An end to cavities for people with sensitive teeth?


An ice cold drink is refreshing in the summer, but for people with sensitive teeth, it can cause a painful jolt in the mouth. This condition can be treated, but many current approaches don't last long. Now researchers report the development of a new material with an extract from green tea that could fix this problem -- and help prevent cavities in these susceptible patients.



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Dentist who preyed on nursing home residents could be back in two years


A ROGUE dentist who used nursing homes to perform involuntary dental surgery on helpless elderly patients — including one who was 99 years old — just so he could claim government cash could be back practising in two years.


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TGA Proposes Patient Implant Cards


Dental product manufacturers and suppliers are being asked to consider moves by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to increase the red-tape burden as a result of proposals associated with the introduction of patient implant cards.


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3D Printed Medical Devices Regulatory Approaches


The increasing use of 3D printing for medical applications is raising questions about the adequacy of the current medical device regulatory frameworks to mitigate risks to patients, and to meet requirements for health care providers and manufacturers.


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History of gum disease increases cancer risk in older women


Periodontal disease linked to gallbladder cancer risk in women. Postmenopausal women who have a history of gum disease also have a higher risk of cancer, according to a new study of more than 65,000 women.


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