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Launch of British Dental Bleaching Society
Dr. Teeth 17 June, 2008
(1) Comment A new dental association has been launched in response to the increasing public demand for teeth whitening.
The British Dental Bleaching Society (BDBS), was launched at the World’s Aesthetic Congress on Friday by Linda Greenwall, editor of Aesthetics Dentistry Today and a specialist in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry.
Chaired by Ms Greenwall, the BDBS board includes representatives of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) and the European Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-Food Products Intended for Consumers (SCCNFP).
The BDBS aims to ‘educate dentists and the entire team about bleaching and teeth whitening’ whilst meeting the needs of dentists who want to stay up-to-date and informed of the latest clinical procedures, techniques and rulings, Ms Greenwall said, as well as lobbying for stricter enforcements of rulings over who can administer teeth bleaching.
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Cadbury launches ‘Tooth-Building’ Gum!
Dr. Teeth 3 June, 2008
(2) Comment Cadbury has hit the US market with a gum that includes an ingredient it claims will help rebuild tooth enamel.
Cadbury Adams, the confectionery giant’s US arm, has unveiled Trident Xtra Care.
The new gum includes Recaldent, a form of calcium that ‘increases tooth remineralisation’ and is derived from milk, the company said.
Cadbury, which has the exclusive US rights to the Recaldent ingredient, said Trident Xtra Care was a ‘significant advance’ for chewing gum in the US.
‘Recaldent is a powerful ingredient that actually replenishes calcium and phosphate to remineralise and protect teeth by filling in the tiny crevices where cavities can form,’ said Dr Doris Tancredi, vice president, regulatory and emerging science, Cadbury Schweppes Americas Confectionary.
‘The result is that teeth become stronger and less vulnerable to future damage.’
Trident Xtra Care is available in two flavours – peppermint and cool mint.
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Dairy Products! Way To Periodontal Health
Periotalk 22 May, 2008
(0) Comment The recent article in Jol Of Peridontology reports the beneficial effects of dairy products on periodontal disease. Study Abstract. This is a interesting finding which encourages one to intake more dairy products in ones diet. Looking critically into the study we find facts that should be taken into account.
The study included a study population between age 40 through 79 years. The older population is known to have increased prevalence of periodontal disease and osteoporosis. Research has shown relationship between osteoporosis and alveolar bone loss. Decreased mineral density in body including jaw bone would leave alveolar bones more susceptible to periodontal disease.
The study included dairy products like milk, cheese, and lactic acid foods (yogurt and lactic acid drinks). Lactic acid is known to increase calcium absorption in intestine. Consumption of foods rich in lactose is bound to produce more lactic acid, lowering the local pH, bringing it to ideal level of calcium absorption. Research has shown the correlation between poor absorption, decreased intake of lactose and poor absorption of calcium, a factor which can lead to the development of osteoporosis and fractures.
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The Most Famous Bite Revealed!
Dr. Teeth 6 May, 2008
(1) Comment On January 15, 1978, Lisa Levy and Martha Bowman went to bed in the same room in the Chi Omega sorority house at Tallahassee’s Florida State University. No one could have guessed that this was to be their last night alive. In the dark, a man wearing a blue knit cap crept in and struck them with a wooden club until they were dead. Then he fled into the night.
A witness, Nita Neary, saw the man in the house running with a cloth-covered log, so she called the police and they came to investigate. Never had they seen such a brutal attack, and little did they know that these girls were the latest victims of serial killer Ted Bundy, who had left a wake of uncounted female corpses from Washington State to Florida. Generally he went after one at a time, but for some reason he had gone on a rampage that night.
Lisa Levy was raped, strangled, and beaten on the head. Margaret Bowman was strangled with a pair of pantyhose and severely beaten on the head. Neither had struggled. Two other girls in the house had been attacked and less than an hour and a half later, the man assaulted a fifth victim, who survived. Just a few weeks after that, he abducted, raped, and killed a 12-year-old girl.
No fingerprints were found at the crime scene, which meant that the room had been wiped clean. While that kind of precaution was consistent with Bundy’s personality, it was not hard evidence for a conviction. The attacker had taken his weapon with him so that item of evidence was also missing from the crime scene collection. They had a blood type, a few print smudges, and sperm samples, but all proved inconclusive. Yet there was a piece of evidence that was to become a centerpiece during the trial: an odd bite mark on the left buttock of Lisa Levy. She had also been bitten on the breast, but this mark on her buttock was a much better impression. One officer laid a yellow ruler against the abrasion and then stepped back for the photographers. His presence of mind might have made all the difference between conviction and acquittal of the most notorious killer in America to date, because the tissue specimens were lost by the time of the trial.
