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Chaparral Village Dental Receives 2017 Best of Temecula Award

           

Temecula Award Program Honors the Achievement

TEMECULA August 31, 2017 -- Chaparral Village Dental has been selected for the 2017 Best of Temecula Award in the Dentistry category by the Temecula Award Program.

Each year, the Temecula Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Temecula area a great place to live, work and play.

           

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2017 Temecula Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Temecula Award Program and data provided by third parties.

           

About Temecula Award Program

The Temecula Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Temecula area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Temecula Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.

SOURCE: Temecula Award Program

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The study, recently published in the journal Immunity, found that chewing food - otherwise known as mastication - can stimulate the release of T helper 17 (Th17) cells in the mouth.

Th17 cells form a part of the adaptive immune system, which uses specific antigens to defend against potentially harmful pathogens, while enduring "friendly" bacteria that can be beneficial to health.

According to the study team, led by Dr. Joanne Konkel of the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom, in the gut and the skin, Th17 cells are produced through the presence of friendly bacteria.

However, the researchers note that the mechanisms by which Th17 cells are produced in the mouth have been unclear.

Chewing 'can induce a protective immune response in our gums'

Dr. Konkel and colleagues note that the mechanical force required by mastication leads to physiological abrasion and damage in the mouth.

With this in mind, the team set out to investigate whether such damage might play a role in oral Th17 cell production.

The researchers came to their findings by feeding weaning mice soft-textured foods, which required less chewing, until they reached 24 weeks of age. At 24 weeks, the release of Th17 cells in the rodents' mouths was measured.

A significant reduction in oral Th17 cell production was noted, which the team speculated was down to a reduction in mastication-induced physiological damage.

Dr. Konkel and colleagues believe these findings indicate that chewing food may help to protect us from illness.

The downsides of excessive mastication

However, the researchers caution that increased oral Th17 cell production may not always be beneficial; too many of these cells can increase the risk of periodontitis, or gum disease, which has been associated with numerous other health conditions, including diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. 

 

In their study, the team also found that long-term exposure to physiological damage caused by mastication can exacerbate the effects of periodontitis.

 

They came to this finding by feeding weaning mice hardened food pellets up until 24 weeks of age.

 

Still, the researchers believe that their findings could lead to new strategies to combat an array of illnesses. "Importantly, because  inflammation in the mouth is linked to development of diseases all around the body," says Dr. Konkel, "understanding the tissue-specific factors that regulate immunity at the oral barrier could eventually lead to new ways to treat multiple inflammatory conditions."

Tooth loss from caries and periodontal disease is an outcome of complex, chronic conditions. Several biopsychosocial factors are involved, including accessing care. Individuals reporting dental anxiety may avoid dental care, and individuals with depression may be negligent in self-care. In this study, researchers examined a potential association of tooth loss with depression and anxiety.

The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Survey is a complex telephone survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state health departments. In this study, the researchers used the BRFSS 2010 data (451,075 respondents). Analysis involved frequency, Chi-square analysis and complex survey logistic regression. Criteria for participants’ eligibility included being 19 years or older and having complete data on depression, anxiety and tooth loss.

Among 76,292 eligible participants, 13.4 percent reported anxiety, 16.7 percent reported depression and 5.7 percent reported total tooth loss. Chi-square analysis by tooth loss revealed that participants with depression, anxiety or a combined category of depression or anxiety diff ered significantly in tooth loss (p <0.0001)from participants without those conditions.

At the conclusion of this national study, the researchers found that depression and anxiety are

associated with tooth loss. The research study titled “Association of Tooth Loss and Depression and Anxiety,” was presented by R.Constance Wiener, PhD, at the 43rd annual meeting and exhibition of the American Association for Dental Research held March 19-22 in Charlotte, N.C.

From CDA Journal June 2014

When it comes to buying a mouthguard, parents who want to reduce their child’s risk of a sports-related concussion should visit a dentist instead of a sporting goods store. High school football players wearingstore-bought, over-the-counter (OTC) mouthguards were more than twice as likely to suffer mild traumatic brain injures (MTBI)/concussions than those

wearing custom-made, properly fitted mouthguards, reports a new study in the

May/June 2014 issue of General Dentistry.

“Researchers and, most importantly, parents, are looking for ways to better protect children against concussions,” said lead author Jackson Winters, DDS, a pediatric dentist who also served as a high school and collegiate football offi cial for 28 years. “Consumers may believe that today’s advanced helmet design provides sufficient protection, but our research

indicates that, when compared to over-the-counter versions, a custom-made, properly fitted mouthguard also is essential to player safety

The study followed 412 players from six high school football teams. Two hundred and twenty athletes were randomly assigned to wear custom-made mouthguards, and 192 athletes

wore standard OTC mouth guards of their own choosing. All players wore the same style of football helmet. According to the study, 8.3 percent of athletes in the OTC mouth guard group

suffered MTBI/concussion injuries. For those with custom-made mouthguards, however, the rate was only 3.6 percent. Previous studies have theorized that mouthguards can reduce concussion risk because they help absorb shock, stabilize the head and neck and limit movement caused by a direct hit to the jaw. “Although more research on this topic is needed, our study shows the value of a custom-made mouthguard,” Dr. Winters said. “The benefits of

protecting your child far outweigh the costs associated with a dental or medical injury, which is likelier to occur with a store-bought model.”

For more information, read the article “Role of mouthguards in reducing mild traumatic brain injury/concussion incidence in high school football athletes,” in the May/June 2014 issue of

General Dentistry.

From CDA journal July 2014.

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