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July 03, 2006
What's Hot from the IADR (Our 100th Blog Entry)
As things wind down from the IADR meeting in Brisbane, what are the hot topics that were presented at IADR and receiving attention in the popular press? Cranberries and dentin. That's two ideas, not one.
* Cranberries
Cranberries are receiving renewed attention as a way to prevent caries. The mechanism is similar to the way cranberry juice is known to prevent and cure urinary tract infections -- preventing the bacteria from adhering to the cell surfaces. For dentistry, the idea is that cranberry juice helps to prevent S. mutans from adhering to the teeth, and thus prevents the build up of plaque.
IADR: Berry Good News for Tooth Decay Prevention, by Neil Osterweil:
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/DietNutrition/tb/3647
Koo, Hyun et al. "Cranberry flavonoids on expression of virulence by S. mutans." IADR Abstract 179, presented June 28, 2006 (Brisbane).
* Dentin
Dentin is making news with the popular concept that people can grow new bone. In this case, not only new bone in general, but specifically new dentin. "The data demonstrated that AC-100 stimulated the formation of new dentin (the hard tissue of teeth that protects the tooth pulp and supports the outer enamel) when applied to tooth defects."
Acologix' AC-100 (Dentonin(R)) Phase II Data on Dentin Formation in Humans Presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Association for Dental Research: http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060629/sfth064.html?.v=56
Lazarov, Mirella et al. "AC-100, Novel Biological Approach to Promoting Dentin Formations in Humans." IADR Abstract 545, presented June 29, 2006 (Brisbane).
Lazarov, Mirella et al. "AC-100, A Novel Biological Agent for Dentin and Bone Regeneration." IADR Abstract 268, presented June 28, 2006 (Brisbane).
Posted by pfa at July 3, 2006 02:59 PM