5 Medical Advances Predicted for 2012

Great medical feats were accomplished in 2011. Dallas Wiens became the first recipient of a full-face transplant in the United States, Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords survived a gunshot to her brain, and HIV researchers found a way to lower an infected person's chance of transmitting the virus to sexual partners by 96 percent.

What significant advances can we expect in 2012? Here are five predictions, provided to MyHealthNewsDaily by experts in their fields.

Prediction 1: Medicine gets closer to treating cancer with vaccines.
Radiation and chemotherapy reign as the go-to treatments for cancer, but for 20 years researchers also have been exploring the use of therapeutic vaccines. In 2012 that work may come to fruition.


Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/12/30/5-medical-advances-predicted-for-2012/#ixzz1i7uikYyV

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Anticoagulant Patients - Changes to Tooth Extraction

It has been recommended that patients with cardiovascular problems undergoing tooth extraction should be given extra treatment to prevent excessive bleeding.

Problems arise with such patients due to the anticoagulant medication thinning the blood, which can lead to a higher risk of bleeding during tooth removal procedures.

The ‘Journal of Oral Implantology’ carried out research to study the effectives of leukocyte and platelet-rich fibrin material, which is often used by dentists to enhance healing in dental tissue.

For full article: http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/news/changes-to-tooth-extraction-for-anticoagulant-patients-9373

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Tooth Pain Eased by Adding Sugar Alcohol to Dental Anesthesia

Doctors have found that mixing dental anesthesia with mannitol, a simple sugar alcohol, greatly helps in numbing the dental-drilling pain.

Mannitol apparently helps to open the membrane that protects nerve fibres under the tooth, allowing the anaesthesia to seep in. It helped reduce the pain of 40 subjects who were otherwise unfortunate enough to need three dental appointments to fix their teeth.

Best of all, mannitol, which is nearly identical to the sweetener sorbitol, is a safe and natural chemical found in fruits and vegetables and quickly passes through the body, LiveScience reported.


Read more: Tooth Pain Eased by Adding Sugar Alcohol to Dental Anesthesia | MedIndia http://www.medindia.net/news/Tooth-Pain-Eased-by-Adding-Sugar-Alcohol-to-Dental-Anesthesia-95303-1.htm#ixzz1hwCLYbKA

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Oral Cancer Screenings

According to a new study in the oral cancer field, more and more patients are asking for mouth cancer checkups in the dental offices.

As many as 88% of dental patients want to have their mouth checked for possible signs that indicate cancerous complications.

However, it has also been reported that only as little as 14% of dental patients say that their dentist has informed them about the symptoms and risks of oral cancer disease.

Even though 90% of the dentists check their patient’s mouth for possible oral cancer signs, very few of them actually discuss this particular issue with their patients directly.

For full article: http://worldental.org/dental-news/dental-patients-cancer-screenings/5381/

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Sleep Disorders Linked to Poor Health and Reduced Occupational Performance in Police Officers

New research from Brigham and Women's Hospital finds that 40 percent of officers screened positive for a sleep disorder.

Sleep disorders affect 50 - 70 million Americans and most go undiagnosed and untreated. Untreated sleep disorders have been associated with increased risk for injuries and accidents and are linked with additional physical and mental health issues. In a first of its kind study, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) measured the impact of sleep disorders on police officer health, safety and performance. They found that sleep disorders among officers are common and are associated with poor safety and performance outcomes. The findings are published in the December 21, 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

"Our research shows that about 40 percent of police officers screened positive for a sleep disorder and most were undiagnosed and untreated. Untreated sleep disorders can adversely affect health and safety of law enforcement officers, and could pose a risk to the public," said Charles A. Czeisler, PhD, MD, chief of the Division of Sleep Medicine at BWH and senior author of the study. "I am particularly impressed by the leadership that the Massachusetts State Police have demonstrated throughout this research project, and with their commitment to identify and address this important health and safety issue."

For full article: http://www.healthcanal.com/mental-health-behavior/24880-Sleep-Disorders-Linked-Poor-Health-and-Reduced-Occupational-Performance-Police-Officers.html

Laser Treatment for Gum Disease

If you’ve got periodontal disease and are dreading the gum grafts or suturing, there is now a less painful way of dealing with the problem. The dentist can use a laser to remove any bacteria and diseased tissue and this may mean less bleeding, swelling and pain for the patient.

