Archive for the ‘Medicine News’ Category.
July 18, 2011, 2:15 pm
According to new research that was presented Saturday, June 11, at the 20th Anniversary Meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), children with enlarged tonsils and adenoids who wore an oral appliance for six months experienced more favorable craniofacial growth, enlargement of pharyngeal dimensions, and improved breathing and snoring during sleep. Enlarged tonsils and dental malocclusion have a strong relation with sleep disturbance in children. Its consequences can include abnormalities of craniofacial growth and facial morphology more suitable to the development of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Read more…
July 17, 2011, 8:35 am
According to new research that was presented Saturday, June 11, at the 20th Anniversary Meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was more improved by a combination treatment of a mandibular advancement splint (MAS) and positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy than by continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy alone. Results show that without lowering the pressure substantially, CPAP tolerance can be improved and severe OSA can be effectively treated using a MAS that physically supports and stabilizes the position of nasal pillows (TAP®-PAP). Read more…
July 16, 2011, 11:30 am
In a study, Identification of unrecognized diabetes and pre-diabetes in a dental setting, published in the July 2011 issue of the Journal of Dental Research, researchers at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine found that dental visits represented a chance to intervene in the diabetes epidemic by identifying individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes who are unaware of their condition. The study sought to develop and evaluate an identification protocol for high blood sugar levels in dental patients and was supported by a research grant from Colgate-Palmolive. The authors report no potential financial or other conflicts. Read more…
July 15, 2011, 5:58 pm
BOSTON, MA–(Marketwire – Jul 18, 2011) – Dental Hunters () the newest dental jobs website, is setting a new industry standard, paving the way for a more effective and streamlined dental hiring process for those looking to find and fill a dental job.
In addition to uploading a standard CV, with Dental Hunters dental job seekers and dental employers can save time narrowing down their compatibility with one another through an online profile that custom matches one to the other. Job seekers answer pre-qualifying questions via a video CV, can upload photos as well as research and publications that they’ve been featured in, into their profile.
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July 14, 2011, 5:31 pm
BROOKLYN, NY–(Marketwire – Jul 12, 2011) – P & P Dental in Brooklyn, NY has announced the debut of their new website, located online at . The Brooklyn area dentist specializes in general dentistry, dental implants, teeth whitening, and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Eric Poznyansky, who heads the Brooklyn practice, provides a full range of dentistry services, and believes in a “One on One” approach to dental care that ensures each patient is fully aware of what any treatment will encompass. The website provides information about the dental services at the clinic and has resources for existing and new patients.
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