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October 31, 2006

New Pew Report: Health Information Searching Online

"Online Health Search 2006: Most internet users start at a search engine when looking for health information online. Very few check the source and date of the information they find."

"Fully three-quarters of health seekers say they check the source and date only sometimes, hardly ever, or never, which translates to about 85 million Americans gathering health advice online without consistently examining the quality indicators of the information they find."

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October 25, 2006

Bisphosphonates and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

In support of yesterday's excellent and well attended presentation by Dr. Joseph Helman, we would like to offer the following selected resources on bisphosphonates and osteonecrosis of the jaw. Sections below include information for patients, for practitioners, and articles from the professional literature.

Please note that while links to articles and abstracts are provided as possible, to get access to the full article you may need to navigate to the article from a UM Library service. One way to do this would be to enter PubMed from a UM web page, log in if off campus, and then enter the PMID number. Go to the bottom of the resulting page, and click on the block-M.

For those who would like more information, custom searches in PubMed are provided.


* INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS

ADA: Oral Health Topics: Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: http://www.ada.org/public/topics/osteonecrosis.asp

AGD: Treatment drug may cause jaw bone to die: http://www.agd.org/media/2006/june/treatment.asp

NIAMS: Oral Health and Bone Disease: http://www.niams.nih.gov/bone/hi/oralhealth_bone.htm


* INFORMATION FOR PROFESSIONALS

ADA: A-Z Topics: Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/topics/osteonecrosis.asp

ADA Council on Scientific Affairs. Expert Panel Recommendations: Dental Management of Patients on Oral Bisphosphonate Therapy. June 2006. [PDF, 159K]

Migliorati CA, Casiglia J, Epstein J, Jacobsen PL, Siegel MA, Woo SB. Managing the care of patients with bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis: an American Academy of Oral Medicine position paper. Abstract.
J Am Dent Assoc. 2005 Dec;136(12):1658-68. Review. Erratum in: J Am Dent Assoc. 2006 Jan;137(1):26.
PMID: 16383047

NIDCR: Oral Care Provider's Reference Guide for Oncology Patients: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/HealthInformation/DiseasesAndConditions/CancerTreatmentAndOralHealth/Oral%20Care%20Providers%20Reference%20Guide%20for%20Oncology%20Patients.htm


* ARTICLES

Badros A, Weikel D, Salama A, Goloubeva O, Schneider A, Rapoport A, Fenton R, Gahres N, Sausville E, Ord R, Meiller T.
Osteonecrosis of the jaw in multiple myeloma patients: clinical features and risk factors. Abstract.
J Clin Oncol. 2006 Feb 20;24(6):945-52.
PMID: 16484704

Lacy MQ, Dispenzieri A, Gertz MA, Greipp PR, Gollbach KL, Hayman SR, Kumar S, Lust JA, Rajkumar SV, Russell SJ, Witzig TE, Zeldenrust SR, Dingli D, Bergsagel PL, Fonseca R, Reeder CB, Stewart AK, Roy V, Dalton RJ, Carr AB, Kademani D, Keller EE, Viozzi CF, Kyle RA.
Mayo clinic consensus statement for the use of bisphosphonates in multiple myeloma.
Mayo Clin Proc. 2006 Aug;81(8):1047-53. Review.
PMID: 16901028

Marx RE, Sawatari Y, Fortin M, Broumand V.
Bisphosphonate-induced exposed bone (osteonecrosis/osteopetrosis) of the jaws: risk factors, recognition, prevention, and treatment. Abstract.
J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2005 Nov;63(11):1567-75.
PMID: 16243172

Nase JB, Suzuki JB.
Osteonecrosis of the jaw and oral bisphosphonate treatment. Abstract.
J Am Dent Assoc. 2006 Aug;137(8):1115-9; quiz 1169-70.
PMID: 16873327

Ruggiero SL, Mehrotra B, Rosenberg TJ, Engroff SL.
Osteonecrosis of the jaws associated with the use of bisphosphonates: a review of 63 cases.Abstract.
J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2004 May;62(5):527-34.
PMID: 15122554

Scully C, Madrid C, Bagan J.
Dental endosseous implants in patients on bisphosphonate therapy. Abstract.
Implant Dent. 2006 Sep;15(3):212-8.
PMID: 16966893


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October 20, 2006

US Water Fluoridation Maps Available

New from the CDC, an interactive map of the United States that allows you to check local water fluoridation levels.

"My Water’s Fluoride allows consumers in currently participating states to learn the fluoridation status of their water system."

To use this map, click first on the state, then on the county, and lastly on the city. Many city entries will also include the option to view the operational reports for that jurisdiction.

CDC: My Water's Fluoride: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/MWF/Index.asp

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October 12, 2006

New Articles from UM SoD Faculty: October 06, part 2

Beattie ML. Kim JW. Gong SG. Murdoch-Kinch CA. Simmer JP. Hu JC.
Phenotypic variation in dentinogenesis imperfecta/dentin dysplasia linked to 4q21.
Journal of Dental Research. 85(4):329-33, 2006 Apr.
PMID: 16567553

Chen H. Clarkson BH. Sun K. Mansfield JF.
Self-assembly of synthetic hydroxyapatite nanorods into an enamel prism-like structure.
Journal of Colloid & Interface Science. 288(1):97-103, 2005 Aug 1.
PMID: 15927567

Cooke JW. Sarment DP. Whitesman LA. Miller SE. Jin Q. Lynch SE. Giannobile WV.
Effect of rhPDGF-BB delivery on mediators of periodontal wound repair.
Tissue Engineering. 12(6):1441-50, 2006 Jun.
PMID: 16846342

