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NYU researchers use gingival blood to ID diabetes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A nursing-dental research team at New York University is conducting a one-year pilot grant to assess the feasibility of using gingival crevicular blood from periodontal patients to gauge hemoglobin A1C as a means of diagnosing diabetes and identifying prediabetes.
February 27, 2011
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Roland expands dental milling line
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Roland DGA has expanded its line of dental milling machines with the addition of the DWX-50.
February 24, 2011
Christensen: U.S. implant rates are 'pathetic'
By Rob Goszkowski
CHICAGO - Dr. Gordon Christensen led a panel of experts during a Q&A discussion addressing controversies surrounding implants Friday at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
February 24, 2011
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SensAble Dental announces new version of Intellifit TE
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SensAble Dental has released the newest version of its Intellifit TE (touch-enabled) digital restoration system.
February 23, 2011
Obese patients at higher risk of perio disease
By Rabia Mughal
Dentists say they would be more willing to help patients with serious weight issues if obesity were definitively linked to oral disease. Now researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have found a positive association between periodontal disease and obesity.
February 23, 2011
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20 companies bidding for Astra Tech?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Some 20 potential buyers are reportedly in the running to acquire all or part of Astra Tech, the dental and medical devices unit of AstraZeneca, according to a story by Reuters.
February 22, 2011
Renal transplant patients need lip cancer screenings
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The appearance of lip cancer in renal transplant patients is associated with immunosuppressant treatment, sun exposure, and tobacco, and these patients should avoid smoking and unprotected exposure to sunlight, according to a study in Oral Oncology.
February 22, 2011
LED Dental appoints new sales/marketing VP
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
LED Dental has hired Nick Efthimiadis as vice president of global sales and marketing, the company announced.
February 21, 2011
Univ. of Barcelona adds Syneron laser to dental program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Syneron Dental Lasers has entered into a long-term clinical research agreement with the University of Barcelona whereby Syneron Dental's LiteTouch laser system will be incorporated into research and teaching activities within the university's two-year master program in laser dentistry.
February 21, 2011
Advocacy group shines spotlight on oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Oral Aesthetic Advocacy Group is proving its commitment to oral health by launching a new initiative to bring greater awareness to oral cancer risks.
February 21, 2011
Researchers find links between oral sex, oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
There is "strong evidence" linking oral sex to oral cancer, according to researchers speaking February 20 at the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Washington, DC.
February 21, 2011
Tenn. lawmakers: Stop promoting water fluoridation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A group of Tennessee lawmakers worried about fluoride's possible ill effects is asking health officials to stop promoting water fluoridation, according to a story by WSMV-TV in Nashville.
February 17, 2011
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