TUSDM in the Media

June 2008

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine to Add Five Floors
Bulletin of Dental Education Online (ADEA publication)
June 2008, Vol 41, Issue 6
"Tufts University School of Dental Medicine will add an additional five floors to its existing building on Kneeland Street in Boston. The $66.5 million vertical expansion of the now 10-story building will create 95,000 square feet of classroom and clinical space, giving students and staff more elbow room. Construction will take place over the next 18 months."

Dental Education column
Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society
By Melissa Carman
Spring 2008
The Dental Education column includes three entries about TUSDM: Nancy Arbree's appointment to president of the Greater NY Academcy of Prosthodontics; Winna Goldman's receiving the 2007 President's Award for Excellence in Dental Research from the American Association for Dental Research National Student Research Group (AADR NSRG) for her work directed by Jonathan Garlick; and Paul Levi being named a 2007 recipient of the Fellowship Award from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP).

Dentists Warn Against Over Brushing
WBZ-TV Boston (Boston CBS affiliate)
June 26, 2008
Reported by Mallika Marshall
"…'Anytime somebody wants to get their teeth white they'll do some pretty crazy things -- including over-brushing,' said Dr. Gerald Kugel of the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He said that can cause gums to recede, which can be trouble. 'The problem with receding gums is the root surface isn't like enamel…it's more prone to cavities.'…"

White Coat Notes
June 5, 2008
By Elizabeth Cooney
Samantha Jordan is the only dental student out of 42 to be awarded an HHMI-NIH Research Scholar grant, which brings top medical students to the National Institutes of Health campus to participate in hands-on biomedical research. A Tufts School of Medicine student, Cedar Fowler, also received an award.

May 2008

Al Dente: When physicians and dentists talk
Malden Observer
May 22, 2008
By David Leader
"...Physicians and dentists have plenty to talk about. Physicians organizations and insurance companies distribute brochures to patients, white papers to physicians, and informational packets to dentists enumerating the many ways dental health influences physical health. Blue Cross Blue Shield's Dental Blue insurance even offers the 'Enhanced Dental Benefit' program for people with diabetes, and heart disease, and for pregnant women..."

Dental Calamities That Can Truly Hurt
The New York Times, Special Section p. 6
May 13, 2008
By Nicholas Bakalar
"...Dr. Michael Kahn, a professor of oral pathology at Tufts University, compares oral cancer with the 11,000 cases of cervical cancer that are detected by the 60 million pap smears administered every year. 'A person dies every hour around the clock from oral cancer,' he said, 'yet it's a struggle to get insurance to cover any of the new screening tests. It causes at least twice as many deaths as cervical cancer, but we've paid for pap smears - which have reduced cervical cancer by 90 percent.'...In the last two or three years, manufacturers have produced noninvasive devices for detecting abnormal tissue that may be invisible to the naked eye, and some dentists are beginning to use them, even though their effectiveness remains controversial. 'The literature says they work,' Dr. Kahn said. 'Some would like more or stronger evidence, but for others, they're convinced. In dentistry, you don't have much time to look. The theory is that if you use one of these devices, it gives you some additional help.'..."

Dentistry's classic problem
Malden Observer
May 8, 2008
By David Leader
"...The rate of untreated decay among children six to eleven from families with income below the federal poverty line is three times the rate of children of families with higher incomes. Decay begins as small, soft spots on teeth. The spots may have dark stains, or they may be yellow, or orange. The surface of the teeth may appear chalky white. When the decay becomes large enough, the tooth may break or become painful...Three factors control the prevalence of decay: the presence of bacterial plaque, the presence of sugar and the individual's resistance to decay. Improve just one of these factors, and dental caries becomes less likely..."

Tufts dental school adding 5 floors
The Boston Herald, p. 19
May 2, 2008
By Greg Turner
"...The Tufts University School of Dental Medicine stages a 'sky-breaking' ceremony today on a five-story addition to its Kneeland Street structure.The $66.5 million vertical expansion of the now 10-story building will create 95,000 square feet of classroom and clinical space, giving students and staff more elbow room...The school will try to minimize disruptions during construction. 'We have this detailed out room by room, week by week,'[Executive Associate Dean Joseph]Castellana said..."

