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Stripping some mouth bacteria of their access key to other pathogenic oral bacteria could help prevent gum disease and tooth loss.

The study, published in the journal Microbiology suggests this bacterial access key could be a drug target for people who are at high risk of [...]]]> Barring bacteria may halt gum disease

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Stripping some mouth bacteria of their access key to other pathogenic oral bacteria could help prevent gum disease and tooth loss.

The study, published in the journal Microbiology suggests this bacterial access key could be a drug target for people who are at high risk of developing gum disease.

Oral bacteria called Treponema denticola frequently gang up in communities with other pathogenic oral bacteria to produce destructive dental plaque.

This plaque, made up of bacteria, saliva and food debris, is a major cause of bleeding gums and gum disease which can lead to periodontitis and loss of teeth.

It is this interaction between different oral pathogens that is thought to be crucial to the development of periodontal disease.

Researchers from the University of Bristol have discovered that a molecule on the surface of Treponema called CTLP acts as the key pass that grants the bacterium access to the community, by allowing it to latch onto other oral bacteria.

Once incorporated, CTLP in conjunction with other bacterial molecules can start to wreak havoc by inhibiting blood clotting (leading to continued bleeding of the gums) and causing tissue destruction.

Professor Howard Jenkinson, who led the study, said that periodontal disease and bleeding gums are common ailments, affecting many groups of people, including the elderly, pregnant women and diabetics.

‘Devising new means to control these infections requires deeper understanding of the microbes involved, their interactions, and how they are able to become incorporated into dental plaque,’ he said.

Source: http://www.dentistry.co.uk/news/news_detail.php?id=4853

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Smokers not only have more problems with their teeth than non-smokers, they also go to the dentist less often.

Those are the findings of a new US government survey, released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC looked at 2008 survey [...]]]> Smokers less likely to go to the dentist

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Smokers not only have more problems with their teeth than non-smokers, they also go to the dentist less often.

Those are the findings of a new US government survey, released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC looked at 2008 survey responses from more than 16,000 adults ages 18 through 64.

More than a third of smokers reported having three or more dental problems, ranging from stained teeth to jaw pain, toothaches or infected gums. That was more than twice as much as people who never smoked.

But 20% of the smokers said they had not been to a dentist in at least five years.

Only 10% of non-smokers and former smokers had stayed away that long, the study found.

Source: http://www.dentistry.co.uk/news/news_detail.php?id=4852

View the full PDF brochure for this upcoming Ontario Canada 12-Session Course

This session serves as an optional session for potential course participants giving them the opportunity to meet the course instructor, the clinical instructor, the host dentist and visit the course clinical facility. Course enrollment is based [...]]]> Feb. 18 – Introductory Session

View the full PDF brochure for this upcoming Ontario Canada 12-Session Course

This session serves as an optional session for potential course participants giving them the opportunity to meet the course instructor, the clinical instructor, the host dentist and visit the course clinical facility. Course enrollment is based on “a first-come, first-served basis”. Potential enrollees have one week following the “Introductory Session” to enroll in the course. Enrollment is full tuition and 2 years membership payment. All course enrollments are contingent upon approval by the course instructor following the Introductory Session. This session will assist the participant in making an informed decision as to whether he/she will make the commitment to participate in the comprehensive 12-session hands-on program. This will also allow the instructor, the clinical instructor(s) and/or host dentist the opportunity to meet and interview potential course participants. The Friday morning session will consist of a lecture of current ideas and trends in orthodontics and will allow the participant to view documented case presentations with a Question and Answer (Q & A) period regarding the course curriculum and the Differential Straight -Arch® Technique (Tip-Edge® System). The Saturday clinical session will continue with a clinical demonstration of initial banding and bracketing of patients with the Tip-Edge® System by the course instructor and patients will be assigned.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR will be Roy Holexa, D.D.S. who began his orthodontic training in 1985 under the direction of the late Dr. Charles Yates, utilizing the Begg method of orthodontic treatment. Dr. Holexa is a member of the American Orthodontic Society and past president of the Academy of Gp Orthodontics.

