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Studies find link between tooth loss and cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Do your patients roll their eyes when you press them about their brushing and flossing habits? Researchers this month provided yet another compelling reason why they should take you seriously. Three new studies suggest a strong correlation between periodontal disease, tooth loss, and an increased risk of developing cancer.
May 22, 2008
Gum with bark to take bite out of bad breath
By Reuters Health
CHICAGO (Reuters), May 21 - Magnolia bark extract -- a traditional Chinese medicine -- may be the newest weapon in the war on bad breath.
May 20, 2008
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First Beijing death linked to China virus outbreak
By Reuters Health
BEIJING (Reuters), May 14 - China's capital has recorded its first death from an outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease as authorities try to contain the spread of a potent virus just three months before the city hosts the Olympic Games.
May 13, 2008
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Gum disease and elevated CRP tied to preeclampsia risk
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), May 7 - Periodontal disease and increased levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in pregnant women heighten the risk of developing preeclampsia, researchers report in the April issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
May 6, 2008
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Law makes Maine hygienists independent
By Rabia Mughal
A law passed April 15 allows hygienists in Maine to serve patients at any location without supervision by dentists. This legislation has expanded the scope of practice in the state, and may improve access to care for people who do not have a dentist.
May 5, 2008
Maryland improves access to dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Maryland hygienists will be able to treat patients without dentist supervision under legislation passed this month in Maryland. The Maryland Legislature also allocated more than $16 million to fund other measures aimed at improving dental care in the state.
April 28, 2008
Oral cancer risks higher
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More patients may be at risk of oral cancer than previously believed, warn Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. The three companies are collaborating on an Oral Cancer Awareness Week campaign.
April 8, 2008
Gum disease linked with gestational diabetes risk
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters) April 8 - Pregnant women with gum disease may be more likely to develop gestational diabetes than those with healthy gums, researchers have found.
April 8, 2008
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HPV and periodontitis work together to raise tongue cancer risk
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters) April 4 - Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and periodontitis have a synergistic effect in promoting squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, according to study findings presented Friday at the American Association for Dental Research meeting in Dallas.
April 6, 2008
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Bug responsible for bad breath found
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters) April 7 Solobacterium moorei is the organism largely responsible for chronic bad breath, or halitosis, biologists reported Saturday at the annual meeting of the American Association for Dental Research in Dallas.
April 6, 2008
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AADR show report: New drug promising for Sjögren's
By Laird Harrison
DALLAS - Dry mouth can devastate patients and frustrate dentists. So the report of a promising new treatment excited researchers attending the American Association for Dental Research annual meeting here today.
April 3, 2008
AADR show report: Lasers may fry pulp, scorch dentin
By Laird Harrison
Lasers offer many advantages in cavity preparation, but even at recommended settings, they may kill pulp and weaken dentin.
April 2, 2008
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