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Tragedy of dad who died after losing tooth

A DAD died after ignoring a dentist's advice to go to hospital to get treatment for a tooth infection.Ian Durkin, 42 in UK, refused to get medical help after his tooth fell out because he believed the problem was not serious.

But nine days later the father-of-five, from Holts, Oldham, was found unconscious in bed after the infection spread throughout his body, an inquest heard. MORE HERE

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New Research shows way to Regrow Enamel
When tooth enamel is grown it is bathed in bubble-shaped groupings of proteins, Diekwisch said. The size of the protein bubbles varies in different animals, from 5 nanometers in cows to 20 nanometers in mice and 40 nanometers in frogs.

Diekwisch's team discovered that the longer the stretch of proline repeats, the more the protein bubbles contracted. The study also showed that the smaller protein bubbles were associated with longer enamel crystals, he said. The new discovery, Diekwisch said, will give new clues to engineer tooth enamel.

"We hope that one day these findings will help people replace lost parts of the tooth with a healthy layer of new enamel." MORE HERE

An endodontic file accidentally swallowed: Clinical and legal implications
Aus Dent J Dec 2009

The use of a rubber dam is an essential procedure when treating root canals, and not using it may compromise the success of the treatment, as well as the patient's health. This report presents a case in which a K-file was accidentally swallowed during an endodontic procedure, performed without the use of a rubber dam. Given the absence of immediate clinical complications, the subject underwent a chest radiograph. The file was located at the oesophagogastric junction and was later removed by endoscopy. In addition to the clinical repercussions, this example also illustrates the ethical-legal aspects of this type of accident. CLICK HERE TO Learn use of Rubber Dam

Genetics of Cavity causing bacteria

Researchers have uncovered the complete genetic make-up of the cavity-causing bacterium Bifidobacterium dentium Bd1, revealing the genetic adaptations that allow this microorganism to live and cause decay in the human oral cavity. The study, led by Marco Ventura's Probiogenomics laboratory at the University of Parma, and Prof. Douwe van Sinderen and Dr Paul O'Toole of the Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre at University College Cork, is published December 24 in the open-access journal PLoS Genetics. MORE

Dental Tourism hits Ireland

If you are willing to travel further afield, you can make greater savings. In Budapest’s Dental Care clinic, the cost of root canal treatment ranges from €58-€85, while in Poland, Dentists in Krakow offer a similar service costing up to €80.

While Thailand might seem a little far-flung for many, it has become increasingly popular as a location for dental tourism, with some Irish people combining a sun holiday with a dental overhaul. And when you look at the prices charged the motivation is clear.

At the Thai Smile Dental Clinic in Pattaya, for example, fillings cost from just €11, while extractions also start at this price. Dental implants, which can cost up to about €3,000 in Ireland, start at just €916, while a crown will set you back between €102-€245. FULL NEWS

Canadian Scientists find formula for beautiful face

Women's faces were found to be at their most attractive when the space between their pupils was just under half, or 46 per cent, of the width of her face from ear to ear.
The other perfect dimension was when the distance between her eyes and mouth was just over a third, or 36 per cent, of the overall length of her face from hairline to chin.
Experts said the 36/46 per cent ratios "correspond with those of an average face”.
Professor Kang Lee, from the University of Toronto and one of the lead authors of the study, said: “We already know that different facial features make a female face attractive – large eyes, for example, or full lips.
But Prof Lee said changing a person’s hairstyle was one way in which the ratios could be manipulated. MORE 

Restoration Of Resorbed Mandible-Quintessence International January 2010
Guided bone regeneration has proven effective for the reconstruction of localized bony defects around endosseous implants. Acellular dermal matrix has been used in a wide range of dental applications, including root coverage and keratinized tissue build-up. In this report, acellular dermal matrix was used as a membrane in implantation with simultaneous bone augmentation in resorbed mandible situations. The width of the ridge was well-preserved, and the buccal dehiscence defects were covered with regenerate bone. This surgical technique may provide the clinician with an option for implant therapy. Further randomized controlled studies over long periods of time are necessary to establish whether this procedure offers long-term benefits.

