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If you would like to make any change to your subscription (name, address or to opt out) please send us an email at database@dental-tribune.com and be sure to include which publication you are referring to. Also, please note that subscription changes can take up to six weeks to process. DENTAL TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Newspaper · US Edition and blood vessels, which current mate- rials do not provide. While current materials are degraded gradually, the new scaffolding remains an integral part of the repaired bone, working as reinforcement, Lyngstadaas explained. In addition, the generation process could be accelerated by the insertion of bone progenitor cells or bone marrow containing stem cells. Conventionally, damaged bone is re- paired by removing tissue from healthy bones, such as the mandible or hip, for implantation. Patients often experience discomfort and complications after the surgery. This can be avoided by using the scaffolding. “ SCAFFOLDING, page A1 After being formed and placed, the scaffolding ends up with an open porosity of 90 percent, containing mostly empty space that can be filled with new bone and blood vessels. Instead of degrading over time, it remains an integral part of the repaired bone, working as reinforce- ment. Photos/Provided by University of Oslo Antibacterial agent boosts toothpaste effectiveness Regular use of fluoride toothpaste con- taining triclosan, an antibacterial agent, and a copolymer, which helps prevent the triclosan from being washed away by saliva, reduces plaque, gingivitis and bleeding gums and slightly reduces tooth decay compared with fluoride toothpaste without those ingredients, according to a new review in The Cochrane Library. “We are very confident that adding tri- closan and copolymer to a fluoride tooth- paste will lead to additional benefits, in terms of less plaque, inflammation, bleeding and tooth decay,” said Philip Ri- ley, a researcher at the University of Man- chester in England, and a co-author of the study. But he added, “We don’t know how important the effects are clinically.” Tooth decay and gingivitis are the main causes of tooth loss. Both are caused by plaque, the film of bacteria that builds up on teeth, and if left untreated, can lead to periodontitis, a more serious gum dis- ease that can cause pain and loose teeth. A team from the Cochrane Oral Health Group reviewed 30 published studies of toothpastes containing triclosan and co- polymer. Their analysis of the combined data found a 22 percent reduction in plaque, a 22 percent reduction in gingivitis, a 48 percent reduction in bleeding gums, and a 5 percent reduction in tooth decay (cavities) compared with toothpaste with fluoride alone. However, they did not find significant evidence that triclosan/copo- lymer toothpaste reduced the incidence of periodontis more than toothpaste without the combination. No adverse reactions to triclosan or the copolymer were reported. The findings of the review are not sur- prising, according to Clifford Whall, PhD, director of the American Dental Asso- ciation’s Seal of Acceptance Program and Product Evaluations. The ADA’s Council on Scientific Affairs has independently reviewed data on the safety and effective- ness of triclosan/copolymer for reducing cavities, plaque and gingivitis. The coun- cil concluded that there were sufficient clinical studies that showed these tooth- pastes reduced the incidence of cavities, the presence of plaque and gingivitis. Most of the studies of toothpastes evaluated in the Cochrane report were directly or indirectly supported by com- panies that make toothpaste. Only three studies appeared to be independent, ac- cording to the reviewers. The indepen- dent or government-funded research community and industry should work to- gether to research antibacterial agents in toothpastes, Riley noted. “But we would argue for complete independent control of the research, including study design, conducting the study and ownership of the data.” (Sources: Science Daily; Health Behavior News Service; Center for Advancing Health) NEWS Because the scaf- folding has shown positive results in pre- liminary animal studies, the research- ers are currently planning to undertake clinical trials on patients with periodon- titis and damaged mandibular bone. They also hope that orthopedists will show interest in the new method. The new material was developed in collaboration with Corticalis, a Norwe- gian company that specializes in inno- vative biomaterials. The researchers are currently looking for an industry part- ner to market their invention. (Source: University of Oslo) Adding triclosan and copolymer to fluoride toothpaste appears to help reduce plaque, inflammation, bleeding and tooth decay Fluoride toothpaste recommended at child’s first tooth To fight cavities in children, the Ameri- can Dental Association’s Council on Sci- entific Affairs is updating its guidance to caregivers that they should brush their children’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste as soon as the first tooth comes in. This new guidance expands the use of fluoride toothpaste for young children. To help prevent children’s tooth decay, the CSA recommends that caregivers use a smear of fluoride toothpaste (or an amount about the size of a grain of rice) for children younger than 3 years old and a pea-size amount of fluoride toothpaste for children 3 to 6 years old. “For half a century, the ADA has recom- mended that patients use fluoride tooth- paste to prevent cavities, and a review of scientific research shows that this holds true for all ages,” said Edmond L. Truelove, DDS, chair of the CSA. “Approximately 25 percent of children have or had cavities before entering kindergarten, so it’s im- portant to provide guidance to caregivers on the appropriate use of fluoride tooth- paste to help prevent their children from developing cavities.” Dental decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, with more than 16 million children suffering from untreated tooth decay in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. CSA previously recommended using just water to brush the teeth of children younger than 2 years old and to brush the teeth of children 2 to 6 years old with a pea-size amount of fluoride toothpaste. CSA updated the ADA’s guidance based on a review of scientific evidence. The new guidance is intended to provide children cavity protection while limiting their risk of developing fluorosis. The reports, “Fluoride toothpaste use for young children” and “Fluoride tooth- paste efficacy and safety in children younger than 6 years,” were published in the February 2014 edition of the Journal of the American Dental Association. (Source: American Dental Association)