Osteoporosis :: Dentists could detect osteoporosis
Researchers in the School of Dentistry at the University of Manchester have created a unique way of identifying osteoporosis sufferers from ordinary dental x-rays.
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Dental :: National Standards for Dental Services
New standards will ensure that patients get the highest quality of care from dental services in Scotland, were published today.
Dental :: Dental crowns reveal the diet of a species
According to recent research, the complexity of tooth surfaces reveals the diet of a species. Scientists at the University of Helsinki’s Institute of Biotechnology and Department of Geology showed that the more complex the surface of an animal’s teeth, the greater the share of vegetables in its diet. For instance, the teeth of carnivores and rodents differ in almost every aspect, but if a carnivore and a rodent eat similar food, their teeth are equally complex. The results were published in Nature.
Dental Health :: Oral Medicine by Professor Crispian Scully
Oral Medicine, which Professor Scully co-wrote with Sergio Gandolfo and Marco Carozzo, both of the University of Turin, Italy, is designed to help dental practitioners recognise the signs and symptoms of conditions affecting the soft tissues of the mouth, such as ulcers and oral cancer, as well as the oral effects of systemic diseases. The title is published by Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
Dental :: Fibers used in bullet-proof vests quadruple toughness of dental composites
Vistasp Karbhari, a professor of structural engineering at UC San Diego, has developed fiber-reinforced polymer composites as strong, lightweight materials for aerospace, automotive, civil and marine applications, so he thought, “If they work so well in highway bridges, why not dental bridges.”
Healthcare :: Violence in GP practices
A campaign aimed at tackling violence and aggression towards staff in GP practices has been launched today.
Oral Cancer :: Eastman promotes the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mouth cancer
To mark the end of Mouth Cancer Awareness Week which started on Sunday 12th November the Mouth Cancer Foundation is holding a giant sponsored walk which will take place in London. Hundreds of walkers from across the country are already signed up to take part in the free 10k sponsored Mouth Cancer Walking event designed to raise awareness of Mouth Cancer.
Oral Cancer :: Eastman Lends Support to Mouth Cancer Awareness Week
To mark the end of Mouth Cancer Awareness Week which started on Sunday 12th November the Mouth Cancer Foundation is holding a giant sponsored walk which will take place in London. Hundreds of walkers from across the country are already signed up to take part in the free 10k sponsored Mouth Cancer Walking event designed to raise awareness of Mouth Cancer.
Health :: Incentive-Based Therapy Improves Outlook For Methamphetamine Abusers
New research suggests that offering methamphetamine abusers an incentive-based behavioral therapy program called contingency management (CM ? also known as Motivational Incentives), along with psychosocial therapy is more effective than psychosocial therapy alone. The study was supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health, and is published in the November 2006 issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry.
Health :: Columbia research explores impact of gum disease therapy on pregnancy
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that treatment for periodontal disease in pregnant women does not result in a lower rate of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm birth and low birth weight. At the same time, the study showed that periodontal treatment during pregnancy is safe. The researchers recommend additional studies to assess the potential benefits of the treatment.