An unusual kind of immune cell in the tongue appears to play a pivotal role preventing oral thrush, according to a new study in the Journal of Experimental Medicine (September 8, 2014). These findings may suggest why some patients are more susceptible to this oral yeast infection and could lead to the development of treatments in these highly vulnerable patients, the study authors wrote. Oral thrush is a treatable infection
In our previous post Osteoarthritis Causes and Treatment we read the common causes of osteoarthritis, but what are the treatment options available to prevent osteoarthritis? and if you already have this problem, do you know which surgeries can help you? Of course your personal doctor will need to examine you in order to do a proper diagnosis and before surgery is you only option, your doctor will offer you a
Endodontic technology developer Sonendo has completed an equity financing totaling $35 million, which will be used to further technology development, fund clinical studies, and commercialize the company’s GentleWave system for root canal therapy. The system debuted at the American Association of Endodontists annual meeting this year and is currently in limited market release. The financing round was led by Meritech Capital Partners with new investor SEB Private Equity joining Fjord
As North Carolina’s teeth-whitening case goes to U.S. Supreme Court next month, the state’s dental board is urging the high court to reject the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) “radical departure” from a long-standing precedent that offers “state actors immunity from antitrust scrutiny,” according to a National Law Review story. The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners is arguing that the FTC’s stance contradicts the principles that originally gave rise
Athlete’s often fear post damage injuries can cause, especially when the impact is severe. A sport injury can cause broken bones, damage in joints, chipped teeth, torn muscles and worst case scenario hospital stays. In a recent post; NFL and NHL Dental Facts we describe the oral problems a NFL or NHL player could face and offered a few recommendations to protect their teeth. However, both hockey and football are
You have finally reached the age of retirement, now you will finally be able to enjoy time with your family and friends. is proud of your dedication and all the accomplishments you have achieve throughout the years you worked. Not that you have more free time, you might ask yourself “What should can I do?” An option you have is to fix your garden, whether you fix your backyard or
SAN FRANCISCO – At the California Dental Association’s CDA Presents conference, Henry Schein introduced the Insight Endo and the Channels product line, a comprehensive endodontic portfolio that features nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary files, advanced carrier-based obturators, stainless steel hand instruments, and accessory products. The NiTi rotary files feature an innovative and performance-tested variable taper design, according to the company. Comprised of eight instruments, the rotary files use a flexible and safe-ended
SAN FRANCISCO – The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) will have far-reaching impact on dental insurance, dentists, and patients alike, according to a presentation at the California Dental Association’s CDA Presents conference. More low-income children and adults will be covered, and insurers will scrutinize claims to see if dentists are following established protocols for improved outcomes. Gary Dougan, DDS, MPH, a former private practitioner who is now dental
SAN FRANCISCO – In a corporate forum on Thursday at the California Dental Association’s CDA Presents conference, Peter Decock, an engineer and the global nutrition and regulatory manager at Cargill, presented on new dietary and personal care approaches for oral hygiene management with the sugar alcohol erythritol. He detailed a three-year program conducted in Estonia in which an initial group of 485 elementary school students participated in a study that
Arguments began on Thursday in a lawsuit filed by two Alabama businesses seeking to overturn a state law restricting nondentists from offering teeth-whitening products and services. The 2013 lawsuit claims the state law is an unconstitutional attempt by the state’s dentists to create a monopoly and is an illegal restriction on business, according to an Associated Press (AP) story. The Alabama Board of Dental Examiners argued that the law is
SAN FRANCISCO – Philips has introduced its newest whitening product, the Philips Zoom QuickPro varnish, today at the California Dental Association’s CDA Presents conference. Research shows that up to 8 out of 10 Americans are concerned about yellowing teeth, but only 2 of 10 are using a professional whitening product, the company said in a presentation. Philips Zoom QuickPro whitening varnish. Image courtesy of Philips. Two years in development, the
Premier Dental has introduced the Enamelon preventive treatment gel. The Enamelon gel contains 970 parts per million (ppm) of stannous fluoride and is safe for daily use by patients of all ages to help prevent caries and gingivitis, as well as treat sensitivity, according to the company. It is a safe and effective alternative for patient home care compared with both 5,000 ppm toothpastes and remineralizing pastes, Premier said. Its
