Dentistry Newsletter (1/21/2012)

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Welcome to the Dentistry Newsletter (1/21/2012). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101Dentist.com.

Dentistry News

Renowned UT Forensic Anthropologist Talks About Body Found
Doctor Bill Bass, retired University of Tennessee Forensic Anthropologist, is the original designer of the Body Farm on the UT campus. (More)

A guide to common dental problems
Also known as dental caries or cavities, tooth decay occurs when plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that forms when you eat sugars or starches, is allowed to linger on teeth for too long. (More)

Science Q&A
A: Pacifiers “can have some adverse effects on the structures of the oral cavity, especially after prolonged use,” said Dr. (More)

Nanocrystals Make Dentures Shine
The hardest substance in the human body is moved by its strongest muscles: When we heartily bite into an apple or a schnitzel, enormous strengths are working on the surface of our teeth. “What the natural tooth enamel has to endure also goes for dentures, inlays or bridges”, glass chemist Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Russel of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena (Germany) says… (More)

Nanocrystals make dentures shine
Chemists have developed novel glass ceramics for dentistry. The new kind of glass ceramic with a nanocrystalline structure seems to be well suited to be used in dentistry due to its high strength and its optical characteristics. (More)

Dentists Could Screen 20 Million Americans For Chronic Physical Illnesses
Nearly 20 million Americans annually visit a dentist but not a general healthcare provider, according to an NYU study published in the American Journal of Public Health. The study, conducted by a nursing-dental research team at NYU, is the first of its kind to determine the proportion of Americans who are seen annually by a dentist but not by a general healthcare provider… (More)

Addition Of Mannitol Increases Effectiveness Of Dental Nerve Block Anesthesia
Allowing a patient to be comfortable and pain-free during surgical and restorative dental procedures is an essential part of the process. The most commonly used local anesthetic injection for lower teeth is the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) block. However, failure rates ranging from 10 to 39 percent have been reported… (More)

Dentistry Articles

Dentist Tips For People With Diabetes
If you have diabetes, your dentist wants you to know this important information. It is important to maintain good oral hygiene. (More)

Problems Treated by an Oral Surgeon
There are a variety of problems that can be treated by an oral surgeon near you. Wisdom teeth removal needs to be taken care of. (More)

Dental Handpiece Repair Using Ceramic Bearings
The bearings used in your dental handpiece repair is important. However what is more important is how you maintain your handpiece. My observations about ceramic aftermarket bearings are discussed below. Proper maintenance procedures will save you hundreds each year on dental drill repair. (More)

What Is Considered General Dentistry?
General dentistry covers a lot of ground. There are lots of reasons to schedule routine visits with your dentist, including getting biannual cleanings and fillings when necessary. (More)

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Dentistry Newsletter (1/14/2012)

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Welcome to the Dentistry Newsletter (1/14/2012). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101Dentist.com.

Dentistry News

Fire destroys baseball memorabilia at Maplewood Richmond Heights Family Dentistry
Maplewood, MO – A four alarm fire tore through a Maplewood dentist office Thursday night, destroying some treasured history in the process. (More)

Dentists Team Up to Provide Oral Health to Less Fortunate
Charlottesville’s Free Clinic and Charlottesville Dental are teaming up Saturday to offer free dental cleanings for the less fortunate. (More)

Avoid fluoride in mouth washes
According to the Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia’s “Guide to Less Toxic Products”-a free online resource designed to help consumers choose healthier, greener everyday products-conventional mouthwash is often alcohol-based, with an alcohol content ranging from 18-26 percent. And you might want to avoid mouthwashes with fluoride (aka sodium fluoride). While fluoride may help fight cavities, ingesting too much of it has been linked to neurological problems and could be a cancer trigger as well. (More)