April 2008

Healing in Haiti
Tufts Journal
April 2008
By Jacqueline Mitchell
In a country where 60 percent of people have never been to a dentist, Marjorie Brisard finds her calling. Dilshan Gunawardena, D08, remembers the small shock he felt when the little girl in his dental chair opened her mouth to reveal widespread decay. “There were dark spots from canine to canine. There must have been 15 surfaces to repair,” he recalls. “But she looked beautiful afterward.”Gunawardena was among the 12 Tufts students, faculty and staff who traveled to Haiti last summer on an oral health mission organized by Marjorie Brisard, D08. Over a period of two weeks, the Tufts team provided care at three sites in the Caribbean nation.

A Simple Formula for Whitening Your Teeth (text version).
Audio version also available.
National Public Radio (NPR)
April 10, 2008
Reporter: Allison Aubrey
"Dentist Gerry Kugel of Tufts University says this one study was by no means the final word on light-activated bleaching. He says a lot of patients do seem to like the procedure: When they leave the dentist's chair after an hour-long session, many can see the difference- and they may assume it's all from the light. 'You've got to remember that they're getting peroxide on their teeth,' says Kugel... 'My argument is that it's so minimal that I don't see it being worth what people are being charged for it,' says Kugel. Costs vary regionally, but the average fee is about $500..."

5 Home Remedy No-No's
WebMD website
April 3, 2008
By Heather Hatfield
"...'First of all, children shouldn't be consuming alcohol,' says Stanley Alexander, DMD, chairman of the department of pediatric dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. 'Second, whiskey has no real numbing effect on the gums as the teeth are coming up.'...'The best thing you can possibly do is to chill a teething toy in the freezer and give it to the child,' says Alexander. 'The cooling effect on the gum will both soothe and numb it.'..."

March 2008

A holistic approach to teeth and gums
The Herald News; Fall River, MA
March 27, 2008
By Deborah Allard
"[Dr.] Satloff, who has studied alternative practices in China, as well as acupuncture and quantum healing, spent two years in the Peace Corps after graduating from Tufts University in 1981. He was the first dentist in the country in 1990 to become board certified in pain management....His practice, in fact, focuses on craniofacial pain, craniofacial orthopedics, facial aesthetics and cosmetic dentistry. Satloff recently attended a two-day session at the Cranio-Facial Aesthetics Institute at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine...."

Morning sickness and dental health
The Malden Observer
March 19, 2008
By David Leader
"How does morning sickness effect oral health? Simple. Morning sickness often results in emesis. The content of the stomach is highly acidic. Acid eats into tooth enamel. Brushing immediately after emesis will cause the enamel to wear away slightly. Instead, it is better to rinse with a solution of one teaspoon of baking soda in a cup of water. The baking soda will neutralize the acid and allow calcium in saliva to harden (recalcify) the enamel...Continue your routine oral care including brushing, flossing and regular dental appointments every three to six months. Avoid alcohol-laced mouth rinses. If morning sickness threatens your oral health, consult your dentist or dental hygienist..."

An Ounce of Prevention : The importance of screening for oral cancer can’t be emphasized enough, says a survivor
Tufts Journal
March 2008
By Jacqueline Mitchell
"By the time Eva Grayzel got an accurate diagnosis of oral cancer, she had a 15 percent chance of survival. Over the course of two years, a general dentist, two oral surgeons and an ear specialist all failed to recognize the painful, recurring lesion on Grayzel’s tongue as a deadly cancer. Following harrowing surgeries and radiation therapy that sapped her will to live, Grayzel overcame the disease and has been cancer-free for 10 years."

Booster Shots: Dental students give their first injections of local anesthetic—to each other
Tufts Journal
March 2008
By Julie Flaherty
"No one likes a shot in the mouth, but can it be harder to give than to receive? Each January, second-year students at the School of Dental Medicine take a gentle stab at injecting their first local anesthetic, facing what Professor Morton Rosenberg calls the “most fearful procedure in dentistry.” The upside? They practice these injections on the most empathetic guinea pigs—each other."

Tooth or consequences: The costs of poor dental fitness
American Medical News
March 3, 2008
By Victoria Stagg Elliott
"...There aren't enough dentists in this country. We really do need primary care physicians jumping on board," said Catherine Hayes, DMD, DMSc, chair of the Dept. of Public Health and Community Service in the School of Dental Medicine at Tufts University in Boston, who is investigating the impact of poor oral health on children's growth..."

