA
A 38-year-old woman developed a low-grade chondroblastic osteosarcoma of the right maxilla 11 months after receiving a titanium dental implant. She was treated with systemic chemotherapy and then a maxillary resection. As of this publication, 47 months later, she is alive and disease-free. More
Colorado Dental Board Upholds AAID Credential Advertising
from AAID
The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) today voiced strong support for a recent decision by the Colorado Dental Board allowing AAID credentialed implant dentists to advertise their qualifications to the public. The regulation passed by the Colorado Dental Board provides that advertisements by dentists to the public may include credentials earned from AAID or other legitimate professional organizations, but also should include the phrase ‘general dentist’ if applicable. More
Differentiation of Stem Cells in the Dental Follicle
from The Journal of Dental Research
The dental follicle (DF) differentiates into the periodontal ligament. In addition, it may be the precursor of other cells of the periodontium, including osteoblasts and cementoblasts. Researchers hypothesized that stem cells may be present in the DF and be capable of differentiating into cells of the periodontium. More
Video: Digital Impressions Save Time For Dentists, Patients
from KMGH-TV
Technology is giving doctors and patients a near perfect impression the first time with the Cadent iTero digital impression system. The digital system is 3-D and gives doctors and patients images in real time of the patient's entire mouth. This helps doctors make immediate adjustments before sending the data to a lab. More
Curasan Sells Dental Implant Business
from the News & Observer
Curasan, a German medical device company with operations in Durham, N.C., has sold its dental implant business for $15 million. Dental implant products, including bone-graft material for dental surgery, are in demand worldwide. More
Computer Guided Implant Techniques Through Hands-On Live Surgeries
from Osseo News
Computer-based treatment planning has led to quantum leaps in the art and science of implant dentistry. Clinicians can now make more accurate implant placements than ever before. More
Olympic Village Dental Clinic has U.S. Connection
from American Dental Association
Although the 2008 Olympic Games are in full swing, a dentist with American connections started working behind the scenes months ago to ensure that volunteer dentists in the Olympic village are comfortable treating and communicating with athletes from around the globe. More
States Push Laws To Require Paid Sick Days
from The Associated Press via CBS News
Some 46 million U.S. workers lack paid sick days, but lawmakers in 12 states - including California, Connecticut, Minnesota and West Virginia - have proposed legislation in the past year that would require businesses to provide them. More
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