Dentist and Dental Guide News 2008-07-24

Minimally invasive surgery has come into wide use during surgical procedures in a variety of clinical disciplines, including general surgery, ear, nose and throat surgery, urology, neuro-surgery, pediatric and thoracic surgery.

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If your gum begins to bleed or is tender while flossing, it is typically a sign that you are not flossing frequently or are using an ineffective or improper flossing technique. Bleeding is almost never an indication to discontinue flossing. However, having said that, if after a week or so of practising correct, diligent and thorough flossing, you still notice regions that bleed, you should consult your dentist. In many cases, the solution may be as simple as a routine dental cleaning.

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Knowing the risk factors and taking steps to prevent precancerous lesions from developing can help limit the influence oral cancer can have on your life. Early detection, a healthy lifestyle and regular dental visits are also important. Most people are not aware that dentists check for signs of oral cancer during routine dental exams.

The New York State Dental Association, celebrating 140 years in 2008, is a constituent of the American Dental Association and represents more than 13,000 dentists practicing in New York State.

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In an effort to educate the public about oral cancer, members of the Fourth District Dental Society, a component of the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) serving Northeastern New York, will be conducting free oral cancer screenings at the .

The first organized dental sleep medicine group was the Sleep Disorder Dental Society which was formed 17 years ago. Dr Ira Shapira was one of 20 dentists charter members from around the United States who founded the organization. He was already treating sleep apnea patients for several years by that time. He worked closely with Dr Charlie Samuelson a psychiatrist who invented the tongue-retaining device and was involved in neuromuscular dentistry and was one of the first dentists to utilize the Equalizer appliance. He became a credentialed member of the Sleep Disorder Dental Society, which later became the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr Shapira is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. He is also a Founding member of DOSA, the Dental Organization for Sleep Apnea. He is passionate about treating

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Light therapy beats plaque bugs

The repair solution will not eliminate the need for the dentists drill - bigger cavities filled with decay would still have to be treated in the conventional way.

Both projects are being spearheaded by Professor Jennifer Kirkham, who believes they could make a big difference to dental care.

Machines offering photodynamic therapy in dental clinics already exist, but another researcher, Dr Simon Wood, said that the aim was to find a way the mouthwash could be used at home.

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If you have no medical insurance or are low-income, take advantage of this service. A dentist, hygienist and a medical doctor will be volunteering their services. Potential patients can come get a cleaning or a tooth pulled if its an emergency.

Get those services for free courtesy of the The N. C. Baptist Men, who are hosting a free medical/dental bus from Wednesday to Saturday in Leland.

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He said: "Many dentists now offer techniques, such as sedation or hypnosis to make the experience comfortable for patients who are especially anxious or phobic about having dental treatment. "

TRENDY dental clinics are offering scared Scots a range of luxury treatments in a bid to help them overcome their fear of the dentists drill.

Gow, the president of the British Society of Medical and Dental Hypnosis, said: "I see a lot of bad teeth but I stress to people that Im here to help them and there is absolutely no point in giving them a row.

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Currently, decaying teeth are uncovered either by visual examination or the use of x-rays, but usually by then, the damage has been done and the decayed area must be drilled out. But Dr Steven Hogg, a microbiologist at Newcastle Universitys dental school, confirms that it is possible to repair teeth with a special mouthwash or fluoride varnish if dental decay is caught early enough.

The new technology, which may be available in dental surgeries in five years from now, is based on Raman spectroscopy most commonly used to distinguish between different chemicals by identifying each molecules unique fingerprint. It detects decay simply and painlessly by pointing a tiny optical fibre at the tooth to check on its health.

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I remember talking about this in dental school in the late 1970s," he said. "Back then it was primarily the rich people who were setting up those five-gallon Ozarka stations in their houses. They were getting cavities. Today its just more prevalent because the bottles are seen as so convenient. "

The American Dental Association has issued a warning against using fluoride-infused water to mix up baby formula. The ADA warns that infants can get too much fluoride, causing dental fluorosis, a discoloring of the teeth with either white streaks or brown stains.

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People, they always say they have a fear of the dentist," said Kayla, who took part in a dental assistant career camp this week at Howard High School of Technology. "But ever since I started going to the dentist, Ive liked going. People think Im weird because I like going and having teeth removed and stuff. "

Annette Shimp, a dental assisting instructor at Delcastle Technical High School, watched girls in her Extreme Dental Makeover camp insert silver filings into stone model teeth they made earlier. Participants also took impressions of their own teeth in a cherry-flavored putty-like substance made from seaweed.

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