Pediatrics: Page 137

Medicaid data show kids' dental visits on the rise
By Kathy Kincade
A combination of school-based oral health programs and an emphasis on creating a dental and/or medical home has a positive impact on overall dental care among Medicaid children in the U.S., according to a new study in Pediatrics.
June 10, 2012
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Cannabis chewing gum targets oral side effects
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The company Medical Marijuana has acquired a 50% stake in CanChew, a cannabinoid-based chewing gum developed as a pharmaceutical delivery mechanism to relieve pain, xerostomia, and other side effects of disease and disease treatment.
June 5, 2012
PolyMedix developing novel oral mucositis drug
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
PMX-30063, a drug being developed by PolyMedix for the treatment of acute care conditions, has shown potential as a topical treatment for oral mucositis in patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, according to research presented June 2 at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in Chicago.
June 5, 2012
MLB team gives ATSU pediatric dental suite $50K
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A $50,000 Grand Slam Award from the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation is helping to support the new Arizona Diamondbacks Pediatric Dental Suite at A.T. Still University's (ATSU) Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health dental clinic in Mesa.
June 4, 2012
Dental Diaries: 'The whitest teeth possible'
By Dr. Sheri Doniger
Has the overwhitening phenomenon reached the kindergarten set? A recent encounter with a young patient and his overzealous parents has Dr. Doniger wondering what they are teaching about hygiene at home.
June 4, 2012
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3M ESPE donation supports NCOHF efforts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3M ESPE has donated more than $270,000 worth of dental products to the National Children's Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF).
June 3, 2012
Vt. senator addresses U.S. dental challenges
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vermont is making progress in its efforts to improve access to affordable dental care, but more must be done across the U.S. to address its oral health crisis, according to U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT).
June 3, 2012
Delta Dental grant aids Maine kids' oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Northeast Delta Dental Foundation has awarded a grant to Oral Health America, a national nonprofit organization, that will give school oral healthcare programs a $5,000 boost.
May 30, 2012
Genetics play key role in nicotine addiction, cessation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The same gene variations that make it difficult to stop smoking also increase the likelihood that heavy smokers will respond to nicotine-replacement therapy and drugs that thwart cravings, a new study shows.
May 30, 2012
Fluoride debate returns to Wichita, Kan.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The fluoride debate is heating up again this week in Wichita, KS, the fourth largest city in the U.S. without fluoridated water.
May 30, 2012
AAPD welcomes new president
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) inducted Joel Berg, DDS, as its newest president during its 65th Annual Session in San Diego on May 27.
May 29, 2012
Calif. to end managed care dental service
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Following an audit by the California Department of Managed Health Care, Community Dental Services -- also known as SmileCare -- will be shut down, according to an article in the Sacramento Bee.
May 28, 2012
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