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Oragenics donates $190K in products to NCOHF
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oragenics has donated more than $190,000 worth of the company's EvoraPlus probiotic mints to the National Children's Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) program.
November 6, 2011
FDA OKs new drug for late-stage head/neck cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Erbitux for use with chemotherapy to aid in the treatment of patients with late-stage head and neck cancer.
November 6, 2011
Biolase Q3 revenues jump 110%
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase reported net revenues of $13.1 million for the third quarter of 2011, a 110% increase over revenues of $6.2 million in the same quarter for 2010.
November 6, 2011
Survey finds gaps in Hispanics' oral health knowledge
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The majority of Hispanics in the U.S. believe more information about good oral health habits, access to affordable oral healthcare, and more Hispanic and Spanish-speaking dentists and dental hygienists in their communities would help them "a lot" in achieving better oral health, according to a survey conducted by the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) and sponsored by Procter & Gamble brands Crest and Oral-B.
November 3, 2011
Colgate recalls mouthwash over contamination fears
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Colgate-Palmolive is removing up to 50,000 bottles of Periogard mouthwash from store shelves in the U.K. due to possible bacterial contamination.
November 3, 2011
Astra Tech expands CAD/CAM abutment line
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Astra Tech Dental has added Atlantis crown abutments for single-tooth, screw-retained restorations to its existing cement-retained product line.
November 3, 2011
ADA updates guidelines for managing ONJ risk patients
By Rabia Mughal
A patient receiving antiresorptive therapy for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis has a low risk of developing osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), and benefits of the medication outweigh the risk of ONJ, according to an advisory statement from the ADA.
November 3, 2011
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Sunstar offers 8-week weight loss challenge
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Sunstar Americas has partnered with celebrity nutritionist Robert Ferguson to create the Gumline to Waistline Challenge, an eight-week initiative focusing on the correlation between oral health and diabetes management.
November 2, 2011
NYU team gets $2.2M grant to ID caries-causing bacteria
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A New York University (NYU) dental research team has received a four-year, $2.2 million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to use whole genome sequencing to identify the strains of lactobacilli bacteria that contribute to the development of severe early childhood caries.
November 2, 2011
Nevada dentist makes cancer patients smile again
By Donna Domino
A Las Vegas dentist is providing free treatment for cancer victims who suffer extensive dental problems related to chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Many cancer patients develop muscositis, impaired salivary function, and dental infections, causing their teeth to break off and impairing their ability to chew and swallow.
November 2, 2011
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UCLA gets $2.8M for Sjögren's trial
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry has received a $2.8 million grant to conduct clinical trials of a new diagnostic test for Sjögren's syndrome.
November 1, 2011
Ariz. dentist recycles old restorations for charity
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An Arizona dentist is using donated old fillings, crowns, and bridges to fund a program providing care for the homeless and underprivileged children.
November 1, 2011
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