Dental Hygiene: Page 356

Third-molar pain disrupts pro golfer's game

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The No. 1 golfer in the world was thrown off his game by a painful third molar, according to an article in Yahoo Sports.

March 1, 2013

Where cancer patients are treated influences survival

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A study of older patients with advanced head and neck cancers has found that where they were treated significantly influenced their survival (Cancer, March 1, 2013).

February 28, 2013

Glidewell discontinues digital implant planning services

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Glidewell Laboratories announced it is discontinuing its services for digital treatment planning and guided surgery for implant cases.

February 28, 2013

Tom's of Maine launches new kids' toothpaste

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Tom's of Maine has launched a new toothpaste, Wicked Cool, a natural toothpaste for kids 8 years old and older. The toothpaste is made without dyes, saccharin, or artificial flavors, according to the company.

February 27, 2013

Alcohol consumption ups oral cancer risk in men

By Donna Domino

Alcohol consumption causes approximately 20,000 cancer deaths in the U.S. annually, especially oral cavity cancer in men and breast cancer in women, according to a new study in the American Journal of Public Health. Even moderate drinkers who consume 1.5 drinks daily or fewer accounted for 30% of alcohol-caused cancer deaths.

February 27, 2013

Video contest inspires oral, head/neck cancer awareness

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Head and Neck Cancer Alliance has launched a national video contest as a prelude to Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, April 14-20, 2013.

February 26, 2013