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Going Green... one small step for mankind
By conserving water, using digital imaging, and recycling the many recyclables that pass through our green dentist office, we intend to make a great impact.
What we do as a green dentist is utilize water saving techniques, recycle, and use other techniques within the office to be environmentally friendly:
Eco-friendly cleaning solutions to protect our water ways
On-site, energy-efficient laundry facility to reduce waste
Bio-hazard disposal policies and amalgam separators to ensure toxic chemicals (such as mercury) don’t polluteour environment
Comprehensive Patient Protection Program to ensure mercury vapors don’t pollute the air or our patients’ lungs
Paperless records to reduce paper consumption and waste
Switching to digital radiography uses less energy and environmentally negative chemicals than previous methods. Green dentistry has really taken off in this area because digital radiography is also more effective than previous x-ray methods.
Saving water
It is important for dentists and staff to wash their hands. We use automatic shutoffs to limit how much water is used. However, so much water is wasted every single day in many different establishments. Water is wasted by letting it run when doing something instead of turning it off. You would be amazed how many individuals will wash their hands and leave it running while they dry their hands.
Another way in which green dentistry is making an impact is through recycling. We use paper cups for various reasons. Those paper cups can be recycled. Employees drink beverages throughout the day in both cans and plastic bottles, so a recycling program helps the environment.
Dr Nelson is a member of the Environmental Excellence Business Network (EEBN). This is a network of environmental professionals and business people who all share a common goal: making sustainable business decisions that protect our natural resources AND make good business sense.
Vision: A community of businesses focused on environmental excellence through environmental, social and economic sustainability.
Mission: To lead
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Toothbrushing May Stave Off Heart Woes
Study finds link between lack of oral hygiene and cardiovascular disease
By Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
Here's another reason to brush your teeth regularly: People who don't perform this essential of oral hygiene seem to have a greater risk of heart disease compared to their more diligent peers.
"We were surprised to find a relationship between toothbrushing frequency and both cardiovascular disease and inflammatory markers in the blood," said Richard Watt, co-author of a study published this week in the BMJ.
Periodontal disease has been associated with a 19 percent increase in the risk of heart disease. That number leaps to 44 percent in people under the age of 65, according to the study.
The most likely culprit is the inflammation associated with gum disease, which can go system-wide and contribute to plaque build-up in the arteries.
The rarely/never brushers also had higher levels of C reactive protein, a marker of inflammation.
"It's nice to have one more reason to brush your teeth," added Dr. Harmony R. Reynolds, associate director of the Cardiovascular Clinical Research Center at NYU Langone Medical Center and assistant professor of medicine at New York University School of Medicine. "Over time, it reduces inflammation."
-------------------------High-fructose diet increases men's blood pressure; gout drug protective American Heart Association meeting report
A high-fructose diet raises blood pressure in men, while a drug used to
treat gout seems to protect against the blood pressure increase,
according to research reported at the American Heart Association' s 63rd
High Blood Pressure Research Conference.
The study also found changes in the incidence of metabolic syndrome. The
United States and the international community define the syndrome
slightly differently, so researchers used both criteria in the study. In
general, metabolic syndrome is defined as having three or more of these
five risk factors:
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Heart disease is exacerbated by inflammation which can be caused by bacteria from 'unhealthy'gums.
Study makes first connection between heart disorder and Alzheimer's disease
Study of more than 37,000 patients shows relationship between atrial fibrillation and development of Alzheimer's disease
The study found:
• Patients with atrial fibrillation were 44 percent more likely to develop dementia than patients without the heart disorder.
• Younger patients with atrial fibrillation were at higher risk of developing all types of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's. Atrial
fibrillation patients under age 70 were 130 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer's.
• Patients who have both atrial fibrillation and dementia were 61 percent more likely to die during the study period than dementia
patients without the rhythm problem.
• Younger atrial fibrillation patients with dementia may be at higher risk of death than older AF patients with dementia.
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What your mouth is trying to tell you
Changes in your gums or spit can signal that all's not well
If the eyes are the windows to your soul, then your mouth is the gateway to your overall health. Changes in color or texture can signal that alls not well with your anatomy.
Open wide once a week and check for these conditions.
Tongue
Look for: pale color
Might mean: You have iron- deficiency anemia, which affects one in five women. Without enough iron — which helps produce energy and maintain the immune system — your body cant make hemoglobin, the pigment in red blood cells that gives your licker its ruby color. Rx Eat plenty of leafy green veggies, meat, seafood, and beans (or take a supplement; the recommended dose is 15 milligrams). If you suspect you are anemic, see your doctor for a diagnostic blood test.
Saliva
Look for: thick, stringy saliva
Might mean: You have xerostomia (dry mouth). The likely culprit? Prescription and OTC medications (including allergy, pain, and cold meds) that change the amount of water flowing in and out of cells. Left untreated, dry mouth can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, and oral yeast infections. Rx Talk to your doc about your meds and dry mouth, then rewet your whistle.