February 2008

The Wisdom on Wisdom Teeth
U.S. News & World Report
February 25-March 3, 2008
"...Because wisdom teeth don't form until around age 5, Anthony Silvestri, director of dental anatomy and occlusion at Tufts University's dental school, foresees a day when lasers will be used to prevent that from happening. He and colleagues have had success in animals. 'It doesn't make sense,' he says, 'that everyone should be having surgery for a useless tooth.'..."

Al Dente: Be healthier with dental insurance
Malden Observer
February 4, 2008
By David Leader
"Today, everyone is more aware of the close relationship between dental health and medical health. It is common for physicians to refer their patients to a dentist before a major procedure to ensure that dental health is optimal. Poor dental health may affect the heart. Uncontrolled gum disease may make it difficult for diabetics to control their blood sugar level. It has even been suggested that there is a link between gum disease and low birth weight. Dental insurance companies recognize this relationship, and are working to improve their clients' overall health while supporting improving dental health. A year ago, Dental Blue of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts rolled out Enhanced Dental Benefits...."

January 2008

Oral Osteoporosis Meds Appear to Reduce the Risk of Jaw Degradation
Harvard Medical School (News Release)
January 2, 2008
By Alyssa Kneller
"...After analyzing the medical claims of 714,217 people, Zavras, along with Vassiliki Cartsos at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and Shao Zhu of Ingenix--i3 Drug Safety (the company that provided medical claims data), have concluded that oral osteoporosis meds seem to reduce the risk of jaw degradation. Clinical studies are needed to replicate and clarify the results, which appear in the January issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association..."

New Year, New You: 16 Top Health Tips
WebMD the Magazine
January/February 2008
By Heather Hatfield
"...More than 40% of Americans avoid the dentist at all costs," says Michael Kahn, DDS, chair of the department of oral and maxillofacial pathology at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. The cost could be your teeth...."Check your mouth once a month for bright white or red patches. If the spots won't rub off and they are still there after about a week, see your doctor right away."

Smaller implants meet skepticism
DrBicuspid.com
January 10, 2008
By Laird Harrison
"...The jury is still out, says Robert Chapman, D.D.S., M.A., chair of prosthodontics and operative dentistry at Tufts University. 'There's anecdotal information that they may be helpful. But the ones smaller than 3.0 millimeters have no good data I was able to find.' As for length, he says, 'anything under 8 millimeters appeared to have a lower success rate.'..."

Fighting Oral Cancer With Early Detection
North American Precis Syndicate (NAPS)
January 9, 2008
By Tufts University Public Relations
"...Awareness of signs and symptoms of oral cancer is essential, because if caught early, there is a much greater likelihood of survival," says Michael Kahn, DDS, professor of oral pathology at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. 'Self-screening for oral cancer is quick and easy, and can potentially save your life.'...No matter your potential risk, Dr. Kahn strongly recommends checking for suspicious areas in your mouth about once a month. 'Use a mirror to look inside your mouth, including the roof, cheeks, lips, gums and under the tongue. Examine for any white or red spot that stands out from the normal color of your mouth. Even if the spot is painless, consult your dentist promptly if it doesn't go away within a week or two..."

Wanna Be Sedated? Is sedation dentistry the next big thing - or just the next big promotion?
The Patriot Ledger
January 4, 2008
By Lane Lambert
"...The American Dental Association approves of sedation if its guidelines are followed. At Tufts University's Center for Sedation and Anesthesia, Dr. Morton Rosenberg said sedation 'can be appropriate for some patients' and is safe and effective if properly administered by trained dentists. Rosenberg, who is also an anesthesiologist at Tufts New England Medical Center, sedates a large number of his phobic dental patients. He estimates that as many as 60 percent of all dentists on occasion use something beyond a shot of local anesthetic to calm a patient - typically a nitrous oxide/oxygen mix or a single oral dose of Valium..."

December 2007

Al Dente: How to become a dentist
The Malden Observer
December 20, 2007
By David Leader
"...Mark Gonthier, Assistant Dean for admissions of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM), offers a description of the ideal dental school applicant. 'We are looking for mature, well-rounded students capable of handling the rigor of the basic sciences curriculum and are equally adept at and committed to providing quality comprehensive patient oral health care,' he said..."

