Dental Hygiene: Page 331

W.Va. public schools to get oral health program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Students in West Virginia public schools will participate in a prevention-focused oral health program, according to an Associated Press article.
July 31, 2013
Cure for cancer may live in the intestines
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A University of Michigan School of Dentistry study has discovered a biological mechanism that preserves the gastrointestinal tracts in mice who were delivered lethal doses of chemotherapy.
July 31, 2013
Biolase awarded sterile water delivery patent
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a new patent to Biolase for technology related to the delivery of sterile water.
July 30, 2013
Dalhousie Univ. takes equity stake in BlueLight
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dalhousie University has taken an equity position in BlueLight Analytics, a privately held Halifax, Nova Scotia, business that provides specialized instruments and services to the dental market.
July 30, 2013
Disposable handpieces fare well in ADA lab evaluation
By Rob Goszkowski
Disposable handpieces have arrived in the marketplace from different manufacturers, but how well do they perform? An ADA laboratory evaluation comparing two models found that each has its pluses and minuses but overall are acceptable alternatives to conventional handpieces.
July 30, 2013
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Study: Laser therapy eases orthodontic pain
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Low-level laser therapy appears to be effective in reducing pain associated with orthodontic treatment, according to a study in Angle Orthodontist.
July 30, 2013
Periodontal bacterium may increase Alzheimer's risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Poor oral hygiene or periodontal disease may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers from the University of Central Lancashire School of Medicine and Dentistry.
July 29, 2013
Single men, smokers at higher risk for oral HPV
By Donna Domino
Although it is rare for men to contract oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infections, single men and smokers face higher risks of developing HPV-driven oropharyngeal cancer, according to a new study in Lancet. Bisexual men and college-educated men also showed an increased risk of acquiring oral HPV infections.
July 29, 2013
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Cigna offers fixed co-pays for implants, TMD
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cigna is now offering insurance plans with fixed co-pays for surgical implants and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment and therapy.
July 28, 2013
Cheap teas may cause fluoride-related issues
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Drinking certain lower-cost tea blends can push people's fluoride intake over daily recommended levels, increasing the risk of skeletal and dental illnesses, according to a study in Food Research International.
July 28, 2013
Study shows wide variation in HNC care in U.K.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Only 3 in every 100 head and neck cancer (HNC) patients in the U.K. receive the ideal standard of care, according to the National Head and Neck Cancer Audit, which found wide variations in care.
July 28, 2013
Photobiomodulation treatment stabilizes implants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolux Research has completed a new clinical study using a shorter, more efficient, photobiomodulation treatment protocol to increase implant stability after surgery.
July 28, 2013
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