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Study: Pembrolizumab shows promise as HNC treatment
By Donna Domino
A new immunotherapy drug was found to be almost twice as effective as the preferred treatment for decreasing the size of the tumors of patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer (HNC), according to a study presented at the recent meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology.
June 15, 2015
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ADHA announces new COO
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) announced that Robert Moore has been hired to serve as the organization's new chief operating officer (COO).
June 14, 2015
Delta Dental foundation seeks grant applications
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation is seeking grant applications from nonprofit dental clinics that provide services to children and adults who might otherwise go without treatment because of low income or limited access to care.
June 14, 2015
Center for Oral Health awarded $2.1M grant
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The First 5 San Bernardino Commission approved a $2.1 million grant to the Center for Oral Health to improve dental health in San Bernardino, CA
June 14, 2015
Dental anxiety linked with appearance dissatisfaction
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
People with severe dental anxiety are more likely to be dissatisfied with their appearance, which may lead to poorer oral health, depression, and further anxiety, according to a doctoral thesis presented on May 29 at the University of Gothenburg.
June 14, 2015
OHA gets $50K grant from Colgate
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral Health America (OHA) received a $50,000 grant from Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals to help expand its Tooth Wisdom: Get Smart About Your Mouth workshop.
June 14, 2015
Study: Half of oral cancer deaths due to cigarettes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Almost half of the deaths caused by cancers of the oral cavity and pharynx in U.S. adults age 35 and older in 2011 were attributable to cigarette smoking, according to a multi-institution research letter published June 15 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
June 14, 2015
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SNMMI: PET/CT predicts survival in head and neck cancer
By Wayne Forrest
BALTIMORE - FDG-PET and FDG-PET/CT do a good job in predicting the chances of recurrence and survival for patients with head and neck cancer within two years of completing chemotherapy treatment, according to a study presented on Sunday at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting.
June 10, 2015
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New study links type 1 diabetes and sleep apnea
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers have found a high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study presented at this week's American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions in Boston.
June 9, 2015
Crescent launches new headrest
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Crescent Products has launched its new low-profile headrest.
June 8, 2015
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PerioSciences launches new dry mouth products
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
PerioSciences has launched new products for patients with xerostomia, or dry mouth.
June 8, 2015
CDC study finds high rate of periodontitis in U.S. adults
By Donna Domino
There is a high level of periodontitis among U.S. adults age 30 and older, especially among Hispanics, according to a new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some 46% of U.S. adults, or about 65 million, had periodontitis between 2009 to 2012.
June 7, 2015
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