Dental Hygiene: Page 365

2-drug combo may slow thyroid cancer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A combination of the drugs pazopanib and paclitaxel shows promise in slowing anaplastic thyroid cancer, according to a new study in Science Translational Medicine (January 2, 2013, Vol. 5:166, p. 166ra3).

January 9, 2013

BPA linked to potential adverse effects on heart, kidneys

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Bisphenol A (BPA) appears to be associated with a biomarker for higher risk of heart and kidney disease in children and adolescents, according to an analysis of national survey data by New York University School of Medicine researchers (Kidney International, January 9, 2013).

January 9, 2013

Quest divests OralDNA Labs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Quest Diagnostics has sold substantially all the assets of its OralDNA Labs salivary diagnostics business to Access Genetics, a clinical laboratory with advanced molecular diagnostics test development and information technology capabilities.

January 8, 2013

Study: Bleaching changes teeth at molecular level

By Rob Goszkowski

Teeth whitening has become commonplace, but what are the side effects of using high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide? Brazilian researchers warn that the effect on teeth beyond changing their color should be relayed to patients.

January 8, 2013

2013 01 09 10 56 22 270 Teeth Whitening Tray 70

Align updates iTero for restorative, orthodontic procedures

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The iTero imaging system from Align Technology is now available as a single hardware platform with software options for restorative or orthodontic procedures.

January 8, 2013

Ask Marty: How do you fabricate in-office indirect restorations?

By Dr. Marty Jablow

A: There are many ways to fabricate indirect restorations in the office.

January 8, 2013

2014 02 13 13 44 51 873 Ask Marty200x200

Study finds persistent oral bacteria after ECC treatment

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In a follow-up to a study conducted one year ago, researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Dentistry have determined that certain genetic strains of bacteria are dominant in children one year after treatment for microbial-caused plaque and tooth decay.

January 7, 2013

New toothbrush touts brushing sensor, smartphone app

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Kentucky start-up has developed a manual toothbrush with an embedded sensor that maps brushing behavior and sends the data to an associated smartphone app via Bluetooth.

January 7, 2013

Oral CDx developer merges with licensee

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oral Cancer Prevention International and CDx Laboratories have combined forces as CDx Diagnostics.

January 7, 2013

Mont. Dental Association disputes F sealant grade

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Montana Dental Association (MDA) is disputing a failing grade by a new Pew Center on the States report examining what U.S. states are doing to provide dental sealants to keep costs down and prevent caries, according to an article in the Billings Gazette.

January 7, 2013

HPV-related cancers on the rise

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The rising incidence of cancers associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) shows a need to increase HPV vaccination coverage levels, according to a report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

January 7, 2013

NIH grant funds NYU diabetes screening research

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Shiela Strauss, PhD, a professor of nursing at the New York University Colleges of Nursing and Dentistry, a two-year, $336,433 grant to study diabetes screening in dental patients.

January 7, 2013

Page 365 of 584