...health complications. “Both periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease are inflammatory diseases, and inflammation is the common mechanism that connects them,” says Dr. David Cochran, DDS, PhD, President of the AAP...

...California, San Diego. The group’s study appears in the May 17 online edition of the journal Nature Medicine. At the centerpiece of the research led by UCLA’s Cun-Yu Wang, DDS,...

...established a Board of Visitors with national membership and further strengthened volunteer participation by creating a Corporate Advisory Committee, a National Allied Advisory Committee, and a National Advisory Committee with...

...weight construction for patient comfort • Only two components needed for all anterior, posterior, and bitewing positioning • Rugged, durable autoclavable construction for low cost per-use • Compact design is...

...Drug-free Works! Protecting the Health and Well-being of Staff and Patients Registration open To register online or by mail for the 2009 Health and Wellness Conference, visit…

...of dental medicine and dental education through research; to offer excellent health care services to the community; to participate in community activities; and to foster a respectful and supportive environment....

...she simply shares his or her experience in the online community. Users can either continue ongoing topics or make new ones personalized to their issues. Other users can reply publically...

...at Tufts have harnessed the ability of human embryonic stem cells (hESC) to generate complex, multilayer tissues that mimic human skin and the oral mucosa. The proof-of-concept study is published...

Dental Hygiene Job Market and Employment Survey Results Results have been compiled from the 2009 Dental Hygiene Job Market and Employment Survey, administered by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association. Highlights...