Biomed Res Int. 2014;2014:582414. doi: 10.1155/2014/582414. Epub 2014 Jun 19. Walczyńska-Dragon K1, Baron S1, Nitecka-Buchta A1, Tkacz E2. Abstract Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is considered to be associated with imbalance of the whole body. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of TMD therapy on cervical spine range of movement (ROM) and reduction of spinal pain. […]
Published: Apr 16, 2014 | Updated: Apr 17, 2014 By Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story Action Points Note that several studies have begun to implicate particular commensal pathogens as potentially etiologic in the development or perpetuation of rheumatoid arthritis. Be aware that no interventional trials, such as a trial of pathogen […]
Published: Nov 5, 2013 | Updated: Nov 6, 2013 By Todd Neale, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Atherosclerosis/42727 Action Points Previous studies have indicated that the burden of periodontal disease-causing bacteria was cross-sectionally related to increased carotid intima-media thickness. In this study, longitudinal improvement in clinical and microbial periodontal status was related to […]
J. Mostamand, Ph.D. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 430-433, October 2013 Summary Introduction Dentistry is one of the professions that requires a high degree of concentration during the treatment of patients. There are many predisposing factors, affecting dentists when working on the patient’s teeth, including neck flexion, arm […]
Published: Oct 3, 2013 By Todd Neale In addition to lowering LDL cholesterol, a high dose of atorvastatin may alleviate periodontal disease, possibly representing a new pleiotropic effect of statins, a small randomized study showed. After 12 weeks of treatment, 80-mg of atorvastatin resulted in a greater reduction in periodontal inflammation compared with 10-mg of the […]
BMC Oral Health Dental Amalgam and Urinary Mercury Concentrations A Descriptive Study Alexandra Nicolae, Harry Ames, Carlos Quiñonez Disclosures BMC Oral Health. 2013;13(44) Abstract Background: Dental amalgam is a source of elemental and inorganic mercury. The safety of dental amalgam in individuals remains a controversial issue. Urinary mercury concentrations are used to assess chronic exposure […]
January 31, 2012 by Louisa Williams Appropriate Pre- and Post-Extraction Protocols When Surgical Intervention is Necessary The decision to pull a tooth is a very important and permanent one. It requires the active participation of the patient, the holistic physician/practitioner, and the biological dentist. If tooth extraction (or surgery of a former extraction site) […]