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February 19, 2007
Conebeam Tiptoes into the Big Time
In another recent blog entry, we highlighted a new article from UM faculty about the use of conebeam CT in dentistry.
PMID: 17082331
Pinsky HM. Dyda S. Pinsky RW. Misch KA. Sarment DP.
Accuracy of three-dimensional measurements using cone-beam CT.
Dento-Maxillo-Facial Radiology. 35(6):410-6, 2006 Nov.
From the first article in 1998, conebeam CT has been increasing in prominence in dentistry at an exponential rate, reaching critical mass over the past year or so.
PubMed Search: (conebeam OR cone-beam OR "cone beam") (dentistry OR stomatognathic
A recent press release notes that for the first time ever conebeam CT is being used in private practice in dentistry.
Illinois Dental Practice Installs First U.S. Sirona 3D X-Ray Imaging System: http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2007/2/emw503188.htm
"Evanston, Illinois dentist, Dr. Daniel Marinic, has installed a new three-dimensional (3D) X-ray imaging system, GALILEOS made by Sirona Dental Systems, the first such system of its kind in a private practice in the United States."
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New Publications from UM SoD Faculty: February 07, part 1
PMID: 17098491
Duff RE. Razzoog ME.
Management of a partially edentulous patient with malpositioned implants, using all-ceramic abutments and all-ceramic restorations: A clinical report.
Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. 96(5):309-12, 2006 Nov.
PMID: 17062747
Chen H. Czajka-Jakubowska A. Spencer NJ. Mansfield JF. Robinson C.
Effects of systemic fluoride and in vitro fluoride treatment on enamel crystals.
Journal of Dental Research. 85(11):1042-5, 2006 Nov.
PMID: 16798864
Kaigler D. Krebsbach PH. Wang Z. West ER. Horger K. Mooney DJ.
Transplanted endothelial cells enhance orthotopic bone regeneration.
Journal of Dental Research. 85(7):633-7, 2006 Jul.
PMID: 17193797
Abbo B. Razzoog ME.
Restoring the partial edentulous patient in the aesthetic zone using implants and all-ceramic restorations: case report.
Dentistry Today. 25(12):94, 96-7; quiz 97, 2006 Dec.
PMID: 17054282
Hasson H. Ismail AI. Neiva G.
Home-based chemically-induced whitening of teeth in adults. [Review] [84 refs]
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. (4):CD006202, 2006.
PMID: 17210694
Wang J. Wang J. Dai J. Jung Y. Wei CL. Wang Y. Havens AM. Hogg PJ. Keller ET. Pienta KJ. Nor JE. Wang CY. Taichman RS.
A glycolytic mechanism regulating an angiogenic switch in prostate
cancer.
Cancer Research. 67(1):149-59, 2007 Jan 1.
PMID: 17082331
Pinsky HM. Dyda S. Pinsky RW. Misch KA. Sarment DP.
Accuracy of three-dimensional measurements using cone-beam CT.
Dento-Maxillo-Facial Radiology. 35(6):410-6, 2006 Nov.
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February 13, 2007
S-ECC Genetic Profiling
New research published last month in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology is hopeful for developing a test to diagnose severe early childhood caries (S-ECC) in children.
Y. Li, Y. Ge, D. Saxena, P.W. Caufield. 2006. Genetic profiling of the oral microbiota associated with severe early-childhood carries. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 45. 1: 81-87. PMID: 17079495
http://jcm.asm.org/cgi/content/full/45/1/81?view=long&pmid=17079495
"After adjusting for the number of observed bands, we estimated that the S-ECC group exhibited 94.5 total phylotypes and that the CF group exhibited 113.4. These results suggest that the microbial diversity and complexity of the microbial biota in dental plaque are significantly less in S-ECC children than in CF children."
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February 12, 2007
Next Generation Dental Materials - From Beetles?
Bright White Beetle Dazzles Scientists
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=61140
"An obscure species of beetle could teach us how to produce brilliant white ultra-thin materials, according to a research team led by the University of Exeter."
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February 10, 2007
New Cochrane Reviews about Tobacco and Smoking Cessation
More information at the HSL blog posting on this topic.
http://mblog.lib.umich.edu/hsl/archives/2007/02/new_cochrane_re.html
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February 09, 2007
Consumer Health Information in Many Languages
A new entry at the Health Sciences Libraries blog highlights a number of excellent resources for finding high quality patient information in many languages. Check it out!
HSL Blog: Consumer Health Information in Many Languages: http://mblog.lib.umich.edu/hsl/archives/2007/02/consumer_health.html
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February 07, 2007
In the News: Smiles & Mental Well-Being
Yesterday's Detroit News highlighted a British article about whether or not orthodontic work to improve a person's smile and appearance pays off in the long run in physological well-being. The 20 year study came to the conclusion that it does not.
Detroit News: Future happiness may not be tied to having straight teeth / Melissa Healy: http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070206/LIFESTYLE/702060319/1005
The 33 page original article is in the current issue of the British Journal of Health Psychology.
Kenealy PM, Kingdon A, Richmond S, Shaw WC.
The Cardiff dental study: A 20-year critical evaluation of the psychological health gain from orthodontic treatment.
British Journal of Health Psychology February 2007 12(1):17-49
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bpsoc/bjhp/2007/00000012/00000001/art00002
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February 02, 2007
Health Sciences Libraries Survey
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