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State highlights: Disabled at risk at Calif. facilities, audit finds; Advocates push for single policy for kids' medical, dental coverage in exchange plans; Ga. maternal mortality

Californians with developmental disabilities who are cared for at state facilities are being put at risk by outdated policies and inadequate investigations of abuse, the state auditor's office said Tuesday. Allegations that residents have been raped, shot with stun guns and otherwise abused have not been acted on satisfactorily, auditors found. The California Department of Developmental Services cares for 1,480 severely disabled people in five facilities throughout the state (McGreevy, 7/9).

11 Jul 2013

Covered California selects Delta Dental to offer affordable dental coverage to children

Delta Dental of California announced today its selection by Covered California as one of six companies that will make affordable dental coverage available to California children up to 19 years old in the state's health exchange.

27 Jun 2013

Research may lead to new screening method for oral cancer and HPV

Research being carried out at the University of Notre Dame and its affiliated Harper Cancer Research Institute may lead to the development of a rapid, cost-effective means of screening for oral cancers and the human papillomavirus.

25 Jun 2013

Spodak Dental Group offers tips to keep your mouth healthy

You know the importance of brushing two or three times a day, and flossing at least once a day, in maintaining good oral health. But did you know there are other measures you should also take if you want to keep your teeth for a lifetime? Keep your mouth healthy by following these simple tips provided by Spodak Dental Group:

19 Jun 2013

Comparison of 1,000-year-old and modern bacterial genomes provides insights into history of leprosy pathogen

From skeletons and biopsies, an international team of scientists was successful in reconstructing a dozen medieval and modern genomes of the leprosy-causing bacteria Mycobacterium leprae.

15 Jun 2013

Loyola University surgeon uses electrical stimulation as part of surgical technique to treat Bell's palsy

A Loyola University Medical Center surgeon is using electrical stimulation as part of an advanced surgical technique to treat Bell's palsy. Bell's palsy is a condition that causes paralysis on one side of a patient's face.

12 Jun 2013

Bone tumor identified in the rib of 120,000-year-old Neandertal

The first-known definitive case of a benign bone tumor has been discovered in the rib of a young Neandertal who lived about 120,000 years ago in what is now present-day Croatia.

10 Jun 2013

Consumption of cheese and other dairy products may help protect teeth against cavities

Consuming dairy products is vital to maintaining good overall health, and it's especially important to bone health. But there has been little research about how dairy products affect oral health in particular.

6 Jun 2013

Stem cells that strongly express WNT3 are biased to develop into cells and tissues, say researchers

According to researchers at Boston Children's Hospital, stem cells that strongly express a gene called WNT3 are biased to develop into cells and tissues including pancreas, liver and bladder.

5 Jun 2013

Billions of people across the globe suffer from major untreated dental problems

Billions of people across the globe are suffering from major untreated dental problems, according to a new report led by Professor Wagner Marcenes of Queen Mary, University of London, published in the Journal of Dental Research.

31 May 2013

New article reports on global burden of oral conditions

Today, the International and American Associations for Dental Research published a paper titled "Global Burden of Oral Conditions in 1990-2010: A Systemic Analysis." The paper, written by lead author Wagner Marcenes, Queen Mary University, London, is published in the IADR/AADR Journal of Dental Research.

30 May 2013

Viewpoints: 'Good news' on Calif. insurance rates; Battle against dementia needs stronger efforts; Dental care for the disabled

The Affordable Care Act, a k a Obamacare, goes fully into effect at the beginning of next year, and predictions of disaster are being heard far and wide. ... No doubt there will be problems, as there are with any large new government initiative, and in this case, we have the added complication that many Republican governors and legislators are doing all they can to sabotage reform. Yet important new evidence - especially from California, the law's most important test case - suggests that the real Obamacare shock will be one of unexpected success (Paul Krugman, 5/26).

