Chewing Gum Helps ?, Tooth Mousse controversy
Tooth Mousse Is is worth the high Cost, not sure if it is better than routine fluoride tooth paste
Tooth mousse in Indian and sold at MI in USA by GC America. They claim to have superior anti caries properties. Now some of the leading researchers have refuted claims made by the manufactures.
Researchers noted that only two of the 10 studies on caries prevention were conducted in people; the other eight were performed in laboratory settings. Furthermore, six of the 10 studies were conducted by the product's inventor, University of Melbourne professor Eric Reynolds, Ph.D., and his collaborators. Not surprisingly, all six sided with CPP-ACP-containing products as being more efficacious than competitors. In contrast, all four of the studies conducted by independent investigators did not show a preponderance of evidence in favor of the CPP-ACP-containing products.
Also a systematic review summarized "The quantity and quality of clinical trial evidence are insufficient to make conclusions regarding the long-term effectiveness of casein derivatives, specifically CPP-ACP, in preventing caries in vivo and treating dentin hypersensitivity or dry mouth".
It is published in J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 139, No 7, 915-924, 2008, so Is it worth paying high cost for Tooth Mousse ? Probably not yet.
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Chewing Gum May Help Reduce Stress According To New Research
"An investigation into the effects of gum chewing on mood and cortisol levels during psychological stress," presented at the 2008 10th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, found that chewing gum helped relieve anxiety, improve alertness and reduce stress among individuals in a laboratory setting.* The study examined whether chewing gum is capable of reducing induced anxiety and/or acute psychological stress while participants performed a battery of 'multi-tasking' activities. The use of chewing gum was associated with higher alertness, reduced anxiety and stress, and improvement in overall performance on multi-tasking activities. More HERE
Ibuprofen is better at alleviating childhood fever than paracetamol and should be the drug of first choice, say UK researchers. More HERE
Web site puts caries management at patients' fingertips
CariFree, a new approach to cavity prevention that includes assessing risk factors for decay and using products that will treat the bacterial infection that causes it, is now available online, according to a company press release.
CariFree's new Web site, www.carifree.com, offers free, personalized cavity risk assessment by experts, customized recommendations for products that will address individual dental needs, and various educational resources. CariFree was previously available to patients only through dentists in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Spain, Denmark, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand.
CariFree was developed and influenced by several experts in dental caries research and treatment, including Dr. V. Kim Kutsch; Dr. Doug Young of University of the Pacific; Dr. John Featherstone of the University of California, San Francisco; Dr. Graeme Milicich of New Zealand; and Dr. Philip Marsh of the U.K., the press release noted. Do your self Assessment HERE
Denists charged with dumping medical waste
A Main Line Philadelphia dentist has been charged with dumping medical waste off the Jersey Shore, forcing beaches to close last month. It was the shore's worst pollution case in 20 years.
According to police affidavits and the New Jersey attorney general, Thomas "Tim" McFarland, 59, took his Boston Whaler motorboat to Townsend Inlet near Avalon on Aug. 22 and dumped a bag of 300 dental-type needles, plus 180 cotton swabs and other materials from his office in Wynnewood, Pa. He is charged with unlawfully discharging a pollutant and unlawful disposal of regulated medical waste. Each charge carries a maximum prison term of five years and maximum fines of $125,000 if he is convicted on both counts.
Children With TVs Or Computers In Their Room Sleep Less
Posted: 05 Sep 2008 10:00 AM CDT
Middle school children who have a television or computer in their room sleep less during the school year, watch more TV, play more computer games and surf the net more than their peers who don't.
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Tooth mousse in Indian and sold at MI in USA by GC America. They claim to have superior anti caries properties. Now some of the leading researchers have refuted claims made by the manufactures.
Researchers noted that only two of the 10 studies on caries prevention were conducted in people; the other eight were performed in laboratory settings. Furthermore, six of the 10 studies were conducted by the product's inventor, University of Melbourne professor Eric Reynolds, Ph.D., and his collaborators. Not surprisingly, all six sided with CPP-ACP-containing products as being more efficacious than competitors. In contrast, all four of the studies conducted by independent investigators did not show a preponderance of evidence in favor of the CPP-ACP-containing products.
George Stookey, Ph.D., of the Indiana University Emerging Technologies Center said that there is a need for more independent investigations, and that he would "not recommend products containing Recaldent, such as chewing gum or dental products such as MI Paste, at this time.
Full Report HEREAlso a systematic review summarized "The quantity and quality of clinical trial evidence are insufficient to make conclusions regarding the long-term effectiveness of casein derivatives, specifically CPP-ACP, in preventing caries in vivo and treating dentin hypersensitivity or dry mouth".
It is published in J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 139, No 7, 915-924, 2008, so Is it worth paying high cost for Tooth Mousse ? Probably not yet.
Google has released its own browser, it is named Chrome, it is ready for downloading HERE
Chewing Gum May Help Reduce Stress According To New Research
"An investigation into the effects of gum chewing on mood and cortisol levels during psychological stress," presented at the 2008 10th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, found that chewing gum helped relieve anxiety, improve alertness and reduce stress among individuals in a laboratory setting.* The study examined whether chewing gum is capable of reducing induced anxiety and/or acute psychological stress while participants performed a battery of 'multi-tasking' activities. The use of chewing gum was associated with higher alertness, reduced anxiety and stress, and improvement in overall performance on multi-tasking activities. More HERE
Ibuprofen is better at alleviating childhood fever than paracetamol and should be the drug of first choice, say UK researchers. More HERE
Web site puts caries management at patients' fingertips
CariFree, a new approach to cavity prevention that includes assessing risk factors for decay and using products that will treat the bacterial infection that causes it, is now available online, according to a company press release.
CariFree's new Web site, www.carifree.com, offers free, personalized cavity risk assessment by experts, customized recommendations for products that will address individual dental needs, and various educational resources. CariFree was previously available to patients only through dentists in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Spain, Denmark, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand.
CariFree was developed and influenced by several experts in dental caries research and treatment, including Dr. V. Kim Kutsch; Dr. Doug Young of University of the Pacific; Dr. John Featherstone of the University of California, San Francisco; Dr. Graeme Milicich of New Zealand; and Dr. Philip Marsh of the U.K., the press release noted. Do your self Assessment HERE
Denists charged with dumping medical waste
A Main Line Philadelphia dentist has been charged with dumping medical waste off the Jersey Shore, forcing beaches to close last month. It was the shore's worst pollution case in 20 years.
According to police affidavits and the New Jersey attorney general, Thomas "Tim" McFarland, 59, took his Boston Whaler motorboat to Townsend Inlet near Avalon on Aug. 22 and dumped a bag of 300 dental-type needles, plus 180 cotton swabs and other materials from his office in Wynnewood, Pa. He is charged with unlawfully discharging a pollutant and unlawful disposal of regulated medical waste. Each charge carries a maximum prison term of five years and maximum fines of $125,000 if he is convicted on both counts.
Children With TVs Or Computers In Their Room Sleep Less
Posted: 05 Sep 2008 10:00 AM CDT
Middle school children who have a television or computer in their room sleep less during the school year, watch more TV, play more computer games and surf the net more than their peers who don't.
How to identify an alcoholic
CLICK HERE to KNOW
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