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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
Ad imagines dental floss found on Mars
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new ad from the National Flossing Council imagines that the Mars Curiosity Rover found dental floss on Mars, providing proof that intelligent life once lived on the planet.
November 25, 2012
Safety-net hospitals a good option for HNC patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Safety-net hospitals appear to provide head and neck cancer (HNC) surgical care to a vulnerable population without an increase in short-term mortality, morbidity, or costs, according to a report in the Archives of Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery.
November 25, 2012
Ivoclar Vivadent to buy Wieland Dental
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ivoclar Vivadent is acquiring Wieland Dental, a German company that sells CAD/CAM materials, dental alloys, veneering ceramics, and electroplating equipment.
November 25, 2012
Eco-friendly toothbrushes clean mouths, reduce landfill
By Rabia Mughal
Two companies have recently launched eco-friendly toothbrushes in an attempt to reduce the amount of plastic sent to the landfills via disposable plastic toothbrushes. The Eco-Dentistry Association calls it an exciting trend.
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