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Acupuncture eases xerostomia in head/neck cancer patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Acupuncture can relieve the symptoms of xerostomia in patients who undergo radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, according to a new study in Annals of Oncology.
October 23, 2012
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Novel chewing gum eases motion sickness
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new prototype for medicated chewing gum has been developed for motion sickness that may offer many advantages over conventional oral solid dosage forms.
October 22, 2012
Nontoxic benzocaine strip eases oral burn pain
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dissolvable oral strip has been developed to immediately relieve pain from burns caused by ingestion of hot foods and liquids, such as coffee, pizza, and soup.
October 22, 2012
New cold sore medicine uses 7.5% benzocaine
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Quadex Labs has introduced Viroxyn Professional Use, a single application cold sore product available exclusively through healthcare professionals.
October 22, 2012
Oral-B unveils new power toothbrush head
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral-B introduced the new Deep Sweep power brush head to dental professionals at the ADA 2012 Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition last week in San Francisco.
October 21, 2012
Cholesterol drug lowers risk of esophageal cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Statins, a cholesterol-lowering drug, appears to lower the risk of esophageal cancer, especially in patients with Barrett's esophagus, according to a meta-analysis being presented this week at the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting in Las Vegas.
October 21, 2012
U.K. dentist told old magazines pose infection risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.K. dentist was told to get rid of old magazines in her waiting room because they posed an infection risk.
October 21, 2012
Christensen puts implant makers in the hot seat
By Rob Goszkowski
SAN FRANCISCO - Dr. Gordon Christensen was true to form today during his panel discussion entitled "Controversies in Dental Implantology." He took the major implant makers to task for high costs and called for implantology integration into dental school curricula.
October 19, 2012
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Komet unveils new look at ADA 2012
By Rob Goszkowski
SAN FRANCISCO - In anticipation of its 90th year in the dental business, Komet showcased an updated look for Komet USA today at the ADA Annual Session.
October 18, 2012
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Bisphosphonates not alone in causing ONJ
By Rabia Mughal
SAN FRANCISCO - Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) can no longer be called just bisphosphonate-associated ONJ since other drugs also play a role in prompting the condition, according to Cesar Migliorati, DDS, during an expert panel today at the ADA Annual Session.
October 18, 2012
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Licofelone inhibits oral cancer growth in rat study
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The compound licofelone inhibited oral cancer growth by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase (COX) and 5-lipoxygenase pathways, according to a study presented at this week's American Association for Cancer Research International Conference in Anaheim, CA.
October 18, 2012
Christensen: Class II composites should last longer
By Rob Goszkowski
SAN FRANCISCO - While class II composites currently account for the "bread and butter" of U.S. dentistry, their longevity remains an issue, according to Dr. Gordon Christensen in a presentation today at the ADA Annual Session.
October 17, 2012
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