Nanocrystals Make Dentures Shine
The hardest substance in the human body is moved by its strongest muscles: When we heartily bite into an apple or a schnitzel, enormous strengths are working on the surface of our teeth. “What the natural tooth enamel has to endure also goes for dentures, inlays or bridges”, glass chemist Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Russel of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena (Germany) says… (More)

Dried licorice root fights the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease, study finds
Scientists are reporting identification of two substances in licorice — used extensively in Chinese traditional medicine — that kill the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease, the leading causes of tooth loss in children and adults. In a new study, they say that these substances could have a role in treating and preventing tooth decay and gum disease. (More)

How bacteria fight fluoride in toothpaste and in nature
Researchers have uncovered the molecular tricks used by bacteria to fight the effects of fluoride, which is commonly used in toothpaste and mouthwash to combat tooth decay. (More)

Addition Of Mannitol Increases Effectiveness Of Dental Nerve Block Anesthesia
Allowing a patient to be comfortable and pain-free during surgical and restorative dental procedures is an essential part of the process. The most commonly used local anesthetic injection for lower teeth is the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) block. However, failure rates ranging from 10 to 39 percent have been reported… (More)

Dentistry Articles

The Best Traits of Home Teeth Whitening Kits
Teeth whitening can be a frighteningly complex business, especially for those who have been lacking the initiative to dig deeper than the superficial brilliance that this industry offers. In fact, most teeth whitening reviews that have been written by amateurs make that same mistake over and over again – scraping the edge and the banks of a huge ocean, when the genuine products are actually right in sight but a little adrift into the deeper waters. If you go through the best of professional teeth whitening reviews, you will find that the ones that make precise points… (More)

Benefits Of Home Teeth Whitening
Although it is true that appearance isn’t everything in life, it is still very important that people look their best. When people take steps to look nice, they are more confident, calm, and often find that they are more successful at things that they do. One way that you can attend to your appearance and improve your smile is by using home teeth whitening kits. When you use these products for whitening your teeth, you will not only look better, you will also feel better. As one of the most popular cosmetic improvements that can be made, teeth whitening can make a big difference. (More)

Fissured Tongue, What Is It Exactly?
Is it easy to spot the signs or symptoms of a fissured tongue? Is this condition dangerous? These may be just a few questions one might have when they are confronted with what appear to be abnormalities in his or her tongue. Most often, people do not think about the tongue when it comes to maintaining a healthy mouth, (as the health of the teeth and gums are more largely promoted both medically and commercially,) but it is very important in assisting with eating, speech, and tasting. When deep grooves appear in the tongue, this is the sign of one or more fissures, which mostly occur with age, (More)

The Specifics Of Teeth Whitening Gel
When you have looked in the mirror and have seen discoloration, it can be due to a number of things. Food, soda, coffee and smoking can all cause teeth to become dull, stained and yellow. There is now a solution, teeth whitening gel. You don’t have to settle with that smile any longer, you can get great results within a few weeks after you know how to correctly use the product. (More)

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Dentistry Newsletter (1/6/2012)

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Welcome to the Dentistry Newsletter (1/6/2012). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101Dentist.com.

Dentistry News

Fort Worth dentist’s mailing opens a whole can of worms
Anytime a vendor announces through a mailing a change in a government health policy that’s not widely known, it could be a come-on. This notice alerted recipients that as of March 1, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is changing the way children up to age 20 enrolled in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program will receive … (more) (More)

Jersey Shore Dental Clinic Eliminates A Barrier to Dental Care for Underserved Patients
Without health insurance, it’s difficult to afford the out-of-pocket fees that a dentist might require. (More)

Best Foods to Eat for Strong, Healthy Teeth
Welcome to a new Well+Being feature, in which we have experts answer your burning health questions. (More)

Dental Health Experts At Nationwide Children’s Hospital Remind Parents About Scheduling Toddlers For Dental Visits
While infants under 12 months old may only have a few teeth, experts say they should been seen by a dentist within the first year of life. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s revised guidelines on infant oral health recommend infants 6 to 12 months old should to be seen by a dentist. More than 40 percent of children have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten… (More)

