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Sugar research foundation grants in dentistry
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of the position of the patient in each case. Photographs of pathologic sections have been included in the thapt,er on “Pathology. ” The method of construction and application of various dental splints is Numerous case reports are dispresented in a. clear and succinct manner. cussed and illustrated in full detail. Every conceivable oral condition is taken Extrainto consideration in discussing the dental management, of fractures. oral splinting is described. The armamentaria employed are discussed in detail and the method of application of splints is shown in numerous photographs. This book continues the high standard of excellence set by the parent book. The dentist and the oral surgeon, whether in civilian or military practice, will find here a valuable, practical manual.
Sugar Research Foundation Grants in Dentistry Research grants to six colleges and universities ha& been announced by Dr. Robert C. Hackett, Scientific Director, Sugar Research Foundation. The Foundation is providing support to research relating to sugar in nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, medicine, dentistry, metallurgy, microbiology and fermentations, organic chemistry, and by-product utilization. Others may be added to the list. The following grants in aid have been announced: Professor Ancel Keys, Laboratory of Physiological Hygiene, University of Minnesota, $36,000, for research on thiamin and other vitamins and the relationship of a high sugar diet to fatigue. Professor Julian A. Boyd, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital, Iowa State University, Iowa City, $21.500. Doctor Boyd feels that the sugar content of the diet is without effect on the teeth if all the other essential factors are provided. Experimentation would involve a foreperiod of six months without dietary controls but with the full routine of dental, bacteriological, and physical examinations, Then a controlled diet period of one year, and, finally, a postcontrol period of six months would follow. Professor F. J. Stare, School of Medicine and Public Health, Harvard University, and Dean A. Leroy Johnson, School of Dental Medicine, Harvard University, $25,000, for research. Proposed Investigation.-The reasoning of the Scientific Director has been that, on the subject of dental caries, two closely coordinated studies should be made, one with human subjects and one with animals. Animal experiments are never conclusive alone because of possible differences between any other animal and man. On the other hand, human experiment has limitations. It is possible to feed children diets which are expected to prevent caries but never to attempt to produce caries. The project will use rhesus monkeys as subjects and will attempt to evaluate all the factors which cause or prevent caries with special attention to the role, or possible role, of sugar. Other grants made were to Professor Melville L. Wolfrom, Department of Chemistry, Ohio State University, Columbus, $24,000, and Professor Carl Neuberg, Department of Chemistry, Washington Square College, New York.
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of the position of the patient in each case. Photographs of pathologic sections have been included in the thapt,er on “Pathology. ” The method of construction and application of various dental splints is Numerous case reports are dispresented in a. clear and succinct manner. cussed and illustrated in full detail. Every conceivable oral condition is taken Extrainto consideration in discussing the dental management, of fractures. oral splinting is described. The armamentaria employed are discussed in detail and the method of application of splints is shown in numerous photographs. This book continues the high standard of excellence set by the parent book. The dentist and the oral surgeon, whether in civilian or military practice, will find here a valuable, practical manual.
Sugar Research Foundation Grants in Dentistry Research grants to six colleges and universities ha& been announced by Dr. Robert C. Hackett, Scientific Director, Sugar Research Foundation. The Foundation is providing support to research relating to sugar in nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, medicine, dentistry, metallurgy, microbiology and fermentations, organic chemistry, and by-product utilization. Others may be added to the list. The following grants in aid have been announced: Professor Ancel Keys, Laboratory of Physiological Hygiene, University of Minnesota, $36,000, for research on thiamin and other vitamins and the relationship of a high sugar diet to fatigue. Professor Julian A. Boyd, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital, Iowa State University, Iowa City, $21.500. Doctor Boyd feels that the sugar content of the diet is without effect on the teeth if all the other essential factors are provided. Experimentation would involve a foreperiod of six months without dietary controls but with the full routine of dental, bacteriological, and physical examinations, Then a controlled diet period of one year, and, finally, a postcontrol period of six months would follow. Professor F. J. Stare, School of Medicine and Public Health, Harvard University, and Dean A. Leroy Johnson, School of Dental Medicine, Harvard University, $25,000, for research. Proposed Investigation.-The reasoning of the Scientific Director has been that, on the subject of dental caries, two closely coordinated studies should be made, one with human subjects and one with animals. Animal experiments are never conclusive alone because of possible differences between any other animal and man. On the other hand, human experiment has limitations. It is possible to feed children diets which are expected to prevent caries but never to attempt to produce caries. The project will use rhesus monkeys as subjects and will attempt to evaluate all the factors which cause or prevent caries with special attention to the role, or possible role, of sugar. Other grants made were to Professor Melville L. Wolfrom, Department of Chemistry, Ohio State University, Columbus, $24,000, and Professor Carl Neuberg, Department of Chemistry, Washington Square College, New York.