Dental Needs Unmet in Native Americans
04/11/11 4:41 pm | Comments Off | Posted By: MedPage Today Dental Health
Among the myriad health problems faced by many Native Americans is poor oral health, a study has found.
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Zirconium Implants: Any New Developments?
01/11/11 4:35 am | Comments Off | Posted By: admin
I am wondering if anyone has any new developments and updates on Zirconium Implants? (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Bone Augmentation of the Alveolar Ridge at the Maxillary First Molar Site: Material Recommendations?
01/11/11 4:35 am | Comments Off | Posted By: admin
I have a patient who will require bone augmentation of the alveolar ridge at the maxillary first molar site. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
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Abutments Coming Loose on Splinted Implants: Reasons?
01/11/11 4:35 am | Comments Off | Posted By: admin
Any reason that you can see why the abutment screws should keep coming loose on these three implant fixtures splinted together? (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Membrane Exposed after Augmentation of Mandibular Alveolar Ridge: What Should I Do?
01/11/11 4:35 am | Comments Off | Posted By: admin
The patient had been treatment planned for a bone graft to augment the thin and short mandibular alveolar ridge. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
A national survey of UK final year students’ opinion of undergraduate oral surgery teaching
01/11/11 4:35 am | Comments Off | Posted By: admin
Conclusion: This survey suggests that the majority of the students perceive that the oral surgery education has prepared them well for key areas of general practice. It also suggests that there is, however, a need to provide further improvement in the delivery of surgical skills and knowledge. (Source: European Journal of Dental Education)
IADR/AADR publish study on obesity link to periodontitis
01/11/11 4:35 am | Comments Off | Posted By: admin
(International & American Associations for Dental Research) In a study titled "MicroRNA Modulation in Obesity and Periodontitis," lead author Romina Perri, University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, Oral Health Institute, conducted a pilot investigation to determine whether obesity or periodontal disease modified microRNA expression and w...
Rapidly enlarging nodular lesion of the anterior maxilla
01/11/11 4:35 am | Comments Off | Posted By: admin
A 25-year-old Hispanic male was referred to our hospital oral surgery clinic from a local correctional facility for the evaluation of an oral mass. The patient's chief complaint was a painless, rapidly enlarging swelling of his gingiva of the right anterior maxilla. It was first noticed approximately 8 weeks prior and described by the patient as...
A Dental Mission to HaitiA Dental Mission to Haiti
31/10/11 1:41 pm | Comments Off | Posted By: admin
No standard equipment, no radiology, no trained assistance. Could you provide dental care to needy patients under these conditions? Medscape Dentistry & Oral Health (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Large dinosaurs migrated huge distances
31/10/11 1:41 pm | Comments Off | Posted By: admin
An analysis of dinosaur teeth suggests the creatures may have migrated from flood plains to uplands during the dry seasonThe largest dinosaurs to walk the Earth may have embarked on seasonal migrations that covered hundreds of kilometres when local watering holes dried up and food became scarce.Evidence that giant sauropods set off on epic journ...