The Virtual, Global Community
for Anyone Interested in Dental Informatics
for Anyone Interested in Dental Informatics
Funded by the National Library of Medicine
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The Virtual, Global Community
for Anyone Interested in Dental Informatics Funded by the National Library of Medicine
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This community will help you to find resources in the dental informatics and dental technology field as well as connect you to other people to share ideas, problems and research opportunities. Become member #1257! Learn more about members and what they do on the DIOC. NewsFebruary 2012Bioinformatics study findings could lead to screening test for safely taking medications: Columbia University College of Dental Medicine researchers have identified a genetic variation that raises the risk of developing serious necrotic jaw bone lesions in patients who take bisphosphonates. The discovery paves the way for a genetic screening test to determine who can safely take these drugs. The author believes that one day we will be able to use genomic data in the dental clinic to improve dental care. They are working towards the concept of personalized medicine's full implementation in Dentistry. Read more. The Virtual World Congress of Dental Students, May 9-11, 2012: This project gives every dental student a chance to present a scientific paper to colleagues and teachers and be awarded. The goal is to encourage students to take part in research activities or conduct their own research projects, to increase communication and collaboration among dental schools. Find out more. January 2012New Blog on the DIOC: The DIOC has created a Blog on data, computing and technology in dentistry. The first blog entry explains what the blog is about, and is looking for topics from DIOC members. We plan to post on the blog about 2-3 times a month. Association of American Medical Colleges Call for Information Technology Submissions: The 2012 Information Technology in Academic Medicine Conference, being sponsored by the AAMC Group on Information Resources (GIR), will focus on how technology is and can assist in organizational change, improving processes and supporting collaborative efforts in medical education, research, and clinical service. Conference is June 4-6, 2012. ADEA members and other health professionals are welcome. Get more information. Postdoctoral Associate Position at the Center for Dental Informatics: The postdoctoral associate will play a key role in two NIH-funded research projects that aim to improve the management of electronic patient data in dentistry and to facilitate their reuse for research. Find out more about the position. October 2011 American Dental Association Annual Meeting: Dr. Condoleezza Rice is the distinguished speaker at the 2011 meeting in Las Vegas. ADA showcases a website listing detailed information on all ADA Accepted products. ADA members are able to attend the meeting virtually. Read more. August 2011 Caries Detector Wins Technology Award for a Second Year. Air Techniques, Inc., a leading dental equipment manufacturer and developers of Spectra Caries Detection Aid, has been recognized as one of 16 companies to receive the Pride Institute's Best of Class Technology Award for 2011. Read more. NIDCR Requests Input on Research Initiatives for FY 2013. Proposed themes include Craniofacial development and disorders, and diagnostic imaging. See details. Sponsors. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the following sponsors:
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