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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: Page 40
Bone fracture risk tool may identify periodontitis in older women
By
Theresa Pablos
A tool that evaluates whether older women are at risk for osteoporotic fractures may also be able to determine if they are at risk for periodontal disease, according to a recent study published in
Menopause
.
February 25, 2015
Bacteria-killing virus may help prevent root canal infections
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Faculty of Dental Medicine have proposed a way to turn the tables on harmful bacteria that infect humans, by infecting the bacteria with tiny viruses called bacteriophages.
February 18, 2015
Beaver teeth discovery paves way for better fluoride treatments
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Beavers have harder and more acid-resistant teeth than humans because of iron in their enamel's chemical structure, according to a new study in
Science
.
February 17, 2015
Bone growth study set to launch aboard the International Space Station
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An 18-year-old project that evaluates bone growth in mammals will finally take flight aboard the International Space Station. Astronauts on the space station will work with scientists on the ground to test a potential new therapy for accelerating bone growth in humans.
February 16, 2015
New research suggests possible cure for HPV+ oropharyngeal cancer
By
Donna Domino
It may be possible for some patients with human papillomavirus-positive oropharyngeal cancer to be cured, even after the disease has spread to other organs, Canadian researchers reported today at the International Conference on Innovative Approaches in Head and Neck Oncology in Nice, France.
February 12, 2015
Study produces 1st comprehensive genomic map of HNC
By
Donna Domino
Researchers have identified genomic changes in head and neck cancers (HNCs) caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a new study in the journal
Nature.
The findings could provide detailed explanations of how HPV infection and smoking play roles in HNC risk and disease development and also offer diagnostic and treatment therapies.
February 4, 2015
3D Diagnostix offers Conelog implant compatibility, new surgery kit
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3D Diagnostix has released of the official 3DDX Surgical Guide support for the new Camlog Conelog implant system and guided surgery kit.
February 2, 2015
Family history of early cancer is HNC risk factor in young adults
By
Donna Domino
In the largest investigation on the role of major risk factors for head and neck cancers (HNC) in young adults, researchers found that these cancers are more likely the result of inherited factors, rather than lifestyle factors such as smoking or drinking alcohol, according to a new study in the
International Journal of Epidemiology
.
February 2, 2015
BPA exposure during pregnancy may raise baby's risk of diabetes, heart disease
By
Donna Domino
Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy can cause oxidative damage that may put the baby at risk of developing diabetes or heart disease later in life, according to a new study in
Endocrinology
.
January 29, 2015
5th taste, umami, could be beneficial for oral health
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The umami taste could have an important and beneficial role in overall and oral health, according to research published in the journal
Flavour
.
January 28, 2015
Analysis: Possible relationship between secondhand smoke and caries in kids
By
Donna Domino
There is a possible causal relationship between secondhand smoke and caries in the primary dentition in children, according to a review of studies in the
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
. However, more research is needed before it can be considered a risk factor, the authors noted.
January 26, 2015
Intraoperative CT fine-tunes maxillofacial surgery
By
Eric Barnes
Maxillofacial surgeons who used CT intraoperatively on their trauma patients found that imaging and review can be performed quickly, perfecting the trauma surgeon's work while there's still time to make revisions, according to an article published this month in
JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery
.
January 22, 2015
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