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Univ. of Ala. researchers find new head/neck cancer strategy
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Combining the drug cetuximab with poly ADP-ribose polymerase inhibitors may improve outcomes in head and neck cancer patients by preventing the cancer cells from repairing damage to DNA as they grow, according to a study in PLoS One.
September 25, 2011
NCI grant to fund head/neck cancer drug study
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from Louisiana State University, the University of Chicago, and 13 other research institutions have been awarded a $1.24 million National Cancer Institute (NCI) grant to evaluate an immunosuppressant drug's potential to prevent the recurrence of head and neck cancer.
September 25, 2011
iPhone app aids in sleep apnea assessment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new iPhone app makes it easier for patients to determine whether they are suffering from obstructive sleep apnea and get connected to a medical professional who can help them.
September 25, 2011
Some oral health efforts survive in U.S. 2012 budget
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Support for oral health programs at the federal level remains mixed following the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations approval of a fiscal year 2012 funding bill for Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, according to a bulletin from the Children's Dental Health Project.
September 25, 2011
Saskatchewan program to focus on kids' oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The government of Saskatchewan in Canada is taking steps to improve children's oral health by increasing access to dental care, particularly preventive services for children at risk.
September 25, 2011
Astra Tech expands Atlantis product line
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Astra Tech Dental has introduced the Atlantis 3D Editor, a service designed to improve efficiency and turnaround time for customers using Atlantis patient-specific abutments.
September 25, 2011
The psychology of perio patient noncompliance
By Rabia Mughal
Excellent patient compliance to periodontal maintenance is critical for successful long-term therapy. But absolute compliance is rare, having been reported as low as 16%. Now a new study looks at how a variety of psychological factors may be to blame.
September 25, 2011
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Amalgam foes give FDA an earful at Calif. meeting
By Rob Goszkowski
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to announce its stance on dental amalgam before the end of the year, agency officials said during a town hall meeting last week in California.
September 22, 2011
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Orabrush now available at Walmart
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Orabrush tongue cleaner can now be found at 3,500 Walmart stores throughout the U.S.
September 22, 2011
Crosstex joins Next DDS online resource
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Crosstex International has joined the growing consortium supporting dental students through the Next DDS program, developed by the Next Media Group.
September 22, 2011
Vident adds Vita bleached shade guides
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vident has added bleached shades to its Vita Classical shade guide.
September 22, 2011
Expert offers tips to battle patients' sugar obsession
By Rabia Mughal
SAN FRANCISCO - America's daily sugar consumption has increased 20% in the last 35 years, with both adults and children consuming well above the recommended daily amount. Karen Davis, RDH, shared tips and tricks to change this trend and improve patients' oral and systemic health during a presentation Thursday at the California Dental Association fall session.
September 22, 2011
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