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Publication Date: 12/04/2009
An exciting treatment gaining acceptance in orthopedics and sports medicine, called platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP), is showing strong potential for accelerated healing of dental implant procedures, according to a prominent dental researcher and e... 
Authors: American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Publication Date: 11/26/2009
"Dentists are really proud of their profession and feel no need to encroach upon doctors' territory," says senior dental officer and professor Mats Jontell at the Sahlgrenska Academy. "However, we wanted to find out if we as a profession could identi... 
Authors: University of Gothenburg
Publication Date: 11/17/2009
INTELIHEALTH - People with dementia are at high risk of developing tooth decay in only a year, new research suggests. Dementia is an illness that affects memory, attention, language and problem solving. It is more common in older people. The ... 
Authors: Nancy Volkers
Publication Date: 04/06/2009
A tooth that was immersed in a sports drink shows signs of erosion caused by acid. A tooth that was immersed only in water shows no signs of erosion. (Credit: Dr. Mark Wolff, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Cariology & Comprehensive Care ... 
Authors: ScienceDaily
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