Use of Mini Dental Implants on the Rise but Questions Linger
from PR Newswire via the International Business Times
 There is spirited debate in the field ofimplant dentistry about proper use of mini dental implants. Proponents areurging wider use of the shorter, less costly procedure while others advocate amore conservative approach until several long-term outcomes studies arepublished, according to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID). Concerns also have been raised about whether general dentists who adoptmini implants receive sufficient implant training. Though mini-implantcompanies provide weekend training sessions, AAID believes such instructionfalls short of what dentists must know before adding implants to theirpractices. More
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Stomach Ulcer Bug Causes Bad Breath
from Science Daily
The mouth is home to over 600 different species of bacteria, some of which can cause disease. Helicobacter pylori has recently been shown to cause stomach ulcers and is also responsible for a large proportion of gastric cancers. Scientists estimate that between 20 and 80 percent of people in the developed world and over 90 percent of people in the developing world carry the bacterium. More
The Precautionary Principle Has No Role In Infection Control
from Oral Health Journal
In April 2000, a paper in the Journal of the Canadian Dental Association advocated "overkill" when performing infection control in the dental office. The article was based on the premise that, although the risks of acquiring infections are unknown, strict infection control does not demand proof of success but simply the incorporation of an uncertain amount of non-defined "overkill" into current recommendations. The moralistic theme of the article concluded by the author stating that, "It is better to be safe than sorry." The concept proposed by the author is a prime example of the Precautionary Principle. The purpose of this article is to refute the role of the Precautionary Principle in infection control. More
Oral Hygiene Curbs Pneumonia Risk In Elderly
from Reuters
Among nursing home residents, having a nursing aid help them maintain good oral hygiene lowers the odds of them dying from pneumonia, a study suggests. Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in elderly nursing home residents, Dr. Carol W. Bassim and colleagues point out in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. "Several studies have shown that poor oral hygiene or inadequate oral care are also associated with pneumonia," they add. More
Brush Your Teeth, Save Your Life?
from CNN
In theory, by removing his patient's teeth ravaged by gum disease, "we reduced the number of inflamed and infected sites in her mouth, which may reduce her overall inflammatory burden and thus reduce her risk for cardiovascular disease," said Bouloux, an assistant professor at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Doctors have known for years that gum disease and heart disease are linked, but they have yet to reach agreement on the exact reasons behind the connection. More
Dental Implants: Balancing the Art, Science, & Business of Implant Dentistry
from Osseo News
Successful and rewarding implant dentistry demands a high level of clinical skill. In addition to the surgical implant placement the needed skill set include restoration of the implant and patient management. This Viewpoint is not a comprehensive article that covers all aspects of implant care, instead, provides a personal overview of an implant philosophy for many years. In essence it is based upon finding the balance. More
Healthy Smile, Healthier Pregnancy
from the Charleston Gazette
Molar tooth loss is more common than anterior tooth loss. Now that the profession accepts that implant treatment is the first choice standard of care for such cases, more general dentists will be providing both implant surgery and prosthetics to their patients. They will face the need to treat the lost first molar frequently. More
'Smile Doctors' Create, Restore And Enhance Patients' Smiles
from Science Daily
At the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS) Plastic Surgery 2008 conference held Oct. 31 – Nov. 5, in Chicago, plastic surgeons or "smile doctors" revealed state-of-the-art "facial reanimation" procedures that give people, who previously were unable, the ability to smile. Additionally, ways to rejuvenate an aged smile and enhance the often overlooked mouth region was discussed. More
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