Dentistry News and Research

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New guidelines for treating amyotropic lateral sclerosis

Dr. John England, Professor and Chairman of Neurology at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, analyzed research findings and was responsible for the quality and accuracy of evidence analysis and the conclusions of the studies resulting in new guidelines for treating Lou Gehrig's disease, or amyotropic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

13 Oct 2009

Bad breath can be treated

All of us have experienced bad breath at some point. However, suffering from chronic bad breath, or halitosis, can be embarrassing and affect your self-esteem and relationships with family, friends and coworkers. The good news -- bad breath is often preventable and easily treated.

12 Oct 2009

MEDLINE multi-purpose electronic database helps doctors care for their patients

Research funded by The Kidney Foundation of Canada and led by kidney specialists at Lawson Health Research Institute and The University of Western Ontario will make it possible for doctors to quickly and effectively access information relevant for patient care.

12 Oct 2009

Aetna releases its 2009-2010 Latino Calendar

Aetna has released its 2009-2010 Latino Calendar, which celebrates contemporary Latino role models who are helping to build stronger, healthy communities. The online version of the calendar is available at www.aetnahispaniccalendar.com.

8 Oct 2009

BIOLASE Technology honored with the Deloitte Tech Evolution Award

BIOLASE Technology, Inc. today announced that it is an inaugural winner of the Tech Evolution Award, an award that recognizes an elite group of companies that offer exceptional technologies that are transforming the technology industry. BIOLASE was announced as a recipient at a reception held on October 6 at The Island Hotel in Newport Beach, CA, by Deloitte & Touche LLP, host of the Tech Evolution Award and the Technology Fast 500.

8 Oct 2009

Thommen Medical USA launches customizable gingiva former for natural and aesthetic contour

Thommen Medical USA announces the launch of its customizable gingiva former.

8 Oct 2009

Dutch provide lessons on health reform, while Europe's highest court rules for drug maker

In a series about the health care systems in five countries, the NewsHour examines the Netherlands and its massive health care overhaul. "When the Netherlands redesigned its national health care system in 2006, there were three main goals: continue universal coverage, unleash competition between private insurers, and keep down costs for the long run.

8 Oct 2009

NIH awards NeoStem a GO grant to investigate the potential of stem cells in regenerating bone

NeoStem, Inc. (NYSE Amex: NBS), which is pioneering the pre-disease collection, processing and long-term storage of adult stem cells for future medical need and holder of the exclusive, worldwide license to VSEL(TM) Technology that uses very small embryonic-like stem cells isolated from peripheral blood, announced today that it has been awarded a grant of $108,746 for the repair of bone defects by human stem cells under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (RRA) of 2009 from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease (NIAMS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

7 Oct 2009

CSL Behring - Canada Research Chair to develop therapies for treating bleeding and immune system disorders

The Centre for Blood Research (CBR) and the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia have announced the establishment of the CSL Behring - Canada Research Chair in Endothelial Cell Biology. Over the next five years, the CBR and CSL Behring Canada, the biopharmaceutical company co-funding the chair program, will collaborate on the research and development of new therapies for patients with bleeding and immune system disorders.

5 Oct 2009

Discus Dental to host 2010 Las Vegas Extravaganza

Discus Dental®, LLC, innovators in dental and oral-hygiene products and the worldwide leader in professional teeth whitening products, today announced the company will be hosting its 2010 Las Vegas Extravaganza, featuring keynote speaker, former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw.

5 Oct 2009

Increase in omega-3 fatty acid levels can prevent strokes, according to research

Research led by Hernan A. Bazan, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Section of Vascular Surgery, at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine, has found that unstable carotid artery plaques - those in danger of rupturing and leading to a stroke - contain more inflammation and significantly less omega-3 fatty acids than asymptomatic plaques.

3 Oct 2009

Five-year follow-up study reveals the efficacy of OsseoSpeed implant

The five-year follow-up study was made by Dr. Steveling and co-workers at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Heidelberg University in Germany. The conclusion is that the OsseoSpeed implant shows very good results also in compromised sites when using an early loading protocol.

3 Oct 2009

UMDNJ's University Hospital agrees to pay $8.3M to settle allegations

The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) has agreed to pay the government $8.3 million to settle allegations that it illegally paid kickbacks to cardiologists and caused the submission of false claims to Medicare, the Justice Department announced today.

1 Oct 2009

Astra Tech, Dental Wings announce strategic alliance

Astra Tech, a market leader in the field of implant dentistry, announces their strategic alliance with Dental Wings, the Canadian-based provider of CAD/CAM solutions with specialized development of 3D scanners, beginning in early 2010. As a result, Dental Wings users worldwide will have the ability to remotely transfer scans to Astra Tech’s design and manufacturing centers for the production of Atlantis™ patient-specific abutments for all major implant systems.

1 Oct 2009

Most American children don't see their family dentist until they are 2 years old, reveals survey

Most American children don't see their family dentist until they are well over 2 years old, far later than is recommended by both dental and medical professionals.

1 Oct 2009

NIH awards $10.5 million grant for OCD treatment research

A new research center exploring the science underlying a potential new treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder has been established at the University of Rochester Medical Center, thanks to a $10.5 million award from the National Institute of Mental Health.

1 Oct 2009

NuGEN launches the Ovation WGA System for genome amplification

NuGEN Technologies Inc, a pace-setter in nucleic acid sample preparation, announces its entrance into the DNA market today with the Ovation WGA System, a linear, remarkably reliable, and more robust solution to whole genome amplification.

30 Sep 2009

Therapeutic target for acute respiratory distress syndrome identified

Research led by Dr. Jay Kolls, Professor and Chairman of Genetics at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, has identified a therapeutic target for acute lung injury resulting in acute respiratory distress syndrome, a highly fatal complication of influenza infection.

30 Sep 2009

New oral health information program from American Dental Association

The American Dental Association (ADA) is launching "Straight from the Mouth," a new video podcast series for the public, to provide oral health information in amusing three to five-minute Webisodes.

29 Sep 2009

1-800-DENTIST launches nationwide smile makeover contest

As an advocate of regular dental care, 1-800-DENTIST® understands that many people can't afford the dentistry they need. That's why the nation's leading free resource for consumers in search of a dentist has launched a nationwide $30,000 smile makeover contest called "My Smile Bites." To enter, contestants must upload a personal video showing what's wrong with their smile, explaining how these problems affect their lives. Video submissions will be accepted through November 10, 2009 noon PST.

29 Sep 2009