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Nutraceuticals show promise in oral cancer therapy
By Donna Domino
Green tea extract and resveratrol are two plant-derived dietary agents that have shown promise in treating oral and other cancers. But their limited availability and inadequate targeted delivery mechanisms pose a challenge for clinical use, according to a new study in Oral Oncology.
June 2, 2013
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Less radiation better for HPV/oropharynx cancer patients?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers have completed a phase II clinical trial that may help identify patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal cancer who do not require the full radiation dose given in a standard regimen of intensity-modulated radiation therapy.
May 30, 2013
Did dental implants cause actor's neurological disorder?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Actor Dick Van Dyke suspects that his dental implants may be linked to an undiagnosed neurological disorder he has had for seven years, according to an article in the Huffington Post.
May 30, 2013
Head/neck cancer patients with HPV fare better
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patients with metastatic or recurrent forms of head and neck cancer respond better to systemic treatments if their tumors arise in association with the human papillomavirus, according to new findings to be presented June 2 at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting.
May 30, 2013
DANB offers restorative functions certification program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) has introduced a new certification program for dental assistants: the Certified Restorative Functions Dental Assistant program.
May 30, 2013
AAPD responds to study on value of kids' dental visits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) today responded to a recent report in Pediatrics that questioned the value of preventive dental visits in reducing nonpreventive dental visits and costs.
May 29, 2013
Video explains why toothpaste and orange juice don't mix
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Chemical Society (ACS) has released a video that explains why toothpaste transforms the sweet flavor of orange juice into something bitter.
May 29, 2013
One alcoholic drink a day increases cancer risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Just one alcoholic drink a day increases the chances of developing cancer, according to a presentation this week at an Irish Cancer Society conference.
May 29, 2013
Are blood thinners OK prior to oral surgery?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Stroke patients do not need to discontinue taking blood thinners such as aspirin and warfarin prior to undergoing dental procedures, according to a new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology.
May 29, 2013
Accutron offers chairside nitrous oxide system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Accutron is now offering chair-mount kits that position the company's Remote Flow System mixed gas and vacuum delivery source chairside.
May 28, 2013
Study quantifies global burden of untreated oral disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Untreated caries in permanent teeth and chronic periodontitis continue to account for two of the most prevalent oral health issues in the world, particularly in developing countries, according to a study published today in the Journal of Dental Research.
May 28, 2013
The dangers of purchasing counterfeit dental products
By Katharina Schmidt
The last few years have witnessed a growing problem in the dental industry: the manufacturing of counterfeit, imitation products. Here are some tips to help you avoid them and keep your patients safe.
May 28, 2013
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