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Oral bacterium linked to colorectal cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine have discovered how a common oral bacterium can contribute to colorectal cancer.
August 13, 2013
Scientists use human urine to grow teeth
By Zachary R. Conley
Ongoing advances in tissue engineering are pushing the boundaries of what scientists can regenerate. Now a team of researchers in China has attracted international attention for using stem cells in human urine to develop tooth-like structures.
August 13, 2013
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UCLA gets $5M to study RNA in saliva
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry has received $5 million in funding from the National Institutes for Health to study biological markers in saliva to attempt to develop a tool for detecting stomach cancer.
August 12, 2013
Implant pioneer's patient a 30-year success story
By Rob Goszkowski
In 1983, Paul Schnitman, DDS, MSD, had just returned from the first North American BrĂĄnemark implant training session in Toronto and wasted no time putting what he learned into action. Thirty years later, his first patient's implants are still going strong.
August 12, 2013
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$10M gift to aid head/neck cancer research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A North Carolina couple has pledged $10 million to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston for head and neck cancer research and treatment.
August 11, 2013
Endoscopic approach eases blocked salivary duct treatment
By Rob Goszkowski
Salivary stones are painful, and surgical treatment for them carries the risk of facial paralysis. Now Cook Medical has applied its know-how in kidney stone treatment to create an endoscopic approach, and the company wants dentists to know about it.
August 8, 2013
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Israel to end water fluoridation in 2014
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Supreme Court of Israel ruled July 29 that new regulations require Israel to stop adding fluoride chemicals to public water supplies starting next year, reports the Fluoride Action Network (FAN).
August 7, 2013
Biolase Q2 revenues up 17%
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase is crediting strong sales of its core laser and digital imaging systems for a 17% increase in sales for the second quarter of 2013.
August 7, 2013
Coltène offers Elasti-Dam dental dam
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Coltène has introduced the Elasti-Dam, a powder-free, low-protein latex dam that offers low modulus handling for easier stretching to place over clamps.
August 7, 2013
Study: Vaccine protects against oral HPV16/18 infection
By Donna Domino
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine affords strong protection against oral HPV16/18 infections, according to a new study in PLOS One. The research suggests it may reduce the risk of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancers, in particular HPV16, the type most commonly associated with this cancer.
August 6, 2013
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HPV triples risk of esophageal cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The human papillomavirus (HPV) triples the risk of people developing esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, according to research led by researchers from the University of New South Wales.
August 5, 2013
DrBicuspid.com Restoratives Insider
By Rob Goszkowski
August 5, 2013
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