Dr. Holexa teaches the hands-on courses in McHenry, Illinois and Toronto, Canada. Dr. Holexa graduated from Loyola University School of Dentistry in 1976, where he was a member of the teaching faculty. He also served as a clinical supervising dentist at Harper College dental programs in Palatine, Illinois and was instructor for Head and Neck Anatomy in the dental hygiene program. Dr. Holexa resides in Fountain Hills, Arizona where he is currently a Comprehensive Care Unit Clinical Director at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health in Mesa. He is an alumnus of the L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education, a member of the American Dental Association and component dental societies.

Stripping some mouth bacteria of their access key to gangs of other pathogenic oral bacteria could help prevent gum disease and tooth loss. The study, published in the journal Microbiology suggests that this bacterial access key could be a drug target [...]]]> Stopping Gum Disease By Preventing Bacteria From Falling In With The Wrong Crowd

Stripping some mouth bacteria of their access key to gangs of other pathogenic oral bacteria could help prevent gum disease and tooth loss. The study, published in the journal Microbiology suggests that this bacterial access key could be a drug target for people who are at high risk of developing gum disease…

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/241323.php

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Smokers not only have more problems with their teeth than non-smokers, they also go to the dentist less often.

Those are the findings of a new US government survey, released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC looked at 2008 survey [...]]]> Smokers less likely to go to the dentist

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Smokers not only have more problems with their teeth than non-smokers, they also go to the dentist less often.

Those are the findings of a new US government survey, released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC looked at 2008 survey responses from more than 16,000 adults ages 18 through 64.

More than a third of smokers reported having three or more dental problems, ranging from stained teeth to jaw pain, toothaches or infected gums. That was more than twice as much as people who never smoked.

But 20% of the smokers said they had not been to a dentist in at least five years.

Only 10% of non-smokers and former smokers had stayed away that long, the study found.

Source: http://www.dentistry.co.uk/news/news_detail.php?id=4852

Two glasses of wine or some types of beer on a daily basis can increase oral cancer risk, according to a recent study.

The information came to light after the United Kingdom unveiled an advertising campaign aimed at discouraging daily drinking. The campaign also hopes to [...]]]> Daily Drinking May Increase Oral Cancer Risk

Two glasses of wine or some types of beer on a daily basis can increase oral cancer risk, according to a recent study.

The information came to light after the United Kingdom unveiled an advertising campaign aimed at discouraging daily drinking. The campaign also hopes to raise awareness about the causes and symptoms of oral cancer.

Some of the advertising will also target drinking and some of the other health problems associated with excessive drinking, such as high blood pressure.

Source: http://www.dentistrytoday.com/todays-dental-news/6789-daily-drinking-may-increase-oral-cancer-risk

Sacramento, Calif.—Legislation approved by the state senate Jan. 26 would create a dentist-led Statewide Office of Oral Health within the state Department of Public Health charged with addressing the “significant [...]]]> Sent to you by Adam via Google Reader: California bill calls for “rigorous study” of expanded dental procedures via ADA.org News RSS Feed on 1/26/12

Sacramento, Calif.—Legislation approved by the state senate Jan. 26 would create a dentist-led Statewide Office of Oral Health within the state Department of Public Health charged with addressing the “significant human and financial costs” of unmet dental needs.

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Researchers have pinpointed a genetic variation that increases the risk of developing necrotic jawbone lesions. The condition stems from bisphosphonates. The study appeared in the online version of [...]]]> Sent to you by Adam via Google Reader: Researchers Identify Genetic Variation That Leads to Jaw Issues via Today’s Dental News by brian@dentistrytoday.com (Dentistry Today) on 1/30/12

Researchers have pinpointed a genetic variation that increases the risk of developing necrotic jawbone lesions. The condition stems from bisphosphonates. The study appeared in the online version of The Oncologist.

This research shows that a genetic screening test will be necessary to show who will be able to take these drugs in the future without awful side effects.

