July 15, 2011   |   ISSUE: 11

Smoking bad for periodontal bone regeneration

Smoking has a negative effect on bone regeneration after periodontal treatment, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology. Although the effects of smoking on soft tissue have been extensively studied, there has been little focus on its impact on bone regeneration, noted the study authors from King's College London Dental Institute. So they sourced prospective and retrospective clinical studies assessing bone regeneration in smokers and nonsmokers following periodontal therapy from five electronic databases. They also looked at clinical trials comparing different interventions that reported results separately for smokers and nonsmokers.

Vaccines may one day stop bad breath before it starts

Bad breath is caused by bacteria. Bacterial infections can sometimes be prevented through the use of vaccines. So, the obvious question is, do vaccines exist for halitosis? Could they? According to several groups of researchers, they could. Bad breath is caused by bacteria. Bacterial infections can sometimes be prevented through the use of vaccines. So, the obvious question is, do vaccines exist for halitosis? Could they? According to several groups of researchers, they could. A series of studies published in the journal Vaccine indicate that inoculations against odor-causing microbes are possible, though none currently exist. While the effectiveness of such preventative technology is questionable, the idea itself can be exciting.

Walnuts can help lower high cholesterol

A recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that healthy individuals who consumed walnuts reduced their total cholesterol by 5.4 percent and LDL (the bad type) by 9.3 percent, which translated into an 18.6 percent decrease in risk of developing coronary heart disease. Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help to decrease inflammation in the arteries surrounding your heart, so they keep your heart functioning longer and better. A serving is 12-14 walnut halves.

Flakes of crab and shrimp shells provide a new and effective way of clotting arterial bleeds

Celox, a flaked form of the clotting agent chitosan, is revolutionizing how military and medical personnel deal with bleeds, from the smallest scrapes to full-blown arterial fire hoses. Celox is easy to use — you just pour it on an open wound and apply pressure — and both safer and faster-acting than similar products. The best bit, though, is that the active ingredient, chitosan, is extracted from the shells of crabs and shrimp.

ADA sponsors conference to help dentists improve, enhance quality of life

The American Dental Association will sponsor the 2011 Conference on Dentist Health and Wellness to provide dentists and their staffs with tips to maintain, improve or enhance the quality of life inside or outside the office. The conference is scheduled Aug. 18-19 at ADA headquarters in Chicago, Ill. The conference has continually expanded its scope to provide attendees with research and techniques to keep pace with increased awareness of the health and wellness of not only the dentist and the dental team but patients as well.

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