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Organogenesis files a PMA with the FDA for its CelTx living cell-based technology

Organogenesis, Inc. announced today that it has filed a Premarket Approval Application (PMA) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its CelTx(TM), a living cellular construct for oral soft tissue regeneration. If approved, CelTx will be the first, living cell-based technology that is FDA-approved for use in the dental market.

21 Dec 2009

Bran flakes with raisins and added sugar promote plaque acid

Elevated dental plaque acid is a risk factor that contributes to cavities in children. But eating bran flakes with raisins containing no added sugar does not promote more acid in dental plaque than bran flakes alone, according to new research at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

19 Dec 2009

Oral health care critical for pregnant women and infants

Most pregnant women in America don't see their dentists for important oral health care nearly as often as recommended, which can cause ongoing health problems for both mother and her baby.

19 Dec 2009

LA dentist offers special service packages for Christmas season

To celebrate Christmas and the holiday season, Los Angeles dentist Dr. Neda Naim is thanking new patients for scheduling appointments by providing specials on selected services throughout December.

17 Dec 2009

Tips for healthy living for the year ahead

Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan, carnivore or pescetarian, vegetables should be a central part of your diet. Often referred to as a "protective food," dark green foods provide essential vitamins and nutrients to your body that protect you from many of life's worst diseases.

17 Dec 2009

Liberals agitated by compromise, but appear to back health reform

Politico reports that liberals are accruing a long list of reasons to be upset about the health reform negotiations: "A single-payer plan, a public option, a state 'opt-out' of the public option, a trigger and a Medicare buy-in — all ideas pushed by Democrats and blessed by [President] Obama at various times but now gone from the bill."

16 Dec 2009

First Edition: December 16, 2009

Kaiser Health News staff writer Mary Agnes Carey explores some of the key issues within current health reform proposals related to Medicare and cost. "In an effort to rein in health costs, Senate Democrats are proposing steps that would give federal agencies more power to overhaul how Medicare pays for medical care - and thus reduce Congress' own role in running the giant program for the elderly" (Kaiser Health News).

16 Dec 2009

Erica Bumgarner to receive $30,000 worth of free dental care for winning in 'My Smile Bites' contest

The winner of 1-800-DENTIST's exclusive smile makeover contest called "My Smile Bites" was announced today. 34-year-old Erica Bumgarner from Atlanta, Georgia, was selected from five finalists and 490 overall contestants. Erica will receive up to $30,000 worth of free dental care.

16 Dec 2009

Breakthrough procedure yields a number of medical possibilities for dental stem cells

BioEDEN, the world-leader in dental stem cell extraction and storage, is celebrating the first successful human medical trial using stem cells from teeth.

15 Dec 2009

Birner Dental Management Services declares a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17

Birner Dental Management Services, Inc., operators of PERFECT TEETH dental practices announced its regular quarterly dividend. The Company's board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 17 cents per share of common stock. The dividend is payable January 8, 2010, to shareholders of record December 24, 2009.

10 Dec 2009

New study suggests mercury-based dental fillings may be less toxic than previously thought

A new study on the surface chemistry of silver-colored, mercury-based dental fillings suggests that the surface forms of mercury may be less toxic than previously thought. It appears online in ACS' journal Chemical Research in Toxicology.

10 Dec 2009

Report highlights the state of oral health for children and adults in the United States

Oral disease, primarily dental caries, is the most common pediatric disease and can lead to physical and psychological disabilities as well as significant morbidity in adulthood.

9 Dec 2009

New breakthrough study shows reconstruction of human mandible bone with dental stem cells

In a statement today, StemSave(TM), Inc., the market leader in the field of stem cell recovery and cryo-preservation lauds research published in the November issue of the European Cells and Materials Journal citing the reconstruction of the human mandible bone with autologous dental pulp stem cells.

9 Dec 2009

New report: CBO underestimates savings from health bills but economists worry savings aren't enough

"Previous analyses have underestimated the potential cost-saving effects of the House and Senate health reform bill, according to a new report co-authored by the Center for American Progress Action Fund and the Commonwealth Fund," Modern Healthcare reports.

8 Dec 2009

Researchers identify gene expression and biological pathways for healing gingivitis

Gingivitis, which may affect more than one-half of the U.S. adult population, is a condition commonly attributed to lapses in simple oral hygiene habits. However, a new study shows that development and reversal of gingivitis at the molecular level is apparently much more complicated than its causes might indicate.

8 Dec 2009

New scientific breakthrough may allow doctors to reverse cleft palate in humans

In a study newly published in the journal Development, investigators at the USC School of Dentistry describe how to non-surgically reverse the onset of cleft palate in fetal mice - potentially one step in the journey to a better understanding of similar defects in humans.

2 Dec 2009

Chiropractic treatment for TMJ dysfunction

When most people hear the acronym TMJ, they think of their dentist. But a chiropractor can also give patients the help they need. TMJ stands for the Temporal-Mandibular Joint, which is where your jaw (mandible) contacts/connects with your skull (temporal bone).

26 Nov 2009

Emergency dental solutions can ease pain and discomfort, according to survey

Nearly every household has some sort of a first aid kit filled with bandages, antiseptic, ointments and the like. But how many people plan ahead for dental emergencies?

24 Nov 2009

Chemical-based tooth whitening or bleaching agents may be harmful, ADA warns

The American Dental Association (ADA) today asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish appropriate classifications for tooth-whitening chemicals.

21 Nov 2009

Policy flashpoints fuel reform debate

Kaiser Health News: "The health care overhaul debate in Congress now centers on two bills: the House-passed measure and the Senate Democrats' version unveiled Wednesday. They differ in important ways." KHN provides a consumers' guide that discusses mandates, new regulations on health insurers and how the legislation would affect both the insured and uninsured (Appleby, Carey, Galewitz and Rau, 11/19).

20 Nov 2009

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Latest Teeth News and Research

Organogenesis files a PMA with the FDA for its CelTx living cell-based technology

Bran flakes with raisins and added sugar promote plaque acid

Oral health care critical for pregnant women and infants

LA dentist offers special service packages for Christmas season

Tips for healthy living for the year ahead

Liberals agitated by compromise, but appear to back health reform

First Edition: December 16, 2009

Erica Bumgarner to receive $30,000 worth of free dental care for winning in 'My Smile Bites' contest

Breakthrough procedure yields a number of medical possibilities for dental stem cells

Birner Dental Management Services declares a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17

New study suggests mercury-based dental fillings may be less toxic than previously thought

Report highlights the state of oral health for children and adults in the United States

New breakthrough study shows reconstruction of human mandible bone with dental stem cells

New report: CBO underestimates savings from health bills but economists worry savings aren't enough

Researchers identify gene expression and biological pathways for healing gingivitis

New scientific breakthrough may allow doctors to reverse cleft palate in humans

Chiropractic treatment for TMJ dysfunction

Emergency dental solutions can ease pain and discomfort, according to survey

Chemical-based tooth whitening or bleaching agents may be harmful, ADA warns

Policy flashpoints fuel reform debate

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