Dental Specialties: Page 942

Dental stem cells offer hope -- for the future

By Kathy Kincade

Medical research has repeatedly shown the potential for stem cells to enhance the treatment of a range of illnesses, but the bulk of the research has involved stem cells from bone marrow and umbilical cord blood. The use of stem cells from dental pulp shows great potential, and may offer a less invasive and less expensive approach to extracting stem cells.

June 3, 2008

States diverge in caring for the teeth of the poor

By Beryl Lieff Benderly

Recent efforts at healthcare reform haven't done much to help dentists or their patients. But a few states have focused on oral health, making it much easier -- and even profitable -- for dentists to care for indigent patients.

June 2, 2008

Mouthguard protects patients from postanesthetic oral trauma

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A father and son dental team in Indianapolis has developed a mouthguard designed to keep patients from biting their tongue, lip, or cheek while still numb from anesthesia.

June 2, 2008

Cadbury introduces gum with ACP

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Cadbury has introduced a new gum that contains Recaldent, a formula of amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) that has been shown to protect and rebuild tooth enamel.

June 1, 2008

3M ESPE teams with 3D Systems, Astra Tech to improve wax-ups, abutments

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3D Systems, a Rock Hill, SC-based provider of 3D modeling and rapid prototyping solutions, is partnering with 3M ESPE to offer compatibility between the 3M ESPE Lava Scan ST Design System and 3D Systems' high-volume dental-printing systems for digital production of dental wax-ups.

May 29, 2008

Saliva provides early warning signs of cancer

By Barbara Boughton

Looking inside someone's mouth may one day involve more than dental care. It could enable early diagnosis of various cancers, leading to more effective treatment outcomes and better survival rates.

May 28, 2008

Statins may reduce periodontal disease severity

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), May 28 - People taking cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may be protecting their gums as well as their hearts, according to new research from Finland.

May 27, 2008

OralCDx wants to revise ADA-endorsed BrushTest ads

By Laird Harrison

OralCDx, the company sponsoring a controversial oral cancer advertising campaign, wants to change the text of ads endorsed by the ADA as critics challenge the company's relationship with the ADA.

May 27, 2008

Making early detection of oral cancer a priority

By Rabia Mughal

Oral cancer has a five-year survival rate of only 50%. A patient's best chance of surviving is early detection. While a number of methods and new technologies are now available to enhance early detection, the panel is still out on whether there is any one best approach for detecting oral cancer.

May 27, 2008

Lasers treat gum disease with positive results

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Photodisinfection -- which combines low-intensity laser energy and microbiological stains to target and destroy microbial pathogens -- continues to demonstrate its effectiveness in the treatment of chronic adult periodontitis. According to Ondine Biopharma, the Vancouver-based company commercializing this technology under the product name Periowave, results from the Canadian Multi-Center Gum Disease Trial demonstrate that photodisinfection compares favorably to traditional scaling and root planing for the treatment of periodontal disease.

May 26, 2008

Studies find link between tooth loss and cancer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Do your patients roll their eyes when you press them about their brushing and flossing habits? Researchers this month provided yet another compelling reason why they should take you seriously. Three new studies suggest a strong correlation between periodontal disease, tooth loss, and an increased risk of developing cancer.

May 22, 2008

New report assesses state of orthodontic industry

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Research and Markets of Dublin, Ireland, has released its "Orthodontic Patient Volume Trends: US Market Assessment" report, based on results from an online survey of orthodontists.

May 21, 2008

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