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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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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
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