Oral-Systemic Link: Page 135

Autofluorescence decline may indicate oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Loss of tissue autofluorescence could be an early indicator of the presence of oral cancer, according to a study in the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.
December 12, 2010
Oral microbiomes offer insight into human disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The first metagenomic analysis of a bacterial immune system in humans over time has found that the defenses of the oral microbiome are unique and traceable, information that could help personalize oral healthcare in the future, according to a study in Genome Research.
December 12, 2010
Zometa aids patients with head and neck cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The bisphosphonate Zometa appears to reduce bone loss and decrease tumor size in patients with head and neck cancer, according to a study in Cancer Research.
December 12, 2010
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Why smokers have more periodontitis but less inflammation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A study led by investigators at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry may shed light on how tobacco smoke contributes to gum disease (Journal of Dental Research, November 1, 2010).
December 6, 2010
Smokeless tobacco firm settles oral cancer suit for $5M
By Donna Domino
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco has agreed to pay $5 million to the family of a North Carolina man who died after chewing tobacco for 27 years. Experts say this is the first wrongful death settlement involving smokeless tobacco.
December 6, 2010
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DentLight launches oral cancer exam device
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentLight has launched the DOE, a rechargeable battery-powered cordless dental oral health examination system, the company announced.
December 5, 2010
Oral cancer screenings questioned; dental students help the homeless
By Kathy Kincade
December 5, 2010
Cochrane review questions routine oral cancer screening
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
The scientific literature does not conclusively prove that routine visual screening for oral cancer increases detection and prevention, according to a new Cochrane review. Even so, the authors advise assessing high-risk individuals, and experts say it is still warranted.
December 1, 2010
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Colgate offers new oral-systemic health textbook
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new textbook, Periodontal Disease and Overall Health: A Clinician's Guide, was released during the recent American Academy of Periodontology annual meeting in Honolulu, Colgate-Palmolive announced.
November 21, 2010
New oral health products supports 'good' bacteria
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Impact Fusion International has expanded its Intact Nutrition product line with Intact Oral, which uses Nutri-Mastic -- a combination of magnesium, calcium, ionic trace minerals, and mastic gum -- to support oral bacteria that are beneficial to oral health and the digestive system.
November 15, 2010
BDA publishes oral cancer guide
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The British Dental Association (BDA) has published a practical guide to help dental professionals combat the growing problem of oral cancer, the organization announced.
November 11, 2010
FDA to require graphic warnings on cigarette packs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Starting in 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will require tobacco companies to include stronger warnings and graphic images on cigarette packages depicting the negative health consequences of smoking, including oral cancer.
November 9, 2010
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