Daily Dentistry News

• States Continue To Wrestle With Federal Funding Issues, Budget Shortfalls September 9, 2010
  The Fiscal Times: "Nationally, the number of Medicaid beneficiaries has risen by 8 percent a year since 2008, and 44 states have reported that they will exceed their enrollment and spending growth projections this year, the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured reported... […]
• Managing BPA Exposure In Dental Sealants September 8, 2010
  Dental sealants containing a variety of bisphenol A (BPA) derivatives are effective in preventing the most common dental cavities in children and adolescents. The special article, "Bisphenol A and Related Compounds in Dental Materials: A Critical Review," in the October 2010 print issue of Pediatrics, published online Sept... […]
• What Can A New Zealand Reptile Tell Us About False Teeth? September 8, 2010
  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... […]
• Dental Sealants Contain Bisphenol A (BPA) Derivatives Which May Seep Into Children's Mouths September 7, 2010
  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... […]
• Gum Bacteria Escape Into Bloodstream And Increase Risk Of Clots And Heart Attack September 6, 2010
  UK researchers have found another reason for us to keep brushing and flossing our teeth: the same gum bacteria that cause dental plaque can escape from the mouth into the bloodstream and trigger clots that increase risk of heart attack and heart disease... […]