What is the most important organ in our bodies? Some will say the most important organ is the lungs, others the brain and other the heart. These indeed are all very important organs and because they are so important we need to know how to take care of them. For this week tip, will provide you 10 tips to prevent an attack. The Human Heart! The human heart is a
With the Hispanic and Latino populations in the U.S. projected to increase from 16.7% to 30% by 2050, researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and other institutions carried out what is perhaps the first comprehensive study on the prevalence of caries and tooth loss in these communities. In their study, researchers found, or were reminded, that as far as oral health status is concerned, Hispanics and
University of Pennsylvania (Penn) researchers have found that the periodontal bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis acts on two molecular pathways to simultaneously block immune cells’ killing ability while preserving the cells’ ability to cause inflammation. Their findings are reported in the journal Cell Host & Microbe (June 11, 2014, Vol. 15:6, pp. 768-778). In the study, the researchers show that the bacteria responsible for many cases of periodontitis create an imbalance with
With composite resins, there are often trade-offs when selecting a high- or low-viscosity material. The higher viscosity composite resins often have greater rigidity and shrinkage stress while low-viscosity or flowable resins may not hold up to wear as well. But incorporating nanotechnology into these materials have enabled companies to increase the filler content while maintaining low viscosity. While low-viscosity composite resins were previously introduced for class V restorations, the advancements
U.K. researchers have developed a tooth-rebuilding technique that could do away with restorations by using an electric current to help remineralize teeth. The process aims to take the pain out of caries treatment by electrically reversing the process to help teeth rebuild themselves without the need for drills, needles, or filling materials. The technique, known as electrically accelerated and enhanced remineralization, could be brought to market within three years. It
After a long week at work, the weekend is finally here; this week has been more stressful than previous weeks. In the end, everything went well, the contract was accepted and negotiations have been closed. You are looking forward to a restaurant invitation; your friends have recommended you this restaurant to you for months and they were not lying to you; the food at Bar Isabel is great! To begin
U.S. researchers have developed a framework for exploiting the oral microbiome for monitoring oral cancer development, progression, and recurrence, according to a new article in PLOS One. Titled “Changes in abundance of oral microbiota associated with oral cancer,” the research was published online on June 2. The researchers began with the question, if there is a role for bacterial infection in causing or promoting other cancers (such as gallbladder, colon,
How good are apples for you? Have you ever stop and thought about the old saying; “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. If you haven’t, well we some information that will catch your attention. In our previous blog: Five Life Saving Fruits and Vegetables, we explained the nutritional value apples offered you. In the that blog, we also learned the importance of having a healthy, well balanced diet; now
University at Buffalo (UB) researchers have received a major grant to conduct a prospective study of the oral microbiome and periodontitis in postmenopausal women. The study will investigate a critical gap in knowledge of the composition and role of the oral microbiome and will consider, in particular, the microbiome of the subgingival area beneath the gums and especially between the gums and the basal part of the crowns of the
We all have fears, some fears can be explained and others are just scary. Many of us fear the Dentist, the question is should we fear the dentist? With today’s technological advancements, continuous knowledge and medical improvements, there is no reason for you to fear the dentist. Now, imagine that your visit to the dentist can actually become a vacation. How it that possible, you may ask? Our friends in
When a composite resin restoration fails, the most common approach is to replace it. Now, a new study has compared the outcomes over a 10-year period of replacing a composite restoration versus repairing it. Could repair be a more conservative and equally viable option? New data suggest that this is so, according to a triple-blind clinical trial by researchers from the departments of restorative dentistry at the University of Chile
Using dental therapists (DTs) in school-based programs is the best way to improve access to oral healthcare for underserved children, according to the authors of an article in the American Journal of Public Health (June 2014, Vol. 104:6, pp. e1005-e1009). Disparities in dental healthcare among economically disadvantaged populations are well known, and children suffer disproportionately and most severely from dental diseases, according to the authors of the analytic essay. Many
