D E P A R T M E N T S:

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

A Recurring Problem: Research in Restorative Dentistry ...But There is a Light at the End of the Tunnel

Ivar A. Mjör
J Dent Res 2004 83: 92. [Full Text] [PDF]  

DISCOVERY!:

"Dental Research into Gear", 1970–1998: A Review of the Scientific Legacy of Joop Arends

D.J. White, H.J. Busscher, J.J. ten Bosch, and J. Christoffersen
The authors pay tribute to the legacy of Joop Arends, the man and the scientist.

J Dent Res 2004 83: 93-97. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CONCISE REVIEWS:

The Molecular Basis of Salivary Gland Involvement in Graft-vs.-Host Disease

R.M. Nagler and A. Nagler
The authors highlight areas where apoptosis may play a key role in odontogenesis.

J Dent Res 2004 83: 98-103. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

R E S E A R C H  R E P O R T S:

Biomaterials & Bioengineering:

Blue Light Differentially Modulates Cell Survival and Growth

J.C. Wataha, J.B. Lewis, P.E. Lockwood, S. Hsu, R.L. Messer, F.A. Rueggeberg, and S. Bouillaguet
Blue light may be useful as a therapeutic modulator of cell growth and survival.

J Dent Res 2004 83: 104-108. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Asymmetry in the Condylar Long Axis and First Molar Rotation

R. Kanomi, O. Hidaka, C. Yamada, and K. Takada
Consistent left-right differences in the condylar long axis and first molar rotation are common.

J Dent Res 2004 83: 109-114. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Antibacterial Titanium Plate Anodized by being Discharged in NaCl Solution Exhibits Cell Compatibility

Y. Shibata, H. Kawai, H. Yamamoto, T. Igarashi, and T. Miyazaki
Antibacterial titanium is a promising material for use in dental implant systems.

J Dent Res 2004 83: 115-119. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Effectiveness of Single-surface ART Restorations in the Permanent Dentition: A Meta-analysis

J.E. Frencken, M.A. van ’t Hof, W.E. van Amerongen, and C.J. Holmgren
This is the first meta-analysis comparing ART and conventional restorations in the permanent dentition.

J Dent Res 2004 83: 120-123. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Biological:

Biting Suppresses Stress-induced Expression of Corticotropin-releasing Factor (CRF) in the Rat Hypothalamus

N. Hori, N. Yuyama, and K. Tamura
The authors suggest a possible anti-stress effect of biting and an important role of para-functional activity in coping with stressful events.

J Dent Res 2004 83: 124-128. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Characterization of Dental Epithelial Progenitor Cells Derived from Cervical-loop Epithelium in a Rat Lower Incisor

S. Kawano, M. Saito, K. Handa, T. Morotomi, T. Toyono, Y. Seta, N. Nakamura, T. Uchida, K. Toyoshima, M. Ohishi, and H. Harada
This is the first study to show successful establishment of dental epithelial progenitor cells for the observation of dental epithelial differentiation.

J Dent Res 2004 83: 129-133. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

In vitro Effects of Enamel Matrix Proteins on Rat Bone Marrow Cells and Gingival Fibroblasts

S. Keila, C.E. Nemcovsky, O. Moses, Z. Artzi, and M. Weinreb
Emdogain^® enhances the osteoblastic differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells.

J Dent Res 2004 83: 134-138. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Lactational Exposure of Han/Wistar Rats to 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin Interferes with Enamel Maturation and Retards Dentin Mineralization

Y. Gao, C. Sahlberg, A. Kiukkonen, S. Alaluusua, R. Pohjanvirta, J. Tuomisto, and P.-L. Lukinmaa
TCDD impairs mineralization of developing dental matrices via the aryl hydrocarbon receptor.

J Dent Res 2004 83: 139-144. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Clinical:

Incidence of Oral Lesions in HIV-1-infected Women: Reduction with HAART

D. Greenspan, S.J. Gange, J.A. Phelan, M. Navazesh, M.E.A.F. Alves, L.A. MacPhail, R. Mulligan, and J.S. Greenspan
This is the first report of the incidence of common oral mucosal lesions in HIV-infected women, and of the effects of HIV therapy on oral mucosal lesion incidence and recurrence in that population.

J Dent Res 2004 83: 145-150. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Periodontal Disease and Biomarkers Related to Cardiovascular Disease

K.J. Joshipura, H.C. Wand, A.T. Merchant, and E.B. Rimm
Periodontal disease showed significant association with biomarkers of endothelial dysfunction and dyslipidemia, which may potentially mediate the association between periodontal and cardiovascular disease.

J Dent Res 2004 83: 151-155. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Periodontitis and Systemic Inflammation: Control of the Local Infection is Associated with a Reduction in Serum Inflammatory Markers

F. D’Aiuto, M. Parkar, G. Andreou, J. Suvan, P.M. Brett, D. Ready, and M.S. Tonetti
Periodontitis may add to the systemic inflammatory burden of affected individuals.

J Dent Res 2004 83: 156-160. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Association of ALDH₂ Genotypes and Alcohol Consumption with Periodontitis

N. Nishida, M. Tanaka, N. Hayashi, H. Nagata, T. Takeshita, K. Nakayama, K. Morimoto, and S. Shizukuishi
This is the first known study of alcohol consumption and alcohol-metabolizing enzyme genotypes.

J Dent Res 2004 83: 161-165. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Differential Expression of RANKL and Osteoprotegerin in Gingival Crevicular Fluid of Patients with Periodontitis

M. Mogi, J. Otogoto, N. Ota, and A. Togari
Manipulation of the receptor activator for NF-B ligand and/or the decoy receptor osteoprotegerin in patients with periodontitis may be a promising new treatment strategy for the inhibition of bone destruction.

J Dent Res 2004 83: 166-169. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Bacteremia Following Surgical Dental Extraction with an Emphasis on Anaerobic Strains

A. Rajasuo, K. Perkki, S. Nyfors, H. Jousimies-Somer, and J.H. Meurman
Surgical dental extraction clearly causes bacteremia of a higher frequency and lasting longer than thus far assumed.

J Dent Res 2004 83: 170-174. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Dental Caries, Oral Hygiene, and Oral Clearance in Children with Craniofacial Disorders

M. Ahluwalia, S.R. Brailsford, E. Tarelli, S.C. Gilbert, D.T. Clark, K. Barnard, and D. Beighton
The longer oral clearance times of foods and the consequent generation of fermentable sugars from starches may contribute to the higher caries prevalence observed in children with cleft palates.

J Dent Res 2004 83: 175-179. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Effect of Acculturation on Objective Measures of Oral Health in Haitian Immigrants in New York City

G.D. Cruz, R. Shore, R.Z. Le Geros, and M. Tavares
The authors suggest a positive impact of acculturation on the oral health status of this population.

J Dent Res 2004 83: 180-184. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Appendix]  

Changes in Masseteric Hemodynamics Time-related to Mental Stress

O. Hidaka, M. Yanagi, and K. Takada
This is the first confirmation of hemodynamic changes that are time-related to mental stress.

J Dent Res 2004 83: 185-190. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

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