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March 23, 2007

New Publications from UM SoD Faculty: March 07

PMID: 17191092
Chen RR. Silva EA. Yuen WW. Mooney DJ.
Spatio-temporal VEGF and PDGF delivery patterns blood vessel formation and maturation.
Pharmaceutical Research. 24(2):258-64, 2007 Feb.

PMID: 17278517
Ei-Mohri Y. Antonuk LE. Zhao Q. Wang Y. Li Y. Du H. Sawant A.
Performance of a high fill factor, indirect detection prototype flat-panel imager for mammography.
Medical Physics. 34(1):315-27, 2007 Jan.

PMID: 17276859
Freeman CS. McNamara JA Jr. Baccetti T. Franchi L. Graff TW.
Treatment effects of the bionator and high-pull facebow combination followed by fixed appliances in patients with increased vertical dimensions.
American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics. 131(2):184-95, 2007 Feb.

PMID: 16784544
Hashem G. Zhang Q. Hayami T. Chen J. Wang W. Kapila S.
Relaxin and beta-estradiol modulate targeted matrix degradation in specific synovial joint fibrocartilages: progesterone prevents matrix loss.
Arthritis Research & Therapy. 8(4):R98, 2006.

PMID: 17251515
Iwata T. Yamakoshi Y. Hu JC. Ishikawa I. Bartlett JD. Krebsbach PH. Simmer JP.
Processing of ameloblastin by MMP-20.
Journal of Dental Research. 86(2):153-7, 2007 Feb.

PMID: 17194047
Johnson L. Grayden S.
Podcasts--an emerging form of digital publishing.
International Journal of Computerized Dentistry. 9(3):205-18, 2006 Jul.

PMID: 17171451
Kato I. Canzian F. Plummer M. Franceschi S. van Doorn LJ. Vivas J. Lopez G. Lu Y. Gioia-Patricola L. Severson RK. Schwartz AG. Munoz N.
Polymorphisms in genes related to bacterial lipopolysaccharide/peptidoglycan signaling and gastric precancerous lesions in a population at high risk for gastric cancer.
Digestive Diseases & Sciences. 52(1):254-61, 2007 Jan.

PMID: 17214846
Kirkwood KL. Cirelli JA. Rogers JE. Giannobile WV.
Novel host response therapeutic approaches to treat periodontal diseases.
Periodontology 2000. 43:294-315, 2007.

PMID: 17041006
Kirkwood KL. Li F. Rogers JE. Otremba J. Coatney DD. Kreider JM. D'Silva NJ. Chakravarty S. Dugar S. Higgins LS. Protter AA. Medicherla S.
A p38alpha selective mitogen-activated protein kinase inhibitor prevents periodontal bone loss.
Journal of Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics. 320(1):56-63, 2007 Jan.

PMID: 17199541
Kloostra PW. Eber RM. Inglehart MR.
Anxiety, stress, depression, and patients' responses to periodontal treatment: periodontists' knowledge and professional behavior.
Journal of Periodontology. 78(1):64-71, 2007 Jan.

PMID: 16997911
Kobayashi Y. Sridar C. Kent UM. Puppali SG. Rimoldi JM. Zhang H. Waskell L. Hollenberg PF.
Structure-activity relationship and elucidation of the determinant factor(s) responsible for the mechanism-based inactivation of cytochrome P450 2B6 by substituted phenyl diaziridines.
Drug Metabolism & Disposition. 34(12):2102-10, 2006 Dec.

PMID: 17283155
Kumar P. Coltas IK. Kumar B. Chepeha DB. Bradford CR. Polverini PJ.
Bcl-2 protects endothelial cells against gamma-radiation via a Raf-MEK-ERK-survivin signaling pathway that is independent of cytochrome c release.
Cancer Research. 67(3):1193-202, 2007 Feb 1.

PMID: 17165129
Liao J. McCauley LK.
Skeletal metastasis: Established and emerging roles of parathyroid hormone related protein (PTHrP).
Cancer & Metastasis Reviews. 25(4):559-71, 2006 Dec.

PMID: 17109889
Lin T. Zhang W. Fan Y. Mulholland M.
Interleukin-1beta and interleukin-6 stimulate matrix metalloproteinase-9 secretion in cultured myenteric glia.
Journal of Surgical Research. 137(1):38-45, 2007 Jan.

PMID: 17287575
Mistretta CM. Liu HX.
Development of fungiform papillae: patterned lingual gustatory organs.
Archives of Histology & Cytology. 69(4):199-208, 2006 Dec.

PMID: 17153970
Nor JE.
Tooth regeneration in operative dentistry. [Review] [81 refs]
Operative Dentistry. 31(6):633-42, 2006 Nov-Dec.

PMID: 17319178
Oh WS. Roumanas E. Beumer J 3rd.
Maxillofacial restoration after head and neck tumor therapy.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry. 28(2):70-6; quiz 77, 101, 2007 Feb.

