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Cannabis chewing gum targets oral side effects
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The company Medical Marijuana has acquired a 50% stake in CanChew, a cannabinoid-based chewing gum developed as a pharmaceutical delivery mechanism to relieve pain, xerostomia, and other side effects of disease and disease treatment.
June 5, 2012
PolyMedix developing novel oral mucositis drug
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
PMX-30063, a drug being developed by PolyMedix for the treatment of acute care conditions, has shown potential as a topical treatment for oral mucositis in patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, according to research presented June 2 at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in Chicago.
June 5, 2012
Vt. senator addresses U.S. dental challenges
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vermont is making progress in its efforts to improve access to affordable dental care, but more must be done across the U.S. to address its oral health crisis, according to U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT).
June 3, 2012
Genetics play key role in nicotine addiction, cessation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The same gene variations that make it difficult to stop smoking also increase the likelihood that heavy smokers will respond to nicotine-replacement therapy and drugs that thwart cravings, a new study shows.
May 30, 2012
Fluoride debate returns to Wichita, Kan.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The fluoride debate is heating up again this week in Wichita, KS, the fourth largest city in the U.S. without fluoridated water.
May 30, 2012
Health Net awards $175K in grants to Calif. clinics
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Health Net Foundation is providing $175,000 in grants to 12 California school-based health centers and community medical clinics to further their efforts in helping prevent childhood and adult dental problems.
May 24, 2012
C3 Jian moves forward with oral health drug
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted an investigational new drug application from C3 Jian for the company's synthetic peptide, designed to target Streptococcus mutans and other oral bacteria.
May 23, 2012
Painkillers prescribed by dentists, ER doctors often abused
By Donna Domino
Recent reports about the growing number of people who are resorting to emergency rooms (ERs) for relief from painful dental problems has put a spotlight on the issue of prescription painkiller abuse. Are dentists overprescribing them too?
May 15, 2012
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Study: Listerine Antiseptic more effective than others
By Rabia Mughal
The essential oils in Listerine Antiseptic penetrate plaque biofilm better than competing mouth rinses that rely on other active ingredients, according to a study presented at the recent American Association for Dental Research annual meeting.
May 1, 2012
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TheraBreath extends online presence to Pinterest
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
TheraBreath oral health products are now available to share with others on the picture-sharing social media website Pinterest.
April 30, 2012
Colgate toothpaste sales fuel Q1 revenue growth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Colgate-Palmolive reported worldwide net sales of $4.2 billion in the first quarter of 2012 (end-March 31), an increase of 5% over net sales of $3.9 billion in the first quarter of 2011.
April 26, 2012
Dental student invents single-use toothbrush
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Deborah Luis, a Nova Southeastern University (NSU) forth-year dental student, has created and patented FreshTips, a single-use, on-the-go miniature toothbrush and breath-freshener duo.
April 16, 2012
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