Dental News Articles

DENTAL NEWS, Volume IX, Number I, 2002 Top Ten List of Sound Oral Health Strategies to Keep Children Pain-Free and Problem-Free Throughout Childhood By Neal G. Herman , D.D.S., F.A.A.H.D. Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Director, International Program in Pediatric Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry Abstract Emerging information, technology and therapies make it possible for most children today to grow up with good oral health. The most powerful vehicle we have to achieve this goal is informed professionals and parents. All the tools exist to promote oral health and prevent problems in children if we apply what we know and have learned. The challenge is to increase dissemination of this information, and to remind everyone that good oral health contributes significantly to one's overall general well being12. I- INTRODUCTION Dental problems during infancy and childhood are mostly avoidable. However, ...

DENTAL NEWS, Volume IX, Number I, 2002 Periodontal Links to Systemic Disease Dr. Robert Schoor, D.D.S. - Director Advanced Education in Periodontics New York University College of Dentistry Dr. Gina Kano, D.D.S. - New York University College of Dentistry INTRODUCTION Recent studies suggest that there is a possible relationship between oral infection and systemic disease. Emerging evidence is amplifying the thought that oral infection affects not only local tissues, but predisposes the body to disease distant from the oral cavity. Several inter-relationships under investigation are periodontal disease and coronary artery disease, cerebral stroke, Diabetes Mellitus, preterm low birth weight, and osteoporosis. This paper provides an overview of the current understanding of these associations and the impact research will have on the early diagnosis and treatment of peri- odontal diseases. Coronary Artery Disease and Cerebral Stroke Recent evidenc...

DENTAL NEWS, Volume IX, Number I, 2002 Dental Anomalies By Dr. Mladen Kuftinec -  D.M.D., Sc.D. Department of Orthodontics, New York University College of Dentistry INTRODUCTION Some form of a dental anomaly, or at least dental irregularity is found in nearly every individual, including men, women and children. Some of these are relatively mild and simple, as in rotations of teeth, small interdental spacing and unusually shaped teeth. Others are more complex and cause more functional and esthetic concerns. Among the latter, one should include congenitally missing, impacted and severely crowded teeth and also craniofacial anomalies, such as various forms of clefts. An orthodontist, who is primarily concerned with the function and esthetic of the human dentition, sees these anomalies as a challenge in his efforts to change a malocclusion to a more normal and cosmetic occlusion. Traits of Malocclusion It is well accepted that among all the traits of malocc...