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Protein test may predict head/neck cancer survival
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A simple protein test could be more useful in predicting survival chances for patients with head and neck cancer compared with existing methods, according a recent study in Clinical Oncology.
January 26, 2014
New genetic screening technique finds 7 genes for HNC
By Donna Domino
Researchers using a new genetic screening technique have found seven new tumor-suppressor genes in head and neck cancer whose role in cancer was previously unknown, according to a new study in Science.
January 26, 2014
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Dentist climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise awareness, money for diabetes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Kentucky dentist will climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and money for diabetes on behalf of his wife who has diabetes.
January 23, 2014
LED Dental, Patterson Dental sign distribution deal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
LED Medical Diagnostics announced that its U.S. subsidiary LED Dental has entered into a nonexclusive partnership with Patterson Dental.
January 22, 2014
Report: Hygienists increase access to care, especially for poor kids
By Donna Domino
Dental hygienists can play a critical role in improving access to high-quality services, especially for underserved populations and children, according to a new report by the National Governors Association. But restrictive state rules, particularly regarding supervision and Medicaid reimbursement, limit their ability to provide a range of services.
January 22, 2014
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Current state of dental hygienist scope-of-practice rules in the U.S.
January 22, 2014
New imaging system can detect malignant and premalignant tumors
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A team of Indian researchers has developed a noninvasive spectral imaging system that could provide rapid, inexpensive mass screening for oral cancers in dental and clinical settings.
January 21, 2014
Association of marijuana use with HNC differs by tumor site
By Donna Domino
Marijuana smokers have an elevated risk of a certain type of head and neck cancer (HNC) but a reduced risk of tongue cancer, according to a new study in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention. But the authors noted that human papillomavirus infection could explain the increased risk among marijuana smokers.
January 21, 2014
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Surgeon general updates tobacco, oral health links
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. surgeon general's 50th anniversary review of tobacco science and research adds to the evidence of oral health problems from tobacco use while continuing to expand the list of associated health problems.
January 19, 2014
Company develops edible 'toothbrush' for more accessible oral hygiene
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dent-Chew Brush has developed a dissolvable, single-use oral appliance that is made from edible materials and contains xylitol and its own dentifrice for cleaning teeth, gums, and tongue. Potential markets range from at-risk schoolchildren and travelers to the military and developing countries, according to the firm.
January 19, 2014
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Australian dentist exposes hundreds to HIV, hepatitis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Sydney, Australia, dentist's lapses in infection control may have exposed nearly 1,000 patients to blood-borne pathogens over the last 10 years.
January 16, 2014
DrBicuspid.com Oral Cancer & Diagnostics Insider
By Donna Domino
January 15, 2014
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