New York Times Examines Debate Over 'Dental Therapists' Providing Care To Alaska Natives
The New York Times on Monday examined the debate over a program in Alaska that uses "dental therapists" to provide care to Alaska Natives who lack access to dentists. Under the program, after dental therapists receive two years of "intensive training" at the.
New York Times Examines Debate Over 'Dental Therapists'
The New York Times on Monday examined the debate over a program in Alaska that uses "dental therapists" to provide care to Alaska Natives who lack access to dentists.Under the program, after dental therapists receive two years of "intensive training" at the.
Medtronic And Scil Technology Establish Partnership For Dental Bone Regeneration Therapies
Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) and Scil Technology GmbH announced a development, licensing and supply agreement between Medtronic and Scil Technology. The agreement focuses on development of Scil's biologic rhGDF-5 (recombinant human Growth and Differentiating Factor 5) dental regenerative technology for use in bone regeneration for dental implant placement and treatment of periodontal disease.
Conference Unveiling For British Dental Association Masterclass
BDA Masterclass, a dedicated new business education programme for dentists from the British Dental Association that is supported by the British Dental Trade Association, will be introduced to the profession at the 2008 British Dental Conference and Exhibition at the Manchester Central Convention Complex.
2008 British Dental Conference And Exhibition The Biggest Ever, UK
The 2008 British Dental Conference and Exhibition was the biggest ever staged, both in terms of the numbers of people attending and the number of organisations exhibiting. The event, held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex from Thursday 1 May to Saturday 3 May, attracted 4, 263 visitors and 180 exhibitors.
USC School Of Dentistry Researchers Uncover Link Between Osteoporosis Drugs And Jaw Infection
A group of University of Southern California School of Dentistry researchers says it has identified the slimy culprits killing the jawbones of some people taking drugs that treat osteoporosis. Microbial biofilms, a mix of bacteria and sticky extracellular material, are causing jaw tissue infections in patients taking bisphosphonate drugs, said Parish Sedghizadeh, lead researcher and assistant clinical professor at the USC School of Dentistry.
Improved Workforce Measurement Vital For Understanding NHS Dental Challenge, UK
The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed the announcement that the NHS Information Centre is undertaking a review of the way the number of NHS dentists in England and Wales is measured. The BDA will be responding to the consultation document placed on the NHS Information Centre website which looks at the different options available for counting and reporting the number of NHS dentists.
Array BioPharma Presents Additional Positive Phase 2 Results In Inflammatory Pain Clinical Trial At The American Pain Society's Annual Scientific Meet
Array BioPharma Inc. (Nasdaq: ARRY) announced that its Chief Medical Officer, John Yates, M.D., presented additional positive results from a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of ARRY-797, a novel small molecule pan-cytokine inhibitor, in patients with post-surgical dental pain at the American Pain Society's 27th Annual Scientific Meeting in Tampa, Florida.
Healthier Teeth And Gums Signalled By Presence Of Certain Antibodies
Antibodies present in people with good oral health could become the first tool for dental professionals to assess a patient's probable response to periodontal disease treatments, say researchers at the University of Michigan.The antibody is to a protein called HtpG, the bug that makes it is Porphyromonas gingivalis, an important pathogen in periodontal disease.
Zap Lasers Introduces Styla, Dentistry's First Microlaser For Soft Tissue Applications
Dental laser industry leader Zap Lasers unveiled a breakthrough in soft-tissue management, the Styla MicroLaser™ . The world's first microlaser for soft-tissue applications, the 1.9 ounce Styla combines revolutionary design and proven diode laser technology in a self-contained unit measuring only 6.