Indian dentist murdered in California
A 35-year-old woman, Dr Randhir Kaur, belonging to Rupnagar-Punjab, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her house in Berkeley, California, in the US.
Daughter of a senior lawyer in Rupnagar, Kaur was studying in the UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco.
According to family sources, Kaur was found lying in a pool of blood in her house. An empty cartridge was also found from the spot. NEWSLINK …….LINK 2
The UCSF School of Dentistry released a statement Tuesday evening that said, “We are saddened at the tragic loss Randhir… Our hearts go out to her family and friends.” USA LINK n Video
Revolution in Rotary Endo- XPENDO
Based on the shape-memory principles of the NiTi alloy and thanks to its extraordinary capacity to expand, the XP-endo file is able to treat root canals with highly complex morphologies, from the narrowest to the largest, and from the straightest to the most severely curved canals.
Because of its small core size – ISO 25 in diameter – and its zero taper, XP-endo Finisher benefits from incredible flexibility and shows unparalleled resistance to cyclic fatigue. In addition the file will contact and clean the dentine but NOT change the original shape of the canal….MORE HERE
Introducing the Naked Dentist
As the Naked Dentist, I will remove all the “clothing,” those items that cover up the flaws hidden within the practice. But not only will I uncover these flaws, I will offer solutions — what can be done to improve the practice so that it looks good throughout, not just on the surface. Each month my team and I will analyze a new practice — undress the practice, if you will. We will point out the positives and those things that — simply put — just don’t look good. MORE HERE
Healthcare corruption hits int headlines-Can Modi Govt Ignore ?
NEW DELHI: It is not medical tourism but the topic of corruption that is hogging all healthcare news headlines from India internationally in recent months. Major publications published stories about rampant corrupt practices and the fight to make healthcare providers accountable.
Even as Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and the health minister claimed that there would be a crackdown on corruption, scams have been surfacing one after another in every aspect of the healthcare system in India from medical education to patients being looted through unnecessary procedures and diagnostics tests even in large reputed corporate hospitals. TOI NEWS
Dentistry at McDonald’s restaurant
Dentist struck off for trying to work on patient’s teeth at McDonald’s restaurant in London..UK NEWS
Colgate releases 2nd edition of oral systemic textbook
Colgate-Palmolive Co. announces the publication of the textbook Periodontal Disease and Overall Health: A Clinician’s Guide, Second Edition. The 370-page volume is an update of the original 2010 edition and includes contributions regarding the periodontal disease and oral systemic relationship from 32 clinicians and scientists representing both dental and medical sciences. MORE HERE
Govt issues fresh notification to ban raw tobacco products
The Delhi health department has reissued last year’s notification to ban the production, storage, sale and purchase of all kinds of raw chewable tobacco products such as khaini, zarda, tobacco and nicotine mixed pan masala in the Capital.
A fresh notification was issued because the earlier one had lapsed. HT had reported in October last year that the previous proposal of banning raw chewable tobacco products was pending with the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) for final approval for six months. LINK
A new tool to fight dental disease
Zisheng Tang and colleagues point out that dentists often prescribe traditional antibiotics to get rid of bacteria that cause tooth decay or gum disease. But with the rise in antibiotic resistance, new approaches are needed to address these problems, which can lead to tooth loss. Previous studies have demonstrated that graphene oxide — carbon nanosheets studded with oxygen groups — is a promising material in biomedical applications. It can inhibit the growth of some bacterial strains with minimal harm to mammalian cells. MORE HERE
Studying Tooth Enamel Nanostructure May Lead To Less Time With The Dentist’s Drill
Though it’s been known for decades that various trace ions are important for tooth enamel’s tough structure, it had been impossible to map their distribution in meaningful detail.
We solved this long-standing problem using atom probe tomography, a powerful atomic-scale microscopy and micro-analysis technique. It allowed us to make out the enamel’s nanoscale composition and structure. Our research identified never-before-seen amorphous biominerals and how they contribute to both mechanical hardness and the resistance of enamel to acid dissolution. Understanding more about the mechanism of how teeth decay will hopefully lead to innovations in its prevention and treatment. FULL ARTICLE
Sugar industry is like tobacco industry
But back in the 1970s, according to a new research paper published in the journal PLOS Medicine, the sugar industry developed a strategy to deflect attention away from public health interventions aimed at reducing the consumption of sugar. That strategy included efforts like supporting research into a tooth decay vaccine. MORE HERE
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