PMID: 17159986
Park BK. Zhang H. Zeng Q. Dai J. Keller ET. Giordano T. Gu K. Shah V. Pei L. Zarbo RJ. McCauley L. Shi S. Chen S. Wang CY.
NF-kappaB in breast cancer cells promotes osteolytic bone metastasis by inducing osteoclastogenesis via GM-CSF.[see comment].
Nature Medicine. 13(1):62-9, 2007 Jan.

PMID: 17199538
Park SH. Wang HL.
Clinical significance of incision location on guided bone regeneration: human study.
Journal of Periodontology. 78(1):47-51, 2007 Jan.

PMID: 17243332
Park SH. Wang HL.
Management of localized buccal dehiscence defect with allografts and acellular dermal matrix.
International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry. 26(6):589-95, 2006 Dec.

PMID: 17170321
Rich JP 3rd. Straffon L. Inglehart MR.
General dentists and pediatric dental patients: the role of dental education.
Journal of Dental Education. 70(12):1308-15, 2006 Dec.

PMID: 17214612
Uhal BD. Zhang H. Abdul-Hafez A. Shu R. Li X.
Amiodarone induces angiotensinogen gene expression in lung alveolar epithelial cells through activation protein-1.Source
Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology. 100(1):59-66, 2007 Jan.

PMID: 17070676
Uhler J. Zhang H. Syu LJ. Mellerick DM.
The Nk-2 box of the Drosophila homeodomain protein, Vnd, contributes to its repression activity in a Groucho-dependent manner.
Mechanisms of Development. 124(1):1-10, 2007 Jan.

PMID: 17165132
Wang J. Loberg R. Taichman RS.
The pivotal role of CXCL12 (SDF-1)/CXCR4 axis in bone metastasis.
Cancer & Metastasis Reviews. 25(4):573-87, 2006 Dec.

PMID: 17304920
Widmalm SE. Lee YS. McKay DC.
Clinical use of qualitative electromyography in the evaluation of jaw muscle function: a practitioner's guide.
Cranio. 25(1):63-73, 2007 Jan.

PMID: 17046814
Yamakoshi Y. Hu JC. Iwata T. Kobayashi K. Fukae M. Simmer JP.
Dentin sialophosphoprotein is processed by MMP-2 and MMP-20 in vitro and in vivo.
Journal of Biological Chemistry. 281(50):38235-43, 2006 Dec 15.

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March 17, 2007

Let's Face It, AboutFace USA, & SlideShare

Many thanks to Marita Inglehart for inviting us to speak as part of the Multicultural Affairs Committee series on disabilities and dentistry. The presentation slides are available on SlideShare.

Let's Face It Comes to Michigan: Lessons Learned about Web Sites for Persons with Facial Difference: http://www.slideshare.net/umhealthscienceslibraries/lets-face-it-comes-to-michigan-lessons-learned-about-web-sites-for-persons-with-facial-difference/

In SlideShare, there are other presentations about persons with facial difference and how to support them. Highlighted here are those from AboutFace USA, in particular a presentation to the UNLV School of Dentistry that includes information about clinician-patient communication with persons with facial difference.

AboutFace USA: http://www.aboutfaceusa.org/

SlideShare: AboutFace USA: http://www.slideshare.net/aboutfaceusa

SlideShare: AboutFace USA: AFUSA UNLV Presentation: http://www.slideshare.net/aboutfaceusa/afusa-unlv-presentation

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Online Exhibit & Gallery: Conjoined Twins

The National Library of Medicine has an online exhibit about the history , science, and treatment of conjoined twins. This includes information about Craniophagus, twins joined at the head.

NIH: NLM: History of Medicine: rom 'Monsters' to Modern Medical Miracles Home > Marvels on Exhibit (15th through 18th-centuries): http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/conjoined/

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March 16, 2007

FDI report on adverse reactions to resin-based materials

I thought people might be interested in this new article from World Dental Federation (FDI - Fédération Dentaire Internationale).

Fan PL, Meyer DM. FDI report on adverse reactions to resin-based materials. International Dental Journal 57(1) 2007:9-12.

ABSTRACT:
Resin-based restorative materials are considered safe for the vast majority of dental patients. Although constituent chemicals such as monomers, accelerators and initiators can potentially leach out of cured resin-based materials after placement, adverse reactions to these chemicals are rare and reaction symptoms commonly subside after removal of the materials. Dentists should be aware of the rare possibility that patients could have adverse reactions to constituents of resin-based materials and be vigilant in observing any adverse reactions after restoration placement. ... Latex and vinyl gloves do not provide adequate barrier protection to the monomers in resin-based materials.

Journal issue available in the Dentistry Library. The rest of the abstract is available online here:

http://www.atypon-link.com/FDI/doi/abs/10.2956/indj.2007.57.1.9

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Remember the Fireside Chat

I know several e-mails have gone out about this, but for those of you who prefer the blog, please remember to come by the Dentistry Library today at 11!

