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Novel Hydrogel Systems for Dentin Regeneration
The overarching goal of this research is to utilize these multidomain peptides as a biomimetic scaffold, along with dental stem cell therapy, to provide a natural 3D environment that can control and direct the differentiation and function of dental stem cells for the targeted regeneration of the dentin-pulp complex.
>>Read More and Comment Researchers Use a Patient’s Own Bone to Accelerate Orthodontics
Researchers say they have improved upon a surgical procedure developed by a periodontist that rapidly straightens teeth, delivering a healthy bite and attractive smile in months instead of years.
>>Read More and Comment Guayule Latex Gloves: Have You Made the Switch?
I read in the news that there is a new material out called guayule, which is very similar to latex rubber but does not produce an allergic response. I’m wondering if others have switched to guayule latex in their practices?
>>Read More and Comment Saving Teeth by using Periodontal Ligament Regeneration
Dutch researcher Agnes Berendsen has studied the regeneration of the periodontal ligament by use of tissue engineering. The 3D in vitro model she has developed appears to be promising for regenerating periodontal ligament and may also prove valuable for restoring tendons and ligaments elsewhere in the body.
>>Read More and Comment Saliva May Help Diagnose Heart Attack with Aid of Bio-Chip
Early diagnosis of a heart attack may now be possible using only a few drops of saliva and a new nano-bio-chip, a multi-institutional team led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin reported at a recent meeting of the American Association for Dental Research.
>>Read More and Comment Spit Tests: Will Your Practice Soon Be Offering These?
Will your practice soon be providing Spit Tests to patients?
According to some new research, one day soon patients may spit in a cup, instead of bracing for a needle prick, when being tested for cancer, heart disease or diabetes. A major step in that direction is the cataloguing of the “complete” salivary proteome, a […]
Intraoral Cameras
Dr. Feuerstein asks: Are Intraoral cameras still useful? With the advent of high resolution, low cost digital cameras, many practitioners feel that they do not need intraoral cameras.
>>Read More and Comment Computers in the Dental Operatory
How many of you have computers in the operatory? We have one in each room.
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