Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: Page 117

Patient sues dentist after developing oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Charleston, WV, dentist is being sued by a patient who claims he did not properly address lesions in her mouth that later turned into cancer, according to a news story in the West Virginia Record.
April 12, 2009
Study links perio pathogens and heart disease
By Rabia Mughal
The presence of certain periodontal pathogens and the total amount of periodontal bacteria in a patient can indicate a risk of heart disease, according to a study presented Saturday at the International Association for Dental Research meeting in Miami.
April 5, 2009
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IADR report: BASF develops probiotic agent for caries
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
BASF, in collaboration with OrganoBalance, announced this week that it is gearing up to commercialize pro-t-action, a probiotic product designed to eliminate caries-causing bacteria from the mouth.
March 31, 2009
Endometriosis associated with periodontal disease
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Mar 26 - The results of a study published in the journal Fertility and Sterility suggest a possible association between endometriosis and periodontal disease. Researchers examined the link between endometriosis and periodontal disease using data from 4,136 women who were enrolled in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1999 to 2004.
March 25, 2009
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Tissue-regeneration experts take on teeth
By Kathy Kincade
Regrowing bone and ligaments is challenging enough. Now tissue engineers and craniofacial biologists are working to sprout teeth from scratch too -- and they say success is only five to 10 years away.
March 25, 2009
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Multispectral screening takes on oral cancer
By Laird Harrison
One more knight has sallied forth against the biggest dragon in dentistry: oral cancer. Unlike its competitors, the new Identafi 3000 by Trimira uses three colors of light to detect the deadly disease.
March 3, 2009
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Genetic discovery could advance dental treatment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at Oregon State University have identified the gene that ultimately controls the production of tooth enamel, a significant advance that they say could lead to the repair of damaged enamel, according to a university press release.
February 24, 2009
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Research links stress and depression with gum disease
By Rabia Mughal
When it comes to gum disease, smoking, diabetes, and genetics are some of the usual suspects. Now a new study confirms that stress and depression may be culprits as well.
February 23, 2009
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Vitamin B12 useful for canker sores
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Feb 20 - The results of a small trial suggest that vitamin B12 is a safe, effective, and inexpensive treatment for repeat canker sores.
February 19, 2009
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Gingivitis linked with vaginal bacteria load
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Feb 11 - A link between vaginal bacteria and gingivitis is reported in the current issue of BioMed Central Infectious Diseases, published January 22 and available online.
February 10, 2009
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Trimira launches new oral cancer screening device
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Trimira has introduced Identafi 3000, a small, cordless, handheld device that uses a three-wavelength optical illumination and visualization system to detect oral cancer.
February 3, 2009
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Study: Perio treatment doesn't reduce preterm birth risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Contrary to prevailing wisdom, treating periodontal disease during pregnancy does not reduce the risk of preterm birth.
January 29, 2009
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