The laser is also used to close up "pockets" by sealing the gums to the teeth. The procedure is done with a local anaesthetic.

Laser therapy is safe when used correctly and was approved by the FDA in 2004, so if you are considering having this done, choose a dentist who has experience in this technique.

Laser Therapy May Help Re-grow Gum Tissue

Research carried out at Louisiana State University found that the laser treated gums showed evidence of growing new connective tissue in six patients who had undergone the procedure. All six patients had one tooth treated via laser and one tooth treated by scalpel and suturing.

For full article: http://www.empowher.com/dental-amp-oral-health/content/laser-treatment-gum-disease

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Merry Christmas from ACES

ACES would like to wish all our readers a Merry Christmas. We enjoy putting on the 200 live, webinar continuing education courses each year for dental professionals each year. We feel very blessed to be doing something we love.

Thank you for all the wonderful comments you have been making and for sharing what we do to your friends. Your word of mouth efforts about our webinar seminars have really been appreciated. The entire teaching staff and crew behind the scenes thanks you so much for your kind support of our program.

We wish your whole family a Merry Christmas and hope you enjoy the blogs we post each day. We will be adding a second blog in 2012 spefically on how to enjoy and prosper in the daily life of being part of a dental team. We have a strange and stressful profession - it is also a wonderful one as well. The new blog will be focussing on how to suceed and enjoy the journey inside the walls of our offices.

So, one blog on the latest dental science, technology & research and a new blog on how to run a happy, prosperous and enjoyable practice.

Merry Christmas

Periodontal Disease Puts Elderly at Risk for Kidney Problems

Older adults with more gum inflammation are at risk for kidney problems, Japanese researchers say.

The study included 317 people. They were all 75 years old. At the start of the study, each person had an oral exam. The researchers calculated how much of each person's gum tissue was inflamed.

People with periodontal disease have inflammation of the gums. This is the body's reaction to bacteria in the plaque that builds up on teeth below the gum line.

The people were followed for 2 years. During that time, 45 of them developed kidney problems.

Full article at: http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.32571/t.32571/pr.3/d.dmtNewsContent/c.1415718.html

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FDA Issues Poisonous Toothpaste Alert

The United States Food and Drug Administration has recently issued a toothpaste alert for people to avoid buying any toothpaste that is marked as made in China. An import alert, to prevent the tainted toothpaste from entering the United States, has been issued as well.

The FDA has provided a complete list of toothpaste brands that contain the deadly chemical, diethylene glycol.

This alert comes after diethylene glycol was found in Chinese toothpaste that was illegally imported from Panama into the Dominican Republic in May 2007. Diethylene glycol is used as a solvent in antifreeze and is also the chemical that is blamed for taking the lives of at least 51 Central Americans after it was found mixed with cough syrup last October.

For full article: http://dentistry.about.com/od/researchandstudie1/a/taintedtp.htm

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Should Dentist Screen Patients for Physical Illnesses?

NYU study concludes that dentists could screen 20 million Americans for chronic physical illnesses

An opportunity to identify diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic diseases

December 15, 2011 -- Nearly 20 million Americans annually visit a dentist but not a general healthcare provider, according to an NYU study published today 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.

This finding suggests dentists can play a crucial role as health care practitioners in the front-line defense of identifying systemic disease which would otherwise go undetected in a significant portion of the population, say the researchers.

For full article: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-12/nyu-nsc121211.php

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Early Detection of Oral Cancer With VELscope

According to The Oral Cancer Foundation, someone dies from oral cancer every hour of every day in the United States alone. This cancer, found in the mouth, lips or throat, is often highly curable if diagnosed and treated early. Unfortunately, in its early stages, oral cancer can go unnoticed.

Those at high risk for oral cancer include tobacco users, African-American men and heavy drinkers, but anyone can develop oral cancer. According to the Oral Cancer Consortium, 25 percent of people diagnosed with oral cancer have no risk factors. Studies have also determined there may be a link between HPV (human papilloma virus) and oral cancer.

For full article: http://dentistry.about.com/od/toothmouthconditions/a/Velscope.htm

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Are Fluoride Supplements Good For Children?

