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NJ dentist sued after patient dies of oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A New Jersey dentist has been sued by the estate of a Somerville firefighter who died last year of oral cancer at the age of 33, according to a story on mycentraljersey.com.
October 3, 2011
Virus to blame for rise in throat cancer: study
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cancer of the back of the mouth and throat is on the rise, primarily because of more cases stemming from human papillomavirus (HPV), researchers report in a new study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
October 2, 2011
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$2.25M NIH grant to fund novel oral bacteria research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Institutes of Health has given $2.25 million to Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine researchers to study how an isolated agent from common oral bacteria may hold the answer to how human beta defensins (HBDs) could be used to help block bacteria from entering epithelial tissue.
October 2, 2011
Merck wins 5th Fosamax/ONJ trial
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A federal court in New York has found in favor of Merck in the Secrest v. Merck case, rejecting the claims of a Florida woman who said she developed osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) and related dental problems after using Fosamax, a bisphosphonate commonly used to treat osteoporosis.
October 2, 2011
Combination HPV diagnostic test for HNC outperforms other tests
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A combination of P16 immunohistochemistry and DNA qPCR to test for viral E6 can accurately determine a form of head and neck cancer (HNC) that is derive from human papillomavirus 16 (HPV16), according to a new study in Clinical Cancer Research.
October 2, 2011
Down but not out: Implant makers navigate economic storm
By Rob Goszkowski
For years the dental implant market enjoyed roughly 15% annual growth. But when the U.S. economy tanked, it took the implant market with it. DrBicuspid.com talked with the top three dental implant companies to find out what they're doing to help return the market to robust growth.
October 2, 2011
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J. Morita releases Root ZX mini apex locator
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
J. Morita has released a compact apex locator, the Root ZX mini, the company announced.
September 29, 2011
U.K. patients with diabetes lack awareness of good oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Many adults with diabetes have poor awareness of oral care and health complications associated with condition, and are receiving limited advice from healthcare professionals, according to a new U.K. study.
September 29, 2011
Fla. theft ring steals $3M of dental hygiene products
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Florida police have arrested a pawn shop owner and two employees who are suspected of being part of an organized theft ring that stole more than $3 million worth of dental hygiene products, according to a story by CBS News.
September 29, 2011
VDA House of Delegates passes dental lab safety act
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Virginia Dental Laboratory Safety Act, which requires dental laboratories to register with the Virginia Board of Dentistry, was passed by a nearly unanimous vote in the Virginia Dental Association (VDA) House of Delegates on September 18.
September 28, 2011
Kerr publishes portfolio of SonicFill research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kerr has published a compendium of 13 scientific studies featuring its SonicFill composite system.
September 28, 2011
Whip Mix offers limited edition pink articulator
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Whip Mix is offering a limited edition pink Denar Mark 320 articulator.
September 28, 2011
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