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Tobacco use linked to oral HPV16 infection

By Donna Domino

Tobacco users have a higher prevalence of infection with oral human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16), according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

October 6, 2014

New Ore. strategic plan emphasizes need for state dental director

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new Oregon strategic plan for oral health emphasizes the need for a state dental director and the promotion of basic oral health literacy and preventive services, such as fluoride varnish, at local facilities serving children and their parents.

October 5, 2014

Fluoride opponents release Freedom of Information Act emails

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Fluoride opponents released emails showing an alleged "too-close relationship" among members of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Oral Health, the ADA, and the Pew Foundation.

October 1, 2014

OralID will be available in Europe

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Forward Science Technologies' oral cancer screening device, OralID, will be available in Europe this fall.

September 29, 2014

Top 6 stories of summer 2014

By Tony Edwards

We present our six most-read stories of the summer. Reflecting the diversity of interests of DrBicuspid.com readers, our most-read stories from the summer include the latest in the ongoing debate between film and digital radiography, the insightful series authored by Dr. Michael W. Davis on scams played on dentists, a video interview with an infection-control expert, and relevant business news.

September 25, 2014

Fla. study hails impact of reimbursing primary doctors for oral screenings

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A change in Florida's Medicaid policy to reimburse medical primary care providers for basic oral health screenings and cavity prevention has increased the likelihood of children in the state receiving these essential services by 20%, according to a recent study by University of Florida researchers.

September 25, 2014

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Elizabeth Feldman

By Donna Domino

In our latest Leaders in Dentistry interview, Dr. Elizabeth Feldman, a maxillofacial prosthodontist and dental oncologist at the University of Florida Cancer Center Orlando, discusses mucositis, treatment options, and dental care for oral cancer patients.

September 24, 2014

Calif. lawmakers reject warning labels on sugary drinks

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

California lawmakers have rejected a bill that would have made the state the first to require warning labels on sodas and other sugary drinks.

September 23, 2014

AAP 2014: Obese patients more likely to have periodontitis

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

SAN FRANCISCO - Patients who are obese or overweight are more likely to have periodontitis, according to a study by U.K. researchers. They presented their findings from a case-control study of nearly 300 patients at the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) annual meeting.

September 22, 2014

Study: Dietary sugars should be drastically reduced

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Free sugars in the diet should make up no more than 3% of total energy intake to reduce the significant financial and social burdens of caries, according to a new study by British researchers in BMC Public Health. A new radical policy of progressively reducing sugar intake is needed, they noted.

September 21, 2014

DrBicuspid.com Oral Cancer & Diagnostics Insider

By Donna Domino

September 17, 2014

OSAP expands January infection-control boot camp

By Tony Edwards

For any dentist or dental office concerned about infection control, the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) Core Infection Control Boot Camp offers more than just 24 hours of continuing education credits. In an interview with DrBicuspid.com, OSAP Executive Director Therese Long details how this conference has evolved to better serve dentists, hygienists, and other practitioners.

September 17, 2014

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