Fluoride supplements do not reduce tooth decay in baby teeth and the health risks of the supplements have not been adequately studied, according to a new study.

The Cochrane Oral Health Group said Monday fluoride supplements significantly increase the risk of dental fluorosis. The condition is a change in appearance of the tooth’s enamel caused by too much consumption of fluoride over long periods when teeth are developing under the gums.

Boxes of Colgate toothpaste are displayed on store shelves in Colorado. Fluoride is the most popular active ingredient in toothpaste to prevent cavities, and some groups say that the harmful effects of fluoride have not been adequately studied, especially in fluoride supplements. (Rick Wilking/ Reuters)

For full article: http://www.medicaldaily.com/news/20111219/8325/fluoride-fluoridation-steven-schonfeld-american-dental-association-cochrane-oral-health-group-c.htm

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Over 1200 live, online dental CE Webinars and counting!

ACES is proud to announce that is has completed its 1200th live, dental CE webinar. ACES now offers over 20 courses each month offered at a variety of start times and days of the week - morinings, evenings and weekends.

Instead of having to travel to a live seminar - simply log into the live course online and enjoy the same seminar. Participants can interact with the presenter in real-time and enjoy holding a copy of the course syllabus in their hands during the course.

The world of live, interactive education is moving online and ACES is leading the way. We have done more live, dental continuing education seminars than all the other ce providers combined. ACES continues to add new courses.

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Fort Gordon has Army's only dental lab

There’s a good reason the dental laboratory at Fort Gordon carries the motto “The one and only.”

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Technicians Ricardo Power and Theresa Reilly work at the U.S. Army Dental Laboratory at Fort Gordon. The Army's only full-time dental lab serves thousands of soldiers around the world.

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Col. Rick Windhorn, the dental lab commander, shows the work his soldiers do. Much of it is still accomplished by hand - often under microscopes - but technology also helps with some jobs.

The small shop on the fringe of Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center is the only full-time lab in the Army, supplying thousands of soldiers each year with dentures, bridges, crowns and other dental hardware. The products leaving Augusta ship to 138 dental clinics stateside and worldwide, from Fort Hood, Texas, to Afghanistan.

For full article: http://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2011-12-12/fort-gordon-has-armys-only-dental-lab

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Gum Disease and Your Overall Health

Often taken for granted, the monotonous task of brushing and flossing our teeth daily has never been more important in order to avoid gum disease and the risks gum disease place on our overall health. It has been estimated that 75% of Americans have some form of gum disease, which has been linked to serious health complications and causes various dental problems that are often avoidable.

Full article: http://dentistry.about.com/od/issuesandemergencies/a/importantbrush.htm

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WSU professor travels to Himalayas for dental research

A Wright State University professor is seeking the genetic roots of some of humankind’s most common birth defects — cleft lips and palates — among a remote people in Nepal’s Himalayan mountains.

Some 40 miles from the base camp for Mount Everest climbing expeditions, Richard Sherwood is collecting impressions of the teeth of the remote Jirel people. He’s no dentist; the work is part of research into the root causes of craniofacial deformities.

For the full artcle: http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/dayton-news/wsu-professor-travels-to-himalayas-for-dental-research-1143571.html

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Tooth Movement an Alternative to Bone Transplants

Although replacing lost teeth often involves artificially building up the jaw, researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, are now showcasing a new method whereby teeth are instead moved into the toothless area using a brace, giving patients the chance of having more teeth.

Although replacing lost teeth often involves artificially building up the jaw, researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, are now showcasing a new method whereby teeth are instead moved into the toothless area using a brace, giving patients the chance of having more teeth.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111010083440.htm

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Study Sheds Light on Jaw Pain Disorders

The findings, published in the November issue of the Journal of Pain, provide insights into potential causes of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD), and should lead to new methods of diagnosing facial pain conditions, predicting who will be susceptible to them, and new treatment approaches, say the authors.

"There is a real difference. People with TMJ are more sensitive than those without TMJ on parts of the body other than the jaw," says co-author Joel Greenspan, PhD, professor and chair of the School''s Department of Neural and Pain Sciences. "To us it means the nervous system for interpreting pain information is now altered. We think that general heightened pain sensitivity is part of the chronic pain problem."

