Dental Hygiene: Page 496

More growth projected for dental implant market
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental implant and facial injectables are among the top surgical procedures slated for growth in the next five years, according to a new report from the Millennium Research Group (MRG).
February 13, 2011
Merck wins latest Fosamax/ONJ lawsuit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A state court in New Jersey has found in favor of Merck in the Rosenberg v. Merck case, rejecting the claims of a woman who blamed her dental and jaw-related problems on her Fosamax use.
February 13, 2011
Is Europe looking to ban dental amalgam?
By Rob Goszkowski
Fresh challenges to the use of dental amalgam in Europe may arise following the release next month of a new European Commission report that is expected to recommend a phase out of amalgam. Some countries are already moving in that direction.
February 13, 2011
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Canadian researcher finds cancer therapy target
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
One of the most important genes in the human genome is called p53 and its function is to suppress tumors. Now a Canadian researcher has discovered the mechanism by which p53 is inactivated in cancerous cells, allowing tumors to grow.
February 13, 2011
Ill. teen dies from infection after root canal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A 17-year-old boy died February 9 after he developed sepsis following root canal surgery at a Blue Island, IL, dental clinic, according to a story in the SouthTown Star.
February 10, 2011
ADA: Infection control critical in dental office
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Noting "heightened interest" in infection control procedures in dental settings following recent developments at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dayton, OH, the ADA reaffirmed the importance of implementing and maintaining good infection control practices.
February 9, 2011
Spectroscopic technique could make laser surgery safer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy could be used as a feedback mechanism to prevent iatrogenic nerve damage during oral and maxillofacial laser surgery, according to a study in the Journal of Translational Medicine.
February 9, 2011
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U.S. Department of Defense battles smokeless tobacco
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Defense wants military personnel to participate in the Great American Spit Out on February 24, 2011. The department's new Quit Tobacco -- Make Everyone Proud campaign is focusing this month on helping those who spit and chew tobacco to develop a personalized quit plan.
February 9, 2011
Columbia Univ. opens Center for Craniofacial Regeneration
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Columbia University has established the Center for Craniofacial Regeneration (CCR) to facilitate and expand the stem cell research taking place at the university.
February 9, 2011
Compartmental tongue surgery yields better outcomes
By Donna Domino
Tongue cancer patients who have compartmental tongue surgery live longer and have fewer recurrences of the disease compared with those who undergo conventional surgery, according to a retrospective study in Oral Oncology.
February 8, 2011
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Laser microsurgery improves oropharyngeal cancer outcomes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Transoral laser microsurgery is a promising, minimally invasive alternative for treating advanced oropharyngeal cancer, according to researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine.
February 7, 2011
GC America launches new glass ionomer cement
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
GC America has introduced GC Fuji Temp LT, a glass ionomer temporary cement that will be available to customers in March.
February 7, 2011
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