Maintaining periodontal health may contribute to a healthy respiratory system, according to research published in the Journal of Periodontology. A new study suggests that periodontal disease may increase the risk for respiratory infections, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia. These infections, which are caused when bacteria from the upper throat are inhaled [...]
Mercury, the main ingredient in “silver” or amalgam fillings, will be the subject of a United Nations conference to be held in Chiba, Japan on January 24-28. Members of various non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as well as dentists and scientists from groups such as the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), will be attending [...]
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A new nationwide study by Verasoni, of how dentists use Facebook to promote their practice reveals that dentists are at a loss on Facebook. Data from the study reveal that dentists do not yet understand how to leverage social media channels such as Facebook to engage patients; despite the patient’s and consumer’s growing engagement with [...]
According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, all-ceramic crown and bridge restorations fabricated with computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology will grow from 40% of overall ceramic unit share to almost 70% in 2015, experiencing robust growth of approximately 18%. Of the materials used to fabricate CAD/CAM restorations, high [...]
China SHESAYS Medical Cosmetology Inc. OTC Bulletin Board: CSAY “China SHESAYS” or the “Company”, which operates a network of specialized medical cosmetology hospitals, clinics and skincare centers in Sichuan province, China, today announced that it has recently introduced the CEREC AC porcelain teeth 3D restoration robot at its flagship hospital in Chengdu, becoming the first [...]