Dec 23, 2010 | Dental Crown, Uncategorized
Dental Crowns A dental crown is a relatively standard dental procedure in that the tooth has to be prepared in a similar way to restore normal form and function. However, there are other variables to consider. One of the most important factors adding to cost is the...
Dec 23, 2010 | Periodontal Risk Factors, Uncategorized
Financial Stress High levels of financial stress and poor coping abilities increase twofold the likelihood of developing periodontal (gum) disease, according to a study in the Journal of Periodontology. After accounting for other risk factors – such as age, gender,...
Dec 23, 2010 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors, Uncategorized
Fish Oil Eating even moderate amounts of omega 3 fatty acids, typically found in foods such as salmon and other fatty fish, may help ward off gum disease, new research suggests.Researchers divided nearly 9,200 adults aged 20 and up participating in the National Health...
Dec 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
If you were to attend a lecture on dentistry practices of the mid 19th century you might expect to be educated on wooden teeth, but surprisingly this bygone era produced many modern advances in the field including the use of amalgam fillings (better known as “silver...
Dec 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
December 15, 2010 Association supports continued amalgam regulation and research Gaithersburg, Md.—The Association commended an advisory panel’s call for continued research while offering support for the Food and Drug Administration’s current amalgam regulation. The...
Dec 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
Actiq®, The Sugar-Loaded Opiate Lollipop Home and the Risk for Tooth Decay This is great info from our friends at Lexi-Comp ONLINE for Dentistry. Actiq®, manufactured by Cephalon, is a solid formulation of fentanyl citrate on a plastic stick that dissolves slowly in...
