Dental News January 11, 2015

• Durable biomaterial potentially reduces tooth sensitivity
  Scientists are working on a new, long-lasting biomaterial that incorporates nano-sized particles to rebuild worn enamel and reduce tooth sensitivity. They have tested it in dogs.
• Bites to the hand need medical attention
  Hand injuries are frequently caused by human and animal bites, prompting as many as 330,000 emergency department visits in the United States each year.
• Discovery of byproducts from bacteria that awaken dormant T-cells and HIV viruses
  Dental and medical researchers from Case Western Reserve University found another reason to treat periodontal disease as soon as possible.

Category: Misc