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Ivoclar Vivadent Donation to Haiti
by Oral HealthSolidarity with the victims Ivoclar Vivadent donates to victims of the earthquake in Haiti Ivoclar Vivadent AG will contribute 300,000 Swiss franks to a fund-raising campaign organized by the Red Cross organization of the Principality of…
ALD May Improve Successful Implantation of Maxillary Bone for Patients with Estrogen Deficiency and/or Osteoporosis
by Oral HealthA new study has established that estrogen deficiency negatively affects implant osseointegration in rats’ maxillary bone. Results from the study also found that alendronate (ALD), an aminobisphosphonate, may improve the quality and quantity of bone available for a successful implant.…
American Dental Association Stresses Good Oral Health During Pregnancy
by Oral HealthResearch suggests there may be an association between maternal gum disease and pre-term birth and low birth weight babies. In addition, a recent study says that pregnant women with gum disease may be more likely to develop gestational diabetes. “Good…