Dentistry News

Higher Prevalence Of Periodontal Disease In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:20:12 GMT

Over 1.3 million Americans suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic, inflammatory disease of the joints.

Teens Warned To Avoid Oral Piercings

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:20:11 GMT

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.

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MetLife Adds Four New On-line Courses To Its ADA Approved Dental Continuing Education Program

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:00:07 GMT

MetLife announced the addition of four new on-line Quality Resource Guides to its self-study dental Quality Initiatives Program.

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Good Dental Hygiene May Help Prevent Heart Infection

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:00:06 GMT

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.

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Essential Dental Treatment Safe For Pregnant Women

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:00:06 GMT

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.

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Scientists From Granada Drastically Reduce The Wait Time For New Teeth Implant

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:00:04 GMT

A new odontological technique manages to reduce from six months to two weeks the wait time to implant new teeth.

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Teeth Whitening Options Demystified In New Content Section From Consumer Guide To Dentistry

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:40:07 GMT

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.

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Periodontitis Associated With Developments Of Type 2 Diabetes And Its Complications - Oral Disease Treatment Can Help Control High Glycemic Levels

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:40:06 GMT

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.

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Dentists And Dental Care Professionals Must Act To Protect Children And Vulnerable Adults , Says GDC, UK

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:40:05 GMT

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.

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CPD Is On The Way, Says General Dental Council, UK

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:40:05 GMT

Continuing professional development for dental care professionals - CPD for DCPs - is almost here, the GDC reminds registrants.

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