Kiss better, Nexus with pharma company now illegal, Virtual learning, Dental Drill Killer button, Free webinar

Unethical nexus between doctors and drug companies declared illegal by MCI
Medical Council of India (MCI) in a notification issued last month, MCI has banned all relationships that can potentially harm the patients and bring medical practice to ridicule. The new rules cover both individual doctors and professional associations. Taking Gifts, travel tickets, Cash or grants etc will be punishable offense. MORE HERE

Orthodontics may help you kiss better ?
The findings of present study showed statistically significant differences in lip pressure between different orthodontic patients. There was a difference (P = 0.004) in lip pressure between Class I and Class II division 1 subjects. A higher lip pressure exists in males. Lip pressure in subjects with an open lip relationship was lower (P = 0.026) when compared with those with tongue interposition or with no particular habits. Lip pressure was also lower in subjects with lip interposition compared with those with tongue interposition. EJO Jan 2010

Inch-long drill bit left in US woman's sinus for 11 months
The lawsuit says Donna Delgao's surgeon left an inch-long piece of steel in a wound after dental surgery in 2008. The tool lodged in her right maxillary sinus. It was only removed 11 months later by another surgeon.
The lawsuit says Delgao suffered nosebleeds, sinus infections and dizziness. Her attorney says she also may suffer side effects, including nickel poisoning. MORE HERE

Broke a tooth? Grow another!
In a related study, Dr. Huang regenerated two major human tooth components—dental pulp and dentin—for the first time in a mouse experimental model. The mouse was used to supply nutrition for human tissue regeneration. Those baby teeth and extracted third molars we are throwing away hold valuable dental stem cells.
Using tissue engineering, researchers saw empty root canal space fill with pulp-like tissue with ample blood supplies. Dentin-like tissue regrew on the dentinal wall. MORE

The International Virtual Dental School (IVIDENT)

The International Virtual Dental School (IVIDENT) is a three-year-old programme funded by the U.K. Government's Health Department. The school has proposed to go online next June 2010.

The King's College of London Dental Institute is its lead partner, while academic inputs are received from faculty at the University of Portsmouth, University of Bristol Dental School, Queen's University of Belfast School of Dentistry and Eastman Dental Institute.It covers e-content for several smaller dental specialities and provides an opportunity for dentists from across the world to donate their articles and teaching materials. More HERE

Is your secretary/front desk lady secretly siphoning your clinic cash collection ?

Employee theft goes undetected because checks and balances of financial processes are weak. Dentists, or any other owner/manager, has the difficult position of being hands on while trying to manage the business. LEARN MORE

Get ready for 3D cephalometerics
Dentomaxillofacial Radiology (2010) 39, 100-106
The objective of this study was to assess the reliability of three-dimensional (3D) cephalometric approaches by comparing this method with authenticated traditional two-dimensional (2D) cephalometry in angular cephalometric measurements.

Conclusions: The 3D angular cephalometric analysis is a fairly reliable method, like the traditional 2D cephalometric analysis. Currently, the 3D system is likely to be more suitable for the diagnosis of cases with complex orthodontic anomalies. However, with the decrease in radiation exposure and costs in the future, 3D cephalometrics can be a suitable alternative method to 2D cephalometry. MORE

Omega-3 may reduce risk of dental disease: Study
Increased levels of omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) may decrease the risk of dental diseases, suggests a new study from Japan.
The average number of dental disease events was 1.5 times higher in people with low DHA levels, compared to those with the highest average levels of DHA, according to findings published in Nutrition.  MORE

Free Educational lecture online on Dental Implants

This presentation will cover the rationale for using the mini dental implant system as well as the various factors that go into the treatment planning process. The surgical procedure as well as prosthetic techniques will also be covered to give the dentist a clear understanding of the process. REGISTER FOR LECTURE

Dental Drill Killer button
Here's how it works: If there is any pain or discomfort or when the patient just need a break, the dental button acts as an automatic override to switch off the power tools being used at that moment. MORE

Smoking may Kill your baby
A team at Sweden's Karolinksa Institute found smoke-exposed babies had abnormal surges in blood pressure, even when sleeping undisturbed in their cots.The study suggests damage to the circulation may be a factor in sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), although it set out to look at the effects of smoking on the newborn rather than cot death per se. MORE BBC

Canadians Welcome Indian Crackdown on Deemed Uni

A number of Canadian academics have welcomed India's [ Images ] move to de-recognise 44 'deemed' universities for low education standard and limited infrastructure, and said Canadian institutions should know the credentials of potential partners in India. MORE

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