Higher Prevalence Of Periodontal Disease In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Over 1.3 million Americans suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic, inflammatory disease of the joints. RA is a disabling condition, and can lead to long-term joint damage resulting in persistent pain and loss of function in affected areas.
Teens Warned To Avoid Oral Piercings
Skin piercings might be the rage among teens, but researchers from Tel Aviv University have found good reasons to think twice about piercing one's tongue or lip.Dr. Liran Levin, a dentist from the Department of Oral Rehabilitation, School of Dental Medicine at Tel Aviv University has found that about 15 to 20 percent of teens with oral piercings are at high risk for both tooth fractures and gum disease.
MetLife Adds Four New On-line Courses To Its ADA Approved Dental Continuing Education Program
MetLife announced the addition of four new on-line Quality Resource Guides to its self-study dental Quality Initiatives Program. MetLife's continuing education program, which can be accessed on-line at: http://www.metdental.
Good Dental Hygiene May Help Prevent Heart Infection
Good dental hygiene and health may be crucial in preventing heart valve infection, according to research reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.In a study of 290 dental patients, researchers investigated several measures of bacteremia (bacteria released into the bloodstream) during three different dental activities - tooth brushing, a single tooth extraction with a preventive antibiotic and a single tooth extraction with a placebo.
Essential Dental Treatment Safe For Pregnant Women
Pregnant women can safely undergo essential dental treatment and receive topical and local anesthetics at 13 to 21 weeks gestation, says a study published in the June issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.Although obstetricians generally consider dental care safe for pregnant women, supporting clinical trial evidence has been lacking.
Scientists From Granada Drastically Reduce The Wait Time For New Teeth Implant
A new odontological technique manages to reduce from six months to two weeks the wait time to implant new teeth. It is possible thanks to the use of the growth hormone in oral implantology, which allows bone regeneration and the hastening of the integration between bone base and dental implant.
Teeth Whitening Options Demystified In New Content Section From Consumer Guide To Dentistry
Teeth whitening is the most popular procedure in cosmetic dentistry. But with so many whitening options available, selecting the one that best fits an individual's needs can be overwhelming. Consumer Guide to Dentistry, a web portal providing consumer-friendly information on dental health, cuts through the confusion with a new teeth whitening section that has detailed information on all teeth whitening options.
Periodontitis Associated With Developments Of Type 2 Diabetes And Its Complications - Oral Disease Treatment Can Help Control High Glycemic Levels
Critical links between periodontal (gum) disease and the development of type 2 diabetes, as well as the development and progression of its complications, were reported here in the first ever symposium presented by dentists to diabetes experts at the American Diabetes Association's Annual Scientific Sessions at its 68th such event.
Dentists And Dental Care Professionals Must Act To Protect Children And Vulnerable Adults , Says GDC, UK
Dentists and dental care professionals (DCPs) are well placed to identify possible abuse or neglect of children or vulnerable adults - and have a responsibility to raise their concerns if they do, says the GDC. All registrants should know who - a local health trust or board, for example - to contact for advice if they have concerns about potential abuse or neglect, says the GDC in a new statement on child protection.
CPD Is On The Way, Says General Dental Council, UK
Continuing professional development for dental care professionals - CPD for DCPs - is almost here, the GDC reminds registrants. The key date is 1 August 2008, when all DCPs should start gathering evidence that they are keeping up to date. Under the GDC requirements, DCPs must complete at least 150 hours of CPD every five years.