Gateway to the Body: The Oral Cavity and Dentistry
It is a common saying among many health practitioners that the body begins at the tonsils. Yet before reaching that boundary between the primary realm of the dentist and the physician, there are conditions and diseases in the mouth that have a major impact on overall health, comfort, and self-image. The health practitioner and patient may often ask questions such as: Are there new approaches to prevent tooth decay for myself or for my children?
Is that red or white spot in my mouth something to be concerned about? Does the health of my gums affect my overall health? How effective are lasers for my dental treatment? What determines the shape of my child's, face, mouth and teeth? And what is the best type of dental implant for me? In this six part series, these current topics in dentistry and dental research are presented by some of the leading experts in these fields at UCSF.
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How Get A Head in Life: The Development of the Craniofacial Complex. Richard Schneider looks at how individual components of the face and skull achieve their proper size, shape, and functional integration during development and evolution. His goal is to devise novel therapies for regenerating tissues affected by birth defects, disease, and trauma. Schneider is in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UCSF.
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