Dental Educators Complete 2007 ADEA/AAL Institute for Teaching and Learning
Academy for Academic Leadership (AAL), The American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
December 20, 2007
"...Four of the ITL Scholars - Dr. Robert Goldman, Dr. Y. Natalie Jeong, Dr. Stephen Mackler, and Dr. Preston D. Miller, Jr. - were awarded fellowships from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Foundation to participate in the program..."

November 2007

How a Visit To The Dentist May Be Just What The Doctor Ordered
North American Precis Syndicate, Inc. (NAPS)
November 2007
By Tufts University Public Relations
"...'Integrating dental expertise into assessing and treating head, neck and facial pain however may greatly benefit patients. Doing so may not only treat, but may also cure pain that patients feared would never go away,' says Noshir Mehta...."The Craniofacial Pain Center at Tufts develops treatment plans for patients that include not only dental expertise but, if needed, treatment from physicians, psychologists, chiropractors, physical therapists, acupuncturists, specialists in integrative medicine and other specialists in pain medication...."

A Lineman in My Bed: Notes on Teeth Grinding
The New York Times, Section F, p. 1
November 13, 2007
By Paul VanDeCarr
A New York Times reporter writes about his experience with teeth grinding. '...Bruxism may be at least as old as the Bible, which describes hell as a state where there is 'gnashing of teeth'...'It's much like having a large football player standing on the tooth,' says Dr. Noshir Mehta, chairman of general dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and director of its Craniofacial Pain Center..."
NOTE: Article also appeared in the Herald-Tribune (FL), the Gadsden Times (AL)

Get healthy teeth for life
Prevention Magazine
Posted August 2007
By Jennifer Reid Holman
From a Prevention Magazine article about keeping teeth healthy as we age: "...If your tongue or lips are often dry, tell your doctor. More than 400 medicines are linked to dry mouth, including antidepressants and blood pressure and bladder medicines. A Tufts University study showed that patients taking at least one dryness-causing medication developed three times as many cavities as those not on a drug. Your doctor may be able to switch your prescription--and check for other causes of dry mouth, such as Sjogren's syndrome or sleep apnea..."

Toothsayers: Gum tissue may help cure ills
The Boston Herald
November 4, 2007
By Jessica Fargen
"...'I think the applications for these cells are really widespread,' said Pam Yelick, director the division of Craniofacial and Molecular Genetics at Tufts University. Yelick's research has focused both on tooth regeneration as well as ways to transform dental pulp stem cells into cells that can become other kinds of tissue..."

October 2007

Tips You Can Smile About: Keeping Your Teeth And Gums
Healthier North American Precis Syndicate, Inc.(NAPS)
October 2007
By Tufts University Public Relations
"...According to David Russell, DMD, associate professor and associate dean of clinical affairs at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, good oral health, good eating habits and good general health are all linked. Says Russell, 'Your teeth are meant to last as long as you do, and there are easy steps you can take to maintain oral health.'..."

Council makes accreditation mandatory for dental colleges
The Hindu, India
October 15, 2007
"...Earlier, as part of the programme, a journal of dentistry, 'Dentistry India', was launched. The journal will promote continuing medical education among dentists. Ramananda Shetty, Director of medical education, Noshir Mehta, Professor and Chairman of general dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and editor of Dentistry India, and Usha Mohandas, Principal of V.S. Dental College, were present at the national workshop in Bangalore on Friday..."

Dental community chipping away at shortage
Portland Press Herald, ME
October 14, 2007
By Josie Huang
"...Dental students at Tufts University are used to seeing an endless parade of recruiters. But something was different about the Maine contingent...'We provided lobster roll lunches to all the students,' said Frances Miliano, executive director of the Maine Dental Association. 'We buy the lobster salad the night before leaving and take the hot dog rolls, and set up a long assembly line.'...Dr. Justin Griffee, a Maryland native, joined the South Portland office after graduating from Tufts' dental school this year. Though southern Maine has a higher proportion of dentists than the rest of the state, Griffee said that many of his patients haven't seen a dentist in their adult lives. 'Every day I get a patient who hasn't been in 20 years,' Griffee said..."

