Mutant CTRC Gene Has a New Way to Trigger Pancreatitis(Boston) The CTRC gene is a lot like your baby brother‹mutant and annoying. Drs. Miklos Sahin Toth and Richard Szmola of the Department of Molecular & Cell Biology at Boston

  ADHA Applauds W.K. Kellogg Foundation Report Supporting Use of Dental Therapist and Dental Therapist Hygienist Oral Health ProvidersThe momentum in support of the introduction of new members to the dental team continued to build with…

TOTAL ARTIFICIAL HEART PATIENT WHO RECEIVED DUAL TRANSPLANT CELEBRATES 1ST CHRISTMAS AT HOME WITH 2 YEAR OLD SON & FIANCÉE46 Year Old Father is 2nd Total Artificial Heart Patient in the World to Receive Heart & Kidney…

CELEBRATE PRESIDENT’S DAY WEEKEND AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DENTISTRY  Home of the first president’s not so wooden teethBALTIMORE, MD (December 14, 2009)—Did you know that George Washington’s teeth were not made of wood? Take a peek at…

  Carcinogens in Snuff Rattle Notion of Safe UseA new study that explores the spit tobacco product called moist snuff—placed between lip and gum—has led scientists in Minnesota to urge the tobacco industry to change manufacturing practices…

  Oral Bacteria Suspected as Multiple Sclerosis TriggerNew research suggests a common oral bacterium may play a central role in triggering or exacerbating autoimmune disease, such as the immune system’s attacks on the brain and spinal cord…

  Push to Classify, Regulate Tooth Whitening Products Hits FDAThe American Dental Association (ADA) reports it has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish appropriate classifications for tooth whitening chemicals.…

  Plasma Therapy Speeds Healing Process at Implant AreasWhat could be better than using the body's own regenerative powers to grow bone and soft tissue safely and quickly? James Rutkowski DMD, PhD raised this question at the recent annual…

American Dental Association President Testifies Before Senate Committee On Indian Oral Health Care WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2009 – American Dental Association President Dr. Ronald Tankersley testified today before the Senate Indian Affairs…

Discus Dental Announces Redesigned Zoom Chairside Whitening KitThe company continues to respond to the voice of the customerCulver City, CA, November 19, 2009 – Discus Dental®, LLC today announced the release of its newly redesigned…