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Another study finds green tea good for oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A growing body of research is supporting the anti-inflammatory, anticariogenic, antioxidant, and antibacterial effects of green tea on oral health.
December 28, 2009
New vaccine could one day prevent periodontitis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New vaccine could one day prevent periodontitis
December 28, 2009
Photodynamic therapy effective in treating periodontitis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (a-PDT) is effective in treating chronic periodontitis, according to a meta-analysis in Lasers in Medical Science.
December 28, 2009
Australian dentist sued for doing too many root canals
By Donna Domino
An Australian dentist who left a patient a "dental cripple" after performing unnecessary root canals on all 28 of the man's teeth has been fined $345,000 ($309,000 U.S.) and may lose his license.
December 28, 2009
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Ankylosing spondylitis increases the risk of periodontal disease
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Dec 28 - Ankylosing spondylitis increases the risk of periodontal disease, German researchers report in the January issue of Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
December 27, 2009
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Aussie dentists warned of propofol's side effects
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Medical boards in Australia and New Zealand are reporting an increase in complaints about inappropriate sexual behavior when patients are sedated with propofol, according to an article in the National Business Review.
December 22, 2009
Study finds over 9,000 genes involved in gingivitis
By Rabia Mughal
Nearly one-third of the human genome is involved with the onset and healing process associated with gingivitis, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology. This finding could aid in the development of new treatment approaches.
December 21, 2009
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Survey: Oral care lacking in pregnant women
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Pregnant women and babies are not getting enough dental care, according to the results of a survey commissioned by Delta Dental Plans Association.
December 20, 2009
Organogenesis seeks FDA clearance for CelTx
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Organogenesis has filed a premarket approval application (PMA) with the FDA for its CelTx product, a living cellular construct for oral soft-tissue regeneration.
December 20, 2009
New medical emergency law targets dental offices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Illinois has become the first state in the U.S. to enact a law requiring all dental offices in Illinois to have a written medical emergency plan in place.
December 17, 2009
Financial concerns stall NJ water fluoridation efforts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A bill to mandate fluoride in community drinking water recently cleared the New Jersey Senate health committee but may not be implemented because of economic concerns.
December 17, 2009
British researchers question mouthwash/oral cancer link
By Kathy Kincade
Conflicting reports about the role of alcohol-containing mouthwashes in the development of oral cancer prompted British researchers to delve into two recent epidemiological studies to determine if, in fact, there is a definitive answer.
December 16, 2009
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