Read more: Recent Study Sheds Light on Jaw Pain Disorders | MedIndia http://www.medindia.net/news/Recent-Study-Sheds-Light-on-Jaw-Pain-Disorders-93265-1.htm#ixzz1gcobT82w

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Pain-Free Repair Of Teeth With New Peptide Fluid

24 August 2011

Researchers at the University of Leeds have discovered a pain-free way of tackling dental decay
that reverses the damage of acid attack and re-builds teeth as new. The pioneering treatment promises
to transform the approach to filling teeth forever... Read more....

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Update on dental nanocomposites

Dental resin-composites are comprised of a photo-polymerizable organic resin matrix and mixed with silane-treated reinforcing inorganic fillers. In the development of the composites, the three main components can be modified: the inorganic fillers, the organic resin matrix, and the silane coupling agents. The aim of this article is to review recent studies of the development of dental nanocomposites and their clinical applications.

In nanocomposites, nanofillers are added and distributed in a dispersed form or as clusters. For increasing the mineral content of the tooth, calcium and phosphate ion-releasing composites and fluoride-releasing nanocomposites were developed by the addition of DCPA-whiskers or TTCP-whiskers or by the use of calcium fluoride or kaolinite. For enhancing mechanical properties, nanocomposites reinforced with nanofibers or nanoparticles were investigated. For reducing polymerization shrinkage, investigators modified the resin matrix by using methacrylate and epoxy functionalized nanocomposites based on silsesquioxane cores or epoxy-resin-based nanocomposites. The effects of silanization were also studied. Clinical consideration of light-curing modes and mechanical properties of nanocomposites, especially strength durability after immersion, was also addressed.

Journal of Dental Research (2010)

Volume: 89, Issue: 6, Publisher: SAGE Publications, Pages: 549-560

• PubMed: 20299523

Available from www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Large Studies on Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

It is well-known that osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a debilitating bone condition that affects the jaws and occurs as a result of reduced local blood supply to the bone.

Read more: Large Studies on Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Released by IADR/AADR Journal of Dental Research | MedIndia http://www.medindia.net/news/Large-Studies-on-Osteonecrosis-of-the-Jaw-Released-by-IADRAADR-Journal-of-Dental-Research-80811-1.htm#ixzz1gKweKppv

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help Treat Patients With Dental Phobia

According to a study published in the latest issue of the British Dental Journal (BDJ), a single
session of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) could help individuals who suffer from severe
dental phobia to overcome their anxieties. ...

"Dental phobia is a serious problem because it deters some people from ever going to the dentist,
except when they are in severe pain. At this stage, they may require more invasive treatment than
might be the case if they went to the dentist regularly. Sadly, this cycle of anxiety,
non-attendance and pain is often repeated in the children of those with dental phobia, perpetuating
the problem and feeding another generation of oral health problems. ....... More

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Dentist Should Advise Vegetarians on Good Oral Health

Health concerns about fat and cholesterol have prompted many people to become vegetarians, and the nutritional deficiencies that can sometimes result may reveal themselves during dental exams.

Academy of General Dentistry spokesperson Ludwig Leibsohn, DDS says he usually asks patients if they adhere to vegetarian or other special diets.

"Most adult vegetarians are very knowledgeable about nutrition," says Dr. Leibsohn. "They maintain their diets in a proper fashion."  

For full article: http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=n&iid=315&aid=1273

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Could a Mouthwash Do Away With Dental Visits?

One dental researcher thinks he's found a way to permanently stave off the cavity-causing bacteria that lead to expensive and costly trips to the dentist.

Wenyuan Shi of the University of California, Los Angeles, has led efforts to develop a mouthwash with technology that kills Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria responsible for cavities.

First, Shi and colleagues had to understand how these bacteria interact in biofilms, or the sticky colonies of microorganisms that build up as plaque on the teeth. Bacteria often latch on to the surfaces of teeth, breaking down food debris and nutrients into acids that can eat away at enamel and form caries (another word for cavities). These harmful plaque build-ups can lead to gum disease and even tooth loss.

Full Article at: http://news.discovery.com/human/mouthwash-bacteria-111125.html

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Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)

What is Dry Mouth?

Dry mouth, also called xerostomia (ZEER-oh-STOH-mee-ah), is the condition of not having enough saliva, or spit, to keep the mouth wet. Dry mouth can happen to anyone occasionally—for example, when nervous or stressed. However, when dry mouth persists, it can make chewing, eating, swallowing and even talking difficult. Dry mouth also increases the risk for tooth decay because saliva helps keep harmful germs that cause cavities and other oral infections in check.

