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Ancient teeth bacteria reveal oral disease evolution

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DNA preserved in calcified bacteria on the teeth of ancient human skeletons has shed light on the health consequences of the evolving diet and behavior from the Stone Age to the present (Nature Genetics, February 17, 2013).

February 18, 2013

Free oral cancer screenings offered at Midwinter Meeting

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DentalEZ Group is teaming up with Henry Schein and the Oral Cancer Foundation to provide free oral cancer screenings at this year's Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting.

February 18, 2013

Ky. cancer center emphasizes patients' quality of life

By Donna Domino

A University of Louisville cancer center's multidisciplinary approach for patients with head and neck cancers utilizes a number of novel techniques to decrease the debilitating side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. The center also conducts research and clinical trials for targeted therapies that aim to restore patients' oral functions.

February 18, 2013

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A cancer treatment center in Portland, OR, has created a unique multidisciplinary treatment program for patients with oral and head and neck cancers. The coordinated approach is seen as a better way to treat these patients, who often need expensive and complex dental rehabilitation

February 17, 2013

Kerr tops 3 million SonicFill tip shipments

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kerr Dental announced it has shipped more than 3 million tips for its SonicFill bulk cure composite system in the U.S.

February 14, 2013

Survey finds slim link between obesity, periodontitis

By Rosemary Frei, MSc

TORONTO - The findings from a recent Canadian health survey did not reveal a significant association between obesity and periodontitis -- despite the fact that previous studies found at least a 35% increased risk for periodontitis among obese individuals.

February 14, 2013

Temple Univ. researchers to assess LANAP protocols

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Millennium Dental Technologies has completed initial LANAP (laser-assisted new attachment procedure) protocol clinical training and licensure by two periodontal disease researchers at Temple University.

February 13, 2013

Americans fear tooth loss more than flu, root canals

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

More Americans fear losing their teeth than getting the flu or root canals, according to a survey by the American Association of Endodontists.

February 13, 2013

NY woman awarded $285K in Fosamax osteonecrosis trial

By Kathy Kincade

A 69-year-old New York woman has succeeded in her efforts to hold Merck, makers of the osteoporosis drug Fosamax, accountable for her osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) and related health issues. This is only the second of seven Fosamax/ONJ lawsuits in which Merck has not triumphed.

February 13, 2013

Pros and cons of the ridge-split procedure

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

As dental implants have become common procedures, so has preimplant preparation of the bone. Accordingly, the ridge-split procedure to widen and augment the alveolar ridge is finding renewed interest.

February 12, 2013

Feb. CDA journal focuses on salivary diagnostics

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The February Journal of the California Dental Association explores salivary diagnostics, taking a significant posture in dentistry based on its recent advancements in the basic, translational, and clinical sciences, the California Dental Association (CDA) announced.

February 12, 2013

How to help ease cancer patients' oral complications

By Donna Domino

While cancer survival rates are improving, common cancer therapies such as chemoradiation often cause acute oral complications and toxicities that are largely unavoidable, according to a study in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. The authors offer some tips to help dental care providers address these issues.

February 12, 2013

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