How bacteria fight fluoride in toothpaste and in nature
Researchers have uncovered the molecular tricks used by bacteria to fight the effects of fluoride, which is commonly used in toothpaste and mouthwash to combat tooth decay. (More)

Addition Of Mannitol Increases Effectiveness Of Dental Nerve Block Anesthesia
Allowing a patient to be comfortable and pain-free during surgical and restorative dental procedures is an essential part of the process. The most commonly used local anesthetic injection for lower teeth is the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) block. However, failure rates ranging from 10 to 39 percent have been reported… (More)

Not All NJ Youngsters Are Equal When It Comes To Use Of Dental Services
When it comes to receiving dental care, New Jersey has its share of underserved children, according to a Rutgers study. In 2009, more than one-fifth of the state’s children between 3 and 18 received no dental care within the previous year… (More)

New mouthwash targeting harmful bacteria may render tooth decay a thing of the past
A new mouthwash developed by a microbiologist is highly successful in targeting the harmful Streptococcus mutans bacteria that is the principal cause tooth decay and cavities, research shows. (More)

Dentistry Articles

What Makes Our Breath Smell?
It’s no wonder gum, mints, and mouthwash are so entwined in our everyday lives. People are generally afraid of having bad breath because it quite honestly stinks. (More)

What Are The Natural Remedies for Toothache?
Suffering from a toothache is one of the most uncomfortable experiences one can have. Severe pain from a toothache can make you immobilized – it is not unheard of to just want to curl up into a ball when the toothache hits you. Excruciating tooth pain can effectively be addressed by a dentist, but there are some ways you can do in the comfort of your own home to temporarily relieve the discomfort. (More)

Using Thyroid Shields With Dental X-Rays
X-rays are an important part of dental care. They are often used at the first visit when care is established to determine what’s going on inside and beneath the teeth. A dental x-ray can often provide the first sign of a serious dental condition so that treatment can be quickly initiated and damage to the teeth prevented. (More)

Do You Know What Are Porcelain Veneers?
Cosmetic dentistry is a broad field that relies on dental work in order to improve the appearance, and sometimes the function, of a person’s teeth, gums, or bite. Porcelain veneers are one particular cosmetic dentistry procedure that helps to restore the look of damaged or discoloured teeth. Depending on the condition of your teeth and what you want to accomplish with regards to restoring your teeth, porcelain veneers may be the ideal procedure to improve your overall smile. (More)

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Dentistry Newsletter (12/29/2011)

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Welcome to the Dentistry Newsletter (12/29/2011). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101Dentist.com.

Dentistry News

Man rescued after boat capsizes in Jackson lake
Rescuers pulled a fisherman from Mayes Lake on Crane Ridge Road Wednesday as he clung to his overturned boat, a Jackson Fire Department spokesman said. (More)

Homeless worry looming MaineCare cuts might take away their clinic, chance to turn lives around
Mark McForbes gets his blood pressure and blood sugar checked Thursday at the Health Care for the Homeless Clinic in Portland. (More)

USDA – Mobile fluoride vans to target communities
Mobile fluoride vans to target communities that voted to remove chemical from public water supply Tuesday, December 27, 2011 by: Ethan A. Huff, staff writer Back in October, the Pinellas County, Fla., Commission voted 4 – 3 to stop adding artificial fluoride chemicals to the county’s municipal water supply, which serves roughly 700,000 residents … (more) (More)

Bleeding After Dental Extractions In Cardiac Patients On Anticoagulants Reduced By Protocol
Clinicians need a protocol to reduce the risk of substantial bleeding after dental extractions in cardiac patients who take anticoagulant medications… (More)

Oral bacteria enables breaking bond on blood vessels to allow invaders in
A common oral bacteria, Fusobacterium nucleatum, acts like a key to open a door in human blood vessels and leads the way for it and other bacteria like Escherichia coli to invade the body through the blood and make people sick, according to dental researchers. (More)