Snap on Smile

Doctor Barry Dubin with JFK Dental in Center City is fitting Marcella with a Snap on Smile. It is a removable dental appliance that'll snap on right over her existing teeth.
"It's an alternative to straightening crooked teeth, it's an alternative to permanently veneering or crowning crooked teeth it can replace missing teeth."
Doctor Dubin recommends the Snap on Smile to patients looking for a quick and affordable change. It costs between $1500 and $3000.
Other alternatives like veneers and Invisalign cost much more. FULL NEWS

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Europe's Swiss Smile Dental Clinics- enters India
Mr. Clifford Zur Nieden - Member of the Board, Swiss Smile Holdings said, "The dental segment is one of the most attractive segments of the health care industry with an estimated market size of about US$18.8 billion in 2008. Worldwide, this market is dominated by US, Europe and Japan. In addition, increasing disposable incomes and a large emerging middle class offer enormous potential for dentistry in India".
To respond to the growing consumer health care needs and expectations, we are setting up our first clinic in Bangalore followed by other markets like Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chandigarh, NCR, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata and Pune." FULL NEWS

Singapore opens door for foreign Dentists
As part of Singapore's push to be a dental hub, the Ministry of Health will start an accreditation scheme for private dental groups that - for the first time - will allow even dentists without a degree recognised here to treat and manage patients as part of their training.

The accreditation scheme will ensure that proper standards of instruction and the necessary facilities are in place, said Associate Professor Patrick Tseng, chief dental officer at the Ministry of Health (MOH). MORE HERE

Dentist creates amazing tooth art
‘I recently had my surgery redone into a modern surgery and wanted to have something up on the walls,’ said Dr Davis, 36. ‘I thought it would be great to make it fun for patients and try to make them more relaxed.’

Dr Davis says he was inspired by a photography magazine which featured miniature figures in everyday scenes pictured close up. MORE HERE

Australian Dentist fined heavily for fraud on patient
A DENTIST who reconstructed a patient's mouth when the man required work to only three teeth has been ordered to pay more than $345,000 in compensation and interest.

Dr Mark Phung, who treated Mr Dean on numerous occasions in 2002 and 2003, charged his employer's insurance company $73,645 to perform root canals on each of his 28 teeth. In one bill, Dr Phung charged the insurer $28,740 for work performed on two occasions. In another, he charged $10,000 for one session.

One dental expert who reviewed Mr Dean's mouth said the work was ''a complete case of fraud … by the dentist'' and an ''extremely poor dentistry job''. MORE HERE

You Lose money/patient suffers, when you do Multi visit Root Canal treatment
See this latest systematic review from UK, it clearly concluded that -No difference exists in the effectiveness of root canal treatment, in terms of radiological success, between single- and multiple-visit root canal treatment. Most short- and long-term complications are also similar in terms of frequency, although patients undergoing a single visit may experience a slightly higher frequency of swelling and are significatively more likely to take painkillers.
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Radiation from CT scans linked to cancers, deaths
CT scans deliver far more radiation than has been believed and may contribute to 29,000 new cancers each year, along with 14,500 deaths, suggest two studies in today's Archives of Internal Medicine. One study, led by the National Cancer Institute's Amy Berrington de Gonzalez, used existing exposure data to estimate how many cancers might be caused by CT scans. Full NEWS

Eco-friendly toothbrush launched
The world's first ever eco-friendly toothbrush has been launched.

It was unveiled in front of dentists at the  Greater New York Dental Meeting and Convention earlier this month.The Aqua Free Toothbrush made its debut in front of 57,000 healthcare professionals. It contains a special liquid that flows from a built-in tank in the handle to the bristles to clean the teeth. Unlike toothpaste, the special liquid does not need to be rinsed and this conserves water. More HERE
 
Ancient Egyptians suffered from Periodontal disease
According to a report in Discovery News, an example of bad teeth in ancient Egyptians can be found in the mummy of Seqenenre Tao II, which was among 3,000 specimens analyzed for cause of death.

