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Ariz. lawsuit claims foster kids lack dental, medical care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Children's advocates have filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of thousands of children in foster care in Arizona, claiming a severe shortage of access to healthcare services, including dental care.
February 4, 2015
Health Net gives $10K to Ariz. dental clinic
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Managed care organization Health Net has donated $10,000 to the Community Asset and Resource Enterprise Partnership in Mesa, AZ, to buy equipment for a new dental clinic that provides oral care to local families.
February 4, 2015
Virtual dental care coming to Los Angeles seniors
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Front Porch Center for Innovation and Wellbeing announced a teledentistry project that allows seniors in the Greater Los Angeles area to receive remote care.
February 4, 2015
Study produces 1st comprehensive genomic map of HNC
By Donna Domino
Researchers have identified genomic changes in head and neck cancers (HNCs) caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a new study in the journal Nature. The findings could provide detailed explanations of how HPV infection and smoking play roles in HNC risk and disease development and also offer diagnostic and treatment therapies.
February 4, 2015
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ADA offers tips for Children's Dental Health Month
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA is offering parents and caregivers tips for good oral health in recognition of February as National Children's Dental Health Month.
February 3, 2015
Tom's of Maine offers free coloring book on kids' toothbrushing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
To kick off February as National Children's Dental Health Month, Tom's of Maine is encouraging children to color their way to better oral health and help others at the same time.
February 3, 2015
Delta Dental of Tenn. releases survey findings, brushing videos for kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Poor oral health habits start early, and parents may be contributing to their children's tooth decay long before they can brush or floss on their own, according to a national oral health survey released by Delta Dental of Tennessee in conjunction with February being National Children's Dental Health Month.
February 2, 2015
Family history of early cancer is HNC risk factor in young adults
By Donna Domino
In the largest investigation on the role of major risk factors for head and neck cancers (HNC) in young adults, researchers found that these cancers are more likely the result of inherited factors, rather than lifestyle factors such as smoking or drinking alcohol, according to a new study in the International Journal of Epidemiology.
February 2, 2015
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U.S. Congress considers Action for Dental Health bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Rep. Mike Simpson, DMD (R-ID), an Idaho dentist, has cosponsored a bill to authorize oral health grants "to improve essential oral healthcare for lower income individuals by breaking down barriers to care."
January 29, 2015
BPA exposure during pregnancy may raise baby's risk of diabetes, heart disease
By Donna Domino
Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy can cause oxidative damage that may put the baby at risk of developing diabetes or heart disease later in life, according to a new study in Endocrinology.
January 29, 2015
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5th taste, umami, could be beneficial for oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The umami taste could have an important and beneficial role in overall and oral health, according to research published in the journal Flavour.
January 28, 2015
Study looks at best ways to reduce aerosols, spatter with ultrasonic scaling
By Rabia Mughal
A new study that compared the Isolite illuminated isolation system and a saliva ejector for reducing aerosols and spatter from ultrasonic scaling found that the best results still come from high-velocity air evacuation. Isolite Systems said they appreciate the study but hope to do another one on effective isolation with even more rigor.
January 28, 2015
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