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Breast cancer linked to perio disease and tooth loss
By Erin Archer, RN
As the body of research linking periodontitis with a host of other disease states -- including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and risk of fetal death -- grows, a new study has added yet another to the list: breast cancer.
November 17, 2010
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Komet offers soft cutter for orthodontics, dentures
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Komet has introduced a new soft cutter, the SC1, for orthodontic and denture adjustments. The cutter protects metal surfaces during fine acrylic adjustments in critical areas, according to the company.
October 20, 2010
Fluoride in water prevents adult tooth loss
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Drinking water with added fluoride during childhood helps dental health in adulthood decades later, according to a study to be published in the October issue of the American Journal of Public Health.
August 24, 2010
Pa. man seeks used dentures on Craigslist
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Pennsylvania man was so desperate to help his wife he posted an ad on Craigslist looking for used dentures because they couldn't afford new dentures after hers broke.
August 15, 2010
Enhanced carbamide peroxide agents reduce mineral loss
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The addition of fluoride and calcium to carbamide peroxide-based whitening agents can minimize mineral loss in tooth enamel during bleaching treatments, according to a study to be published in the September 2010 Quintessence International.
August 12, 2010
Study to assess genetic test's predictive value for perio disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Interleukin Genetics has signed an agreement with the University of Michigan to conduct a clinical study on the risk factors predictive of periodontal disease progression to tooth loss using a new version of the company's PST genetic test.
August 11, 2010
Poor denture hygiene can prompt stomatitis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Poor oral hygiene habits and wearing dentures while sleeping are predisposing factors for denture-induced stomatitis, according to a new study.
July 21, 2010
Denture retention system shows promise
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new conical retention system was 100% successful in retaining dentures in a study reported in Quintessence International.
July 19, 2010
Alaska law adds to Medicaid coverage for dentures
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A bill signed into law by Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell allows eligible Medicaid recipients to access two years' worth of adult dental Medicaid benefits when they need an upper and lower denture at the same time, according to a story on sitnews.us.
June 23, 2010
Dentist donates dentures to veteran denied by VA
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Inspired by an article on DrBicuspid.com, Affordable Care is providing free dentures to a Korean War veteran who was denied treatment by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
June 16, 2010
Zinc-free denture adhesive uses aloe, myrrh
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Secure has introduced a new denture adhesive that contains aloe and myrrh to combat the problems of gum irritation often caused by ill-fitting dentures.
June 8, 2010
Midnight snacking linked to tooth loss
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Midnight snacking can now be blamed for more than just weight gain. It also has a direct correlation to tooth loss, according to a study in Eating Behaviors.
June 3, 2010
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