Dental test can give near precise birth date: expert
Estimation of age based on stage of development of teeth can give a near accurate date of birth of a child, said Dr.J.Jayaraman, research, paediatric dentistry, University of Hong Kong.
In male children it could be as close as 1.5 weeks and in female children it could be as close as 2.6 weeks, he said. Dr Jayaraman was participating in a continuing dental education programme at Sri Ramachandra University in Chennai.
He said such dental tests are widely practiced in UK and is legally accepted. In India, however, we need more evidence based research. There is also need for the development of reference data and its validation because of varied and diversified nature of Indian population with multi racial features. The dental test mode of determining the age of a child is a boon to orphan children who face several problems due to lack of birth certificate. NEWSLINK
New Portal for MDS entrance
The portal-EntranceBook has study material for PG aspirants, both in Medical and Dental streams. Entrancebook is a comprehensive portal that enables the user to have an all-round learning experience. “Entrancebook is unique, as it gives comprehensive explanation not only for the right answers but also for the wrong answers along with additional notes and related information to the topic. The entire study portal is designed year-wise, subject-wise, topic-wise and sub-topic / condition wise MCQs. MORE EXP NEWS
New implant technique aids patients with infection
According to a case study in the Journal of Oral Implantology (April 2014, Vol. 40: 2, pp. 211-216), an international team of clinicians, led by Aladdin Al-Ardah, DDS, from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, has devised a new procedure that may allow immediate placement of implants in patients with an oral infection. This technique uses a single incision for access combined with localized antibiotics to treat the infection. The goal is to allow immediate implantation with a bone graft harvested from a portion of the patient’s own lower jaw.
In this case, a 43-year-old woman presenting with a front-tooth infection of seven-months duration underwent a root canal and antibiotics. However, as her symptoms persisted, it was recommended that the tooth be removed. MORE HERE
Prosthetics and implantology to be core subjects at IDS 2015
COLOGNE, Germany: Successful prosthetic or implant therapy measures require intensive collaboration between dentists and dental technicians. At the International Dental Show (IDS), which will be held in Cologne from 10 to 14 March 2015, visitors to the biennial event will have the opportunity to see the latest innovations in dental prosthetics and implantology exhibited by manufacturers from around the globe. More than 2,000 exhibitors will be showcasing their latest products NEWSLINK MEETINGS LISTINGS
New Zealand dentists coming to help in Dental epidemic in Leh
A team travelling to remote Leh in the Himalayas later this year to treat children suffering from dental problems is appealing to Whangamata residents for help with funding the expedition.The team of dentists, dental therapists and nurses is leaving New Zealand in August and will attempt to have an impact on what Dr Barnes describes as a “tidal wave” of dental disease swamping the region.”We will be based in Leh and will also travel up the highest navigable track in the world to the Nubra Valley, where access to dental treatment is zero.” MORE HERE
3D printed a mouthpiece designed to combat sleep apnea.
Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) and Australian dental company Oventus have discovered a way to 3D print a mouthpiece that can prevent dangerous pauses in breath during sleep. The CSIRO expects the device will be available to patients in 2015. MORE HERE
NanoXIM-CarePaste Reduces Dental Hypersensitivity
The nanoXIM•CarePaste is a nanocrystalline HA paste produced and marketed by FLUIDINOVA. This synthetic nanoHA aqueous paste has been specifically made for oral care applications, such as mouthwashes, toothpastes and chewing gums. The product contains high purity nanoparticles under 50 nm in size and with a high specific surface area. nanoXIM•CarePaste is naturally preserved and complies with dentifrices and food-grade standards.
A number of studies have been conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness of nanoXIM•CarePaste at reducing dental hypersensitivity and promoting enamel remineralization. Group Pharmaceuticals Ltd study has show this to be a better product compared to all other products in market..FULL STUDY
Court modifies order on PG medical seats in deemed universities
The Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed the six deemed universities to adhere to their undertaking given to the State government on surrendering 25 per cent of the enhanced number of seats in postgraduate medical courses for allotment under the “government quota” for the academic year 2014–15.
Thursday’s order is applicable to deemed universities of KLE, Nitte, Manipal, BLDE, Devaraj Urs, and JSS. HINDU NEWS
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