During Global Crisis Brits Rate Pets' Health Above Their Own
New research commissioned by dental payment plan provider, Denplan, has revealed that we prioritise the health of our pets above our own healthcare. The survey shows that while only 11 per cent of UK pet owners would stop paying for their pet insurance if the credit crunch affected their wallet, more than double that number (23 per cent) would stop paying for their own private healthcare.

California Dental Hygienists Urge Greater Awareness Of "Meth Mouth" As An Early Indicator Of Abuse
With methamphetamine addiction continuing to skyrocket, the California Dental Hygienists' Association (CDHA) today called on the public to understand that decaying teeth can be one of the first warning signs that a family member or loved one is abusing the drug.

Mouth Cancer Awareness Week 16 - 22 November 2008, University Hospital Of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist nurses at Wythenshawe Hospital are this week raising awareness of mouth cancer, a disease which is on the increase and affects 5,000 new people in the UK each year. In the last 10 years, the number of new mouth cancer cases has increased by more than 30%. Whilst men are twice as likely to develop mouth cancer, there are now more cases amongst women and around 1600 people die of mouth cancer every year.

Manage Your Dental Professional Registration With A Click Of The Mouse - General Dental Council, UK
Dental professionals can now pay their GDC annual retention fee, update their contact details and check the details on their practising certificate before it is printed, all via the web, thanks to the GDC's new self-service website e-GDC at http://www.gdc-arf.com.

Fluorescence Used To Develop Method For Detecting Mercury In Fish, Dental Amalgam
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a simple and quick method for detecting mercury in fish and dental samples, two substances at the center of public concern about mercury contamination. The technique involves a fluorescent substance that glows bright green when it comes into contact with oxidized mercury, the researchers report in the current online edition of the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

The Tooth Whisperers
The phrase, "the eyes are the windows to the soul," is attributed to several authors and philosophers. But the phrase, "your teeth are the windows to your health," can be attributed to Mohamed Bassiouny, DMD, MSc, PhD, who has been studying how teeth provide important clues to his patients' overall health for more than 30 years.

Growth And Generation Of Brain Cells Stimulated By Stem Cells From Monkey Teeth
Researchers at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Emory University, have discovered dental pulp stem cells can stimulate growth and generation of several types of neural cells. Findings from this study, available in the October issue of the journal Stem Cells, suggest dental pulp stem cells show promise for use in cell therapy and regenerative medicine, particularly therapies associated with the central nervous system.

Welsh Assembly Government Statement - Dental Contract Review - Consultation Report
STATEMENT BY THE WELSH ASSEMBLY GOVERNMENT Edwina Hart, Minister for Health and Social Services At the end of last year I announced a review of the dental contract and the establishment of a task and finish group to look at a range of issues to improve the way in which the contract works. The Review Group completed their work in July and submitted their Report.

Dental Implants Effective For Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontists have been straightening teeth for decades relying on the ancient physics principle "every action has a reaction," in which tooth displacement in one part of the jaw causes movement on the other as well.

New Deputy Chief Dental Officer, Department Of Health, UK
Sue Gregory has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief Dental Officer at the Department of Health, it was announced today. Sue will replace current Deputy Chief Dental Officer, Tony Jenner, who is leaving the Department of Health after six years. The appointment will take effect in January 2009. Sue is currently the Consultant in Dental Public Health for Bedfordshire, Luton and Hertfordshire Primary Care Trusts.

OHSU Finds Association Between Epstein-Barr Virus, Inflammatory Diseases Of The Mouth
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's School of Dentistry have found that a significant percentage of dental patients with the inflammatory diseases irreversible pulpitis and apical periodontitis also have the Epstein-Barr virus. The Epstein-Barr virus is an important human pathogen found in more than 90 percent of the world population.

The USC School Of Dentistry Addresses Diabetes Risk Among Latinos As Part Of Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month . In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, The USC School of Dentistry, offers the following tips and explains why good oral health is essential for a person living with Diabetes. Of the nearly 24 million Americans who have diabetes, Latinos are increasingly at risk.

Chewing Gum From BioGaia Containing Lactobacillus Reuteri Prodentis Reduces Inflamed Gums
A new study confirms that chewing gum from BioGaia containing Lactobacillus reuteri Prodentis reduces gingivitis (inflamed gums). The study also shows that the Lactobacillus reuteri Prodentis can interact directly with the human immune system to reduce inflammation. The study, published by Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, was performed by Professor Svante Twetman and his team in the Department of Cariology and Endodontics at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark.

New Business And Communication Skills Course From British Dental Association
A new BDA Masterclass seminar to help dentists and their teams enhance the patient experience, perfect their communications skills and develop more effective business plans is to be launched by the British Dental Association (BDA). The event, Advanced business and communication skills for dental practices, will be led by top-flight speakers from the world-respected Henley Business School.

Dental Commissioning For Quarter Ending September 2008, UK
This data shows the number of Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) commissioned as at 30th September 2008. Key findings this quarter: -- 152 of the 152 Commissioners (PCTs and Care Trusts) returned data. -- 82.5 million UDAs have been commissioned as at 30th September 2008. -- This represents an increase of 1.5 million (1.9%) on the UDAs commissioned as at 30th June 2008. Dental Contracts Statistics: http://www.