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Treatment of pain
The most common cause of dental pain is a toothache.The pain may be a sharp, stabbing one when biting down or a constant dull, throbbing pain. In either case, you should contact a dentist for an emergency appointment. If you think there's food stuck...
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M Blanc rates hospital food
Catering staff at the John Radcliffe Hospital could be forgiven a sense of trepidation when they were asked to cook for injured celebrated restaurateur Raymond Blanc.As viewers of his many television series will testify, the Michelin-starred chef can be a...
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Anti-Porphyromonas gingivalis and Anti-inflammatory Activities of A-Type Cranberry Proanthocyanidins [Article]
Anti-Porphyromonas gingivalis and Anti-inflammatory Activities of A-Type Cranberry Proanthocyanidins Vu Dang La, Amy B.Howell, and Daniel Grenier* Groupe de Recherche en cologie Buccale, Facult de Mdecine Dentaire, Universit Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada;...
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It Was The Stem Cell All Along
Boston University event highlights the power of stem cells (Boston) What if you could use your own stem cells to grow new tissue?Clinical trials are underway to use stem cells to repair critical organs and tissues such as heart and nerve tissues? Stem cell...
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Students offer dental care to Cambodia's children in need
- A group of dental students have just returned from their mission to Cambodia where they helped 1,500 children to better oral health./> Dr Monika Suorn, of the Tooth Angel Project, put together the team for the mission to Cambodia where dental...
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City council calls for fluoride referendum
- Southampton City councillors have voted to call on the South Central Strategic Health Authority to hold a referendum on its move to add fluoride in water./> Health bosses agreed the plans for the city's water in February last year despite 72% of 10,000...
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Dental phobic girl died due to lack of clarity' between medics
- An eight-year-old girl with a phobia of dentists died of starvation after she was failed by medical and professional experts, a report claims./> />Eight-year-old Sophie Waller, from Cornwall, developed pervasive refusal syndrome – a severe...
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Doctor, my tooth hurts: the costs of incomplete dental care in the emergency room
_ Doctor, my tooth hurts: the costs of incomplete dental care in the emergency room.
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Researchers sequence complete mitochondrial genome of ancient polar bear
Researchers used mitochondrial DNA from a fossilized tooth to determine the phyl Researchers sequence complete mitochondrial genome of ancient polar bear.
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Fluoride treatments
The teeth are formed of minerals including fluoride.Dental treatments with fluoride can help prevent tooth decay and even help your teeth rebuild areas of decay through re-mineralization. An additional benefit of fluoride is that it decreases the...
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PfizerEURs Kindler KOEURd by TevaEURs Yanai
The 800-pound gorilla of one industry has beaten the 800-pound gorilla of another.Teva CEO Shlomo Yanai took on Pfizer CEO Jeff Kindler and won Usually these two Goliaths fight each other tooth and nail over drug patents. PFE?s lawyers work to...
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Stem cells used to treat gum disease patients
TOKYO A Japanese research team announced Thursday it has been successful in regenerating gum and parodontal tissue by using gum disease patients own stem cells that can develop into any type of body tissue.The team formed by biomedical researcher Hidemi...
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School's out for tooth-rotting sugary snacks
- A new study reveals children are eating healthier lunches at school./> The nationwide study – carried out by the School Food Trust is the first of its kind since the Government's new standards came into effect in 2006. /> It's found that...
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Tooth whitening? Try before you fly
- A tooth-whitening service for passengers launches next month (April) at Birmingham Airport./> />Brighter White Teeth Company offers a 20-minute tooth-whitening service under the ‘Smile Company’ brand at Birmingham...
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Teeth whitening? Try before you fly
- A tooth-whitening service for passengers launches next month (April) at Birmingham Airport./> />Brighter White Teeth Company offers a 20-minute tooth-whitening service under the ‘Smile Company’ brand at Birmingham...
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Ancient DNA from rare fossil reveals that polar bears evolved recently and adapted quickly
A rare, ancient polar bear fossil discovered in Norway in 2004 is yielding a treasure trove of essential information about the age and evolutionary origins of the species whose future is now seen as synonymous with the devastation wrought by climate change.A...
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The probability of and factors influencing tooth survival following non-surgical root canal treatment a prospective study
Ng YL et al.The probability of and factors influencing tooth survival following non-surgical root canal treatment a prospective study.
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The efficacy of different endodontic irrigants against Enterococcus faecalis in an extracted human tooth model
Giles LH et al.The study showed that using a cross over Latin square design eliminates bias in results due to the use of different teeth. NaOCl, Sterilox and CHX had a greater antibacterial efficacy that the control, PBS. The efficacy of different...
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Fluoride chemicals may increase lead accumulation, say researchers
Fluoride chemicals added to public water supplies, boosts lead absorption in lab animals' bones, teeth and blood, report Sawan, et al.(Toxicology 2/2010). Earlier studies already show children's blood-lead-levels are higher in fluoridated communities,...
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The Formula For Making Teeth Will Soon Be Found
Each cusp of our teeth is regulated by genes which carefully control the development.A similar genetic puzzle also regulates the differentiation of our other organs and of all living organisms. A team of researchers at the Institute of Biotechnology of the...
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Scientists closer to solving puzzle of tooth formation
- Scientists have created a computer model reproducing variation in complex structures like teeth and organs./> />And the team believes their research takes a step towards the growing of correctly shaped teeth and other organs. /> />Professor...
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Mathematical model may promote medical research on how to grow new organs
Each cusp of our teeth is regulated by genes which carefully control the development.A similar genetic puzzle also regulates the differentiation of our other organs and of all living organisms. A team of researchers at the Institute of Biotechnology of the...
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Decoded Genome Gives New Hope in Confronting Diseases
Two research teams have independently decoded the entire genome of patients to find the exact genetic cause of their disease.The approach may offer a new start in the so far disappointing effort to identify the genetic roots of major killers like heart...
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Gene maps can spot disease
By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two studies published on Wednesday show it is possible to sequence the entire gene maps of families with inherited diseases and pinpoint the offending bit of DNA.The studies, which would not...
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Crest Pro-Health Sensitive Shield makes debut
CINCINNATI Crest has expanded its Pro-Health product roster with Pro-Health Sensitive Shield, a new line designed to provide more comprehensive oral care while also protecting against teeth sensitivity.The Procter & Gamble brand said Tuesday that Pro...
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