News tagged with dentistry
Minority women still most underrepresented in science despite progress
Thirty-five years after a landmark report documented minority women as the most underrepresented individuals in science, engineering, medicine and dentistry, dramatic improvements have occurred for women of color, but serious ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 27, 2012 |
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Nanocrystals make dentures shine
German chemists succeeded in producing a new kind of glass-ceramic with a nanocrystalline structure, which seems to be well suited to be used in dentistry due to their high strength and its optical characteristics. ...
Jan 05, 2012 |
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Denture adhesives can cause zinc overdose, study says
The simple act of trying to keep dentures in place can trigger serious health problems, including neurological damage, a new study by University of Maryland researchers warns.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Apr 05, 2011 |
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Report offers solutions to address decline in US dental faculty
A new report by an Indiana University School of Dentistry department chair with researchers from six other U.S. dental schools is calling for quick and creative solutions to address the growing scarcity of full-time faculty ...
Jan 27, 2011 |
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Dental researcher improves a device to help cleft-palate patients avoid surgery
(PhysOrg.com) -- Children with cleft palates may no longer need invasive jaw-widening surgery as an adult.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 01, 2010 |
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Researchers analyze impact of chemical BPA in dental sealants used in children
Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that bisphenol A (BPA) released from some plastic resins used in pediatric dentistry is detectable in the saliva after placement in children's mouths. BPA is a widely ...
Sep 10, 2010 |
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Exposure to alkaline substances can result in damaged teeth
It has long been known that acids can erode tooth enamel but a new Swedish study from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, shows that strong alkaline substances can damage teeth too - substances ...
Oct 27, 2009 |
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OJ worse for teeth than whitening, researchers say
With the increasing popularity of whitening one's teeth, researchers at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, part of the University of Rochester Medical Center, set out to learn if there are negative effects on the tooth ...
Jun 30, 2009 |
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Home tooth bleaching slightly reduces enamel strength
New research shows that human teeth lost some enamel hardness after the application of several different products used in the home to whiten teeth. The study suggests that future generations of such products might be reformulated ...
Apr 14, 2009 |
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Modern lifestyle prevents tooth decay
New research has found that modern lifestyle habits may play a bigger role than food alone, when it comes to tooth decay.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 26, 2009 |
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Human papillomavirus lesion identified at the dentist
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of viruses that includes more than 100 different strains or types and is the most common sexually transmitted virus. The American Social Health Association (ASHA) reports that 75 percent ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 18, 2009 |
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Dentistry
Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dentistry is widely considered necessary for complete overall health. Doctors who practice dentistry are known as dentists. The dentist's supporting team – which includes dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and dental therapists – aids in providing oral health services.
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