The mask on the mummy has marks from the axe blow and the two spear thrusts that brought about his death.Worn teeth, periodontal diseases, abscesses and cavities tormented the ancient Egyptians, according to the first systematic review of all studies performed on Egyptian mummies in the past 30 years.

After examining research of more than 3,000 mummies, anatomists and paleopathologists at the University of Zurich concluded that 18 percent of all mummies in case reports showed a nightmare array of dental diseases. MORE HERE

More Than 90 Percent of People With Gum Disease Are at Risk for Diabetes, Study Finds
ScienceDaily (Dec. 14, 2009) — An overwhelming majority of people who have periodontal (gum) disease are also at high risk for diabetes and should be screened for diabetes, a New York University nursing-dental research team has found. The researchers also determined that half of those at risk had seen a dentist in the previous year, concluded that dentists should consider offering diabetes screenings in their offices, and described practical approaches to conducting diabetes screenings in dental offices. MORE HERE

Sealants are useful to reduce marginal leakage ?

What is the efficacy of surface sealing materials used to minimize marginal leakage in ClassV
cavities in resin composites ? This study concluded that:

1.The surface protection materials evaluated presented different rates of effectiveness with
regard to reducing the degree of marginal leakage.
2.Only the material Seal&Protect was shown to be effective for reducing the degree of marginal microleakage, when compared with the control group. Read FULL PAPER

Cosmetic dental surgery not reimbursed under CGHS
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) Expenses incurred on treatment of dental diseases are reimbursed to beneficiaries of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) at pre-fixed rates, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Trivedi said today.

Replying to supplementaries during Question Hour in Rajya Sabha, he said only essential dental treatments are reimbursed but not cosmetic surgeries.

Till now only 10 procedures were allowed for reimbursement but now 55 more procedures are being added, he said.

"Procedures for which there are no CGHS rates, reimbursement is considered as per AIIMS rates," he said adding treatment of asymmetrical teeth of children was not considered for reimbursement as it fell in the category of cosmetic treatment.

Bone Quality: A Reality for the Process of Osseointegration
Implant Dentistry:-Dec 2009 - Volume 18 - Issue 6 - pp 480-485
This article subscribes to the initial condition of bone quality and its ultimate effect on the success of dental implant treatment. A high success rate for the preservation of the alveolar bone around oral implants is predicated on good bone quality. For implantologists, the classification of bone quality should be based on the key elements required for osseointegration. These include structural morphology and cellular characteristics such as monocytes/macrophages, mesenchymal progenitor cells, fibroblasts, osteoclasts, and cells associated with angiogenesis.

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Diastema Closure with Composite
Patients present to the office with spaces between their teeth that they would like to have closed on a regular basis. There are numerous ways to treat these patients, which may include orthodontics, periodontics, and restorative dentistry. Often times, the treatment proposed is based on the comfort level or skill of the providing dentist. Porcelain veneers are often the treatment modality chosen because of the predictability and financial reward.

Composite resins, on the other hand, require a higher skill level by dentists because they are fabricating the restoration instead of the ceramist. The advent of newer composite resins, which give us added strength and polishability, provides us new modalities with which to satisfy patients' expectations. FULL PAPER



 Dental Stem Cells Regrow Bone
StemSave,Inc., the market leader in the field of stem cell recovery and cryo-preservation lauds research published in the November issue of the European Cells and Materials Journal citing the reconstruction of the human mandible bone with autologous dental pulp stem cells. StemSave commends Italian researchers from the 2nd University of Naples for their groundbreaking work.

This marks the first time dental stem cell research has moved from the laboratory to human clinical trials. The repair and regeneration of bone is particularly significant for the oral maxillofacial field because the repair of these bones, which aid in orofacial functions like speech, chewing, swallowing and facial expressions are extremely intricate and complex. MORE HERE

Men lose their minds speaking to pretty women

The research shows men who spend even a few minutes in the company of an attractive woman perform less well in tests designed to measure brain function than those who chat to someone they do not find attractive.