There are currently about 3 million women in the United States who take oral bisphosphonates. These bisphosphonates are taken to treat osteoporosis. Bisphosphonates are also taken intravenously by cancer patients.

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There are some dentists around the world who want more people to be vaccinated for human papilloma virus. In the United Kingdom, there’s a vaccination program for girls. Dentists [...]]]> Sent to you by Adam via Google Reader: Some Dentists Call for Expansion of HPV Vaccination via Today’s Dental News by brian@dentistrytoday.com (Dentistry Today) on 1/27/12

There are some dentists around the world who want more people to be vaccinated for human papilloma virus. In the United Kingdom, there’s a vaccination program for girls. Dentists and other people the medical profession, however, want boys to now be included in the program.

HPV is a huge risk factor for cervical cancer but it has also been linked to oral cancer. The amount of throat cancer cases has roughly doubled in the last 15 years and much of that has been because of HPV. Drinking and smoking are some of the other risk factors.

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Many Americans are turning to the emergency room for dental care. A lack of dental insurance is the reason.

People without dental insurance are increasingly visiting the emergency room because they don’t have any other options. The issue is not a good one for many local medical services. [...]]]> More Patients Visit Emergency Room

Many Americans are turning to the emergency room for dental care. A lack of dental insurance is the reason.

People without dental insurance are increasingly visiting the emergency room because they don’t have any other options. The issue is not a good one for many local medical services. Since many people don’t have the insurance coverage they once did, this is the result.

Dental care isn’t affordable for many people with low incomes or people who are unemployed. The risk of oral diseases, infections and pain is up dramatically because people don’t receive the regular treatment they had in the past.

Source: http://www.dentistrytoday.com/todays-dental-news/6733-more-patients-visit-emergency-room

Hyattsville, Md. – Seven percent of American children aged 17 and younger had unmet dental need in 2010 because their families could not afford dental care, the National Center for Health Statistics said in an analysis of data collected by U.S. Census Bureau interviewers and reported in the Vital and [...]]]> Vital and Health Statistics

Hyattsville, Md. – Seven percent of American children aged 17 and younger had unmet dental need in 2010 because their families could not afford dental care, the National Center for Health Statistics said in an analysis of data collected by U.S. Census Bureau interviewers and reported in the Vital and Health Statistics series.

Source: http://www.ada.org/news/6700.aspx

Conclusions: The prevalence of MdM2 impaction in this study was low but slightly higher than previous reports investigating whites. Although such impactions are rare, it is recommended to diagnose early for an optimal treatment time and reduction of complications. In addition, the effective molar uprighting appliance used in this study [...]]]> Impacted mandibular second molars.

Conclusions: The prevalence of MdM2 impaction in this study was low but slightly higher than previous reports investigating whites. Although such impactions are rare, it is recommended to diagnose early for an optimal treatment time and reduction of complications. In addition, the effective molar uprighting appliance used in this study has displayed good treatment outcomes with natural improvement of the adjacent infrabony defects of the first molars. PMID: 22229822 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Angle Orthodontist)

Source: http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5579456&cid=s_37502_11_f&fid=37502&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22229822%26dopt%3DAbstract

Conclusions: Both bracket types presented adequate clinical performance at least for the time period studied and in terms of esthetic appearance and morphologic integrity. PMID: 22229823 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Angle Orthodontist) Source: http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5579455&cid=s_37502_11_f&fid=37502&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22229823%26dopt%3DAbstract

Conclusion: Superelastic NiTi performed significantly better than multistranded (coaxial) stainless steel wire in the Begg appliance. However, in PEA, there was no significant difference. PMID: 22225530 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Angle Orthodontist) Source: http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5579457&cid=s_37502_11_f&fid=37502&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22225530%26dopt%3DAbstract

For the past six months, News 8 investigations have revealed hundreds of millions of dollars of questionable Medicaid spending on braces for children in Texas. Now federal investigators are auditing the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, which controls those funds. Taking [...]]]> Medicaid news: Texas Medicaid dental spending; Ill. providers hesitant on managed care

