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Periodontal disease linked to metabolic syndrome
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Dec 2 - In middle-aged adults, gum disease goes hand in hand with the metabolic syndrome, U.K. researchers report.
December 1, 2008
Gum disease tied to worse mental function
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Dec 1 - People with gingivitis (gum disease) have worse mental function than their peers whose gums are in better shape, a new analysis of U.S. data shows.
November 30, 2008
Economy prompts Straumann to reduce implant production
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental implant supplier Straumann is cutting back on production of its implant products in an effort to align manufacturing with slower market growth, the company announced.
November 25, 2008
Gum disease an indicator of cardiovascular disease risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Individuals reporting a history of periodontal disease were more likely to have increased levels of inflammation, a risk factor for heart disease, compared to those who reported no history of periodontal disease, according to a new study.
November 24, 2008
Old-style adhesives are better, researcher says
By Laird Harrison
Violins, cathedrals, waffle irons: they don't make 'em like they used to. To that list, Jeff Brucia, D.D.S., a University of the Pacific assistant professor, would add dental adhesives. And at least one adhesive company agrees.
November 24, 2008
EFSA: Xylitol chewing gum reduces caries risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has come out in support of claims that chewing gum containing xylitol can help reduce the risk of caries.
November 23, 2008
Study links herpesvirus with endodontic disease
By Rabia Mughal
Herpesviruses have long been considered the culprits behind many oral diseases. Now a new study has found a link between endodontic disease and the Epstein-Barr virus, a form of herpesvirus that is also a human pathogen.
November 23, 2008
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NYSDA criticizes dental clinic closures
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) is criticizing New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposed closings of New York City Department of Health dental clinics.
November 20, 2008
Invention eases pain for patients getting braces
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dentist from Texas A&M has invented a device that decreases pain for patients getting braces by locating the precise insertion spot for the miniscrews.
November 20, 2008
Remedent and Den-Mat broaden relationship
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Remedent has signed three new distribution agreements with Den-Mat Holdings.
November 18, 2008
Dentists, hygienists debate role of 'midlevel provider'
By Kathy Kincade
The ADA, American Dental Hygienists' Association, and Academy of General Dentistry all agree that improving access to oral healthcare in underserved communities is a critical issue. But they can't seem to agree on the best approach. Meanwhile, millions of Americans are suffering from lack of dental care.
November 16, 2008
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Probiotic may help prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Nov 14 - As prophylaxis against ventilator-associated pneumonia, the probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus plantarum 299 (Lp299) is as effective as the antiseptic chlorhexidine in reducing the pathogenic bacterial load in the oropharynx of tracheally intubated, mechanically ventilated, critically ill patients, results of a pilot study indicate.
November 13, 2008
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