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Getting the latest in dental and medical research has never been more convenient for ADA members, especially those who use PubMed/MEDLINE, a commonly used free search engine for research.

ADAF honors Intel winners

Atlanta—For the sixth year in a row, the ADA Foundation sponsored the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair as a way of stimulating interest in oral health research and recognizing the work of young scientists.

Missouri dental student receives President’s Volunteer Service Award

Kansas City, Mo.—On a late-spring visit to the metro area, the president of the United States descended the stairs of Air Force One to present a President's Volunteer Service Award to UMKC dental student Ashley Knight.

Dr. Terry Dickinson honored by National Rural Health Association

New Orleans—Helping thousands of rural Americans receive much-needed dental care through Mission of Mercy projects has earned Dr. Terry Dickinson the Rural Health Practitioner of the Year award.

Nanostructures Improve Bone Response To Titanium Implants

Titanium implants were successfully introduced by P.-I. Branemark and co-workers in 1969 for the rehabilitation of edentulous jaws. After 40 years of research and development, titanium is currently the most frequently used biomaterial in oral implantology, and titanium-based materials are often used to replace lost tissue in several parts of the body. There are some alternatives to modulating the body's response after implant placement.

Too Much Toothpaste Damages Teeth - Living on The Huffington Post

Toothpaste abuse is now proven to cause tooth damage and has for decades, according to a published dental study in the International Dental Journal by Dr. Thomas Abrahamsen, a leading clinical researcher in the field of dentistry.

Vitamin d during pregnancy may impact baby’s teeth

Women who have low vitamin D levels during pregnancy are more likely to have babies who develop tooth enamel problems, which can lead to tooth decay, new Canadian research says. (Source: CTV Health)

 

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Novel hydrogel systems for dentin regeneration

Dental caries, or tooth decay, continues to be the most prevalent infectious disease in the world, presenting significant public health challenges and socio-economic consequences. (Source: Huliq Health News)

How effective are dental referrals by primary care physicians?

Young children from low-income families experience high levels of tooth decay and face many barriers to getting dental treatment and preventive services. (Source: Huliq Health News)

Mother’s vitamin d status during pregnancy will affect baby’s dental health

Low maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy may affect primary tooth calcification, leading to enamel defects, which are a risk factor for early-childhood tooth decay. (Source: Huliq Health News)