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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
Tooth loss, periodontitis linked with cognitive decline
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Tooth loss and periodontal disease are predictors for poor cognitive function in older men, according to a study by researchers from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.
May 2, 2010
Allcare faces lawsuit over 'defective' dentures
By Rabia Mughal
A West Virginia woman who claims she received defective and ill-fitting dentures from Allcare Dental & Dentures is suing the company for breach of contract and breach of implied warranty.
April 27, 2010
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Texas woman says denture cream caused neuropathy
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline, alleging that the company knew about the health risks associated with high levels of zinc in their denture cream and did nothing about it.
February 11, 2010
New program aims to assist female denture wearers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Procter & Gamble's Fixodent has launched a online network targeted at female denture wearers to give them a team of experts to confide in and boost their self-confidence. The Fixodent Circle of Confidence provides new denture wearers expert tips and answers to a variety of questions, such as "How will dentures affect the way I eat?" and "What beauty products will help me best accentuate my new smile?"
January 18, 2010
Reline, rebase, or remake: The denture dilemma
By Dr. Monica "mOe" Anderson
It's 4 p.m. on a Friday and Mr. Smith has just stormed in demanding another "adjustment" of his eight-year-old dentures. You've repeatedly recommended new, implant-retained overdentures, but he says he can't afford them. What's a doctor to do?
December 9, 2009
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