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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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Study: Perio treatment doesn't reduce preterm birth risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Contrary to prevailing wisdom, treating periodontal disease during pregnancy does not reduce the risk of preterm birth.
January 29, 2009
$17 million study targets TMJ cause and cure
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at the University of Maryland Dental School have embarked on a seven-year, $17 million study of 3,400 study subjects with the goal of identifying the cause and effect of temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJD) -- and potentially develop a cure, the university announced.
January 29, 2009
Dentists' role in Sjögren's debated
By Laird Harrison
The average Sjögren's syndrome patient suffers for seven years before anyone figures out what's wrong. Part of the problem may be that too many dentists know too little about Sjögren's. Another part may be that experts disagree on the role general dentists should play in its treatment.
January 21, 2009
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Are alcohol-based mouthwashes safe?
By Kathy Kincade
An Australian professor of oral medicine claims 25 years' worth of research shows a strong correlation between alcohol-containing mouthwashes and oral cancer. But medical and dental experts worldwide disagree -- and it isn't the first time.
January 20, 2009
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Coffee could aid in fight against oral cancer
By Rabia Mughal
A Japanese study has found that people who drink at least one cup of coffee a day may be at a lower risk for oral cancer compared to people who don't drink coffee at all.
January 18, 2009
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OralDNA partners with Midwest Dental for perio testing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
OralDNA Labs, a specialty diagnostics company that provides laboratory testing to the dental community, has reached an agreement to provide diagnostic testing for practices within Midwest Dental and its western division, Mountain Dental.
January 7, 2009
Study: Oral bisphosphonate risks higher than reported
By Rabia Mughal
A University of Southern California study found that the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients who have undergone oral bisphosphonate therapy could be higher than originally thought and that even short-term use can leave some patients vulnerable. But the makers of Fosamax argue the study is flawed.
January 1, 2009
Inflammation links periodontal and systemic diseases
By Rabia Mughal
Researchers have long been aware of the relationship between periodontal and systemic diseases such as atherosclerosis. Now they are looking into whether inflammation could be the reason behind it and what this could mean for the dental practice.
December 16, 2008
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Study: Perio care lowers medical bills for diabetics
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A University of Michigan study has found that regular, nonsurgical periodontal services can lower medical costs for people with diabetes, according to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
December 10, 2008
Study finds dentists missing Sjögren's diagnosis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sjögren's syndrome profoundly affects dental care, yet dentists may be overlooking the problem, according to the results of a study on the cover of this month's Journal of the American Dental Association.
December 8, 2008
Zila revenues decline $2 million in Q1
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Zila -- manufacturer of the Vizilite Plus oral cancer detection product -- reported lower net revenues for its first fiscal quarter of 2009.
December 7, 2008
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