dental health

Halloween Candy Buy-Back Program: Dentist Dishes Out Money

Donna Diegel — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:39:52 -0500

Dr. Beasley, a clever dentist with a healthy gimmick, is getting kids to eat less candy. Buy the Halloween candy back and send it to the troops. Snicker Bars and Nerds be gone! The Tooth Fairy will be putting a lot less money under pillows this year.

Computer Game Helps Students Learn Dental Implant Procedures

harminka — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:51:02 -0500

A realistic computer game will soon be used to help dental students worldwide learn and reinforce dental implant procedures.

Tom Cruise smile comes with a sunburn price

harminka — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:11:05 -0600

UV light-enhanced tooth bleaching is not only a con, but is dangerous to your eyes and skin, says a Royal Society of Chemistry journal.

New mechanism for dental pain

harminka — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:26:40 -0600

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's School of Dentistry have discovered a novel function of the peptide known as Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) in the development of the trigeminal nerve.

Lightheadedness at the dentist could prove serious

harminka — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:48:43 -0600

You see it in movies or while viewing your favorite sitcom; a scene at the doctor's office where the character inevitably gets a little woozy which leads to a fainting spell.

Dental fillings without gaps

harminka — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:57:09 -0500

Tooth cavities are usually closed with plastic fillings. However, the initially soft plastic shrinks as it hardens. The tension can cause gaps to appear between the tooth and the filling, encouraging more caries to form. For the first time, researchers have simulated this process.

Fluoride Network: CDC Lacks Scientific Integrity

nyscof — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:39:15 -0500

There is a crucial need for both political parties to restore scientific integrity to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on several policies. The most egregious is their continued unscientific support for water fluoridation, according to the Fluoride Action Network.

Virtual toothache helps student dentists

harminka — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:44:16 -0500

Masha is a dental patient. Her oral health problems continue to change as she meets new Case Western Reserve University student dentists in Second Life's virtual dental office.

Survey: Most effective dental braces are least attractive

harminka — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:20:39 -0500

When it comes to the attractiveness of orthodontic braces, less metal is better, according to a recent survey.

Topical oral syrup prevents early childhood caries

harminka — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:18:03 -0500

Dental researchers at the University of Washington have reported a significant reduction of tooth decay in toddlers who were treated with the topical syrup xylitol, a naturally occurring non-cavity-causing sweetener.

Novel hydrogel systems for dentin regeneration

harminka — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:39:49 -0500

Dental caries, or tooth decay, continues to be the most prevalent infectious disease in the world, presenting significant public health challenges and socio-economic consequences.

How effective are dental referrals by primary care physicians?

harminka — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:31:36 -0500

Young children from low-income families experience high levels of tooth decay and face many barriers to getting dental treatment and preventive services.