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Electrochemotherapy shows potential for head/neck cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
OncoSec Medical's electrochemotherapy has shown promising results compared to surgery in the treatment of primary and locally recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, according to a study presented April 20 at the 5th European Conference on Head and Neck Oncology.
April 22, 2012
MUC1 glycoproteins found in tongue cancer
By Donna Domino
The mucin MUC1 is preferentially expressed in advanced and metastic squamous cell tongue cancer and appears to be a predictive marker for lymph node metastasis, according to a presentation at the recent American Association for Dental Research annual meeting.
April 22, 2012
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Survey: Many lack awareness of oral cancer causes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New results from a national survey conducted by Kelton on behalf of the Oral Cancer Foundation show that Americans remain in the dark about certain potential causes of oral cancer, including alcohol consumption and the human papillomavirus.
April 19, 2012
Do clean teeth protect against heart disease?
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who get thorough dental cleanings may be somewhat less likely to have a heart attack or stroke than their peers who are less careful about oral hygiene, a new study suggests.
April 18, 2012
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Swallowing exercises help head/neck cancer patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Among patients undergoing chemoradiation for head and neck cancer, performing targeted swallowing exercises following chemoradiation is associated with short-term improvement in swallowing function, according to a report in the Archives of Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery.
April 17, 2012
Oral bacteria may influence joint failures
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The culprit behind a failed hip or knee replacement may exist in the oral cavity, according to a new study in the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology.
April 17, 2012
AHA: No proof that periodontitis causes heart disease
By Kathy Kincade
For more than a century, doctors have proposed that periodontal disease leads to systemic problems such as heart disease. But statements that imply a cause-and-effect link between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease are "unwarranted," according to a statement published today by the American Heart Association (AHA).
April 17, 2012
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Study predicts risk of oral mucositis in chemo patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Inform Genomics has completed the first phase of product development to predict a patient's risk of developing oral mucositis after receiving high-dose chemotherapy prior to hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
April 17, 2012
Dental student invents single-use toothbrush
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Deborah Luis, a Nova Southeastern University (NSU) forth-year dental student, has created and patented FreshTips, a single-use, on-the-go miniature toothbrush and breath-freshener duo.
April 16, 2012
Saliva test could improve oral cancer detection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Michigan State University surgeon is teaming up with Delta Dental of Michigan's Research and Data Institute on a clinical trial to create a simple, cost-effective saliva test to detect oral cancer.
April 16, 2012
Federal judge dismisses Calif. fluoridation lawsuit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A federal judge has ruled that a Southern California water district can legally add hydrofluosilicic acid to public drinking water even though it has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of disease or dental caries.
April 15, 2012
Zimmer debuts cortical-cancellous allograft
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Zimmer Dental has released the Puros Cortico-Cancellous particulate allograft, an anatomic-based mixture of cortical and cancellous bone designed to simplify the grafting process.
April 15, 2012
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