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IADR report: BASF develops probiotic agent for caries
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
BASF, in collaboration with OrganoBalance, announced this week that it is gearing up to commercialize pro-t-action, a probiotic product designed to eliminate caries-causing bacteria from the mouth.
March 31, 2009
Endometriosis associated with periodontal disease
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Mar 26 - The results of a study published in the journal Fertility and Sterility suggest a possible association between endometriosis and periodontal disease. Researchers examined the link between endometriosis and periodontal disease using data from 4,136 women who were enrolled in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1999 to 2004.
March 25, 2009
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Tissue-regeneration experts take on teeth
By Kathy Kincade
Regrowing bone and ligaments is challenging enough. Now tissue engineers and craniofacial biologists are working to sprout teeth from scratch too -- and they say success is only five to 10 years away.
March 25, 2009
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Zila faces tough financial times
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The current economic crisis continues to wreak havoc with the financial results of many dental product suppliers. One of the latest to report tough times is Zila, the manufacturer of the ViziLite Plus oral cancer screening product.
March 17, 2009
Multispectral screening takes on oral cancer
By Laird Harrison
One more knight has sallied forth against the biggest dragon in dentistry: oral cancer. Unlike its competitors, the new Identafi 3000 by Trimira uses three colors of light to detect the deadly disease.
March 3, 2009
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Genetic discovery could advance dental treatment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at Oregon State University have identified the gene that ultimately controls the production of tooth enamel, a significant advance that they say could lead to the repair of damaged enamel, according to a university press release.
February 24, 2009
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Research links stress and depression with gum disease
By Rabia Mughal
When it comes to gum disease, smoking, diabetes, and genetics are some of the usual suspects. Now a new study confirms that stress and depression may be culprits as well.
February 23, 2009
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Vitamin B12 useful for canker sores
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Feb 20 - The results of a small trial suggest that vitamin B12 is a safe, effective, and inexpensive treatment for repeat canker sores.
February 19, 2009
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Study: Visual cancer screening most cost-effective
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Using visual inspection to screen for oral cancer is a cost-effective approach to earlier diagnosis in low- and middle-income countries, according to a study conducted by the research firm RTI International.
February 17, 2009
Gingivitis linked with vaginal bacteria load
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Feb 11 - A link between vaginal bacteria and gingivitis is reported in the current issue of BioMed Central Infectious Diseases, published January 22 and available online.
February 10, 2009
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Delta Dental grant supports oral cancer research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Delta Dental Foundation has awarded a Thomas P. Moore II Memorial Grant of $24,375 to the University of Michigan School of Dentistry to help expand a repository of saliva samples from patients with head and neck cancer, as well as healthy people, for oral oncology research.
February 8, 2009
Trimira launches new oral cancer screening device
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Trimira has introduced Identafi 3000, a small, cordless, handheld device that uses a three-wavelength optical illumination and visualization system to detect oral cancer.
February 3, 2009
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