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v News/Events > News @ Tufts Dental > 2008 Archives > 2007 Archives > 2006 Archives > TUSDM in the Media > Tufts Dental Medicine Magazine > Vertical Expansion > Building Updates > Sky Breaking Ceremony	Home » About » News/Events » TUSDM in the Media TUSDM in the Media June 2008 Tufts University School of Dental Medicine to Add Five Floors Bulletin of Dental Education Online (ADEA publication) June 2008, Vol 41, Issue 6 "Tufts University School of Dental Medicine will add an additional five floors to its existing building on Kneeland Street in Boston. The $66.5 million vertical expansion of the now 10-story building will create 95,000 square feet of classroom and clinical space, giving students and staff more elbow room. Construction will take place over the next 18 months." Dental Education column Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society By Melissa Carman Spring 2008 The Dental Education column includes three entries about TUSDM: Nancy Arbree's appointment to president of the Greater NY Academcy of Prosthodontics; Winna Goldman's receiving the 2007 President's Award for Excellence in Dental Research from the American Association for Dental Research National Student Research Group (AADR NSRG) for her work directed by Jonathan Garlick; and Paul Levi being named a 2007 recipient of the Fellowship Award from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). Dentists Warn Against Over Brushing WBZ-TV Boston (Boston CBS affiliate) June 26, 2008 Reported by Mallika Marshall "…'Anytime somebody wants to get their teeth white they'll do some pretty crazy things -- including over-brushing,' said Dr. Gerald Kugel of the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He said that can cause gums to recede, which can be trouble. 'The problem with receding gums is the root surface isn't like enamel…it's more prone to cavities.'…" White Coat Notes June 5, 2008 By Elizabeth Cooney Samantha Jordan is the only dental student out of 42 to be awarded an HHMI-NIH Research Scholar grant, which brings top medical students to the National Institutes of Health campus to participate in hands-on biomedical research. A Tufts School of Medicine student, Cedar Fowler, also received an award. May 2008 Al Dente: When physicians and dentists talk Malden Observer May 22, 2008 By David Leader "...Physicians and dentists have plenty to talk about. Physicians organizations and insurance companies distribute brochures to patients, white papers to physicians, and informational packets to dentists enumerating the many ways dental health influences physical health. Blue Cross Blue Shield's Dental Blue insurance even offers the 'Enhanced Dental Benefit' program for people with diabetes, and heart disease, and for pregnant women..." Dental Calamities That Can Truly Hurt The New York Times, Special Section p. 6 May 13, 2008 By Nicholas Bakalar "...Dr. Michael Kahn, a professor of oral pathology at Tufts University, compares oral cancer with the 11,000 cases of cervical cancer that are detected by the 60 million pap smears administered every year. 'A person dies every hour around the clock from oral cancer,' he said, 'yet it's a struggle to get insurance to cover any of the new screening tests. It causes at least twice as many deaths as cervical cancer, but we've paid for pap smears - which have reduced cervical cancer by 90 percent.'...In the last two or three years, manufacturers have produced noninvasive devices for detecting abnormal tissue that may be invisible to the naked eye, and some dentists are beginning to use them, even though their effectiveness remains controversial. 'The literature says they work,' Dr. Kahn said. 'Some would like more or stronger evidence, but for others, they're convinced. In dentistry, you don't have much time to look. The theory is that if you use one of these devices, it gives you some additional help.'..." Dentistry's classic problem Malden Observer May 8, 2008 By David Leader "...The rate of untreated decay among children six to eleven from families with income below the federal poverty line is three times the rate of children of families with higher incomes. Decay begins as small, soft spots on teeth. The spots may have dark stains, or they may be yellow, or orange. The surface of the teeth may appear chalky white. When the decay becomes large enough, the tooth may break or become painful...Three factors control the prevalence of decay: the presence of bacterial plaque, the presence of sugar and the individual's resistance to decay. Improve just one of these factors, and dental caries becomes less likely..." Tufts dental school adding 5 floors The Boston Herald, p. 19 May 2, 2008 By Greg Turner "...The Tufts University School of Dental Medicine stages a 'sky-breaking' ceremony today on a five-story addition to its Kneeland Street structure.The $66.5 million vertical expansion of the now 10-story building will create 95,000 square feet of classroom and clinical space, giving students and staff more elbow room...The school will try to minimize disruptions during construction. 