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New shrinking gel steers tooth tissue formation
Medical News Today
A bit of pressure from a new shrinking, sponge-like gel is all it takes to turn transplanted unspecialized cells into cells that lay down minerals and begin to form teeth. The bio-inspired gel material could one day help repair or replace damaged organs, such as teeth and bone, and possibly other organs as well.
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Study: Docs should check personalities of younger patients
HealthDay News via Health
A new study suggests that personality assessments of young adult patients might help doctors do a better job of treating them as they age. "Individuals low in conscientiousness were more often overweight, had high cholesterol, inflammation, hypertension and greater rates of gum disease," study author Salomon Israel, of Duke University, said in a news release from the American Psychological Association.
Antioxidant therapy
Dental Economics
It is amazing to witness the wide array of therapeutic approaches coming to the world of dentistry. Research enables the development of technologies that are fundamentally changing the landscape of the dental profession. Digital imaging, caries detection lasers, stem cells, digital impressions, and antioxidants are only some of the technologies that are contributing to the enhanced level of care that we can provide for our patients.
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- Learn more about Osteogenics 2014 Global Bone Grafting Symposium April 4-5, 2014 in Scottsdale, AZ
- Speakers include: Massimo Simion, Marco Ronda, Michael Pikos, Thomas Wilson, Brian Mealey, Istvan Urban, Daniel Cullum, Gustavo Avila-Ortiz, Sascha Jovanovic, Kirk Pasquinelli, and Hom-Lay Wang
- Hands-on workshops on vertical ridge augmentation, sinus elevation, and implant site development
- Attendance is limited to 500 participants, and a sellout is expected, so register soon at osteogenics.com
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The three mistakes you're making in the bathroom — and how to fix them
TODAY
 Those mundane, daily tasks we do to take care of our bodies? You might be doing those completely incorrectly. As part of TODAY's Doing It Right series, Drs. Jonathan Levine and Roshini Raj stopped by Studio 1A to set the record straight on some everyday hygiene routines, showing off the right way to take care of your teeth and clean your ears.
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Income power of hygienists and dental assistants in 100 US cities
DentistryIQ
If a dental assistant or dental hygienist covets a particular city park with perfect biking and jogging trails, they should move there. If the desired view from the patio includes a majestic mountain range or pristine beaches, there's nothing wrong with dental staff members spending their leisure hours with that tranquil view.
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Genetic techniques have role in future of dental care
University of Adelaide via ScienceDaily
A visit to the dentist could one day require a detailed look at how genes in a patient's body are being switched on or off, as well as examining their pearly whites, according to researchers. "In the case of oral health, epigenetic factors may help to orchestrate healthy and unhealthy states in our mouths," a co-author says.
Zero Dark Cavity
The New Yorker
Soldiers, one might think, have more serious concerns than teeth. More than a century ago, the Army's first contract dental surgeon, John Sayre Marshall, remarked, "Good, or at least serviceable, teeth are very necessary as a means of maintaining the general health, and consequently the highest efficiency of the Army." But war is stressful; you forget to floss.
Good dental care elusive for those with disabilities
The StarPhoenix
Getting good dental care for children with disabilities can be difficult, but an event held at the University of Saskatchewan is hoping to play a small part in changing that. "This population has a very hard time finding good care," said Richard Andrews, a second year U of S dentistry student. Andrews and others organized Sharing Smiles Day Saturday. Special needs patients and their families played basketball, got their faces painted and did other activities with dentistry students. They also learned proper tooth brushing and other good hygiene tips.
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Three clinical opportunities to increase patient satisfaction and revenue
Inside Dentistry
Recent trends in restoratives — including direct composites and CAD/CAM all-ceramics, along with in-office procedures like tooth whitening — are broadening the scope of treatments that can be performed completely within the dental practice. For dentists and their teams, these capabilities represent an opportunity to capitalize on returning consumer confidence after the overall decline in patient demand for elective treatments that occurred concurrently with the economic downturn.
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How to make the most of your open time
Dental Products Report
 Hopefully your daily work schedule is full and running smoothly. Unfortunately, that's not always the case at the day-to-day dental practice. But it's important that, even if your schedule gets thrown off, you don't waste valuable open time.
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Gum control: Correlation between good oral health and healthy heart is strong
Toledo Blade
When the dentist stresses the importance of daily brushing and flossing and biannual dental visits, the doctor's directives are not merely for patients to have an attractive smile and healthy teeth and gums. It's to benefit your overall health, as a direct link between oral health and heart health has been found.
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New shrinking gel steers tooth tissue formation
Medical News Today
A bit of pressure from a new shrinking, sponge-like gel is all it takes to turn transplanted unspecialized cells into cells that lay down minerals and begin to form teeth. The bio-inspired gel material could one day help repair or replace damaged organs, such as teeth and bone, and possibly other organs as well.
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Three things your dental practice can learn from Starbucks
Dental Practice Management
What does Starbucks have that That Place Next Door doesn't have? Why are people drawn to one place, even if it means that they have to stand in line and wait to be served? And, finally, what can a dental office learn from the Starbucks model to get loyal patients who are willing to go to any length for their service?
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Dental health can alert patients to other problems — including diabetes
Herald-Standard
Regular dental checkups are essential to maintaining oral health. In addition to preventing dental caries and removing tartar that contributes to gum disease, dental checkups can alert patients to other potential health problems. For example, symptoms of periodontal disease may be indicative of the presence of diseases that stems from outside of the mouth, including diabetes.
Green beer is great for St. Patrick's Day, bad for teeth
WBOY-TV
One thing that seems to go hand in hand with St. Patrick's Day is drinking, and one thing commonly consumed for the holiday is green beer. Wilson-Martino Dental says green beer can impact oral health. Dr. Bob Martino said all beer can be bad for your teeth because of the acid in it, but green beer (or any dyed food) can be worse.
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Does oil pulling really work?
Shape
An ancient Ayurvedic practice is getting a modern-day revival. Oil pulling, the act of swishing around oil in your mouth, is said to prevent disease, purge toxins, whiten teeth, clear up acne, cure migraines, and treat gum disease — and everywhere you turn, people are jumping on the bandwagon. Many in the healthy living community — including Deepak Chopra — swear by it, though the science behind it is inconclusive at best.
Chew on this: Eight foods for healthy teeth
LiveScience
Regular brushing and flossing help keep teeth healthy by getting rid of sugars and food particles that team up with bacteria to form plaque. Plaque produces acid that damages tooth enamel, causes cavities and sets the stage for periodontal, or gum, disease. Now, a growing body of research is finding that certain foods may be good for teeth, too. Just as so-called "functional foods" may keep your heart healthy, for instance, others may promote oral health, according to Christine D. Wu, a pediatric dentistry researcher at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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