Electric braces- New revolution
The system is comprised of a custom-made thermo-plastic mold produced from orthodontic sheets by vacuum forming technology using CAD/CAM manufacturing and 3D imaging. It fits over the patient’s teeth with an integrated inflatable silicon balloon connected to a control console. The houses the electronics, air pump system and pressure sensor that measures and controls the electronic pulsating force level in real-time.
Price, which starts at about $4,250 for treating both jaws. NEWSLINK ………Resources
MCI cause of corruption in Indian healthcare
“Corruption seems to have a firm grip over the healthcare regulatory system since a new MCI was established earlier this month through a botched election,” Saha told reporters here.
“On the bright side, we are glad that parliament standing committee on health has recommended inclusion of ‘non-doctor’ members in the medical council in their 73rd report filed earlier this month,” he said.
New support centre is being opened in the capital to help remove corruption from the healthcare delivery system. NEWSLINK
What is preventing DCI from acting against defaulting colleges
For months DCI is pleading with colleges to pay dues, why this helpless attitude, what is the real cause ?
Fixed appliance- Best method for incisor retraction
Good control in the retraction of anterior teeth during space closure is essential for successful orthodontic treatment.
Aim of this study was to mechanically evaluate different systems used for the retraction of these teeth with and without the use of mini-implants and compare the outcome...FULL PAPER
Also read very good paper on Bracket less orthodontics
‘It’s a total sell-out of seats to private college managements’
The BJP on Tuesday termed the government’s decision to implement the Karnataka Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Fixation of Fee) Act, 2006 from the next academic year for admissions to medical, engineering and dental courses “a total sell-out of seats to private college managements.” HINDU NEWS
Glaxo says it will stop paying doctors to promote drugs
The British drug maker GlaxoSmithKline will no longer pay doctors to promote its products and will stop tying compensation of sales representatives to the number of prescriptions doctors write, its chief executive said on Monday, effectively ending two common industry practices that critics have long assailed as troublesome conflicts of interest. NEWSLINK
The Effect of Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy in diabetic patient
Conclusions and Relevance : Nonsurgical periodontal therapy did not improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes and moderate to advanced chronic periodontitis. These findings do not support the use of nonsurgical periodontal treatment in patients with diabetes for the purpose of lowering levels of HbA1c. (JAMA 18 Dec 2013) MORE HERE
Dentist rides bicycle for charity
This summer, Dr. Greg Duffner and five of his bicycling enthusiast friends set out on a coast-to-coast trip (5900 km) to raise money for Mercy Housing, a national nonprofit organization that helps provide affordable housing in 41 states. One of the riders, Bill Goldsmith, had a personal connection to the charity, and convinced the others to raise money and visibility of the plight of homeless with their bicycles. ADA NEWS
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