DENTAL NEWS FROM ACROSS THE INTERNET

ADA teams up with Rite Aid for National Oral Health Campaign

The ADA has teamed up with Rite Aid drugstores for a new public health campaign designed to promote the link between good oral health and overall health. The campaign, which runs until September 25, gives customers easy access to expert advice from pharmacists and also provides tips on flossing and brushing, common causes of dry mouth and how to get information on low-cost access to dental care....more

EBD critical summaries posted online

The ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry has updated its Critical Summaries. The summaries, which provide concise analyses and appraisals of evidence-based systematic reviews from other publications, are offered as a resource for dentists to use in clinical decision-making. These appraisals are prepared by experts working with the ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry....more

Managing BPA Exposure In Dental Sealants

A study has revealed that sealants and fillings used on children's teeth may expose them to bisphenol A (BPA), says an article in the medical journal Pediatrics. The researchers say it is not yet clear whether this is hazardous to the long-term health of a child, as exposure does not generally last long. Dental sealants, which contain a variety of BPA derivatives are effective in preventing the majority of dental cavities in children and teenagers....more

What Can A New Zealand Reptile Tell Us About False Teeth?

Using a moving 3D computer model based on the skull and teeth of a New Zealand reptile called tuatara, a BBSRC-funded team from the University of Hull, University College London and the Hull York Medical School has revealed how damage to dental implants and jaw joints may be prevented by sophisticated interplay between our jaws, muscles and brain. This research will appear in a future edition of the Journal of Biomechanics.
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