Causes
Dry mouth occurs when the salivary glands that make saliva don't work properly. Many over-the-counter and prescription medicines, as well as diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson's disease and Sjogren's syndrome, can affect the salivary glands. Other causes of dry mouth include certain cancer treatments and damage to the glands' nerve system. It's important to see your dentist or physician to find out why your mouth is dry.

For full article: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/DryMouth/

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Osteoporosis Medications Linked to Jaw Bone Disease

Certain osteoporosis medications, called bisphosphonates, have possibly been linked to osteonecrosis of the jaw, a rare and serious disease that can cause rigorous destruction of the jawbone. Common oral bisphosphonates taken for osteoporosis are Fosomax, Boniva, Actonel, Didronel and Skelid. Common bisphosphonates given intravenously for osteoporosis are Bonefos, Aredia and Zometa.

Osteoporosis is a bone-weakening disease that affects millions of people. The National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that osteoporosis is a health threat for 55% of people ages 50 and older or about 44 million Americans. 80% of the 10 million Americans estimated to have osteoporosis are women. According to The National Osteoporosis Foundation, women are four times more likely than men to develop osteoporosis.

Full article at: http://dentistry.about.com/od/toothmouthconditions/a/Osteonecrosis.htm

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What Oral Problems are Caused by HIV/AIDS?

People with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), are at special risk for oral health problems. Many of these problems arise because the person’s immune system is weakened and less able to fight off infection.

Some of the most common oral problems for people with HIV/AIDS include:

• oral warts
• fever blisters
• hairy leukoplakia
• oral candidiasis (thrush)
• aphthous ulcers, often called canker sores

Full article at: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/HIV/

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Economic stimulus ‘completed commitment’ for dental research

Bethesda, Md.—The 2009 economic stimulus law pumped $112.6 million into dental, oral and craniofacial research, the National Institutes of Health reported Oct. 5 in a “completed commitment” statement.

The NIH also awarded $24.2 million in stimulus grants to dental education and research facilities for infrastructure projects.

For full article: https://www.ada.org/news/4851.aspx

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Dental clinics: A point pollution source, not only of mercury but also of other amalgam constituents

Current literature suggests that amalgam waste from dental clinics is a point-source of mercury pollution in the environment. However, apart from mercury, other amalgam constituents (e.g. Ag, Sn, Cu, and Zn) in dental clinics' wastewater have not been reported in the literature before. The objective of this study was to evaluate the concentrations of mercury and other metals in the wastewater of some dental clinics and the influent of a wastewater treatment plant in Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah (KSA).

For full article: http://dental.researchtoday.net/archive/8/5/8972.htm

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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. That half fared better than a control group of obese people with a BMI of 35 who also were treated for gum disease but did not have the gastric bypass surgery or fat removed.

For full article: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/237428.php

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Oral health research responds to dental practice

Private practice dentists are shaping the oral health research agenda with their questions, the top official of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research told a town hall meeting April 25.

“NIDCR takes those questions that are most important and pivotal for dental practitioners in their everyday encounters with patients and brings them together to work as part of a dental practice research network, where the questions are often generated by the dentists themselves,” said Dr. Isabel Garcia, the dental institute’s acting director.

Full article at: https://www.ada.org/news/5783.aspx

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FDA takes another look at mercury-based dental fillings

Although there are no new data on the safety of mercury alloy dental fillings, the Food & Drug Administration wants to know whether the methods used to ascertain their safety were adequate.

Last year the Food & Drug Administration ruled that the mercury-containing metal in dental fillings is safe, but the agency wants to know if the methods it used to determine the alloy's safety were satisfactory.

The FDA is holding a public meeting today and tomorrow on the issue, focusing on the risk of the dental amalgam for children and pregnant women.

For full article: http://www.massdevice.com/news/fda-takes-another-look-mercury-based-dental-fillings?source=http://www.dentalindia.com

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Pain-Free Repair Of Teeth With New Peptide Fluid

Researchers at the University of Leeds have discovered a pain-free way of tackling dental decay
that reverses the damage of acid attack and re-builds teeth as new. The pioneering treatment promises
to transform the approach to filling teeth forever... Read more....