'We have this detailed out room by room, week by week,'[Executive Associate Dean Joseph]Castellana said..." April 2008 Healing in Haiti Tufts Journal April 2008 By Jacqueline Mitchell In a country where 60 percent of people have never been to a dentist, Marjorie Brisard finds her calling. Dilshan Gunawardena, D08, remembers the small shock he felt when the little girl in his dental chair opened her mouth to reveal widespread decay. “There were dark spots from canine to canine. There must have been 15 surfaces to repair,” he recalls. “But she looked beautiful afterward.”Gunawardena was among the 12 Tufts students, faculty and staff who traveled to Haiti last summer on an oral health mission organized by Marjorie Brisard, D08. Over a period of two weeks, the Tufts team provided care at three sites in the Caribbean nation. A Simple Formula for Whitening Your Teeth (text version). Audio version also available. National Public Radio (NPR) April 10, 2008 Reporter: Allison Aubrey "Dentist Gerry Kugel of Tufts University says this one study was by no means the final word on light-activated bleaching. He says a lot of patients do seem to like the procedure: When they leave the dentist's chair after an hour-long session, many can see the difference- and they may assume it's all from the light. 'You've got to remember that they're getting peroxide on their teeth,' says Kugel... 'My argument is that it's so minimal that I don't see it being worth what people are being charged for it,' says Kugel. Costs vary regionally, but the average fee is about $500..." 5 Home Remedy No-No's WebMD website April 3, 2008 By Heather Hatfield "...'First of all, children shouldn't be consuming alcohol,' says Stanley Alexander, DMD, chairman of the department of pediatric dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. 'Second, whiskey has no real numbing effect on the gums as the teeth are coming up.'...'The best thing you can possibly do is to chill a teething toy in the freezer and give it to the child,' says Alexander. 'The cooling effect on the gum will both soothe and numb it.'..." March 2008 A holistic approach to teeth and gums The Herald News; Fall River, MA March 27, 2008 By Deborah Allard "[Dr.] Satloff, who has studied alternative practices in China, as well as acupuncture and quantum healing, spent two years in the Peace Corps after graduating from Tufts University in 1981. He was the first dentist in the country in 1990 to become board certified in pain management....His practice, in fact, focuses on craniofacial pain, craniofacial orthopedics, facial aesthetics and cosmetic dentistry. Satloff recently attended a two-day session at the Cranio-Facial Aesthetics Institute at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine...." Morning sickness and dental health The Malden Observer March 19, 2008 By David Leader "How does morning sickness effect oral health? Simple. Morning sickness often results in emesis. The content of the stomach is highly acidic. Acid eats into tooth enamel. Brushing immediately after emesis will cause the enamel to wear away slightly. Instead, it is better to rinse with a solution of one teaspoon of baking soda in a cup of water. The baking soda will neutralize the acid and allow calcium in saliva to harden (recalcify) the enamel...Continue your routine oral care including brushing, flossing and regular dental appointments every three to six months. Avoid alcohol-laced mouth rinses. If morning sickness threatens your oral health, consult your dentist or dental hygienist..." An Ounce of Prevention : The importance of screening for oral cancer can’t be emphasized enough, says a survivor Tufts Journal March 2008 By Jacqueline Mitchell "By the time Eva Grayzel got an accurate diagnosis of oral cancer, she had a 15 percent chance of survival. Over the course of two years, a general dentist, two oral surgeons and an ear specialist all failed to recognize the painful, recurring lesion on Grayzel’s tongue as a deadly cancer. Following harrowing surgeries and radiation therapy that sapped her will to live, Grayzel overcame the disease and has been cancer-free for 10 years." Booster Shots: Dental students give their first injections of local anesthetic—to each other Tufts Journal March 2008 By Julie Flaherty "No one likes a shot in the mouth, but can it be harder to give than to receive? Each January, second-year students at the School of Dental Medicine take a gentle stab at injecting their first local anesthetic, facing what Professor Morton Rosenberg calls the “most fearful procedure in dentistry.” The upside? They practice these injections on the most empathetic guinea pigs—each other." Tooth or consequences: The costs of poor dental fitness American Medical News March 3, 2008 By Victoria Stagg Elliott "...There aren't enough dentists in this country. We really do need primary care physicians jumping on board," said Catherine Hayes, DMD, DMSc, chair of the Dept. of Public Health and Community Service in the School of Dental Medicine at Tufts University in Boston, who is investigating the impact of poor oral health on children's growth..." February 2008 The Wisdom on Wisdom Teeth U.S. News & World Report February 25-March 3, 2008 "...Because wisdom teeth don't form until around age 5, Anthony Silvestri, director of dental anatomy and occlusion at Tufts University's dental school, foresees a day when lasers will be used to prevent that from happening. He and colleagues have had success in animals. 