Dental Hygiene: Page 342

U.K. men have higher esophageal cancer risk than women
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Men are almost three times more likely to get esophageal cancer than women, according to new figures from Cancer Research UK.
June 30, 2013
Triodent unveils next-generation matrix system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Triodent has introduced the V4 ClearMetal matrix system, featuring the ClearMetal matrix with microwindows.
June 30, 2013
Not all coated toothbrushes are created equal
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
Coating toothbrush bristles with chlorhexidine appears to reduce concentrations of harmful oral bacteria better than coating them with silver nanoparticles, according to research presented at the 2013 International Association for Dental Research annual meeting.
June 30, 2013
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Acteon releases I-Surge implant motor
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Acteon North America has introduced a redesigned electric implant motor, I-Surge, for surgery and implant placement.
June 26, 2013
Biofilms play key role in OSCC postsurgical infections
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biofilms on the surface of oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCC) play a key role in the development of postoperative infections in patients with OSCC, according to a new study in Clinical Oral Investigations.
June 25, 2013
DentaQuest accepting applications for ECC Collaborative
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentaQuest Institute is requesting applications for phase III of its Early Childhood Caries (ECC) Collaborative, a quality improvement initiative launched in 2008 that focuses on chronic disease management of oral disease.
June 25, 2013
Endodontics start-up completes $27M in funding
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sonendo, a developer of endodontic products, has completed the second of two equity financings, raising an additional $18 million for a total of $27 million.
June 25, 2013
Fluorescent molecules help find fluoride in water
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers have developed a new tool that could be used to monitor fluoride in water supplies and ensure safety standards. Their tool uses organometallic molecules that emit fluorescence when they are mixed with water containing fluoride.
June 24, 2013
Study: Lexapro eases depression in HNC patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Prophylactic escitalopram reduced the incidence of depression in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients by more than 50% and improved their quality of life, according to a new study in JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery.
June 24, 2013
Football legend Jim Kelly battles oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly has been diagnosed as cancer-free following surgery to remove part of his jaw after he developed squamous cell carcinoma of the upper mandible.
June 24, 2013
Nasal spray anesthetic: The end of the needle?
By Rob Goszkowski
Fear of the needle affects dental patients of all ages and makes the dentist's job all the more difficult. But a new drug in phase III clinical trials of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval process could change the equation entirely if successful: an anesthetic nasal spray that can be administered by an assistant.
June 24, 2013
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Colgate launches new formula for PreviDent varnish
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals has launched a new formula for its Colgate PreviDent varnish 5% sodium fluoride.
June 23, 2013
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