Jaw size linked to diet: Could too soft a diet cause lower jaw to stay too short and cause orthodontic problems?
New research suggests that many of the common orthodontic problems experienced by people in industrialized nations is due to their soft modern diet causing the jaw to grow too short and small relative to the size of their teeth. (More)

Dentistry Articles

Teeth Whitening Products And You
White teeth are a blessing; they look great and they boost our confidence like anything! However, not everyone can afford to get their teeth polished by their dentist every few weeks. For that, we have teeth whitening products that you can even use at home. There are various types of such products available nowadays therefore, so deciding which one to get and which one’s worth the time, effort and money is a bit of a hassle. (More)

How to Deal With a Bad Breath Problem Due to Eating Garlic
There are several different factors that may cause bad breath. For one, your mouth may smell foul upon waking up and even after drinking tea or coffee. You may also experience a bad breath problem after eating garlic or onion, or certain dishes, like spicy foods. Most food lovers may have already experienced having garlic breath… (More)

How to Choose a Good Cosmetic Dentist
Cosmetic dentistry is simply any dental practice designed to improve the appearance of your teeth, gums, or bite. The value of a flawless smile is difficult to quantify, but if you feel you need cosmetic dentistry, you are likely already aware of the impact your teeth have on your overall confidence. So then, how do you choose a cosmetic dentist? The unfortunate fact is that many dentists will identify as cosmetic dentists, regardless of their specialty or experience, so you should be sure to vet potential cosmetic dentists thoroughly. (More)

Why Many People Use Teeth Whitening Kits
First impressions are incredibly important in business and personal relationships. In fact, some would say that people who are more attractive even get better customer service at stores. When it comes to physical beauty, there are only certain things that can be changed or improved about the way that someone looks. One way that many people choose to quickly and easily improve their appearance is is by using teeth whitening kits. Teeth whitening products can give you that pearly white smile that is so coveted, and that can make a big difference in your appearance as well as in your overall conf (More)

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Dentistry Newsletter (12/21/2011)

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Welcome to the Dentistry Newsletter (12/21/2011). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101Dentist.com.

Dentistry News

Ga. Dentist Surprises Patients in Need
Groupon is thinking locally. The online deals site is offering a $10 credit to the first 150,000 people who BUFORD, Ga. (More)

Ask the Dentist: Dona t shortcut the number of veneers
Question: I would like to have veneers on my uppers. I just wanted six but my dentist insists I do eight to 10. (More)

Dentist blaze investigation
A neighbour raised the alarm when the fire broke out in a wooden shed at the back of AW Robinson dental surgery in New Hall Lane, Fishwick, between 4am and 5.45am yesterday. (More)

Addition Of Mannitol Increases Effectiveness Of Dental Nerve Block Anesthesia
Allowing a patient to be comfortable and pain-free during surgical and restorative dental procedures is an essential part of the process. The most commonly used local anesthetic injection for lower teeth is the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) block. However, failure rates ranging from 10 to 39 percent have been reported… (More)

Oral bacteria enables breaking bond on blood vessels to allow invaders in
A common oral bacteria, Fusobacterium nucleatum, acts like a key to open a door in human blood vessels and leads the way for it and other bacteria like Escherichia coli to invade the body through the blood and make people sick, according to dental researchers. (More)

Jaw size linked to diet: Could too soft a diet cause lower jaw to stay too short and cause orthodontic problems?
New research suggests that many of the common orthodontic problems experienced by people in industrialized nations is due to their soft modern diet causing the jaw to grow too short and small relative to the size of their teeth. (More)

