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PeriRx to launch new Sjögren's syndrome test
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
PeriRx announced it will introduce a molecular biomarker test for the early detection of Sjögren's syndrome by the end of 2014.
May 29, 2014
Complement inhibitor treatment shows promise for periodontitis
By Donna Domino
Pennsylvania researchers have found a promising new treatment for periodontitis using a component of the immune system called complement, according to a new study in the Journal of Immunology. The results show that complement-targeted therapies can interfere with disease-promoting mechanisms.
May 27, 2014
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Red wine shows antimicrobial effects on oral bacteria
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
European researchers have found that red wine and its inherent components display antimicrobial effects on oral bacteria biofilms, according to a new study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
May 21, 2014
Doxepin rinse may help relieve oral mucositis pain
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Doxepin rinse may prove to be an option to help relieve pain associated with oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancers, according to a new study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
May 21, 2014
Study: Spouses of patients with HPV-related oral cancer not at higher risk of HPV
By Donna Domino
Spouses and long-term partners of patients with human papillomavirous (HPV)-related oral cancers appear to have no increased risk of oral HPV infections, according to a new study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
May 20, 2014
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Study: Fluoridating water does not lower IQ
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A study by New Zealand researchers has found that fluoridating water does not adversely affect children's mental development and adult IQ. Their findings were published in the American Journal of Public Health.
May 18, 2014
VA demonstrates fluoride's prevention value
By Rob Goszkowski
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has an expressed goal of decreasing the need for restorations among veterans. So in 2008, it began prescribing and providing fluoride treatment for at-risk subpopulations. But did it work? The results have been published in the current Journal of the American Dental Association.
May 18, 2014
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DrBicuspid.com Oral Cancer & Diagnostics Insider
By Donna Domino
May 14, 2014
Biolase wins patent infringement case in Germany
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase has won its patent infringement case against Fotona after a German court found that Fotona's Fidelis dental laser system infringes on Biolase's European patent.
May 11, 2014
Aspirin could prevent hearing loss from chemo
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers in the U.K. are launching a phase II trial to see if high doses of aspirin can help prevent permanent hearing loss, a common side effect among cancer patients given the chemotherapy drug cisplatin.
May 8, 2014
U.S. Preventive Services reveals kids' caries guidelines
By Rob Goszkowski
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, made up of a panel of independent experts on preventive medicine, has released its recommendations for primary care providers on services that will prevent caries in children up to 5 years old.
May 8, 2014
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Putting 2 and 2 together
By Lisa Knowles, DDS
For Dr. Lisa Knowles, the opportunity to present two topics at the recent Michigan Dental Association's Annual Session was more than a foot in the door -- it was a chance to talk about issues beyond 32 teeth that affect dentists, hygienists, and patients to ensure a greater impact on people's oral health and overall health.
May 6, 2014
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