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ADA 2015: Dentists play crucial role in detecting oral cancer
By Donna Domino
Dentists play a crucial role in detecting oral cancer and saving lives, according to a presentation at the recent ADA 2015 annual meeting. There has been an alarming increase in oral cancer rates, especially for HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer and among people without traditional risk factors.
November 16, 2015
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Vigilant gets CE Mark for oral cancer test
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vigilant Biosciences' OncAlert oral cancer CD44/total protein lab test has received the CE Mark, which allows the company to market the test in Europe.
November 15, 2015
ADA 2015: Focus needed on hep C, infection control
By Donna Domino
Oral health professionals should focus on proper infection-control precautions and advise patients at higher risk for hepatitis C to get tested, including IV drug users and baby boomers, according to a presentation on viruses at the ADA 2015 meeting.
November 15, 2015
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New campaign educates about oral health and diabetes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Colgate has partnered with the American Diabetes Association and former NSync member Joey Fatone to help raise awareness about the link between oral health and diabetes with the 30 Days of Laughter campaign.
November 12, 2015
ADA 2015: Diabetes, periodontitis, stroke link stressed
By Tony Edwards
Most of your patients may be unaware that they may have periodontal disease, but some patients may also be unaware that they have diabetes, according to a presentation at the recent ADA 2015 annual meeting.
November 12, 2015
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U.K. researchers develop toolkit to detect oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at Cancer Research UK have developed a toolkit to help dentists detect oral cancer.
November 11, 2015
America's ToothFairy holds online fundraising auction
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
America's ToothFairy: National Children's Oral Health is holding a virtual ball and online auction through November 16.
November 10, 2015
Survey: Many pregnant women don't visit the dentist
By Theresa Pablos
More than 75% of pregnant women experience an oral health problem, according to a new Cigna survey of pregnant women and new mothers. The survey also found that almost half of the surveyed women did not visit the dentist during pregnancy despite having dental problems.
November 9, 2015
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ADA 2015: Weekend highlights
By Tony Edwards
WASHINGTON, DC - A fall weekend found thousands of dentists, some rain, some warm temperatures, and most of the remaining members of the Grateful Dead congregating in the capital. While Bob Weir and Mickey Hart were there to play at the Verizon Center with their band, Dead & Company, more than 13,000 dentists and oral health professionals gathered a few blocks away at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for ADA 2015.
November 8, 2015
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ADA 2015: Highlights from day 1
By Tony Edwards
WASHINGTON, DC - More than 13,000 dental professionals are expected to attend the ADA's 2015 annual meeting. With more than 500 exhibitors and scores of presentations, the first day of the annual meeting was busy.
November 5, 2015
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Help your patients during American Diabetes Month
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
November is American Diabetes Month, and two doctors have tips to help your dental patients stay health.
November 5, 2015
ADA 2015: ADA marks water fluoridation anniversary
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
WASHINGTON, DC - At its 2015 annual meeting, the ADA is marking the 70th anniversary of community water fluoridation with poster displays and acknowledgement of a recent U.S. House of Representatives' resolution on the importance of community water fluoridation.
November 4, 2015
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