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U-M study finds natural dairy preservative kills cancer cells

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

University of Michigan (U-M) researchers have found that nisin, a naturally occurring preservative that grows on dairy products, killed between 70% and 80% of head and neck cancer tumor cells in rodents after nine weeks and extended survival in a new study, according to a university release.

January 21, 2016

Dentists, physicians create new fluoridation society

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A group of dental and medical professionals has created the American Fluoridation Society (AFS), seeking to "debunk myths and clarify the evidence behind fluoridation's safety and benefits."

January 19, 2016

Study: Data suggest novel approach to treat early-stage oral cancer

By Tony Edwards

Of the many ongoing issues around oral cancer treatment is a lack of "significant improvement" in disease prognosis over the last several decades. Now a study in JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery presents, for the first time, outcome data for almost 250 patients using a novel optical approach at the point of care to treat early-stage oral cancer.

January 19, 2016

How to effectively teach patients about oral health

By Theresa Pablos

What is the best way to teach patients about oral health? The U.K.'s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recently released guidelines to help dental teams create effective patient-centered oral health promotions.

January 18, 2016

Journal review supports SDF use as caries treatment

By Donna Domino

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) outperforms other anticaries treatments while preventing further dental infection without traditional drilling and filling, according to the authors of a new paper in the Journal of the California Dental Association.

January 17, 2016

Biolase signs development deal with IPG Photonics

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase has signed a development and distribution agreement with IPG Photonics' medical laser division, IPG Medical.

January 14, 2016

New study examines antibody's link to Sjogren's

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Upcoming research from the University at Buffalo will study the possible link between IgM, a supposedly protective type of antibody, to Sjögren's syndrome and other autoimmune diseases.

January 14, 2016

Wash. tribe hires dental therapist for basic oral care

By Donna Domino

Citing an oral health crisis in their community, the Swinomish Indians of Washington state became the first tribe in the lower 48 states to hire a dental therapist to provide basic oral health services.

January 13, 2016

Center for Lifelong Learning returns to ADHA annual meeting

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) will once again host the Center for Lifelong Learning during its 2016 annual meeting in June.

January 12, 2016

Study: Higher fluoride needed to control root dentine caries

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Higher fluoride concentrations are necessary when controlling caries of the root dentine versus those in the enamel, according to a new study from researchers from Brazil and published in PLOS One.

January 12, 2016

FDA fast-tracks Galera's oral mucositis therapy

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted fast-track status to Galera Therapeutics for a drug that may reduce the severity and incidence of radiation- and chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis.

January 11, 2016

Public health hygienists can now practice in Ill.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Public health dental hygienists in Illinois can now provide basic dental care to at-risk communities in the state.

January 11, 2016

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