Dentistry Articles

HIPAA Dental Regulations That You Need To Be Aware Of
Dentists are covered entities as specified by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) if they transmit and safeguard patient information electronically. HIPAA became a federal law in 1996 and after various changes it finally became complete in 2003. The confidential medical information of patients is safeguarded and protected by HIPAA and all covered entities (health care service providers and insurance companies) would need to ensure that the protected information of patients is safe and secure. (More)

Crown Lengthening for a Prettier Smile
In some cases, the dentist might have to go a little deeper and chip off some bone around the upper teeth area. This is a process that is usually done to try to avert a situation whereby you may be experiencing what is commonly referred to as a gummy smile. With a cosmetic procedure undertaken by an experienced professional, you will be able to rectify your current situation and your teeth will be back to a fitting position in the mouth thus giving you that adorable smile. (More)

What to Do in an Emergency Dental Case
Emergency dental cases occur in a number of situations. Most of them require immediate dental attention from emergency dentists. There are a couple of such dental emergencies which include chipped teeth, fractured tooth, bonding that is falling out and so on. (More)

Simple Ways to Fight Bad Breath
Having a bad breath can be very embarrassing. It can humiliate you in front of lots of people and this can greatly affect your social life. If you want to fight bad breath, it would be necessary for you to know the primary cause of your bad breath condition so that you will be able to find the right treatment or cure for it. Remember that you can always get rid of your bad breath as long as you know where and how you should get started. (More)

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Dentistry Newsletter (12/14/2011)

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Welcome to the Dentistry Newsletter (12/14/2011). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101Dentist.com.

Dentistry News

Dentist, 81, charged in 2nd fondling case
A Northwest Side orthodontist awaiting trial on charges he fondled a teenage patient during an office visit last year has been charged with a similar assault last month of a 15-year-old girl while he was free on bond, Cook County prosecutors said Tuesday. (More)

Six Decades, Thousands of Smiles
Even through marriage, a family and several moves, Bucks County Commissioner Charley Martin stuck with his boyhood dentist. (More)

General dentist fetches 5BD in Las Vegas
Aaron Moody Atwood and Kelli Ann Atwood bought a five-bedroom, 4.5-bath home at 9126 Desert Heat Ave. (More)

New Fluorescent Imaging Sorts Microbiome In Human Mouth
New fluorescent labeling technology that distinguishes in a single image the population size and spatial distribution of 15 different taxa has uncovered new taxon pairings that indicate unsuspected cooperation — and standoffishness — between members of the microbe biofilm that covers teeth, according to a presentation at the American Society for Cell Biology’s Annual Meeting in Denver… (More)

HPV Vaccination Change Is A Good Thing, Says British Dental Health Foundation
The Government’s plan to switch its Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination from “Cervarix” to Gardasil” from Sep. 2012, has been welcomed by the British Dental Health Foundation. The leading oral health charity believes that the novel vaccine will deliver increased health benefits and prevent genital warts… (More)

External capsule protects gum disease-causing bacteria from immune response
The capsule of Porphyromonas gingivalis, the bacterium that causes gum disease, provides stealth, boosting the bacterium’s virulence, according to new study. Call it a sugar coating, if you will, for in fact, the capsule is made from sugar molecules, which do not ordinarily elicit immunity. Thus it hides the bacterium’s proteins within, preventing immune response. (More)

First large-scale study of pain reveals risk factors
Researchers have developed a comprehensive set of clinical characteristics that they say will lead to the ability to identify individuals at risk for developing painful jaw conditions. (More)

Dentistry Articles

Cosmetic Dentist – Procedures They Perform
A cosmetic dentist is a dentist that performs procedures that improve the appearance of the teeth, the gums and the bite of the teeth. There are a number of reasons as to why a person would need a procedure done in their mouth. No matter what the reason is for the mouth issue, there is a procedure that can be done to improve the look of the mouth. (More)

How to Find a Dentist to Treat Teeth Grinding
If you suffer from teeth grinding and other sleep associated dental disorders, you may be wondering how to find a dentist that can help you. There are a number of resources available from the American Dental Association to help you research dental offices in your area, but some of the best search techniques rely on good old fashioned word of mouth. Ask your family members, neighbors, coworkers and other people around you what type of dental office they go to. (More)