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Filling Without Drilling

Latest news in dentistry

Filling Without Drilling: Pain-Free Way of Tackling Dental Decay Reverses Acid Damage and Re-Builds Teeth

ScienceDaily (Aug. 23, 2011) Researchers at the University of Leeds have discovered a pain-free way of tackling dental decay that reverses the damage of acid attack and re-builds teeth as new. The pioneering treatment promises to transform the approach to filling teeth forever. Tooth decay begins when acid produced by bacteria in plaque dissolves the mineral in the teeth, causing microscopic holes or 'pores' to form. As the decay process progresses these micro-pores increase in size and number. Eventually the damaged tooth may have to be drilled and filled to prevent toothache, or even removed. The very thought of drilling puts many people off going to see their dentist, whether or not they actually need treatment. This tendency to miss check-ups and ignore niggling aches and pains means that existing problems get worse and early signs of decay in other teeth are overlooked.

For full article: http://www.dentalindia.com/latnews.html

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Five Dental Trends

The face of dentistry changes each year, and 2011 will be no different. Here are the top five dental trends for 2011, brought to you by the editors of Consumer Guide to Dentistry:

1. Smile Makeovers Meet Botox and Injectables. Soon you may be visiting your dentist every few months for more than just routine cleanings and follow-ups, especially if your dentist uses dermal fillers and Botox as part of overall smile makeover procedures. Because dentists are experts in smile and facial esthetics, many are going the extra mile to offer facial injectable fillers in order to provide patients with the most comprehensive anti-aging and rejuvenation experience possible.

For full article: http://www.prleap.com/pr/167264/

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Identifying Risk Factors for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

The Austin dentists of Bridgeview Dental have examined the results of a study conducted by researchers at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, which recently released the results of a long-term study to identify risk factors for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD), a painful condition affecting the joint which connects the jaw to the skull. The results of the study reveal that those who suffer from TMJD may be more likely to suffer from a range of other issues as well, including hearing disorders such as tinnitus, fainting and dizziness, and seizures. By identifying these associated conditions, researchers hope to be able to more accurately identify those at risk of TMJD.

Full article can be found at: http://news.yahoo.com/austin-dentists-bridgeview-dental-discuss-research-identifying-risk-164227241.html

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The health risks of gum disease

Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, Dr Nigel Carter, explains: “The link between oral health and overall body health is well documented and backed by robust scientific evidence. Despite this, only one in six people realise that people with gum disease may have an increased risk of strokes or diabetes. And only one in three are aware of the heart disease link.”

For full article: http://www.times-series.co.uk/families/national/healthnews/9376392.The_risks_of_gum_disease/

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Gum Disease Linked to Pancreatic Cancer

A new study from Harvard has linked gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, to pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer has been named as the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. According to the Harvard School of Public Health , more than 30,000 Americans are expected to lose their lives to pancreatic cancer this year.

While there have been many studies documenting the link between poor oral hygiene and other medical problems, such as heart disease and stroke, this is the first study to find a solid link that gum disease could actually increase the risk of pancreatic cancer.

For full article: http://dentistry.about.com/od/toothmouthconditions/a/pancreatic.htm

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"Smart bomb" mouthwash aims to end tooth decay: Will it work?

Dentists are smiling over a new report that UCLA researchers have developed a new mouthwash that might make dental cavities go the way of the dodo bird, CBS Los Angeles reported.
For the study - published in the Nov. issue of the journal Carries Research - researchers tested the new mouthwash on 12 patients. After only one rinse, the mouthwash completely eliminated the S. mutans bacteria - the main cause of tooth decay. The patients were S. mutans-free for the entire four-day duration of the study.

For full article: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57329010-10391704/smart-bomb-mouthwash-aims-to-end-tooth-decay-will-it-work/

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How Cavity-Causing Microbes Invade Heart

ScienceDaily (June 27, 2011) — Scientists have discovered the tool that bacteria normally found in our mouths use to invade heart tissue, causing a dangerous and sometimes lethal infection of the heart known as endocarditis. The work raises the possibility of creating a screening tool -- perhaps a swab of the cheek, or a spit test -- to gauge a dental patient's vulnerability to the condition.

