MANDANA'S SUGGESTED READING- SCIENCE NEWS

You don't 'own' your own genes: Researchers raise alarm about loss of individual 'genomic liberty' due to gene patents

This is something really interesting ...
As time passes we may know more and more about what affects our health and yet have less and less right to deal with it...

IMAGES FROM THE WEB - NEJM

NEJM - Image Challenge
Deep palatal ulcer and erosion of teeth...

MANDANA'S SUGGESTED READING- SCIENCE DAILY NEWS

Dwelling on stressful events can increase inflammation in the body, 

Many oral  mucosal conditions are believed to be stress related... one's thoughts can actually bring about an inflammatory response and logically some inflammatory changes.. here is some news on that.
The next time we are asking our patients if they are under any stress we will need to also ask if they were under stress previously and tend to brood on it....
Science news has given a very good overview of the topic .

CDE REPORT- “ORAL WHITE LESIONS/PRECURSOR LESIONS” DR. PETER REICHART

 In his presentation Professor Reichart highlighted:
·         The necessity of being aware of the entire range of white lesions that affect oral mucosa including some potentially malignant (PM) lesions  to avoid over treatment.
·         Lesions such as leukoedema, frictional keratosis, morsicatio,  smokers palate, chemical burns and white spongy nevus  need to be differentiated from leukoplakia, lichen planus, lichenoid lesions and oral sub mucous fibrosis.
·         Clinical differentiation of the lesions with and without out malignant potential require a biopsy. However knowledge of specific features can assist in identifying high risk white lesions and surface changes.
·         A lesion should be suspected  to be innocuous when  :

o   Appears in an unlikely site for  Squamous cell carcinoma( SCC)-  like surface of tongue, tip of tongue(plaque type Lichenplanus more common),  gingiva and palate

o   Occurs in Children or the very young.

o   Unlikely morphology- Triangular and bilateral (most likely – cheek biting), Bilateral Retroangular homogenous in heavy smokers,

o   White lesions that are scrapable, like Pseudomembranous candidiasis, which  is wipable/scrapable.

o   Lesions identifiable as other entities such as

§  Smoker’s palate or stomatitis nicotina palatini. (It is caused by heat rather than the nicotine and the site may be more resistant to malignant change due to heavy keratinization of the palate)

§  Smoker’s melanosis dark brownish black minute spots on mucosa first described by Swedish researcher Heldin.  Heavy smokers may show bilateral brownish tinge  of OMM that shows no malignant transformation

·         Optimal management –

·         Biopsy/s to rule out/identify/grade dysplastic change.

·         Early intervention… Best approach is removal  by CO2 laser.

·         No known treatment that can prevent malignant transformation  therefore, recall important

o   Homogenous leukoplakia – 3-6 months

o   Non homogenous leukoplakia – 6- 12 months

MANDANA'S SUGGESTED READING- 7 Plagiarism Myths Debunked - ITHENICATE

7 Plagiarism Myths Debunked
The author of this article which is also available as a web cast has made a laudable effort to bust seven common myths on plagiarism by tackling seven common myths:
" Plagiarism is not a rising problem"
" Plagiarism Is Mostly a Problem Among Students and Not Professionals"

"The Plagiarism Issue is Blown Out of Proportion" 

"Plagiarism is Harmless"

"Plagiarism is Primarily a Problem in Non-English Speaking Countries"

" Almost All Plagiarists Get Caught"

"There is Nothing Wrong with Self-Plagiarism"

 

Read the full article or watch the webcast:

http://www.ithenticate.com/7-plagiarism-myths-debunked/

 

CDE REPORT

UPDATE IN ORAL MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY WITH ORAL IMAGING AND STRATEGIES FOR RESEARCH

 

A 2 day lecture series by Prof Peter A. Reichart& Dr Michael M. Bornstein was conducted by Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology K.L.E. Institute of Dental Science Bangalore & International Association of General Dentistry (IAGD) on 1st & 2ndof March 2013. The lectures were a scientific treat covering diverse areas of Oral Medicine & Pathology. The lectures included oral cancer & precancer, odontogenic cysts & tumors, mucosal lesions, 3 dimensional imaging in dental medicine and the need for research. The lectures were made particularly interesting by the speaker’s clinical experiences which they shared generously with the audience. Successfully, keeping everyone in the auditorium for two full days ...
 Lecture highlights in the next few days………..



Prof. Dr. Peter A. Reichart 
 

Dr. Michael M. Bornstein 



MANDANA'S SUGGESTED READING: http://www.theatlantic.com-the-benefits-of-optimism-are-real

Here is an intersting article on the benefits of Optimism. We are often faced with a depressing task of informing patients of life threatening diseases. when we feel there is no hope we do transfer the feeling to the patients and their family. This is an interesting article that can remind us to view things differently and not lose hope...

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/03/the-benefits-of-optimism-are-real/273306/

CONFERENCES 2013- 11th NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF IAFO

National Conference of Indian Association of Forensic Odontology
21st & 22nd September 2013,Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Venue Hotel Gateway, Taj
Early Bird - till July 31st
Further details at
Conference secretariat: e-mail : 11forensic@gmail.com
 http://11iafo2013.com/ (under construction)