Different Kinds Of Teeth Whitening Kits
If you are tired of your smile not being as white as you would like it, you may have considered trying one of the do-it-yourself teeth whitening kits. There are three popular styles of whitening kits that you can find on the market today, and these are kits that use whitening strips, pens or gels. (More)

Cosmetic Dentist – Finding a Local Dentist You Can Trust
Whether you’re in need of a bridge due to some lost teeth, a bit of repair work to make a chipped or damaged tooth look new again, or just want to whiten your teeth somewhat and regain a bright smile, your best option will be to find a good cosmetic dentist. These professionals are more than willing to help you reclaim your smile, and they do so with a number of different procedures. But there are scores of different ones to choose from, and finding the best one can be tricky. (More)

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Dentistry Newsletter (12/7/2011)

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Welcome to the Dentistry Newsletter (12/7/2011). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101Dentist.com.

Dentistry News

Avery Named State’s Dentist of the Year
Dr. Jim Avery of the practice Avery & Meadows DDS has been named the 2011 Dentist of the Year for the state by the Tennessee Academy of General Dentistry. (More)

New business: Goldensoph opens dental practice in Saginaw Township
After practicing in Old Town Saginaw for 12 years, Dr. Todd A. Goldensoph has acquired the dental practice of Dr. (More)

3-D Printer Makes Bone-Like Material
It looks like bone. It feels like bone. For the most part, it acts like bone. And it came off an inkjet printer. Washington State University researchers have used a 3D printer to create a bone-like material and structure that can be used in orthopedic procedures, dental work, and to deliver medicine for treating osteoporosis… (More)

Jaw size linked to diet: Could too soft a diet cause lower jaw to stay too short and cause orthodontic problems?
New research suggests that many of the common orthodontic problems experienced by people in industrialized nations is due to their soft modern diet causing the jaw to grow too short and small relative to the size of their teeth. (More)

External capsule protects gum disease-causing bacteria from immune response
The capsule of Porphyromonas gingivalis, the bacterium that causes gum disease, provides stealth, boosting the bacterium’s virulence, according to new study. Call it a sugar coating, if you will, for in fact, the capsule is made from sugar molecules, which do not ordinarily elicit immunity. Thus it hides the bacterium’s proteins within, preventing immune response. (More)

Professional dental cleanings may reduce risk of heart attack, stroke
Professional tooth scaling was associated with fewer heart attacks and strokes in a recent study from Taiwan. (More)

Dentistry Articles

Dental Implants – How Do They Function?
Dental implants are ingenious bits of technology that completely replace missing tooth roots. The manufacturing process replicates tooth roots so the implants look and function like real teeth. They are then implanted in a series of surgical procedures that roots them to the bone on the gum line, creating permanent, authentic solutions to missing or damaged teeth. (More)

Don’t Like Traditional Dentures? Try Implant Dentures
Do you feel self-conscious whenever you eat or talk because of your dentures? Mini implants for dentures may be the answer to your woes. They keep your dentures in place, allowing you to do more things and regain your confidence. (More)

More Know About Teeth Whitening Procedures
One of the fastest and most readily-available ways to improve the aesthetics of a smile and make a person look younger and healthier is by whitening teeth, but people would do well to use caution when deciding to do so. Orthodontics experts believe that all whitening systems are not all created equal. Some teeth whitening systems come in the form of toothpastes, over-the-counter strips and trays, while other whitening systems are obtained from a dental office. (More)

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Dentistry Newsletter (11/30/2011)

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Welcome to the Dentistry Newsletter (11/30/2011). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101Dentist.com.

