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Researchers explain link between alcohol, cancer risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Almost 30 years after discovery of a link between alcohol consumption and certain forms of cancer, scientists are reporting the first evidence from research on people explaining how the popular beverage may be carcinogenic.
September 3, 2012
Toothbrush, toothpaste Smile Program grants available
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation is now accepting applications for its new Smile Program aimed at providing underprivileged children, adults, and seniors with the personal oral hygiene supplies needed to put them on the track toward good dental health.
August 30, 2012
Ultrasonics a sound alternative to needle irrigation
By Rob Goszkowski
Does a commercially available continuous ultrasonic irrigation device offer advantages over conventional needle irrigation for removing root canal debris? A comparative study in the September Journal of Endodontics found it does.
August 30, 2012
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JDE studies estimate impact of dental therapists
By Donna Domino
Dental therapists have the potential to significantly increase access to care in school-based programs and reduce patient costs, according to three studies in the current Journal of Dental Education. But they would only provide modest savings for federally qualified health centers and would not increase private practices' net revenues, the study authors contend.
August 29, 2012
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Tom's of Maine launches recycling initiative, charity drive
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Tom's of Maine has partnered with TerraCycle, a company specializing in recycling and upcycling, on its new Tom's of Maine Natural Care Brigade.
August 28, 2012
U.S. court rejects cigarette warning labels
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's effort to require warning labels with images of the harmful effects of tobacco on cigarette packs was rejected August 24 by a federal appeals court, according to an article in MedPageToday.
August 28, 2012
Study helps quantify HPV-head/neck cancer link
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Immunohistochemistry can help classify a head and neck cancer tumor as being truly associated with the human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a new study in Oncology Reports.
August 28, 2012
Kerr launches new cementation system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kerr Dental has introduced the NX3 XTR cementation system, which blends the versatility of NX3 Nexus third-generation universal dental cement with the adhesion abilities of OptiBond XTR, according to the company.
August 27, 2012
Ariz. town investigates why fluoridation was halted
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Two town administrators in Gilbert, AZ, have been placed on leave after officials discovered fluoride has been withheld from part of the town's water supply for more than a year.
August 26, 2012
Sensor detects glucose in saliva for diabetes testing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. researchers have created a new type of biosensor that can detect minute concentrations of glucose in saliva, tears, and urine, and might be manufactured at low cost because it does not require many processing steps to produce.
August 26, 2012
DC Int'l launches redesigned soft-tissue laser
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DC International is now offering the DCLase, a redesigned version of the company's Einstein DL dental laser.
August 26, 2012
Light alcohol consumption increases cancer risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Light consumption of alcohol increases the likelihood of cancer of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, and breast, and is responsible for 34,000 deaths a year worldwide, according to a new study in Annals of Oncology.
August 26, 2012
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