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Periodontal disease pushes thousands to the ER
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Individuals with acute and aggressive periodontitis are more likely to visit hospital emergency rooms (ER) than those without, costing U.S. hospitals millions of dollars in the process, according to a study in the Journal of Periodontology.
January 3, 2011
Systematic review supports safety of oscillating toothbrushes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oscillating-rotating toothbrushes are safe compared with manual toothbrushes, according to a systematic literature review in the Journal of Periodontology.
January 3, 2011
Ibuprofen better for postseparator pain
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Administering ibuprofen before and after separator placement more effectively reduced postplacement pain compared with other analgesics and a placebo, according to a new study in the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics.
January 3, 2011
Finite element analysis aids orthodontic treatment planning
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Finite element analysis combined with 3D modeling can yield a clinical orthodontic tool for planning tooth movement, according to a study in the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics.
January 3, 2011
Sleep apnea therapy eases fatigue in three weeks
By Reuters Health
CHICAGO (Reuters) - People with obstructive sleep apnea were less sleepy after three weeks of treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) compared with patients using a sham therapy, researchers report in the journal Sleep.
January 3, 2011
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Estrogen may help precancerous cells spread in oral cavity
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Estrogen may increase the movement of precancerous cells in the mouth and thus promote the spread of the disease within the oral cavity, according to a new study in Cancer Prevention Research.
January 3, 2011
New DentalEZ handpiece maintenance kit saves money
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentalEZ Group is now offering a maintenance kit designed to extend the life of all StarDental handpieces.
January 2, 2011
Kids with asthma have more caries, gingivitis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Children and adolescents with asthma have somewhat more caries and suffer more often from gingivitis than people of similar age without asthma, according to a thesis presented and successfully defended at the Sahlgrenska Academy, part of the University of Gothenburg.
January 2, 2011
Craniofacial changes occur with aging
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Wrinkles and sagging skin result not just from changes in the tissue but also from aging-related changes in the underlying facial bones, according to a new report in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
January 2, 2011
Foundation gives $204K for Mont. kids' dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A $240,000 New Year's Eve grant from the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation will underwrite three years of dental screenings for low-income children in Montana, according to a story in the Missoulian.
January 2, 2011
Head and neck cancer treatments often don't meet guidelines
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Care for U.S. patients with head and neck cancers deviates significantly from national guidelines, if the findings of a new study hold true.
January 2, 2011
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Cigna dental program expands coverage, benefits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cigna Oral Health Integration Program now includes coverage for more conditions, including stroke, chronic kidney disease, head and neck cancer radiation, and organ transplants, the company announced.
January 2, 2011
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