Oral health has potential link to breast cancer

Tooth Loss and Periodontal Disease Potentially Linked to Breast Cancer Bellevue dentist saw an interesting article discussing the possible link between breast cancer and tooth loss as reported on the dental News and Technology Blog by Dr Marty Jablow. I am reprinting his article without editing as written in his blog article. I found . . . → Read More: Oral health has potential link to breast cancer

The Big News in Dentistry: No More Root Canals?

You read that correctly. A recent journal article in ACS Nano tells us that, in research, a layered, nano-sized dental film is responsive to bringing dead tooth pulp back to life. This is not science fiction; this truth is better than fiction. The miracle substance is called alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH), and when . . . → Read More: The Big News in Dentistry: No More Root Canals?

The Connection Between Oral Health And Systemic Diseases

It’s not news that there is a significant link between one’s oral health and overall health. Though studies are ongoing, researchers have known for quite some time that the mouth is connected to the rest of the body. “Your mouth is the entry point of many bacteria,” said Dr. Steven Grater, Pennsylvania dental Association . . . → Read More: The Connection Between Oral Health And Systemic Diseases

Modified Bass Technique

Question: I’ve recently heard on the news that your brushing technique really matters and that most professionals recommend the modified bass technique.  What is that exactly? Answer: Modified bass Technique Believe it or not, there are several techniques that may be used when brushing your teeth.  However, studies have shown that the most popular . . . → Read More: Modified Bass Technique

Innovative Health Care Effort In Chicago Reports Successess And Disappointments

Several news outlets look at different models for medical care. “An initiative designed to transform health care on Chicago’s South Side … has linked 5,600 people to a ‘medical home’ since 2005, University of Chicago executives said Thursday,” The Chicago Tribune reported…

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News Roundup: Plans To Transform Hospital, Doctor Payments Is On Hold In Mass., Thousands Of Uninsured Virginians May Go Without Free Dental Care

The Boston Globe: “The state’s ambitious, first-in-the-nation plan to transform how hospitals and doctors are paid is on hold, at least for this year, largely because of disagreements among key officials, legislators, and providers over how best to control health care spending…

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The Big News in Dentistry: No More Root Canals?

You read that correctly. A recent journal article in ACS Nano tells us that, in research, a layered, nano-sized dental film is responsive to bringing dead tooth pulp back to life. This is not science fiction; this truth is better than fiction. The miracle substance is called alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH), and when . . . → Read More: The Big News in Dentistry: No More Root Canals?

Replacement Tooth Grown For a Mouse

A team of Japanese scientists were able to grow a green replacement tooth for a mouse. Researchers say it is the first time a “fully functional and three-dimensional organ” has been regenerated. The tooth works just like any other tooth. This sounds promoising. Hopefully, we will be able to grow human tetth before too . . . → Read More: Replacement Tooth Grown For a Mouse