For the past six months, News 8 investigations have revealed hundreds of millions of dollars of questionable Medicaid spending on braces for children in Texas. Now federal investigators are auditing the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, which controls those funds. Taking the lead in the audit is the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Source: http://www.news-medical.net/post.aspx?id=ec0428dd-8f4f-4401-9f38-9cc2f8ca7eae

Some orthodontists may be exposing young patients to unnecessary radiation when they order 3-D X-ray imaging for simple orthodontic cases before considering traditional 2-D imaging, suggests a paper published by University of Michigan faculty. Source: http://www.news-medical.net/post.aspx?id=17faf886-336a-4c09-9431-1322b602d7b7

For some, the phrase “spring is in the air” is quite literal. When the winter snow melts and flowers bloom, pollen and other materials can wreak havoc on those suffering from seasonal allergies, usually causing a habit called “mouth breathing.” Source: [...]]]> Many health care professionals not aware of health problems associated with mouth breathing

For some, the phrase “spring is in the air” is quite literal. When the winter snow melts and flowers bloom, pollen and other materials can wreak havoc on those suffering from seasonal allergies, usually causing a habit called “mouth breathing.”

Source: http://www.news-medical.net/post.aspx?id=c70b3592-b919-45a5-8e1f-8b1d98c2075b

Mannitol can increase the success of local anesthetics in the inferior alveolar nerve block.

The most common local anesthetic injection is the inferior alveolar nerve block but it has a failure rate of anywhere from 10 to 39 percent.

This issue is analyzed in the current issue [...]]]> Mannitol Enhances Effectiveness of Dental Anesthesia

Mannitol can increase the success of local anesthetics in the inferior alveolar nerve block.

The most common local anesthetic injection is the inferior alveolar nerve block but it has a failure rate of anywhere from 10 to 39 percent.

This issue is analyzed in the current issue of the journal Anesthesia Progress.

To explain this research, 40 adults were part of a study and each received an IAN block on three occasions at least a week apart. The study looked at the ineffectiveness of a standard anesthetic, like lidocaine or epinephrine, and compared it to the ability of the combination of lidocaine with epinephrine and 0.5 M of mannitol. Mannitol is a sugar alcohol present in fruits and vegetables and can be excreted quickly by the kidneys.

Source: http://www.dentistrytoday.com/todays-dental-news/6665-mannitol-enhances-effectiveness-of-dental-anesthesia

There are about 20 million Americans who see a dentist and not a doctor each year.

That’s why a New York University study is stating that it could be beneficial if dentists began to screen for health disorders like high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. [...]]]> Study Claims Dentists Could Aid in Healthcare

There are about 20 million Americans who see a dentist and not a doctor each year.

That’s why a New York University study is stating that it could be beneficial if dentists began to screen for health disorders like high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. The NYU research team looked over data from more than 31,000 adults who partook in the 2008 U.S. National Health Interview Survey.

This study appeared in the American Journal of Public Health.

Source: http://www.dentistrytoday.com/todays-dental-news/6660-study-claims-dentists-could-aid-in-healthcare

The federal government is conducting audits to ensure medical professionals and businesses are complying with the privacy, security and breach notification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

Source: http://www.ada.org/news/6626.aspx

As I come to a time in my life where I am going to be the boss and I am going to have an associate under me, so many questions arise. I do not have a practice that is bursting at the seams, but I have one that, when firing on [...]]]> Good Luck, Young Dentist

As I come to a time in my life where I am going to be the boss and I am going to have an associate under me, so many questions arise. I do not have a practice that is bursting at the seams, but I have one that, when firing on all cylinders, can handle two dentists without a problem. I have told you about Wayne before, but let me update you. I have been working with my dad since I graduated from ________________________________

Source: http://agdblogs.blogspot.com/2011/11/good-luck-young-dentist.html

Your practice brochure should be attractive, informative and something that you would be proud to hand to patients. Don’t forget to include your hours and emergency numbers. Lastly, it is important that the brochure project the right image for the practice. If you chose to [...]]]> Practice Brochures – A Great Introduction to Your Practice

Your practice brochure should be attractive, informative and something that you would be proud to hand to patients. Don’t forget to include your hours and emergency numbers. Lastly, it is important that the brochure project the right image for the practice. If you chose to differentiate your practice as a state-of-the art, high-tech advanced care facility, the brochure needs to reflect that. Likewise, a practice centered on family care needs to communicate this in the appearance of the brochure. Remember, the key to all good marketing is consistency of message and image.