'It doesn't make sense,' he says, 'that everyone should be having surgery for a useless tooth.'..." Al Dente: Be healthier with dental insurance Malden Observer February 4, 2008 By David Leader "Today, everyone is more aware of the close relationship between dental health and medical health. It is common for physicians to refer their patients to a dentist before a major procedure to ensure that dental health is optimal. Poor dental health may affect the heart. Uncontrolled gum disease may make it difficult for diabetics to control their blood sugar level. It has even been suggested that there is a link between gum disease and low birth weight. Dental insurance companies recognize this relationship, and are working to improve their clients' overall health while supporting improving dental health. A year ago, Dental Blue of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts rolled out Enhanced Dental Benefits...." January 2008 Oral Osteoporosis Meds Appear to Reduce the Risk of Jaw Degradation Harvard Medical School (News Release) January 2, 2008 By Alyssa Kneller "...After analyzing the medical claims of 714,217 people, Zavras, along with Vassiliki Cartsos at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and Shao Zhu of Ingenix--i3 Drug Safety (the company that provided medical claims data), have concluded that oral osteoporosis meds seem to reduce the risk of jaw degradation. Clinical studies are needed to replicate and clarify the results, which appear in the January issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association..." New Year, New You: 16 Top Health Tips WebMD the Magazine January/February 2008 By Heather Hatfield "...More than 40% of Americans avoid the dentist at all costs," says Michael Kahn, DDS, chair of the department of oral and maxillofacial pathology at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. The cost could be your teeth...."Check your mouth once a month for bright white or red patches. If the spots won't rub off and they are still there after about a week, see your doctor right away." Smaller implants meet skepticism DrBicuspid.com January 10, 2008 By Laird Harrison "...The jury is still out, says Robert Chapman, D.D.S., M.A., chair of prosthodontics and operative dentistry at Tufts University. 'There's anecdotal information that they may be helpful. But the ones smaller than 3.0 millimeters have no good data I was able to find.' As for length, he says, 'anything under 8 millimeters appeared to have a lower success rate.'..." Fighting Oral Cancer With Early Detection North American Precis Syndicate (NAPS) January 9, 2008 By Tufts University Public Relations "...Awareness of signs and symptoms of oral cancer is essential, because if caught early, there is a much greater likelihood of survival," says Michael Kahn, DDS, professor of oral pathology at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. 'Self-screening for oral cancer is quick and easy, and can potentially save your life.'...No matter your potential risk, Dr. Kahn strongly recommends checking for suspicious areas in your mouth about once a month. 'Use a mirror to look inside your mouth, including the roof, cheeks, lips, gums and under the tongue. Examine for any white or red spot that stands out from the normal color of your mouth. Even if the spot is painless, consult your dentist promptly if it doesn't go away within a week or two..." Wanna Be Sedated? Is sedation dentistry the next big thing - or just the next big promotion? The Patriot Ledger January 4, 2008 By Lane Lambert "...The American Dental Association approves of sedation if its guidelines are followed. At Tufts University's Center for Sedation and Anesthesia, Dr. Morton Rosenberg said sedation 'can be appropriate for some patients' and is safe and effective if properly administered by trained dentists. Rosenberg, who is also an anesthesiologist at Tufts New England Medical Center, sedates a large number of his phobic dental patients. He estimates that as many as 60 percent of all dentists on occasion use something beyond a shot of local anesthetic to calm a patient - typically a nitrous oxide/oxygen mix or a single oral dose of Valium..." December 2007 Al Dente: How to become a dentist The Malden Observer December 20, 2007 By David Leader "...Mark Gonthier, Assistant Dean for admissions of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM), offers a description of the ideal dental school applicant. 