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State regulations for child care centers weak on oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Child care center regulations in most states don't support the health standards set by the American Academy of Pediatrics, missing opportunities to prevent dental caries and obesity among millions of young children, according to a study in Pediatric Dentistry.
September 17, 2012
Oral bacteria linked with pancreatic cancer risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study in the journal Gut has found significant associations between antibodies for multiple oral bacteria and the risk of pancreatic cancer. The authors speculate that the underlying mechanisms that link Porphyromonas gingivalis to pancreatic cancer could be causal but that more research is needed.
September 17, 2012
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NYU appoints new chair of endodontics
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Asgeir Sigurdsson, DDS, an expert on the treatment of dental trauma and pulpal pain, has been appointed the new chair of the New York University College of Dentistry's Dr. I.N. and Sally Quartararo Department of Endodontics.
September 17, 2012
Delta Dental tips help seniors maintain oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
During National Healthy Aging Month this September, Delta Dental is advising older adults that practicing good oral health habits is more important than ever.
September 17, 2012
JDE study authors clarify dental therapist analysis
By Howard Bailit, DMD, PhD, and Tryfon Beazoglou, PhD
Researchers from the University of Connecticut Health Center published three studies in last month's Journal of Dental Education (JDE) on the financial impact of dental therapists. Here they clarify some of the statements made in DrBicuspid.com's analysis of those studies.
September 17, 2012
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Image Gently offers support for pediatric x-ray safety
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Image Gently campaign has launched a new Back to Basics initiative that includes online teaching materials, checklists, and practice quality improvement projects to help providers strengthen radiation protection when performing x-ray examinations on children -- particularly with the shift from film-based to digital x-ray imaging.
September 17, 2012
UC Davis wins $650K grant for thyroid research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a research grant of nearly $650,000 to the University of California (UC), Davis to investigate the effect of environmental agents on thyroid hormones and modeling how the chemicals affect organism health.
September 16, 2012
Satcher urges U.S. states to increase dental access options
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
David Satcher, MD, former U.S. surgeon general and assistant secretary for health, is urging states to take steps to increase access to dental care for poor and minority children, according to a statement issued by America's Wire.
September 16, 2012
India issues treatment guidelines for buccal mucosa cancers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Indian Council of Medical Research has issued a consensus document for the management of buccal mucosa cancers, according to a story on Pharmabiz.com.
September 16, 2012
Lagos sets sights on tooth-brushing record
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Lagos state government in Nigeria is hoping to break the world record for most people brushing their teeth at one time, according to a story in the Nation.
September 16, 2012
Ga. college opens dental hygiene program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Savannah Technical College has unveiled its new dental hygiene clinic and educational facility after taking over the program last year from Armstrong Atlantic State University.
September 16, 2012
Wales issues tooth-whitening warning
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Trading Standards bureau of the Cardiff Council in Wales in the U.K. is advising consumers not to have their teeth whitened unless a dentist has assessed whether such treatment is right for them.
September 16, 2012
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