Source: http://www.levingroup.com/ortho/index.php/resources/2011-12-01-16-29-21/3/8-practice-brochures–a-great-introduction-to-your-practice

It’s essential for clinicians to have a protocol to lower the risk of bleeding after dental extractions in cardiac patients taking anticoagulant medications.

The Journal of Oral Implantology came to this conclusion in the current issue. The study indicated the use of leukocyte- and [...]]]> Protocol Necessary to Decrease Bleeding After Some Dental Extractions

It’s essential for clinicians to have a protocol to lower the risk of bleeding after dental extractions in cardiac patients taking anticoagulant medications.

The Journal of Oral Implantology came to this conclusion in the current issue. The study indicated the use of leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin material, a material dentists use to promote healing and help tissue, is a safe filling.

The research team analyzed the impact of the biomaterial on 50 heart patients who had some type of oral anticoagulant therapy.

Source: http://www.dentistrytoday.com/todays-dental-news/6672-protocol-necessary-to-decrease-bleeding-after-some-dental-extractions

The job of an orthodontist has morphed over the years, says Dr. Mark Yanosky, an orthodontist in Birmingham, Ala., and an adjunct assistant professor of orthodontics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. It used to be that people just wanted well-… Source: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/topic/hk-he-orthodontics-psych-20110701,0,7890893.story?track=rss-topicgallery

Researchers have determined the tactics bacteria use to battle the impact of fluoride, which the bacteria come into contact with from toothpaste and mouthwash.

A Yale University research group explains it findings in the Dec. 22 issue of the online publication Science Express.

The researchers determined [...]]]> Bacteria Utilizes Specific Methods to Combat Fluoride

Researchers have determined the tactics bacteria use to battle the impact of fluoride, which the bacteria come into contact with from toothpaste and mouthwash.

A Yale University research group explains it findings in the Dec. 22 issue of the online publication Science Express.

The researchers determined there are RNA messages named riboswitches that are capable of noticing buildup of fluoride, enabling the bacteria to utilize defense mechanisms. Some of the bacteria are associated with tooth decay.

The ability of fluoride to attach to teeth and protect the enamel is one of the reasons it has become so prevalent in toothpaste and mouthwash. It fights against acids that the bacteria generate.

Source: http://www.dentistrytoday.com/todays-dental-news/6676-bacteria-utilizes-specific-methods-to-combat-fluoride

Nearly 20 million Americans annually visit a dentist but not a general healthcare provider, according to an NYU study published in the American Journal of Public Health. The study, conducted by a nursing-dental research team at NYU, is the first of its kind to [...]]]> Dentists Could Screen 20 Million Americans For Chronic Physical Illnesses

Nearly 20 million Americans annually visit a dentist but not a general healthcare provider, according to an NYU study published in the American Journal of Public Health. The study, conducted by a nursing-dental research team at NYU, is the first of its kind to determine the proportion of Americans who are seen annually by a dentist but not by a general healthcare provider…

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/239315.php

Conclusion: According to the micronucleus test, the complete set of radiographs requested in the orthodontic planning may not be a factor that induces chromosomal damage, but it is able to promote cytotoxicity. PMID: 22149661 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] [...]]]> Cytogenetic biomonitoring in children submitting to a complete set of radiographs for orthodontic planning.

Conclusion: According to the micronucleus test, the complete set of radiographs requested in the orthodontic planning may not be a factor that induces chromosomal damage, but it is able to promote cytotoxicity. PMID: 22149661 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Angle Orthodontist)

Source: http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5537061&cid=s_37502_11_f&fid=37502&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22149661%26dopt%3DAbstract