Kaigler D. Cirelli JA. Giannobile WV.
Growth factor delivery for oral and periodontal tissue engineering.
Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery. 3(5):647-62, 2006 Sep.
PMID: 16948560

Kaigler D. Wang Z. Horger K. Mooney DJ. Krebsbach PH.
VEGF scaffolds enhance angiogenesis and bone regeneration in irradiated osseous defects.
Journal of Bone & Mineral Research. 21(5):735-44, 2006 May.
PMID: 16734388

Wang J. Wang J. Sun Y. Song W. Nor JE. Wang CY. Taichman RS.
Diverse signaling pathways through the SDF-1/CXCR4 chemokine axis in prostate cancer cell lines leads to altered patterns of cytokine secretion and angiogenesis.
Cellular Signalling. 17(12):1578-92, 2005 Dec.
PMID: 16005185

Widmalm SE. Bae HE. Djurdjanovic D. McKay DC.
Inaudible temporomandibular joint vibrations.
Cranio. 24(3):207-12, 2006 Jul.
PMID: 16933462

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October 10, 2006

More Dental Statistics from the CDC

Our previous entry on statistics focused primarily on international resources. What if you want to know the percentage of edentulous persons in Utah? The US data is available in various forms from the CDC. Here are some examples of information available.

CDC: National Oral Health Surveillance System: http://www.cdc.gov/nohss/

Beltran-Aguilar ED, Barker LK, Canto MT, Dye BA, Gooch BF, Griffin SO, Hyman J, Jaramillo F, Kingman A, Nowjack-Raymer R, Selwitz RH, Wu T. Surveillance for Dental Caries, Dental Sealants, Tooth Retention, Edentulism, and Enamel Fluorosis. MMWR Surveillance Summaries 2005;54(03);1–44. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss5403a1.htm

Eke, PI, Thornton-Evans GO, DDS, Beckles GL. Dental Visits Among Dentate Adults with Diabetes—United States, 1999 and 2004. MMWR, November 25, 2005;54(46):1181–1183. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5446a3.htm

Gooch BF, Eke PI, Malvitz DM. Public Health and Aging: Retention of Natural Teeth Among Older Adults -- United States, 2002. MMWR;52(50):1226–29. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5250a3.htm

Macek M, Matte T, Sinks T, Malvitz D. Blood Lead Concentrations in Children and Method of Water Fluoridation, United States, 1988–1994. Environmental Health Perspectives 2005. Available from http://dx.doi.org/* using code: 10.1289/ehp.8319.

Surveillance for Use of Preventive Health-Care Services by Older Adults, 1995-1997. MMWR, December 17, 1999;48(SS08):51–88. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss4808a4.htm

Total Tooth Loss Among Persons Aged Greater Than or Equal to 65 Years — Selected States, 1995-1997. MMWR, March 19, 1999;48(10):206–210. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00056723.htm

For more, check the CDC's Oral Health page [http://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/index.htm] and their collection of Data Systems [http://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/data_systems/index.htm]. The latter includes Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Data Resource Center (DRC), My Water's Fluoride, Oral Health Maps, and Synopses.

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October 06, 2006

New Articles from UM SoD Faculty: October 06, part 1

Chung DM. Oh TJ. Shotwell JL. Misch CE. Wang HL.
Significance of keratinized mucosa in maintenance of dental implants with different surfaces.
Journal of Periodontology. 77(8):1410-20, 2006 Aug.
PMID: 16881810

Crane NJ. Popescu V. Morris MD. Steenhuis P. Ignelzi MA Jr.
Raman spectroscopic evidence for octacalcium phosphate and other transient mineral species deposited during intramembranous mineralization. [see comment].
Bone. 39(3):434-42, 2006 Sep.
PMID: 16627026

Kloostra PW. Eber RM. Wang HL. Inglehart MR.
Surgical versus non-surgical periodontal treatment: psychosocial factors and treatment outcomes.
Journal of Periodontology. 77(7):1253-60, 2006 Jul.
PMID: 16805690

McClure JB. Greene SM. Wiese C. Johnson KE. Alexander G. Strecher V.
Interest in an online smoking cessation program and effective recruitment strategies: results from Project Quit.
Journal of Medical Internet Research. 8(3):e14, 2006.
PMID: 16954124

Misch KA. Yi ES. Sarment DP.
Accuracy of cone beam computed tomography for periodontal defect measurements.
Journal of Periodontology. 77(7):1261-6, 2006 Jul.
PMID: 16805691

Novak KF. Taylor GW. Dawson DR. Ferguson JE 2nd. Novak MJ.
Periodontitis and gestational diabetes mellitus: exploring the link in NHANES III.
Journal of Public Health Dentistry. 66(3):163-8, 2006.
PMID: 16913241

Reddy P. Johnson K. Uberti JP. Reynolds C. Silver S. Ayash L. Braun TM. Ratanatharathorn V.
Nephrotic syndrome associated with chronic graft-versus-host disease after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Bone Marrow Transplantation. 38(5):351-7, 2006 Sep.
PMID: 16862167

Rehman AO. Wang CY.
Notch signaling in the regulation of tumor angiogenesis. [Review] [77 refs]
Trends in Cell Biology. 16(6):293-300, 2006 Jun.
PMID: 16697642

Reyes BC. Baccetti T. McNamara JA Jr.
An estimate of craniofacial growth in Class III malocclusion.
Angle Orthodontist. 76(4):577-84, 2006 Jul.
PMID: 16808562

Wei G. Ma PX.
Macroporous and nanofibrous polymer scaffolds and polymer/bone-like apatite composite scaffolds generated by sugar spheres.
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research. Part A. 78(2):306-15, 2006 Aug.
PMID: 16637043

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