Posts Tagged ‘bone density’

Dental Records Could Hold The Key To Early Osteoporosis Diagnosis

Dental Records Could Hold The Key To Early Osteoporosis Diagnosis

Scientists have discovered that dental records could be used to identify osteoporosis risk many years before symptoms of the condition first develop. Dental researchers at the University of Manchester are pioneering a new technique known as Osteodent, which could determine osteoporosis risk long before the condition actually develops. Dentists are using Osteodent to examine scans […]


Dental X-Rays Can Determine Fracture Risk

Dental X-Rays Can Determine Fracture Risk

Researchers have found that dental X-rays can help to determine whether patients have a high risk of fractures. Researchers from the Sahlgrenska Academy said that X-rays of the lower jaw can help to identify people who have a higher risk of suffering fractures. Lauren Lissner, from the Institute of Medicine at the academy, said that […]


3D Diagnostic has successful first day on stock exchange

3D Diagnostic has successful first day on stock exchange

3D Diagnostic Imaging had a successful debut day on the AIM (Alternative Investment Market) yesterday. The Scottish company, which is becoming increasingly well-known as a result of interest in its CarieScan product, enjoyed a profitable day, with its value on the stock market increasing by a third during the day. The value of the company […]