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www.dental-tribune.com PRSRTSTD U.S.Postage PAID SanAntonio,TX Permit#1396 DentalTribuneAmerica 116West23rdStreet Suite#500 NewYork,N.Y.10011 DENTAL TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Newspaper · U.S. Edition August 2013 — Vol. 8, No.8 news A3 • Sold! 1913 Rolls-Royce used as frontline dental surgery in WWI meetings A4–A9 •San Francisco hosts CDA Presents •Courses filling quickly for annual dental office managers meeting •300-plus seminars and hands-on workshops anchor 2013 Greater New York Dental Meeting • Yankee Dental session digs into evolution of dentistry •UBC alumni participate in speaker series at Pacific Dental Conference •44th annual JDIQ expects 12,000- plus attendees •Imagine the perfect sunset on a warm, sandy beach: Time for the next Smiles In The Sun Seminar industry news A10–A15 •Two-day custom abutments and crowns from intraoral scans •Aribex launches NOMAD Pro 2 •PhotoMed G15 digital dental camera delivers ‘frame-and-focus’ simplicity • King’s College London awards fellowship to Henry Schein chairman Stanley M. Bergman •August is ‘Restorative and Aesthetics Month’ at Expert Dental CE www.dental-tribune.com PRSRTSTD USPOSTAGE PAID ORLANDO,FL PERMIT#1556 DentalTribuneAmerica 116West23rdStreet Suite#500 NewYork,N.Y.10011 DENTAL TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Newspaper · U.S. Edition CdA & AAdOm meetings Ad S tudy results published in June in the Journal of Dental Research demonstrate — possibly for the first time — the role genetic test- ing can play in the prevention of peri- odontitis, which reportedly affects 47 percent of adults in the United States. The study looked at the benefits of creating personalized preventive den- tal treatment plans based in part on a patient's genetic makeup. Researchers explored the influence of three key risk factors for periodontal disease and tooth loss — smoking, diabetes and genetics — in relation to varied frequencies of pre- ventive dental visits that included clean- ings. Part of the intent of the research was to accumulate data that would help mea- sure societal costs and benefits of sched- uling two preventive dental visits per year, the standard for patients covered by typical dental-care plans. The researchers examined claims data from 5,117 patients who had not previ- ously been diagnosed with periodontitis. By tracking 16 years of claims history and conducting genetic testing, researchers determined that patients with genetic variations of the IL-1 genotype, or one or more of the other risk factors examined, were at significantly increased risk for tooth loss and could benefit from greater frequency of preventive care. The IL-1 ge- netic variation, which nearly one in three Americans reportedly carry, was identi- fied as the most prevalent risk factor. At the other end of the spectrum, the data indicated minimal benefit in sched- uling two versus one preventive visit for patients that remained free of the three risk factors targeted. The researchers did note, however, that the study was iso- lated on tooth loss as the measurement of the effectiveness of long-term preven- tive care. Other potential benefits of two or more annual preventive dental-care visits by patients not showing any of the three risks analyzed were not con- sidered. For example, caries prevention Genetic variation linked to increased periodontitis risk Study findings suggest genetic testing can play central role in personalized prevention strategy ” See PERIODONTITIS, page A2 ” See page A4 CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry provides an opportunity to join thousands of dental professionals in one of the country’s most popular destinations, San Francisco. Attendees have access to top speakers, a three-day exhibit hall, abundant networking opportunities and a diverse lineup of continuing education sessions. Photo/By Christian Heeb, California Travel and Tourism Commission California Dental Association Presents, Aug. 15–17, San Francisco Implant trIbune ‘An imPOssiBLe dreAm’ After 30 years, patient’s five Brånemark osseointegrated implants remain in place. ” page C1 HygIene trIbune refLeCting On AdHA meeting in BOstOn A highlight: Esther Wilkins, RDH, DMD, ‘true north’ on the profession’s compass. ” page D1 endo trIbune sPeCiALists in sAving nAturAL dentitiOn An interview with the new AAE President Gary R. Hartwell, DDS, MS. ” page B1