STORY: DENTAL DEFECT
SCRIPT #537 SHOOT:
11/12, 12/9/03
AIRDATE: Monday, Dec. 22, 2003
Daybreak
and Midday
DHC Master #18 timecode: 47:35 A new test identifies genes that
cause
a serious birth defect.
The
defect occurs in one out of
14-hundred
(1400) births and can
have a
devastating effect on teeth.
Dr.
Linda Niessen looks at the
dental
problems of this disorder
SOVT: 1:33 in today’s Dental Health Check.
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RYAN COMING INTO OFFICE (VOICE-OVER)
SUPER: Dallas :02-07 No trip to the dental office has ever
been
routine for Ryan Allen. He
was
born with ecotodermal dysplasia or
E-D.
It’s
a genetic disorder that affects the
ectodermal
layer of cells in the body.
In most
E-D patients, they do not have normal sweat glands, hair, or teeth.
Ryan
has only seven natural teeth.
SUPER: Ryan Allen :23-28 (“I
don’t think kids think about teeth
Ectodermal Dysplasia Patient unless,
occasionally, someone loses one
in
class. So I don’t think they realize
how
it could affect you if you don’t
have
teeth, how it can change your life.”)
DENTAL RESEACH New research isolated the genes
that
cause the disorder. Now,
parents
can choose to undergo
genetic
testing.
IMPLANTS Other
research studies the use of
dental
implants in children with E-D.
MORE WITH RYAN For
now, Ryan wears upper and
lower
partial dentures.
SUPER: Dr. Brian Collins (“And once he has implants in
there
Dentist :58-58 when he is finished growing,
then that
will
provide a nice solid permanent fit
for
a denture to go in and out.”)
TWO-SHOT Dr.
Brian Collins is Ryan’s pediatric
dentist.
DR. COLLINS (“It’s
a congenital defect. As far as
genetic
counseling, it’s accurate now
for
parents who are planning families
BOOK A
new pamphlet by the National
Federation
for Ectodermal dysplasia
gives
families valuable information
about
oral health care.
ON CAMERA (STAND-UP)
SUPER: Dr. Linda Niessen 1:19-1:24
Dentures and dental implants are
Baylor College of
Dentistry no longer just
for adults. These
dental
treatments can restore the
smiles
of children with ectodermal
dysplasia
as soon as possible.
For
Baylor College of Dentistry,
Texas
A&M System, I’m Dr. Linda
Niessen,
Channel 8 News.
For more information:
National Federation for
Ecotodermal Dysplasias
618-566-2020
P.O. Box 114
Mascoutah, IL 62258
Website lists all E-D research
studies involving genetics, dental
implants and other areas.
Dr. Brian Collins
7777 Forest Lane, Suite C-626
Dallas, TX (Medical City
Hospital building)
972-566-6383