Drink more water, chew sugarless gum, and brush with childrens toothpaste, which typically has fewer drying ingredients, says Carol Anne Murdoch-Kinch, D.D.S., Ph.D., a dentistry professor at the
Gums
Look for: bright red color, puffiness, or small abscesses
Might mean: Gum disease — about 23 percent of women aged 30 to 54 have it. Look for blood or pus coming out of your gums, especially while brushing, says Ronald Herberman, M.D., a professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
These could signal a bacterial infection. Gum disease can also be a sign of something more serious, such as diabetes. If youre pregnant, it makes you seven times more likely to deliver your baby too early, according to the
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Laser tests could silence the dentist's drill
Laser tests which spot weaknesses in dental enamel in time to repair the surface before more drastic intervention is needed are being developed.
Dentists currently check for cavities with X-rays and metal probes, but these cannot detect weaknesses in the enamel while there is still a chance to repair it. David Wang, a graduate student at the University of Sydney in Australia, instead studied whether the propagation of sound waves through the enamel could provide an early warning (Optics Express, vol 17, p 15592).
Short, low-energy pulses from a laser generate weak bursts of acoustic waves in the surface of the enamel. In tests on an extracted tooth, Wang detected these vibrations by collecting infrared laser light reflected from the surface of the tooth. He found that changes in mineralisation of the enamel which signal the onset of decay appear to cause characteristic changes in the pattern of acoustic waves.
The next step, Wang says, will be to develop a more compact system. "The ultimate goal is to come up with a quick, efficient, cost-effective and non-destructive way to evaluate mineralisation," he says.
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Research says older people need more sun
Spending more time in the sunshine could help older people to reduce
their risk of developing heart disease and diabetes.
Researchers at the
There was a high correlation between low vitamin D levels and the
prevalence of metabolic syndrome. They found 94% of people in the study
had a vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D) deficiency or insufficiency. The
results showed 42.3% of these people also had metabolic syndrome.
He said: "Vitamin D deficiency is becoming a condition that is causing a
large burden of disease across the globe with particular deleterious
impact among the elderly. Our results are consistent with those found in
British and American populations. We found that low vitamin D levels
were associated with an increased risk of having metabolic syndrome, and
was also significantly associated with increased insulin resistance."
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Faced with dozens of lawsuits filed by consumers claiming they were harmed by Super PoliGrip and other denture adhesives that contain zinc, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced that it will stop manufacturing these products and replace them with zinc-free alternatives.
In an advisory issued February 18, the company warned consumers about the potential health risks associated with long-term excessive use of zinc-containing denture adhesives, including Super PoliGrip Original, Super PoliGrip Ultra Fresh, and Super PoliGrip Extra Care.
Adverse neurological effects
In 2008, the peer-reviewed journal Neurology reported on four patients suffering from neuropathy and other neurological symptoms typical of zinc poisoning and copper depletion (August 2008, Vol. 71:9, pp. 639-643). The article specifically linked excess zinc in Super PoliGrip to "profound neurologic disease" in the patients reviewed.
"Neurological symptoms may include numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms and legs, and difficulties with walking and balance."
The acceptable daily zinc intake is 8 mg for women and 11 mg for men, and more than 40 mg constitutes zinc poisoning, according to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences.
A 2.4-oz (68-gram) tube of Super PoliGrip contains 38 mg of zinc per gram of product, and GSK recommends that a single tube should last approximately six weeks.
Stillbirth linked directly to mother's oral bacteria
by Kate Melville
Confirming long-held suspicions, a
The mother in question carried the baby fullterm, but during the 35-year-old's pregnancy she
The bleeding associated with the gingivitis allowed the bacteria - normally contained to the mouth because of the body's defense system - to enter the blood and work its way to the placenta. Even though the amniotic fluid was not available for testing, Han suspects that the bacteria entered the immune-free amniotic fluid and eventually were ingested by the baby.
Han explained that normally a mother's immune system takes care of the bacteria in the blood before it reaches the placenta. But in this case, the mother also experienced an upper respiratory infection just a few days before the stillbirth. "The timing is important here because it fits the time frame of hematogenous [through the blood] spreading," Han said.
Postmortem microbial studies of the baby found the presence of F. nucleatum in the lungs and stomach. The baby had died from a septic infection and inflammation caused by bacteria. After questioning the mother about her health during the pregnancy, Han arranged for her to visit a periodontist, who collected plaque samples from her teeth.
Using DNA cloning technologies, Han found a match in the bacterium in the mother's mouth with the bacterium in the baby's infected lungs and stomach. "The testing strongly suggested the bacteria were delivered through the blood," Han said.
Happily, with preventative periodontal treatment and oral health care, the mother has now given birth to a healthy baby. Han suggests women who are considering a pregnancy seek dental care to take care of any oral health problems before conceiving.
