Scientists image tooth decay in the 3rd dimension
...e-mineralization is possible and is helped by good dental hygiene V regular cleaning with toothpaste and flu... decay and to devise an easy to use kit for use in dental practices....Further evidence reveals the association between periodontal disease and coronary artery disease
...data in this study shows the importance of regular dental checkups to ensure a healthy, diseased-free mouth." ...Advances in plasma physics at Annual APS Meeting
...tionally done using x rays in a fashion similar to dental radiographs; an x-ray source is placed near the plasma and an x-ray photograph of the plasma is recorded. This is nontrivial when the plasma being imaged is a z pinch. Wire-array z-pinches at Sandia National Laboratories' "Z-machine" are the world's ......Tech research group is investigating a new type of dental filling that looks better, lasts longer, and has f...een among the major research efforts for polymeric dental restorative composites for decades," Fong said. "If successful, this research may lead to the next g...Advances in plasma physics at Annual APS Meeting
...tionally done using x rays in a fashion similar to dental radiographs; an x-ray source is placed near the plasma and an x-ray photograph of the plasma is recorded. This is nontrivial when the plasma being imaged is a z pinch. Wire-array z-pinches at Sandia National Laboratories' "Z-machine" are the world's ...Dental x-rays could be first step in osteoporosis screening
Panoramic dental x-rays can be used to help identify postmenopausal...one or more of these histories. All had panoramic dental x-rays, and the cortical shape and width of the jaw were estimated on the x-rays. "Women with erode...Little evidence to link mercury fillings to human health problems
...er 9, 2004) Bethesda, MD For many of us, having a dental cavity filled can be a frightening experience. Others take such dental repair in stride. Regardless of how you approach a trip to the dentist, you can take comfort in a ne...Strokes: Dental x-rays reveal more than cavities
...lcifications that may show up during their regular dental check-ups. "Dentists are concerned not only with a patient's oral health, but also their overall well-being," says Eric Curtis, DDS, and AGD spokesperson. "If a dentist is aware of the medical history of the patient, he/she can pay close attention...Hypertension: On the Pill? Tell your dentist
...ad of at 140/90. "Monitoring blood pressure at the dental office helps dentists become part of a patient's h...s have a few things they should be aware of at the dental office: Know that blood pressure medications have oral side effects Tell your dentist about every...Diabetes: A link between oral and overall health?
...eir dentist and physician about receiving elective dental care....Report on health insurance coverage of Iowa children shows gaps
...ds, the study pointed to a particular problem with dental care -- one in four children in Iowa has no dental insurance. "Even one in five children who had Medicaid, which covers dental services, were stopped ...Health care costs higher for children with special health care needs
...2.1 percent of total medical care costs (excluding dental costs) and 33.6 percent of total health care costs (including dental costs) for children. These children also had more than twice as many physician visits and seven time...Transparent orthodontic brackets by microinjection
The dental bracket market is in full swing worldwide for a nu...ely functional concerned with the conservation of dental elements to take into account aesthetic considerations. It is no longer sufficient to have a health...Optimal treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome
...ta entry workers. Butchers, mechanics, musicians, dental hygienists, tennis players and golfers are vulnerable. According to recent studies, CTS affects about 3 percent of the general population, whether on the job or at play. Women are more likely than men to develop it. Individuals with rheumatoid art...USC dental researchers develop first test for predicting cavities in children
...ild's genes as the prime determinant of his or her dental future. A different version of the test identifies...arge number of caries - with the proper preventive dental care he [or she] can arrive at adulthood without any," Denny said. A further version of the test can...83rd General session & exhibition of the IADR
...on of the IADR From March 9-12, 2005, thousands of dental research scientists, students, and educators from around the world will convene in Baltimore, Maryland, as the International Association for Dental Research holds its 83rd General Session & Exhibition at the Baltimore Convention Center. This is also ...Orthodontists must brace against back pain
...work and equipment for orthodontists and all other dental workers....Awards & fellowships at the International & American Association for Dental Research General Session
... made significant contributions to and/or supports dental research. This year, Honorary Membership is besto...on of outstanding and innovative research in basic dental science for the improvement of public dental health; and (2) recognition of applied research achieve...2005 Oral Medicine and Pathology Research Award
... distinguished career in an unusually wide area of dental research. He has made significant contributions to the study of dental caries, periodontal diseases, and oral cancer. He has had a particular interest in the recognition o...... in the field of oral diseases risk assessment and dental disease prevention. He obtained his Bachelor of Sc...biostatistics and epidemiological methods to major dental public health problems in Europe and Africa. He has inspired numerous junior faculty members in Finl...