Porphyromonas gingivalis accelerates inflammatory atherosclerosis in a mouse model

Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of death in the developed world. While a number of risk factors for atherosclerosis have been defined, scientists continue to study other possible risk factors for this disease. Recent epidemiological and experimental studies link infectious agents with the development of inflammatory atherosclerosis. A hallmark of chronic infection with the oral pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis is the induction of a chronic inflammatory response.

About.com’s Top 10 Dental Stories of 2010

You are bound to run into a plethora of “Top Ten of 2010” lists, but I can assure you, these top dental stories of 2010 are worth the read. … Read Full Post

Dominique Swain Teeth

December 27, 2010
Dominique Swain Teeth

American actress from movies including Lolita, Face/Off and The Intern, Dominique Swain’s teeth.

Dominique Swain Teeth

December 27, 2010
Dominique Swain Teeth

American actress from movies including Lolita, Face/Off and The Intern, Dominique Swain’s teeth.

Dominic Monaghan Teeth

December 24, 2010
Dominic Monaghan Teeth

British actor from the film series The Lord of the Rings, and the television series Lost, Dominic Monaghan’s teeth.

Dominic Cooper Teeth

December 21, 2010
Dominic Cooper Teeth

English actor from movies such as The Duchess, Mamma Mia! and The Escapist, Dominic Cooper’s teeth.

FDA Panel Reviewing the Safety of Amalgam Fillings

An advisory panel consisting of experts in the fields of toxicology, risk assessment, epidemiology, and pediatric medical and dental specialties began a two day meeting in Washington, D.C. on December 14, 2010, to determine whether the U.S. Food and Drug Administration should reclassify dental amalgam, based on risk assessment and clinical data that demonstrated dental amalgam as a dangerous filling material; carrying a class III medical device classification. A class III medical device is classified as such, because there is insufficient information available regarding the effectiveness and safety of the device solely through the general or special controls sufficient for Class I or Class II devices. Simply put, class III medical devices pose the greatest risk to patients. … Read Full Post

Dolph Lundgren Teeth

December 17, 2010
Dolph Lundgren Teeth

Swedish actor and martial artist from the movie Masters of the Universe, Rocky IV and Universal Soldier, Dolph Lundgren’s teeth.

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Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.: Dental Crowns: What Are They and Why …

Machine-made crowns, which are cheaper in price, but look fake and they don’t fit very well. Food and bacteria will get trapped, and defeat the purpose of having a crown in the first place.