29 May 2013

Consumption of illegal drugs, abusive intake of soda can damage teeth

Addicted to soda? You may be shocked to learn that drinking large quantities of your favorite carbonated soda could be as damaging to your teeth as methamphetamine and crack cocaine use.

29 May 2013

Study finds that developing good habits more important than self-control in meeting goals

Stress and exhaustion may turn us into zombies, but a novel study shows that mindless behavior doesn't just lead to overeating and shopping sprees - it can also cause us to stick with behaviors that are good for us.

27 May 2013

Research finds number of links between dental health and overall health

If the eyes are the windows to your soul, then your mouth is the gateway to your overall health. Research has found a surprising number of links between the state of your dental health and your overall health.

23 May 2013

Viewpoints: Sebelius' 'ethical line'; As tricky phase of health law approaches, concerns about exchanges opening on time

One of the biggest questions hanging over the health-care system is how many young Americans will sign up for coverage once the Affordable Care Act begins to phase in this October. If too few buy insurance on the markets that the government is creating, insurance companies would be stuck covering primarily the old and the sick. They would have to pay out more per customer.

21 May 2013

Viewpoints: When a doctor should keep quiet; 2 views of hospital pricing; Stem cell 'snake oil'

In medical school, we were taught not to withhold information from our patients or to be "paternal" in making decisions for them. We internalized the idea that fully informed patients are better equipped to make treatment decisions.

17 May 2013

Sonendo unveils Multisonic Ultracleaning System at AAE meeting

Sonendo, a developer of a revolutionary technology for the endodontic marketplace, unveiled its new Multisonic Ultracleaning System at the recent American Association of Endodontics in Hawaii, a national, member-based organization dedicated to endodontic education.

17 May 2013

Researchers uncover unique cellular, molecular mechanisms behind tooth renewal

Alligators may help scientists learn how to stimulate tooth regeneration in people, according to new research led by the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.

15 May 2013

GOP probe Sebelius' fundraising for health law outreach

Congressional Republicans want to know whom she contacted and what other HHS officials are involved, while Sen. Lamar Alexander said he would ask the Government Accountability Office to investigate. A Sebelius spokesman said her actions were legal, and that she had not solicited pharmaceutical and insurance companies regulated by the agency.

15 May 2013

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Latest Teeth News and Research

State highlights: Disabled at risk at Calif. facilities, audit finds; Advocates push for single policy for kids' medical, dental coverage in exchange plans; Ga. maternal mortality

Covered California selects Delta Dental to offer affordable dental coverage to children

Research may lead to new screening method for oral cancer and HPV

Spodak Dental Group offers tips to keep your mouth healthy

Comparison of 1,000-year-old and modern bacterial genomes provides insights into history of leprosy pathogen

Loyola University surgeon uses electrical stimulation as part of surgical technique to treat Bell's palsy

Bone tumor identified in the rib of 120,000-year-old Neandertal

Consumption of cheese and other dairy products may help protect teeth against cavities

Stem cells that strongly express WNT3 are biased to develop into cells and tissues, say researchers

Billions of people across the globe suffer from major untreated dental problems

New article reports on global burden of oral conditions

Viewpoints: 'Good news' on Calif. insurance rates; Battle against dementia needs stronger efforts; Dental care for the disabled

Consumption of illegal drugs, abusive intake of soda can damage teeth

Study finds that developing good habits more important than self-control in meeting goals

Research finds number of links between dental health and overall health

Viewpoints: Sebelius' 'ethical line'; As tricky phase of health law approaches, concerns about exchanges opening on time

Viewpoints: When a doctor should keep quiet; 2 views of hospital pricing; Stem cell 'snake oil'

Sonendo unveils Multisonic Ultracleaning System at AAE meeting

Researchers uncover unique cellular, molecular mechanisms behind tooth renewal

GOP probe Sebelius' fundraising for health law outreach

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Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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Innovation in neuroscience drug discovery - eBook eBook

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Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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