Japanese Scientists Create Stem Cells from Wisdom Teeth
from The Telegraph
 A team of scientists in Japan have devised a method of creating stem cells from wisdom teeth that would otherwise have been discarded, enabling them to seek cures to diseases without the controversy inherent in using embryos. More
GSK Sensodyne Involved with Erosive Tooth Wear Research
from Dental Office Magazine
Leading dental researchers and clinicians, scheduled to attend the Pan European Federation Conference in London Sept. 10-12, will urge the dental profession to adopt the first standardized practitioner index. The index will detect and manage erosive tooth wear in dental practices with the eventual aim of improving patient care. More
Too Sick to Practice?
from the American Dental Association
When Dr. Robert Bethea was 39 years old, he began what would become an 18-year quest to determine the cause of a sporadic, yet ongoing affliction. Bouts of pain in his left hand and arm progressed to chest discomfort that dug beneath his sternum and sometimes stole his concentration when treating patients. More
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Doctors Utilize New Medical and Dental Postcard Technologies to Target Upscale New Patients
from PRWeb
Postcards have come a long way since the days when they were small, garish, and technologically in the dark ages. Today, new technologies and business-friendly postal regulations have opened a frontier of new opportunities for marketing-savvy doctors, particularly since prospective patients cannot ignore messages mailed to them without an envelope. More
Special Instruments for Intraoral Adjustments of Titanium Abutments Launched
from Dental Economics
KOMET USA has introduced new special tungsten carbide instruments to the U.S. dental market for intraoral adjustments on titanium abutments. More
Does Chewing Ice Harm Teeth?
from Boston Globe
Nine times out of 10, you can chew ice and it won't harm you, according to Dr. Thomas Kilgore, a professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Boston University School of Dental Medicine. However, teeth can be structurally weakened by fillings, which makes them more susceptible to fracture from biting hard substances. More
Surgical-Planning Software Reduces Complications of Correcting Severe Maxillary Atrophy
from Dental Economics
The complex nature of maxillary atrophy has necessitated technological enhancements for reconstruction surgeries. A new study published in the Journal of Oral Implantology reports that computer software can facilitate surgical planning in patients with severe bone atrophy. The software provides detailed imaging information aimed to ensure optimum implant placement and positioning. 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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Your Teeth Are Art: Gums Display Them
from The Chicago Tribune
Michelle Busch of Clarendon Hills, Ill., is a typical candidate for a laser gingivectomy. Until dentists started using lasers for this procedure in the 1980s, having gum surgery for aesthetic reasons was not common. A patient would have to undergo painful and expensive gum surgery, which also runs the risk of inflammation and infection along with needing time for recovery. More
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