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Study: Oral bacteria linked to pancreatic cancer risk
By Donna Domino
When certain bacteria are found in a patient's mouth, it may indicate an increased risk for pancreatic cancer, according to a study presented by U.S. researchers at the recent meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research.
April 25, 2016
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Second Opinion: Georgians need more than new campaign
By Suzanne Newkirk, RDH
In this Second Opinion, Suzanne Newkirk, RDH, advocates for better oral healthcare for all Georgians. She points out the difficulties many rural and poor Georgians face in trying to access oral healthcare and urges the Georgia Dental Association to work to increase access to care.
April 24, 2016
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Periodontic, hygiene speakers named for Siroworld
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentsply Sirona has announced four speakers for the periodontic/hygiene track at the inaugural Siroworld event in August.
April 21, 2016
Henry Schein offers 2016 catalogs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein has launched three catalogs for 2016.
April 21, 2016
Student researcher merges nanobiotech and endodontics
By Theresa Pablos
A student researcher has found a way to merge nanobiotechnology with endodontics. Dr. Sanam Kheirieh, a graduating endodontics resident at the University of Maryland, has created a scaffold that can fight harmful bacteria.
April 20, 2016
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Canadians get access to antibacterial tooth coating
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Older Canadians will get access to the Prevora antibacterial tooth coating from CHX Technologies thanks to an agreement the firm has signed with dental provider MCI Medical Clinics.
April 17, 2016
FDA to review Merck's Keytruda for head/neck cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted priority review designation to Merck's Keytruda (pembrolizumab) as a treatment for patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
April 14, 2016
CDC: E-cigarettes most-used tobacco product among youth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Some 16% of high school and 5.3% of middle school students in the U.S. used e-cigarettes in 2015, according to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
April 14, 2016
Do dentists need to doctor up on oral cancer?
By Michael Ventriello
Michael Ventriello, owner of Ventriello Communications and an experienced voice in dental public relations, explains why he "fired" his dentist over the lack of oral cancer screening. He writes that dentists and hygienists need to embrace examination tools and protocols to improve oral cancer screening and survival rates.
April 14, 2016
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Study: Many hygiene patients have pretreatment anxiety
By Donna Domino
High levels of pretreatment anxiety were reported by a third of patients awaiting their regular dental hygiene appointments in a new study, published in BMC Oral Health. The authors stressed the need for early recognition of patients with high anxiety, as well as psychological and pain management strategies, to ensure a positive treatment experience for these patients.
April 13, 2016
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Ozone therapy kills bacteria, fights caries, helps healing
By Donna Domino
Ozone has been used in Europe for decades to help heal wounds and treat a variety of diseases. Now, more and more U.S. dentists and their staff are incorporating ozone therapy as a multifaceted tool to kill oral bacteria, help remineralize teeth, and aid healing after oral surgery.
April 12, 2016
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Ill. university to run satellite clinics to boost dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Edwardsville, IL, announced plans to run satellite clinics in two cities to provide affordable dental care.
April 11, 2016
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