'We are looking for mature, well-rounded students capable of handling the rigor of the basic sciences curriculum and are equally adept at and committed to providing quality comprehensive patient oral health care,' he said..." Dental Educators Complete 2007 ADEA/AAL Institute for Teaching and Learning Academy for Academic Leadership (AAL), The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) December 20, 2007 "...Four of the ITL Scholars - Dr. Robert Goldman, Dr. Y. Natalie Jeong, Dr. Stephen Mackler, and Dr. Preston D. Miller, Jr. - were awarded fellowships from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Foundation to participate in the program..." November 2007 How a Visit To The Dentist May Be Just What The Doctor Ordered North American Precis Syndicate, Inc. (NAPS) November 2007 By Tufts University Public Relations "...'Integrating dental expertise into assessing and treating head, neck and facial pain however may greatly benefit patients. Doing so may not only treat, but may also cure pain that patients feared would never go away,' says Noshir Mehta...."The Craniofacial Pain Center at Tufts develops treatment plans for patients that include not only dental expertise but, if needed, treatment from physicians, psychologists, chiropractors, physical therapists, acupuncturists, specialists in integrative medicine and other specialists in pain medication...." A Lineman in My Bed: Notes on Teeth Grinding The New York Times, Section F, p. 1 November 13, 2007 By Paul VanDeCarr A New York Times reporter writes about his experience with teeth grinding. '...Bruxism may be at least as old as the Bible, which describes hell as a state where there is 'gnashing of teeth'...'It's much like having a large football player standing on the tooth,' says Dr. Noshir Mehta, chairman of general dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and director of its Craniofacial Pain Center..." NOTE: Article also appeared in the Herald-Tribune (FL), the Gadsden Times (AL) Get healthy teeth for life Prevention Magazine Posted August 2007 By Jennifer Reid Holman From a Prevention Magazine article about keeping teeth healthy as we age: "...If your tongue or lips are often dry, tell your doctor. More than 400 medicines are linked to dry mouth, including antidepressants and blood pressure and bladder medicines. A Tufts University study showed that patients taking at least one dryness-causing medication developed three times as many cavities as those not on a drug. Your doctor may be able to switch your prescription--and check for other causes of dry mouth, such as Sjogren's syndrome or sleep apnea..." Toothsayers: Gum tissue may help cure ills The Boston Herald November 4, 2007 By Jessica Fargen "...'I think the applications for these cells are really widespread,' said Pam Yelick, director the division of Craniofacial and Molecular Genetics at Tufts University. Yelick's research has focused both on tooth regeneration as well as ways to transform dental pulp stem cells into cells that can become other kinds of tissue..." October 2007 Tips You Can Smile About: Keeping Your Teeth And Gums Healthier North American Precis Syndicate, Inc.(NAPS) October 2007 By Tufts University Public Relations "...According to David Russell, DMD, associate professor and associate dean of clinical affairs at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, good oral health, good eating habits and good general health are all linked. Says Russell, 'Your teeth are meant to last as long as you do, and there are easy steps you can take to maintain oral health.'..." Council makes accreditation mandatory for dental colleges The Hindu, India October 15, 2007 "...Earlier, as part of the programme, a journal of dentistry, 'Dentistry India', was launched. The journal will promote continuing medical education among dentists. Ramananda Shetty, Director of medical education, Noshir Mehta, Professor and Chairman of general dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and editor of Dentistry India, and Usha Mohandas, Principal of V.S. Dental College, were present at the national workshop in Bangalore on Friday..." Dental community chipping away at shortage Portland Press Herald, ME October 14, 2007 By Josie Huang "...Dental students at Tufts University are used to seeing an endless parade of recruiters. But something was different about the Maine contingent...'We provided lobster roll lunches to all the students,' said Frances Miliano, executive director of the Maine Dental Association. 'We buy the lobster salad the night before leaving and take the hot dog rolls, and set up a long assembly line.'...Dr. Justin Griffee, a Maryland native, joined the South Portland office after graduating from Tufts' dental school this year. Though southern Maine has a higher proportion of dentists than the rest of the state, Griffee said that many of his patients haven't seen a dentist in their adult lives. 'Every day I get a patient who hasn't been in 20 years,' Griffee said..."