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Study questions effectiveness of oral cancer detection devices
By Rabia Mughal
A recent Journal of the American Dental Association study concluded that clinicians should rely on oral exams and tissue biopsies because there isn't enough data to prove that adjunctive cancer detection devices are effective. The manufacturers of these devices contend that the study was too limited in scope.
September 29, 2008
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Cardio issues are changing dentistry, expert says
By Laird Harrison
Blood pressure cuffs? Yes. Amoxicillin? Not so much. Dentists must change the way they attend to their patients' cardiovascular health, according to oral medicine specialist Michael Siegel, D.D.S., M.S. The good news is that you can bill for your medical advice.
September 21, 2008
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Delta Dental accepting applications for $25,000 grant
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Delta Dental Foundation is accepting applications for a $25,000 grant for education or research focused on oral cancer.
September 18, 2008
Plastics chemical tied to heart disease, diabetes
By Reuters Health
LONDON (Reuters), Sep 16 - A study has for the first time linked bisphenol A (BPA), which is used in everyday products such as plastic drink containers, baby bottles, and medical devices, to health problems like heart disease and diabetes.
September 15, 2008
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Excess use of denture cream tied to nerve damage
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 5 - Loading up on denture cream can be hazardous to your health, new research suggests. In the journal Neurology, researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas report on four denture-wearing patients who developed neurological problems.
September 4, 2008
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Zila adds 4 European markets for ViziLite Plus
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Zila has selected Dentaid to be the exclusive distributor of ViziLite Plus with TBlue, Zila's proprietary oral cancer screening product, in Spain, France, Germany, and Portugal.
August 26, 2008
New bacteria could help battle tooth decay
By Rabia Mughal
British researchers have discovered a new species of bacteria that could aid in the development of better prevention methods and treatment of oral diseases.
August 18, 2008
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Gum disease tied to diabetes risk
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jul 21 - People with moderate to severe gum disease may have an elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the results of a new study suggest.
July 20, 2008
Intertrade to distribute ViziLite Plus in Greece and Cyprus
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Zila has selected Intertrade Dental to be the exclusive distributor of its oral cancer screening product in Greece and Cyprus.
July 17, 2008
Oral cancer survey finds more research needed
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Early oral cancer is notoriously difficult to diagnose, and the adjunctive cancer detection techniques on the market do not have enough data behind them to be considered effective, according to a new study.
July 9, 2008
Curing light also kills cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A blue curing light used to harden dental fillings appears to also stunt tumor growth in oral cancer, according to researchers from the Medical College of Georgia.
June 23, 2008
UnitedHealthcare to cover cancer screening product
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
UnitedHealthcare Specialty Benefits has extended coverage for Zila's ViziLite Plus, a screening device for the early detection of oral abnormalities that could lead to cancer.
June 19, 2008
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