Researchers who carried out the study, published in the Journal of Experimental and Social Psychology, think the reason may be that men use up so much of their brain function or 'cognitive resources' trying to impress beautiful women, they have little left for other tasks.
Women, however, were not affected by chatting to a handsome man. MORE HERE 

And Now a Vaccine for Gum disease, How Soon ?
Australian scientists are leading a push to produce a vaccine to treat severe gum disease. Up to one third of the population suffers from it and the condition has also been linked to heart disease and even strokes.

The vaccine's developers say they hope to prevent the disease progressing. That's in contrast to existing treatments which only manage the symptoms. The whole notion is to make a vaccine that would treat colonisation of people's mouths with porphyromonas gingivalis and thereby slow or halt the progress of the periodontal disease and thereby save people's teeth. MORE HERE

Old Silver Fillings are not Toxic
Using a special X-ray technique, the scientists analyzed the surface of freshly prepared metal fillings and compared these with the surface of aged fillings (about 20 years old) from a dental clinic. Fresh fillings contained metallic mercury, which can be toxic. Aged fillings, however, typically contain a form of mercury, called beta-mercuric sulfide or metacinnabar, which is unlikely to be toxic in the body. Full REPORT

Nearly One Third of Human Genome Is Involved in Gingivitis
Gingivitis, which may affect more than one-half of the U.S. adult population, is a condition commonly attributed to lapses in simple oral hygiene habits. However, a new study shows that development and reversal of gingivitis at the molecular level is apparently much more complicated than its causes might indicate.
Research conducted jointly by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Procter & Gamble (P&G) Oral Care has found that more than 9,000 genes -- nearly 30 percent of the genes found in the human body are expressed differently during the onset and healing process associated with gingivitis.
Results of the study are published today in the December 2009 edition of the Journal of Periodontology. This study is the first to successfully identify gene expression and biological pathways involved with the onset and healing process of gingivitis. MORE HERE

Protective role of osteopontin in endodontic infection
Immunology-Volume 129 Issue 1, Pages 105 - 114
Endodontic infections are polymicrobial infections resulting in bone destruction and tooth loss. The host response to these infections is complex, including both innate and adaptive mechanisms. Osteopontin (OPN), a secreted, integrin-binding protein, functions in the regulation of immune responses and enhancement of leucocyte migration.
This study assessed the role of OPN in the host response to endodontic infection using a well-characterized mouse model.
Study concluded that OPN has a protective effect on polymicrobial infection, at least partially because of alterations in phagocyte recruitment and/or persistence at the sites of infection, and that this molecule has a potential therapeutic role in polymicrobial infections.

Paper Point technique for WL in Endodontics
Triple O, Volume 108, Issue 5, Pages e101-e105 (November 2009)
Despite not having been formally evaluated in the endodontic literature, claims have been made regarding the acceptability of the paper point technique (PPT) in estimating the location of the apical foramen (AF). Our aim was to investigate the repeatability and accuracy of PPT in estimating AF location in a cohort of dental patients.

Root canals with ≤10° of curvature (n = 71) in unsalvageable anterior and premolar teeth were measured using PPT as described in the literature. An endodontic file was cemented in each canal to the position indicated by PPT. Teeth were extracted and microscopic computerized tomography scanned.
The PPT was 0.5 mm short to 0.5 mm long of AF in 87% of the canals. Repeated measurements in a given canal were within 0.19 mm of each other 95% of the time.

For relatively straight root canals, PPT appears to be similar to current clinically acceptable, NOTE- It is a well known fact that most canals are curved even though they appear straight in radiograph.

