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Minn. may require dental labs to register
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Minnesota bill that would regulate the state's dental laboratories is nearing approval by state lawmakers.
April 22, 2012
Electrochemotherapy shows potential for head/neck cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
OncoSec Medical's electrochemotherapy has shown promising results compared to surgery in the treatment of primary and locally recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, according to a study presented April 20 at the 5th European Conference on Head and Neck Oncology.
April 22, 2012
National Prosthodontics Awareness Week begins
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
This week is National Prosthodontics Awareness Week and is designed to help inform the general public about proper oral health, how to care for missing teeth, and the benefits of seeing a prosthodontist.
April 22, 2012
Inflammatory protein ups blood-vessel constriction risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A protein involved in cellular inflammation may increase the risk of plaque-containing blood vessels associated with periodontal disease, according to research presented April 18 at the American Heart Association's Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology 2012 Scientific Sessions in Chicago.
April 22, 2012
New sleep medicine institute targets dentists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Airway Management has established the Dental Institute of Sleep Medicine to train dental practitioners in the use of the TAPĂ‚ oral appliance therapy for sleep-disordered breathing.
April 22, 2012
MUC1 glycoproteins found in tongue cancer
By Donna Domino
The mucin MUC1 is preferentially expressed in advanced and metastic squamous cell tongue cancer and appears to be a predictive marker for lymph node metastasis, according to a presentation at the recent American Association for Dental Research annual meeting.
April 22, 2012
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AADR addresses value, shortcomings of AHA study
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) has responded to the American Heart Association's (AHA) new literature review on the relationship between periodontal disease and heart disease.
April 19, 2012
Merck wins another Fosamax trial
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A state court jury in New Jersey has found in favor of Merck in the Sessner v. Merck case, rejecting the claims of a woman who blamed her jaw-related problems on her Fosamax use.
April 19, 2012
Survey: Many lack awareness of oral cancer causes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New results from a national survey conducted by Kelton on behalf of the Oral Cancer Foundation show that Americans remain in the dark about certain potential causes of oral cancer, including alcohol consumption and the human papillomavirus.
April 19, 2012
Maine lets independent practice hygienists take x-rays
By Kathy Kincade
Independent practice dental hygienists in Maine are claiming victory with new legislation that allows them to take a broad range of x-rays in federally designated underserved areas of the state as part of a new pilot project designed to address the state's severe access-to-care issues.
April 19, 2012
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Do clean teeth protect against heart disease?
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who get thorough dental cleanings may be somewhat less likely to have a heart attack or stroke than their peers who are less careful about oral hygiene, a new study suggests.
April 18, 2012
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Study highlights social benefits of straight teeth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
People with straight teeth are perceived as more successful, smarter, and having more dates, according to a perception study conducted by Kelton Research for Align Technology, the makers of Invisalign.
April 18, 2012
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