Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: Page 40

Study finds how T cells cause inflammation with oral candidiasis
By Donna Domino
Ohio dental researchers have found a method to study how T cells cause inflammation during oral candidiasis infections, according to a new study in the Journal of Visualized Experiments. The discovery can lead to new therapies or drugs that jump-start weakened or poorly functioning immune systems.
March 9, 2015
2015 03 09 19 15 08 618 Candida 200
Higher fluoridation levels in England linked to hypothyroidism
By Donna Domino
Water fluoridation above a certain level is linked to higher rates of hypothyroidism in England, according to a new study in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. The study findings raise concerns about the validity of community fluoridation as a safe public health measure, the authors noted.
March 3, 2015
2013 10 29 15 22 32 621 Fluoride 200
Rutgers study focuses on rare perio disease in African-American kids
By Donna Domino
A rare form of periodontitis that affects African-American children is the focus of a study by researchers at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. A $3.2 million National Institutes of Health grant will pinpoint biological markers in saliva that can predict whether bone loss will occur from the disease and which teeth it will affect before there are symptoms.
February 26, 2015
2013 07 13 09 29 53 961 Periodontal Disease Teeth 200
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
2013 10 08 12 54 14 248 Young Senior Woman 200
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
2013 09 03 14 41 25 490 Hpv 200
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
2013 09 03 14 41 25 490 Hpv 200
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
2013 04 10 10 14 48 506 Cancer Cell 200
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
2013 07 31 15 36 45 688 Pregnant Woman 200
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