torsdag den 17. marts 2011

White Teeth - Medicine Labels To Carry Clearer Instructions, Uk



Labels on medicine bottles and packets dispensed from pharmacies in the UK are to carry clearer instructions using simpler words and phrases, after researchers concluded some people found current phrases like "Avoid alcoholic drinks" confusing; they recommend the more explicit instruction "Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine" instead...

lørdag den 12. marts 2011

White Teeth - New Policies And Resources For Pediatric Dentists



The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recently published the following policies and resources on their website. School Absences for Dental Appointments Second Opinion for Pediatric Oral Health Care Regarding School Absence for Dental Appointments Caries-risk Assessment Tool (CAT) Decision Trees for Management of an Avulsed Permanent Tooth Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Analysis and Policy Recommendations Concerning Mid-level [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips)

mandag den 7. marts 2011

White Teeth - Experts Discuss Business At World Dental Forum In Macao



HONG KONG/LEIPZIG, Germany: Over 250 dental professionals from around the world are expected to gather at the World Dental Forum in Macao tomorrow. The event which is organised by Modern Dental Laboratory (MDL), a US based manufacturer of dental restorations, aims to bring dental professionals together and share their experiences with the Chinese growing dental market. The programme will include speakers from Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Germany and the United States, amongst others.



onsdag den 2. marts 2011

White Teeth - Articles Published By Our Staff & Students



The following papers have been added to PubMed recently:Rungsiyakull C, Li Q, Sun G, Li W, Swain MV. Surface morphology optimization for osseointegration of coated implants. Biomaterials 2010 Jun 21. [Epub ahead of print]Elsaka SE, Hamouda IM, Elewady YA, Abouelatta OB, Swain MV. Effect of chromium interlayer on the shear bond strength between porcelain and pure titanium. Dent Mater. 2010 Aug;26(8):793-8. Epub 2010 Jun 1.Thompson MC, Thompson KM, Swain M. The all-ceramic, inlay supported fixed partial denture. Part 1. Ceramic inlay preparation design: a literature review. Aust Dent J. 2010 Jun;55(2):120-7; quiz 231.Huang TT, He LH, Darendeliler MA, Swain MV. Correlation of mineral density and elastic modulus of natural enamel white spot lesions using X-ray microtomography and nanoindentati...

fredag den 25. februar 2011

White Teeth - American Dental Association Statement: Kellogg Study Of Alaska Dental Health Aide Therapist Program



We always welcome an organization of the stature of the WK Kellogg Foundation to join us in our mission to improve the oral health of the nation's most vulnerable populations...

søndag den 20. februar 2011

White Teeth - Need More Space? Biomet 3i Offers A Solution



BIOMET 3i’s Low Profile Abutment is now available — a solution designed to provide clinicians with more space for screw-retained restorations in clinical areas of limited interarch distance. Screw-retained abutments provide clearer access to, and retrievability of, single- and multiple-unit implant restorations. In addition, certain patient situations may require the benefits of screw-retained restorations such as full mouth reconstruction and immediate loading techniques.



tirsdag den 15. februar 2011

White Teeth - Ca-sen: How Barbara Boxer Defeated Carly Fiorina



California U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer and Governor-Elect Jerry Brown, November 2, 2010One answer: Los Angeles CountyLook at the California election map:And, then the results from Los Angeles County.Republican Carly Fiorina performed well in many California counties but the almost 600,000 vote deficit in Los Angeles County spelled her doom.Why?Demographics for one, since Los Angeles city and its outlying cities have large ethnic Hispanic, Jewish, African American and Asian populations who overwhelmingly register and vote Democratic. President Obama is very popular with these communities and he was very visible in campaigning for the long term incumbent.Both sides said that in the end, Boxer also got a significant boost from President Obama, who came out to campaign for her and was ...