The Los Angeles Times: “More than 100 who had waited for care were asked to return next week for services. In all, volunteers saw 1,157 patients, 64 of them minors…

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The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) was recently invited to provide testimony to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Oral Health (CDC DOH) as part of the strategic planning process for 2011 through 2014…

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Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and University Hospitals Case Medical Center report initial results from a small sample that inflammation from gum disease and prostate problems just might be linked. They discuss their new evidence in the Journal of Periodontology, the official journal of the American Academy of Periodontology…

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The Shirley Glasstone Hughes (SGH) Trust Fund recently announced that a £200,000 research budget has been made available to fund research into primary dental care…

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The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry has received a $10 million federal grant to transform its research facilities into a state-of-the-art clinical and translational research center…

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The H1N1 flu epidemic has lessons to offer health care providers. The limited amount of vaccine available initially left pregnant women, small children with medical conditions, and other high-risk populations waiting in long lines. The problems encountered in reaching certain segments of the population apply to the provision of dental care as well as other [...] Read more »

The use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) following tooth removal appears to speed healing and bone formation, according to an article in the Journal of Oral Implantology. When a tooth is removed, poor healing can lead to excessive bone loss in the jaw that can delay tooth replacement, require costly reconstructive surgery, or even [...] Read more »

BioMers today announced the launch of two new aesthetic products for orthodontic treatment, the SimpliClear™ braces system and the ASTICS® Color retainers. The SimpliClear™ braces system is virtually invisible allowing patients to undergo treatment without the embarrassment of unsightly metal braces. Orthodontic braces comprise of brackets and wires to align teeth…

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Gary Unterbrink, a general dental practitioner in Lichtenstein with more than 15 years’ experience in research and product development, will lead delegates at the 2010 British Dental Conference and Exhibition in an exploration of the limits of material and techniques…

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Stan Brock, the humanitarian who has been delivering free health care worldwide through his nonprofit organization Remote Area Medical (RAM) for 25 years, will be recognized as the recipient of the 2010 Inamori Ethics Prize, awarded by the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence at Case Western Reserve University…

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