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Periodontitis a risk factor for head and neck cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Chronic periodontitis is an independent risk factor for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, according to a study to be published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
September 8, 2009
Kids' dentistry included in latest U.S. health bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The latest version of healthcare reform legislation to come out of the U.S. Congress includes dental coverage for all children, according to the Children's Dental Health Project (CDHP).
September 8, 2009
Jury struggles to reach verdict in Fosamax case
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. District Judge John Keenan has told the jury in the Merck Fosamax lawsuit case in New York to keep deliberating, despite the panel's claim that it can't reach a decision.
September 8, 2009
China dental lab establishes U.S. presence
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
One of the world's largest dental laboratories is moving into the U.S., following a merger that will operate under the name Modern Dental Laboratory USA, CEO Patrick Tessier announced.
September 8, 2009
Good oral hygiene may guard against cardiovascular disease
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 8 - There are common genetic factors that slightly predispose individuals to develop both periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease, a prospective study of Swedish twins indicates.
September 7, 2009
GlaxoSmithKline offers new toothpaste delivery system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
GlaxoSmithKline has introduced a new toothpaste delivery system that disperses active ingredients quickly, penetrating hard-to-reach areas of the mouth, according to the company.
September 7, 2009
Triodent launches Griptab for crowns, veneers, inlays
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Triodent has launched Griptab, designed to improve the way dentists do indirect restorations.
September 7, 2009
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U.K. dentists asked to report child neglect
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry is urging dentists to look for signs that children are neglected or abused.
September 7, 2009
Report: Dental implant market to grow 5% in 2009
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Despite the economic recession, tooth loss among the elderly will create some growth in the $3 billion global dental implant market, according to a new report by Kalorama Information.
September 7, 2009
Violight claims toothbrush sanitizer helps eliminate swine flu virus
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Violight recently announced that an independent laboratory test has proved that its Violight toothbrush sanitizer to be effective in virtually eliminating the H1N1 flu virus from toothbrush bristles.
September 3, 2009
Calif. saves CHIP coverage for 600,000
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Moving money from one pot to another, the state of California managed to avoid eliminating dental coverage for some 600,000 low-income kids, newspapers reported.
September 3, 2009
Milestone Scientific announces leadership changes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Milestone Scientific has announced that Leslie Bernhard has been named chairman of the board. He succeeds Leonard Osser, who had served as chairman since 1991.
September 2, 2009
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