Dentistry News

City Water To Remain Fluoridated
Decades of research convinced Dunedin officials to keep the city’s water fluoridated Tuesday . (More)

Retired Dentist Invents Color-Changing Toothpaste
Parents who battle their children each morning and night in the tooth brushing war may have some relief. (More)

Hepatitis common at Washington Penitentiary
It is arguably one of the most private of taxpayer-funded hospitals. And despite offering free medical care, the price of admission would be considered inordinately high by most. (More)

News From The Journals Of The American Society For Microbiology
Annual Childhood Flu Vaccines May Interfere With Development of Crossresistance Vaccinating children annually against influenza virus interferes with their development of cross-reactive killer T cells to flu viruses generally, according to a paper in the November Journal of Virology… (More)

External capsule protects gum disease-causing bacteria from immune response
The capsule of Porphyromonas gingivalis, the bacterium that causes gum disease, provides stealth, boosting the bacterium’s virulence, according to new study. Call it a sugar coating, if you will, for in fact, the capsule is made from sugar molecules, which do not ordinarily elicit immunity. Thus it hides the bacterium’s proteins within, preventing immune response. (More)

Risk Of Heart Attack, Stroke May Be Decreased By Professional Dental Cleanings
Professional tooth scaling was associated with fewer heart attacks and strokes in a study (Abstract 17704) from Taiwan presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2011… (More)

First large-scale study of pain reveals risk factors
Researchers have developed a comprehensive set of clinical characteristics that they say will lead to the ability to identify individuals at risk for developing painful jaw conditions. (More)

Dentistry Articles

Wisdom Teeth: Pain, Symptoms and Treatment
Around thirty percent of people experience problems with their wisdom teeth. Pain symptoms can be severe and require extensive treatment, often to remove the teeth. This will generally be the best option, since other forms of treatment are only temporary measures to alleviate the symptoms rather than address the cause. (More)

Acid Reflux Disease and Oral Health
For those that live with acid reflux disease they are all too familiar with the painful burning sensation that occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus. Acid reflux disease otherwise known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may also have others symptoms such as; persistent heartburn, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, bad breath, regurgitation, sour taste in the mouth and nausea. The high acidity level of the stomach contents have the potential to cause irritation and damage to the lining of the esophagus when reflux occurs. As well, the increased acidity can also af (More)

Tips on Preventing Tooth Loss and Emergency Dentist Treatment
In an emergency, dentist professionals can stem the blood flow with gauze soaked with hydrogen peroxide. The dentist can examine the condition of the fragments and can restore the tooth without losing the tooth bone. (More)

The Advantages of Having Invisible Braces
Are you less than satisfied with how straight your teeth are? Well you’re not alone because a lot of people dream of improving their smiles when they look into the mirror each day. The problem in the past was that straight teeth meant unsightly braces, a rack of metal in ones mouth, and preteen and teen years can be difficult enough for young folks trying to fit in and look normal. (More)

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Dentistry Newsletter (11/22/2011)

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Welcome to the Dentistry Newsletter (11/22/2011). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101Dentist.com.

Dentistry News

Amy Charron Reported Drugging by Gov. Perry-Appointed Dentist; CPS Then Removes Her Baby
Amy Charron said she didn’t like getting the drugs from her stepdad, a dentist. She didn’t like the sexual advances from him either. (More)

Loma Linda School of Dentistry Launches Program in Palm Desert
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, a leader in the nation’s dental health education and training, is launching a new dental hygiene associate of science degree program in Palm Desert . (More)

Shin bone op to save Dave’s jaw
Dave Rogers, aged 62, discovered he had cancer following a routine annual check-up at the dentist. (More)

External capsule protects gum disease-causing bacteria from immune response
The capsule of Porphyromonas gingivalis, the bacterium that causes gum disease, provides stealth, boosting the bacterium’s virulence, according to new study. Call it a sugar coating, if you will, for in fact, the capsule is made from sugar molecules, which do not ordinarily elicit immunity. Thus it hides the bacterium’s proteins within, preventing immune response. (More)