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Meet Our First Guest Blogger
Dr. Teeth 18 April, 2008
(7) Comment I am glad to introduce you all out First Guest Blogger, PerioTalk.
PerioTalk is a very well known personality in the Dental internet sphere. I feel privileged to find him aboard DentalBlogging. This first can take us to reach new heights in the field of Dentistry and most of all equip us with Periodontal education.
PerioTalk has completed his MDS( Perio), M.S. and is currently Located in US.
His Research interests are not limited to Periodontal Microbiology & Immunology, Relationships between Oral and Systemic Diseases and Implantology and peri-implant disease.
Apart from maintaining professional standards, you can catch him blogging and socially networking. So, this means we can definitely expect our readers to be up with more and more queries relating to their periodontal problems. You can feel free to ask anything related and can expect the perfect professional solution in no time. We would also be featuring some of his highly advanced research topics and articles on DentalBlogging very soon.
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Hurry… its time for GDC registration
Dr. Teeth 9 April, 2008
(0) Comment The legal deadline (30 July 2008) for GDC registration is fast approaching – so dental technicians must act now to ensure they are registered in time.
For dental technicians who have not yet registered, a ‘Registration Surgery’ will be available at the Dental Technology Show (9-10 May).
The GDC will be on hand at the GDC exhibition stand (E20 & E22) to check application forms, as well as offer advice and answer questions on the registration process.
Completed forms and accompanying documents can be submitted by colleagues for those who can’t make it themselves.
Dental nurses and technicians who would like to submit applications at the ‘Registration Surgery’ need to bring certified copies of all the relevant supporting documents, including proof of identity, as original documents will not be accepted on the day.
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£7,000 dental research funds up for grabs
Dr. Teeth 8 April, 2008
(0) Comment A scholarship award worth £7,000 for research in primary dental care is available.
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) (FGDP (UK)) and the British Society for General Dental Surgery (BSGDS) are inviting applications for the 2008 BSGDS Scholarship Award.
Established by the BSGDS in 1993, the scholarship supports a single research project in primary dental care and is awarded every two years.
The successful recipient of the 2008 scholarship, which is aided by sponsorship from KaVo Dental Ltd, will receive money to fund their project.
Applications are invited from general dental practitioners with at least four years’ experience in a primary care setting, and should be submitted by completing the FGDP (UK)/BSGD protocol submission form.
The closing date for applications is 9 June 2008, and the winning protocol will be selected by a panel of members from the FGDP (UK) Board and BSGDS Executive Committee.
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Toothbrush that Whitens your Teeth 2 Shades Lighter In 2 Weeks
Dr. Teeth 4 April, 2008
(4) Comment It’s the first sonic toothbrush specially designed to whiten teeth, up to two shades in just two weeks. Setting the HealthyWhite toothbrush to its Clean & White mode, it is clinically proven to remove everyday stains, such as coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco, while also helping to extend the results of professional whitening treatments. With HealthyWhite, tooth whitening is effortlessly integrated into patients’ daily oral care routine.
The brush aims to satisfy the huge rise in patient demand for tooth whitening, corroborated by market research group Mintel, which showed that sales of tooth whitening products rose to £37m last year and are predicted to increase by a staggering 86% to £69m by 2010. Tooth whitening has become a key reason for people to visit their dental practice and whilst it may not be the most ‘desirable’ driving factor it gives dental professionals an opportunity to expand their influence to improve patients’ overall oral care in the longer term.
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Looking for dentists in Canada? Try out Canpages.ca
Dr. Teeth 5 March, 2008
(5) Comment Canadians don’t have to storm their head in searching for important telephone numbers as Canpages is always there to help them out. Canpages is a telephone directory having a circulation of about 7.2 million copies and contains information about 70 local telephone directories covering Ontario, BC, the Yukon, Quebec, Alberta and the Northwest Territories. In addition to this telephone directory, they also have Canpages.ca, a national online telephone directory used for local residential and business searches. It also powers the local searches of the online directories like Yellow.ca and MyWay a portal by Ask.com.Canpages.ca includes exhaustive database covering different communities like Vancouver Dentists, Calgary Dentists, Montreal Dentists, restaurants, hotels, physicians, surgeons, automobile dealers, employment agencies, plumbers, hospitals and many more. If you are looking for Dentists in Canada, Canpages.ca has a good collection of details of dentists and hospitals. So, searching for medical aid in Canada is not a task any more.