Full article: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110627095650.htm

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Dental Screenings Linked to Lower Heart Disease, Stroke Risk

Going to the dentist can be stressful, frightening and painful -- but it may also help your heart.

Research presented Sunday at the American Heart Association's (AHA) annual conference in Orlando, Fla., suggests that not only do frequent dental cleanings ward off plaque and gum disease, but they can also reduce risk of heart disease and stroke.

Full article: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/dental-screenings-linked-lower-heart-disease-stroke-risk/story?id=14936485

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National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research - Great Information

If you are interested in keeping up with the latest information on dental and craniofacial research, then you should check in on this goverment run website: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/

If you are ever doing a school presentation, there is a lot of great dental statisitics in addition to the scietific information. The government is currently helping to fund a large number of clinical trials.

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Oral Pathology Review - New Live Webcast Course Available

One of the most important parts of our jobs as dental professionals is to look for potentially dangerous conditions in the mouth. Looking for oral pathology is challenging as there are a wide range of normal appearance of tissues in the oral cavity. Being able to differentiate normal from possibly abnormal conditions is very important.
In addition to reviewing various pathologies that can be observed visually by routine oral inspection, this course will also review oral pathologies that are best detected on radiographic inspection.
This course will review important oral pathology conditions such as:

• Amalgam tattoo
• Leukoplakia
• Fibroma
• Mucocele
• Hemangioma
• Epulis Fissuratum
• Inflammatory Papillary Hyperplasia
• Geographic Tongue
• Angular Cheilitus
• Smokeless Tobacco Pouch Keratosis
• Lichen Planus
• Oral Melanotic Macule
• Buccal Exostoses
• Dentigerous Cyst
• Incisive Canal Cyst
• Lateral Periodontal Cyst
• Ameloblastoma
• Central Giant Cell Granuloma
• Periapical Cemento-Osseous Dysplasia

For More info: http://www.aces4ce.com/12-20-11-5-00-p-m-to-8-00-p-m-pst-oral-pathology-review/

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The Latest Information on Laser Use in Periodontal Treatment

People have been asking ACES a lot of questions about what are the latest approved uses for Lasers in treating periodontal disease. Included is the linked article is the ADA statement on Lasers in Dentistry and the AAP Statement on the Efficacy of Lasers.

Here is a great article to use as a reference:
http://www.perio.org/consumer/laser-therapy.htm

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15 Dental Advancements You Need to Know

With all the advancements in dental technology in the last few decades there are bound to be terms or advancements you have missed. Don't ignore advances in dental technology. McMinnville cosmetic dentists want you to know how far dentistry has come. Learn more of what your McMinnville gentle dentist can do for you.
1) Adhesive Dentistry
Contemporary term for dental restorations that involve "bonding" of composite resin or porcelain fillings to natural teeth.
2) Air Abrasion
Removal of tooth structure by blasting a tooth with air and abrasive, a relatively new technology that may avoid the need for anesthetic.

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Dental Visits May Provide Health Benefits Beyond Your Teeth

Regular dental visits may do more than keep your chompers shiny. New research suggests that getting your teeth professionally cleaned and scraped or "scaled" just once may help reduce the risk for heart attack and stroke.

Researchers looked at more than 100,000 adults in the Taiwan national health insurance database -- half of whom had never had their teeth scaled and half of whom had.

Link to full article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/13/dental-cleaning-stroke-heart-attack_n_1088943.html?ref=healthy-living

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ACES using the Internet to Educate Dental Professionals

ACES was the first dental continuing education company to harness the power if live,interactive , real-time dental CE webcasts. We have done more than 1000 live online CE seminars. We offer 20 different courses. We offer courses six days each week.

Now ACES is adding education RRS feeds to help you keep up to date with the latest dental science. We are also starting to link great research papers on our live blog. In addition, we are now communicating be Twitter & Facebook.

Please let us know how we can better serve the dental community.

New Website

A lot of exciting things are happening at ACES. We have incorporate the great suggestions from our course participants and have launched a brand new ACES website. This new website is easier to navigate and makes it simpler to find courses by both subject matter and calendar date. The new website allows for real-time customer service interaction with our new online customer service chat feature. You can literally ask a question to our customer service staff from the website itself.  We have also upgraded our ordering system to make your entire experience faster, simpler and more secure.