Dental Hygiene: Page 370

Study analyzes perio disease/AIDS link
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Moderate periodontal disease in an animal model exposed to an AIDS-like virus had more viral variants causing infection and greater inflammation, according to researchers at Texas Biomedical Research Institute.
January 31, 2013
PeriClean unveils toothbrush for kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
PeriClean has launched a new version of its toothbrush for kids, with 81 rubber bristles designed to bend and not scrape tooth enamel.
January 30, 2013
'Shrooms may aid cancer patients psychologically
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Marijuana has long been used to help cancer patients better tolerate the side effects of chemotherapy. Now new research at the New York University College of Dentistry is looking into the positive effects of psilocybin, the hallucinogen found in certain kinds of mushrooms.
January 30, 2013
Aussie study highlights link between soft drinks, caries
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from the University of Adelaide say any health warnings about soft drinks should include the risk of tooth decay, following a new study that looks at the consumption of sweet drinks and fluoridated water by Australian children.
January 29, 2013
Theodent targets kids with chocolate-flavored toothpaste
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Theodent is expanding its chocolate-flavored toothpaste line with a product specifically for younger patients.
January 29, 2013
U.K. dentist recommended mouthwash as cancer treatment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.K. National Health Service dentist is in hot water for recommending a mouthwash treatment for a patient who had oral cancer, according to an article in the Telegraph.
January 29, 2013
Genetic alteration in HNC may not be key to effective treatment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Although a large majority of head and neck cancers (HNC) have a deregulation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, deregulation of this pathway does not necessarily signify that the tumor is dependent on it for survival and progression, according to a new study in Cancer Research.
January 29, 2013
Oral cancer awareness lacking in Middle East
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
As is the case in many parts of the world, awareness of and treatment for oral cancer is "severely lacking" in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, according to a presentation January 30 at the 38th Arab Health conference.
January 29, 2013
Komet launches one-step polishers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Komet USA is now offering one-step polishers for the final polishing of composites and ceramics.
January 29, 2013
Vita introduces hybrid dental ceramic
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vita has developed a new category of CAD/CAM material, Vita Enamic, the first hybrid dental ceramic with a dual-network structure that combines the best properties of ceramic and composite materials.
January 29, 2013
FDA moves to reclassify blade implants
By Rob Goszkowski
The arrival of the BrĂĄnemark implant method in the U.S. in the 1980s resulted in a significant decline in the placement of blade-form implants. Could a reclassification of these implants by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lead to a resurgence in their use?
January 28, 2013
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Berries offer many oral health benefits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New research has suggested that certain pigments in fruit, especially berries, offer health benefits and may even help prevent cancer.
January 28, 2013
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