Posted: December 16, 2011
Journal of the California Dental Association Reviews Saliva as a Diagnostic Tool
CDA Journal explores lipid characterization of human saliva
For Immediate Release
Dec. 12, 2011
Sacramento, Calif. – The December issue of the CDA Journal explores an array of topics. One article, titled “Lipid Characterization of Human Saliva,” discusses the importance of saliva as a diagnostic and/or prognostic medium for various diseases and presents several key advantages of saliva use for disease diagnosis.
“Salivary lipids have not been widely studied,” said Kerry Carney, DDS, editor-in-chief of the Journal. “The December issue takes a closer look at the lipid characterization of human saliva.”
This issue also explores the potential for saliva to be used as a blood substitute for the analysis of nutritional biomarkers in the diagnosis and prognosis of diseases related to lipid consumption and metabolism.
One article outlines a simple technique for increasing the occlusal vertical dimension of removable denture wearers while another explores the correlation between the stages of calcification of teeth and the cervical vertebral maturity stages.
The December Journal also includes a case report presenting a unique case of fusion between supernumerary canine and maxillary first premolar, the associated problems and their comprehensive clinical management.
The Journal of the California Dental Association is an award-winning monthly peer-reviewed scientific publication that informs dentists about scientific advances, matters of general interest and new products.
About the California Dental Association
The California Dental Association is the non-profit organization representing organized dentistry in California. Founded in 1870, CDA is committed to the success of our members in service to their patients and the public. CDA also contributes to the oral health of Californians through various comprehensive programs and advocacy. CDA’s membership consists of more than 25,000 dentists, making it the largest constituent of the American Dental Association. For more information, visit cda.org.
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