Certain Fluoride Unsafe for Children's Developing Brains
Developmental neurotoxicity is a serious risk associated with elevated fluoride exposure, whether due to community water fluoridation, natural fluoride release from soil minerals, or tea consumption (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - March 2, 2020 Category: Disability Tags: Children and Youth Source Type: news
Certain Fluoride is Unsafe for Children's Developing Brains
Developmental neurotoxicity is a serious risk associated with elevated fluoride exposure, whether due to community water fluoridation, natural fluoride release from soil minerals, or tea consumption (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - March 2, 2020 Category: Disability Tags: Children and Youth Source Type: news
Study: Fluoride good for teeth, but over-exposure may damage enamel
In a study, researchers report that while fluoride has benefits for teeth, over-exposure can damage the ability of enamel cells to take in and store calcium. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - February 19, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fluoride exposure alters Ca2+ signaling and mitochondrial function in enamel cells
Fluoride ions are highly reactive, and their incorporation in forming dental enamel at low concentrations promotes mineralization. In contrast, excessive fluoride intake causes dental fluorosis, visually recognizable enamel defects that can increase the risk of caries. To investigate the molecular bases of dental fluorosis, we analyzed the effects of fluoride exposure in enamel cells to assess its impact on Ca2+ signaling. Primary enamel cells and an enamel cell line (LS8) exposed to fluoride showed decreased internal Ca2+ stores and store-operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE). RNA-sequencing analysis revealed changes in gene express...
Source: Signal Transduction Knowledge Environment - February 17, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Aulestia, F. J., Groeling, J., Bomfim, G. H. S., Costiniti, V., Manikandan, V., Chaloemtoem, A., Concepcion, A. R., Li, Y., Wagner, L. E., Idaghdour, Y., Yule, D. I., Lacruz, R. S. Tags: STKE Research Articles Source Type: news
Chemical found in drinking water linked to tooth decay in children
IMAGE: Being exposed to PFAS--a class of chemicals found in drinking water--has been linked to higher rates of cancer, heart disease, thyroid dysfunction and other conditions. WVU School of Dentistry researchers...viewmore Credit: Aira Burkhart/West Virginia University Children with higher concentrations of a certain chemical in their blood are more likely to get cavities, according to a new study byWest Virginia UniversitySchool of Dentistry researchers. Manufactured chemical g roups called perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances are universal as a result of extensive manufacturing and use. Although manu...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 11, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Effect of high-fluoride dentifrice and bracket bonding composite material on enamel demineralization in situ
ConclusionHigh-fluoride dentifrice is effective in reducing demineralization on enamel adjacent to orthodontic brackets, while the fluoride-containing bonding composite resin does not influence it.Clinical SignificanceSince high-fluoride dentifrice was able to reduce demineralization adjacent to brackets, it can be an option to caries management in orthodontics patients. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 9, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
What are Indications for Wisdom Teeth Removal?
Discussion
Third molars (M3) are often referred to as wisdom teeth. They begin calcification at 7-9 years and usually erupt between 17-26 years. They usually erupt behind the second molar into what may be limited space. M3 can also fail to erupt. Impacted M3 occur because of abnormal position, obstruction, or lack of space.
There are 4 potential groups to consider for M3 management:
Group 1 – symptomatic with clinical disease
Epidemiology: common
Clinical presentations: edema, pain, trismus
Disease: caries, pericoronitis and infection are common
Treatment: treatment of disease is important but extraction is recom...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - January 6, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
MouthWatch Names Three Winners of its First Annual “Tellie Awards” During GNYDM 2018
Metuchen, NJ – December 11, 2019 –MouthWatch, LLC a leader in dentist-managed teledentistry solutions, digital case presentation tools and intraoral imaging devices, recognized four teledentistry pioneers during its second annual Teledentistry Innovation Awards, affectionately known as the “Tellies”. The awards were presented during an exclusive invitation-only event hosted during the recent Greater New York Dental Meeting.The purpose of the Tellie Awards is two-fold:Highlight the many ways that teledentistry is being implemented across a broad spectrum of dental care including public health, private practice and o...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 18, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Simple test could prevent fluoride-related disease
(Northwestern University) Northwestern University synthetic biologists developed a simple, inexpensive new test that can detect dangerous levels of fluoride in drinking water. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - December 16, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Everything you need to know about fluoride treatment
Fluoride treatment may offer benefits to those at risk of tooth decay. Natural health advocates, however, question the safety of fluoride. We look at the benefits and side effects of fluoride and fluoride treatment. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 29, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dentistry Source Type: news
Fluoride at High Levels'Presumed' a Neurodevelopmental Hazard Fluoride at High Levels'Presumed' a Neurodevelopmental Hazard
The National Toxicology Program found a link between high fluoride exposure in children and cognitive impairment, according to a draft report and systematic review.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - November 18, 2019 Category: Neurology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Sick Of Pesticides? Remember Death In The Time Of Cholera.
Chlorine and fluoride are pesticides you drink every day in your tap water. The alternative is to get sick and die from foul water, so stop freaking out about it. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - November 16, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: John Cumbers, Contributor Source Type: news
Oral health for older adults
(American Geriatrics Society) Practicing good oral hygiene, using fluoride treatments, and getting regular dental care reduces oral infections and their complications. A recent article published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society offers a helpful overview of oral health for older adults, as well as tips for keeping your teeth and mouth in tip-top shape. Highlights from the article are summarized here. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 8, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
New Battery Can Be Bent, Stretched, and Twisted
As researchers eye flexible form factors for mobile and electronic devices of the future, it makes sense that engineers also are working to invent batteries and other components that also can stretch to accommodate these designs.
To that end, a team of researchers in Switzerland has developed a battery that can be bent, stretched, and twisted, making it well-suited for these future devices, said Markus Niederberger, professor for multifunctional materials at ETH Zurich, where the research was conducted.
A prototype of a flexible battery developed by researchers at ETH Zurich that can potentially be used for flexible elect...
Source: MDDI - October 30, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Tags: Design News Source Type: news
Comparison of Remineralising Potential of Nano Silver Fluoride, Silver Diamine Fluoride and Sodium Fluoride Varnish on Artificial Caries: An In Vitro Study
Conclusions: NSF was not found to be effective as sodium fluoride varnish and SDF on artificial enamel caries lesions. Additional investigation is needed to recommend it as an alternative agent to routine fluoride treatments. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - October 24, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