Tooth Scaling May Lower Heart Risk While Gum Disease Predicts Type Of Risk
Two new studies give further insights into the links between mouth hygiene, gum disease and cardiovascular events… (More)

Health Of Gums Improves With Weight Loss
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine researchers found the human body is better at fighting gum disease when fat cells, which trigger inflammation, disappear. Findings come from a pilot study of 31 obese people with gum disease. Half of the group with an average body mass index (BMI) of 39 had gastric bypass surgery and had fat cells from the abdomen removed… (More)

Dentistry Articles

Is It Time To Get Your Teeth Whitened?
Good dental care will allow you to avoid tooth decay and cavities. But the one thing absolutely nobody can ever avoid is a discoloration of teeth. Even if you don’t partake in teeth-staining products such as coffee or tobacco and even if you brush and floss your teeth as often as required, the aging process naturally wears down the enamel on a tooth. As a result, the color of a tooth’s core-yellow-ends up gradually overtaking those “pearly whites.” (More)

Peroxide Teeth Whitening and Dental Bacteria
This unique article provides useful information on whitening teeth naturally with hydrogen peroxide. Explains the active ingredients in hydrogen peroxide and why it is so useful. (More)

After Teeth Whitening, How To Prevent Re-Staining and Needing Another Bleaching
After a person undergoes teeth whitening, it is very important to watch the foods that are eaten. This is whether or not you had whitening with an at-home kit, or a cosmetic bleaching at a dentist office. Statistics have shown that teeth whitening in 2012 will be the most common cosmetic dental procedure in the United States. Unfortunately, after a successful whitening treatments a lot of folks will need a repeat whitening due to staining within six to twelve months of the initial treatment. Here’s how to prevent that. (More)

Patient Retention – Great Ways to Increase Your Patient Retention Rates
The average dental office retains less than 41% of their new patients. This poor percentage results in a lot of lost revenue that could be coming into the practice if these patients came back for other dental check-ups. Here are a few great ways to increase patient retention rates in your dental practice. (More)

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Dentistry Newsletter (11/15/2011)

Dear 101Dentist.com Readers,

Welcome to the Dentistry Newsletter (11/15/2011). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101Dentist.com.

Dentistry News

Aggressive kids could have worse health as adults
Lifestyle choices – what you eat, how much you exercise – may not be the only forecaster of health later in life. (More)

Are you afraid of the dentist?
“You need your teeth for chewing and for overall health. They’ve done a lot of studies where they’ve found that people can have other problems. (More)

Pediatric Dentist West Valley
Utah by all means is becoming an excellent place for dentistry services UT. It has shown the world that this segment of dentistry services can be made easy and innovative by all means when at present in some places like UK considered as worst place for dentist. (More)

Lose the fat and improve the gums, dental researchers find
Researchers found the human body is better at fighting gum disease when fat cells, which trigger inflammation, disappear. (More)

Teeth crowded in seniors, as jaws shrink
The size of our jaws decreases with age. This is shown in a unique study from Sweden that followed a cohort of dentists throughout their adult lives. (More)

Healthy mouth bacteria provide ideal conditions for gum disease
Gum disease can only develop with the help of normal bacteria living in the mouth, new research has revealed. (More)

Dentistry Articles

Be Careful What You Eat – It May Not Be Good For Your Teeth
Understanding what to eat is very important to keeping your teeth in the best shape possible. Learn if to many apples are good or bad for your oral health? (More)

Tips For Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Baby bottle tooth decay or early childhood caries is a syndrome which is characterized by severe tooth decay and it is generally famous among the children especially those who are infants or very young children. It is a common bacterial function. Its prevalence is epidemic and USA has witnessed the most of number of children who are suffering from this kind of disease. (More)

Common Nicknames for Teeth
We look at the origins of some of the most common names for teeth. Where did the nicknames for pearly whites and chompers come from? (More)

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