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Do you have a retirement plan?
Dr. Teeth 24 February, 2008
(0) Comment According to several published sources, more than 90% of Dental professionals have a less than predictable plan for maintaining our lifestyle and income fully at the age of 65. In a profession that generates our levels of personal income, this is unforgivable. Most of us spend far too much in the narcissistic pursuit of short-term happiness. We often try to bloat our self-esteem by showcasing cash flow in the form of Dental professionalism while forgoing the development of our own net worth.
In our profession, there is adequate income to invest at least 10% of what we make so that we have funds to put to work for us and accumulate wealth. If we can temper our instant gratification urges and make more of our resources work for us, it will pay huge dividends down the road. Similar to building our restoration cases on a solid periodontal and occlusal foundation, we should build solid financial foundations too.
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Lawyer Sues Insurance for failure to pay for White Fillings
Dr. Teeth 30 December, 2007
(9) Comment A New Jersey lawyer who won a $45 million class action settlement last year from Horizon Blue Cross is suing the carrier in small claims court for not paying his $462 dental bill.
And the carrier, saying it fears the suit may be a prelude to another class action, has hired McCarter & English, the state’s largest firm, to make a federal case out of it.
A dentist charged Eric Katz $600 to fill a decayed tooth with composition bonding, but Horizon Blue Cross told him his coverage under his ex-wife’s family policy permitted reimbursement for an inexpensive silver filling only. The carrier pegged the benefit at $138, leaving the rest of the bill to Katz.
Katz appealed to the carrier, armed with a statement from dentist Fred Teschemacher that bonding was required because Katz’s teeth were “severely eroded.”
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Proper Care Needed For Safety Of Mouthguards
Dr. Teeth 18 December, 2007
(0) Comment Fractured teeth, neck injuries and abrasions in the mouth, also known as sports-related dental injuries, are ever present among athletes. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, sports-related dental injuries account for more than 600,000 emergency room visits each year.
One may assume that mouthguards should serve as a preventive measure. In some 200,000 cases annually, mouthguards have been known to avert oral injuries and cut the risk of concussion by 50 percent. However, while a mouthguard may be popular for its ability to prevent the injuries that may temporarily and sometimes permanently disfigure a person’s appearance, what many may not be aware of is the importance of proper maintenance, cleanliness and care to prevent disease transmission and infection.
According to a study that appeared in General Dentistry, the AGD’s clinical, peer-reviewed journal, mouthguards harbor large numbers of bacteria, yeasts and molds that can possibly lead to life and/or health-threatening infectious/inflammatory diseases.
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Cavities - Nature Or Nurture? $1 Million Grant To Pitt Dental School To Study Causes
Dr. Teeth 18 December, 2007
(2) Comment Dental caries, also known as tooth decay or cavities, remains the most common chronic affliction of childhood, five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than environmental allergies. Four out of ten children have caries when they enter kindergarten. To identify the genetic and environmental risk factors that cause dental caries, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a $1 million grant to the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine researcher Mary L. Marazita, Ph.D., director of the Center for Craniofacial and Dental Research, associate dean for research and professor and chair of oral biology. Dr. Marazita and colleagues will study the interaction between genes and environmental factors that lead to tooth decay. The results of these studies will allow a better understanding of the disease, which in turn will lead to earlier identification of children at risk and improved and targeted interventions.
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gumEase- Drug Free Anesthesia
Dr. Teeth 18 December, 2007
(2) Comment I have not tried this but it does look interesting. Go check out the gumEase web site for more information and watch the video.
Dental pain relief in seconds without drugs? The FDA says yes, recently certifying the first cryoanesthetic dental mouthpiece for the US OTC market. Used standalone or in conjunction with conventional anesthesia, gumEase provides pain relief without the side effects or complications of drugs. It’s a tempting solution for clinicians plagued with patient needle phobia, sharps and the complex issues of hypodermic delivery.
The easy-to-use, disposable device is a breakthrough in pain management - as effective as it is inexpensive. Inserted easily into the upper and lower sulci, the latex-free device delivers a soothing, cool temperature to the maxillofacial nerves, quickly diminishing pain across a wide area of the mouth. In patient tests the new gumEase diminished pain by 90% in 2 to 3 minutes for the average participant. Patients can apply them post-operatively as needed, and reuse without side effects by storing in a household freezer.
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