New Mouthwash will give long term Caries protection
A research team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has developed a new mouthwash formulation that may provide long-term protection against tooth decay. “The beauty of this design is the simplicity. All one may have to do is their routine oral hygiene procedure and then rinse with the formulation that we have developed. It could protect the teeth over a long period of time,” Dr. Wang said. “The key is to have the antimicrobials stay where they are most needed – the tooth surface.” MORE HERE

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Sweden: Muslim dentist loses discrimination lawsuit for refusal to wear short sleeves

A Muslim woman from Kista north of Stockholm who was denied a job as a dentist after refusing to wear short-sleeved work clothes for religious reasons has lost her discrimination case against the Swedish Public Dental Service (Folktandvården). Following the completion of her dental studies in January 2008, the now 29-year-old woman applied for a position with the public dental service in Stockholm.

During the hiring process, she was informed that the dental agency requires personnel to wear short-sleeved gowns when treating patients. But the rules, put in place for hygiene reasons, came into conflict with her Muslim faith, which requires that she show as little skin as possible in public. MORE

Leading Indian origin Cardiff Orthodontist Suspended for six months
A LEADING Cardiff orthodontist has been suspended from the dental register for six months.

The General Dental Council (GDC) yesterday took the action after Virendra Patel was convicted of forgery by Cardiff Magistrates’ Court last year.

The professional conduct committee hearing, in London, told Mr Patel: “The committee considers that in the light of your conviction, and the circumstances which gave rise to it, that your fitness to practice is impaired. MORE HERE 

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Is pacifier-sucking detrimental to breast-feeding ? 
The results suggest that mothers might be unable to satisfy their child's sucking urge through breast-feeding alone, and that they use the pacifier as a supplement. Pacifier use does not negatively affect the prevalence of breast-feeding. MORE HERE


Doctors warned about risk of 'Facebook flirts'  BBC news
"We are advising members about the importance of keeping relationships with patients on a professional footing. "This is in line with doctors' ethical duties not to pursue improper relationships with patients."  FULL REPORT

Effect of periodontal treatment on metabolic control, systemic inflammation and cytokines in patients with type 2 diabetes--Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 11/30/09
Correa FOB et al. – The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of periodontal therapy on the circulating concentration of high–sensitivity capsule–reactive protein (hs–CRP), fibrinogen (FIB), interleukin (IL)–4, IL–6, IL–8, IL–10 and tumour necrosis factor–alpha (TNF–alpha) and on the metabolic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. The clinically successful non–surgical periodontal therapy tended to reduce systemic inflammation and the concentration of some circulating cytokines. More HERE

Centre's decision for quota in medical PG not binding on states, says Supreme Court
In a ruling having a major ramification for medical education, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the Centre's decision to provide quota for SCs and STs in post-graduate medical courses did not automatically bind the state governments to follow suit and implement it in their medical colleges.

Bench comprising Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan and Justices P Sathasivam and J M Panchal appeared disinclined to grant a direction to the states to follow the example set by the central government. It upheld the Haryana government's decision not to provide quota for SC/ST in PG medical courses.  MORE HERE

Malaysian govt recognises DYPatil University s dental course

The Malaysian health ministry and the Malaysian dental council have recognised the dental surgery degree (BDS) course offered by the Pimpri-based D Y Patil University. This comes close on the heels of a similar recognition extended last year by Malaysia to the university's medical degree (MBBS) course.  MORE HERE

CarieScan for Dental Caries Diagnosis

CarieScan is considered to be a major breakthrough in the diagnosis of dental caries as it can be a valuable clinical aid for the dentists to educate patients on the status of tooth decay and also to motivate them regarding preventive measures.
The unique features of CarieScan include:

- First lightweight and handy caries detection device based on AC Impedance Spectroscopy technique
- More than 92% accuracy in detection of the tooth surface with caries
- Instant display of results
- Works efficiently in the normal oral environment
- No harmful irradiations                 For more visit Cariscan website
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MouthWash can cause Cancer ?
Melbourne, Dec 4 (PTI) Mouthwashes may be recommended to treat dental infection and inflammation, but Australian scientists have claimed that frequent use of these solutions, mostly alcohol-based, increases the risk of oral cancer up to nine times. MORE

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