What about the fathers periodontal bacteria? The baby sitter, the day care later, Grandma and Grandpa? Friends, neighbors, family? Insist that everyone around the baby is healthy.
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Tips for Doggie Dental Care by Cesar Milan
1. If your dog hasn't received a dental exam, take him to the vet first! He may require a cleaning, and then you can maintain his clean teeth at home.
2. Create a regular dental care routine at home. For example, you can brush your dog's teeth with special canine toothpaste.
3. Don't use human toothpaste or mouthwash. They can make your dog sick.
4. Start early! Grown dogs can learn to become comfortable with brushing, but make things easier for yourself by working with your dog as a puppy.
5. Take your dog to the vet if you see signs of dental problems:
- Bad breathe
- Change in eating or chewing habits
- Pawing at the face or mouth
- Depression
- Excessive drooling
- Misaligned or missing teeth
- Discolored, broken, missing or crooked teeth
- Red, swollen, painful or bleeding gums
- Yellowish-brown tartar crust along the gum line
- Bumps or growths within the mouth
6. Aggressive chewing on hard objects can cause broken teeth. Make sure you are providing safe objects for your dog to gnaw on.
7. During your dog's annual check-ups, make sure your veterinarian takes a good look at his or her teeth to keep an eye out for any issue you may miss.
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Sour candy not sweet on teeth
Study helps guide patients to consume candies in a "healthy" fashion -- particularly those patients with dry mouth.
Both original-flavor and sour candies are tough on tooth enamel, but the sour variety has much greater erosive potential, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
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Researchers looked at four brands of sour candies that had original-flavor counterparts: Jolly Ranchers, Life Savers, Mike and Ikes, and Twizzlers.
The researchers dissolved the candies in artificial saliva or water, and compared the pHs and titratable acidities of the original-flavor candies with those of the sour candies.
The team noted that sour candies had lower pHs and higher titratable acidities in artificial saliva than the original-flavor candies. In water, only sour Twizzlers had a pH lower than that of the original-flavor candy; all sour candies had titratable acidities higher than those of the original-flavor candies.
"Compared with water, the artificial saliva solvent was associated with higher pHs and lower titratable acidities for original-flavor candies but not for sour candies," the authors noted (JADA, July 2009, Vol. 140:7, pp. 906-913).
For the artificial saliva solvent, enamel lesion depths were significantly greater after exposure to sour candies than after exposure to original-flavor candies for Jolly Ranchers, Life Savers, and Mike and Ike, but the difference was not statistically significant for Twizzlers, according to the researchers.
Dental caries and erosion likely result from an interplay of behaviors and food and beverage composition.
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Study helps guide patients to consume candies in a "healthy" fashion -- particularly those patients with dry mouth.
Erectile Dysfunction Might Be Associated With Chronic Periodontal Disease
We can’t divide our body into absolutely different systems and functions. All of them depend one on another. A deeper study into the subject can discover ways to find or prevent one disease by other disease symptoms. The same can be said about erectile dysfunction and chronic periodontal disease.
Researchers organized a study to develop knowledge about the connection between erectile dysfunction and chronic periodontal disease.
In the analyzed number of persons; only 2.1% without erectile dysfunction had proved to have advanced periodontal disease.
9.8% of the analyzed people had mild erectile dysfunction and the same advanced periodontal disease.
The last obtained number was 15.8%, and it was representing the percent of persons with moderate or severe erectile dysfunction and advanced periodontal disease.
When talking about advanced periodontal disease we mean a recession of periodontal bone of 6 mm or more.
The idea of studying this subject is based on some previous findings of DNA of periodontal pathogenic bacteria in athermanous plaques and the epidemiological association between periodontal disease and coronary heart morbidity. Many world wide researches has proved that erectile dysfunction is an early sign of coronary heart disease.
There are reasons to think that extra-oral inflammation induced by periodontal bacteria might be associated with atherosclerosis and dysfunction of vessels.
Both conditions have strong connections with other diseases like coronary heart disease and diabetes mellitus.
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Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease in which people’s white blood cells attack their moisture-producing glands. Today, as many as four million Americans are living with this disease.Although the hallmark symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth, Sjögren’s may also cause dysfunction of other organs such as the kidneys, gastrointestinal system, blood vessels, lungs, liver, pancreas, and the central nervous system. Patients may also experience extreme fatigue and joint pain and have a higher risk of developing lymphoma. Since symptoms of Sjögren’s syndrome mimic other conditions and diseases, Sjögren’s can often be overlooked or misdiagnosed. On average, it takes nearly seven years to receive a diagnosis of Sjögren’s syndrome. Patients need to remember to be pro-active in talking with their physicians and dentists about their symptoms and potential treatment options. All patients should receive regular dental care in order to prevent cavities and tooth loss that may occur as a complication of the disorder. Patients with dry eyes should see an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) regularly for signs of damage to the cornea. Since the disease was first identified in 1933 by Dr. Henrik Sjögren, it has been proven to affect virtually every racial and ethnic group. |
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