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Study finds link between perio disease, CAD
By Rabia Mughal
A new study in the Journal of Periodontology that looked at the relationship between oral health and coronary artery disease (CAD) in Pakistan found that poor oral health indicators were significantly associated with the disease.
November 29, 2012
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NIDCR grant funds oral cancer pain project
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded a joint administrative supplement grant to Brian Schmidt, DDS, of the Bluestone Center for Clinical Research at the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry, and Markus Hardt, PhD, a protein chemist at the Boston Biomedical Research Institute, to study the molecular mechanisms of oral cancer pain.
November 28, 2012
One year later, Fla. county returns to fluoridation
By Rob Goszkowski
One year after voting to end water fluoridation, Florida's Pinellas county commission voted November 27 to reinstate the practice for its 700,000 customers. What turn of events prompted the turnaround?
November 28, 2012
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New oral cancer test uses saliva; iPad makes DEXIS 'immersive'
By Kathy Kincade
November 27, 2012
Molecular saliva test detects oral cancer, diabetes
By Donna Domino
A Pennsylvania start-up is gearing up to launch a molecular saliva test that analyzes biomarkers to detect oral cancer and diabetes. PeriRx is now conducting clinical trials of its diagnostic test, which has attracted the interest of the U.K.'s National Institute for Health Research.
November 27, 2012
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Microcracks can strengthen mandibles for implants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Although it seems counterintuitive, a bone break can lead to a stronger bone that can support an oral implant, according to a case report published in the Journal of Oral Implantology.
November 26, 2012
Do fruits and veggies offset tobacco/alcohol cancer risks?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Consuming fresh fruits and vegetables has been shown to reduce the risk of oral cancer, and now a new study suggests that these "protective effects" may impede the negative effects of tobacco and alcohol consumption with regard to cancer risk.
November 26, 2012
Study links tooth agenesis, family history of cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study in the Journal of Dental Research has found an association between tooth agenesis and an individual's family history of cancer (November 20, 2012).
November 26, 2012
Septodont gives $135K in sealants to NCOHF
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Septodont has donated nearly $135,000 in Toothfairy Pit & Fissure Sealant Kits to National Children's Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) to help prevent pediatric dental disease and promote children's oral health.
November 26, 2012
PET/MRI detects head/neck lymph node metastases
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
PET/MRI outperformed diffusion-weighted MRI for detecting lymph node metastases in the staging of head and neck cancer patients, according to a study presented November 25 at the Radiological Society of North America annual meeting in Chicago.
November 26, 2012
Do snuff users have fewer dental caries?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
It is a myth that snus (Swedish snuff) users today have fewer dental caries. On the contrary, some types of nicotine-free snus contain both carbohydrates and starch that increase the risk of cavities, according to a thesis presented November 2 at the Sahlgrenska Academy, part of the University of Gothenburg.
November 25, 2012
DrBicuspid.com Restoratives Insider
By Rob Goszkowski
November 25, 2012
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