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

Please plan to join us for a "fireside chat" and open house, Friday,
March 16 from 11:00am-12:00noon in the Dentistry Library. This is an
opportunity to meet informally with our new director, Jane Blumenthal,
and other library staff to talk about your projects and assignments
and library information needs and other topics of interest.

Light refreshments will be served.

Date: Friday, March 16, 2007
Time: 11:00am-12:00noon
Location: Dentistry Library

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March 14, 2007

New from AAFP -- Special Issue on Oral Health

A common question among oral health practitioners is what knowledge is reasonable to expect of family medicine, pediatric, and geriatric health care practitioners. For that reason, it is interesting every now and then to look at what is being published in the non-dental clinical literature, such as these articles from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

American Family Physician 75(4) February 15, 2007: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20070215/contents.html

Fighting the Silent Epidemic of Poor Oral Health, p. 475

Common Oral Lesions: Part I. Superficial Mucosal Lesions, p. 501

Common Oral Lesions: Part II. Masses and Neoplasia, p. 509

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Today's News: Birth Defect Discoveries

Both Harvard and University of Iowa were in the news today for discoveries related to the genomics of birth defects.

Researchers at Harvard's Joslin Diabetes Center identified a compound (Glut2) that contributes to the increased incidence of babies born with birth defects among diabetic women.

The Harvard Crimson: Researchers Find Protein To Be Harmful to Babies of Diabetics, By Michal Labik: http://www.thecrimson.com/article.aspx?ref=517654

At the University of Iowa, Briget Riley was the primary author of a recent study in PNAS describing seven new genetic mutations associated with clefting.

Scientific American: New genetic causes of facial clefts identified, by Will Dunham: http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?chanID=sa003&articleID=A99868F5BFB00A881295083099E55A2D

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March 08, 2007

Entry #200!: International Women's Day & Exhibit: Women & Children First

In honor of International Women's Day, the Dentistry Library would like to direct your attention to our current exhibit:

Women and Children First: The Origins of Hygiene and Preventive Care in Dentistry.

Preventive care in dentistry was inspired in large part by the needs of children and through the determination and inspiration of women. In short, dentistry would not be what it is today without women and children.

If you haven't had a chance to see it yet, please stop by the library to see our exhibit. If you can't make it to the library, you can find a selection of some of the images here.

Women and Children First: The Origins of Hygiene and Preventive Care in Dentistry: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rosefirerising/sets/72157594577380706/

International Women's Day: http://www.internationalwomensday.com/

"Celebrated on 8 March, International Women's Day (IWD) is the global day connecting all women around the world and inspiring them to achieve their full potential. IWD celebrates the collective power of women past, present and future."


My thanks to Valentina G. for bringing this event to my attention.

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New Rare Book: Clendon's Dental Surgery from 1856

The Dentistry Library just received a copy of the 1856 text by J. C. Clendon on dental surgery.

This is an essay describing the reason for basic science education as a foundation for oral surgery and treatment decisions, based on the state of the knowledge at the time. Dr. Clendon was a a physician with membership in the Royal College of Surgeons, specializing in dental and oral surgery.

Since this was a short work, before shelving it in our Rare Book Room, I took a few pictures of the pages for those who are interested in further information about this work.

Clendon, J. C. An Introductory Lecture on Dental Surgery. American Medical Journal (March 29th 1856) [reprint]. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rosefirerising/sets/72157594574537488/

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March 06, 2007

Headline: Untreated Toothache Leads to Death

In today's headlines, articles are focusing on how financial problems in Medicaid led to a child's death.

ABC News: Toothache leads to boy's death, Tragedy underscores the need for better dental services among U.S. children (by Laura Owings): http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=2925584&page=1

"A simple toothache can be fatal. That is the sobering message a 12-year-old Maryland boy left when, after his dental problems went untreated, he succumbed to a severe brain infection."

The news is relating the death to problems in Medicaid that make it difficult for both the parent and dentist to provide care.

"In fact, experts say the low rates Medicaid offers to cover dental services are less than what it costs the doctor to do the actual treatment."

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March 05, 2007

Toothbrushing and Seizures

According to a new report from Australia toothbrushing seems to be linked to epileptic seizures in individuals with lesions in the hand/speech motor areas.

Yahoo News: Can tooth brushing cause seizures?: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070306/hl_nm/tooth_brushing_seizures_dc

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March 03, 2007

New From CDC: The Burden of Oral Disease

The Burden of Oral Disease: A Tool for Creating State Documents:
http://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/library/burdenbook/index.htm

Highlights include: National and State Objectives on Oral Health; The Burden of Oral Diseases; Risk and Protective Factors Affecting Oral Diseases; Provision of Dental Services.

"The Burden of Oral Disease tool was created to assist states with creating a comprehensive document that describes the state's burden of oral disease. ... It focuses on the indicators contained in the National Oral Health Surveillance System and other recommended elements using Healthy People 2010 indicators. The tool includes an outline, example text, national data, and references that can be used to document the prevalence of oral disease, unmet dental needs, and disparities in oral health."

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