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Vitamin B12 useful for canker sores

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Feb 20 - The results of a small trial suggest that vitamin B12 is a safe, effective, and inexpensive treatment for repeat canker sores.

February 19, 2009

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Gingivitis linked with vaginal bacteria load

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Feb 11 - A link between vaginal bacteria and gingivitis is reported in the current issue of BioMed Central Infectious Diseases, published January 22 and available online.

February 10, 2009

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Plastic chemical may stay in body longer: study

WASHINGTON (Reuters), Jan 28 - A controversial chemical used in many plastic products may remain in the body longer than previously thought, and people may be ingesting it from sources other than food, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.

January 27, 2009

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Dental injury may occur in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jan 7 - While dental injury during seizures is rare in patients with epilepsy, it occurs more frequently in those with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, according to findings reported by U.K. investigators.

January 6, 2009

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Cleft-lip nose fix OK at 16 for girls, 17 for boys

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Dec 15 - Girls with facial clefts can safely undergo surgical reshaping of the nose at age 16, when nasal growth is mature in most individuals; for boys the operation can be performed at 17, Dutch researchers report.

December 14, 2008

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Nigeria infant drug toll hits 34, antidote flown in

ABUJA (Reuters), Dec 3 - Nigeria is flying in doses of antidote for hospitals after the number of infants killed by teething syrup tainted with a poisonous chemical rose to 34, health officials said on Wednesday.

December 2, 2008

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Periodontal disease linked to metabolic syndrome

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

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

Probiotic may help prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia

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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Rituximab may ease fatigue in Sjögren's syndrome

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Nov 10 - Results of a pilot study suggest that rituximab may reduce fatigue in patients with Sjögren's syndrome and thus may improve quality of life, U.K. researchers report in the November issue of the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

November 9, 2008

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FDA cracks down on ingestible fluoride for kids

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has moved to restrict the use of prescription ingestible fluoride supplements in children.

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Gold tooth dropped in Salvation Army kettle again

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HPV may be linked to oral leukoplakia

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Coding bone grafts: Why your dental claims keep getting rejected

Break Free from Burnout: Why Career Stress Is a Choice

Break Free from Burnout: Why Career Stress Is a Choice

Dr. Tom Giacobbi on 3D printing and your dental practice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In this episode of Just a Minute, Doc, Dr. Tom Giacobbi focuses on 3D printing and what it can do for your dental practice.

September 26, 2025

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How apical periodontitis varies by gender

A recent study highlights major differences in how apical periodontitis affects men and women.

September 25, 2025

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Postsurgical neuropathy a wrap?

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Finally, a suture-free device may repair severed nerves, eliminating neuropathy after procedures like oral surgery.

September 25, 2025

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Is your staff reducing your stress?

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Is your team a help or a hindrance? Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how to transform your team into a self-driven, high-producing team.

September 25, 2025

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Burnout is impacting the entire team, not just dentists

Burnout isn't solely affecting providers -- it's grinding practices to a halt. Ashley Bond of Wisdom offers practical tips to regain momentum.

September 25, 2025

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Is it time to sell? 5 indicators every dentist should look for

Every dentist exits -- the smart ones do it on their terms, writes Ryan Mingus of Tusk Partners.

September 25, 2025

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Mediterranean diet may curb gum disease

Eating a Mediterranean-style diet may lead to better gum health, and patients who consistently follow the diet have lower levels of certain inflammatory markers.

September 24, 2025

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Not all tooth pain is equal: Classifying the 5 types of endodontic emergencies

By Dr. Deepika Ganne

Dr. Deepika Ganne classifies five types of dental emergencies from irreversible pulpitis to facial cellulitis, providing diagnosis and treatment protocols for each condition.

September 24, 2025

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Clinical tip: Simple socket graft suturing

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In this clinical video, Dr. Doug Smail demonstrates his simple socket grafting and suturing technique.

September 24, 2025

Woman indicted for working with a forged hygienist license

By Melissa Busch

A woman was indicted for allegedly practicing at a dental practice with a fake dental license.

September 23, 2025

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What you need to know about buccal infiltration with articaine

Articaine via buccal infiltration alone may be less effective and more painful than lidocaine with standard infiltration for molar extractions, per a JADA study.

September 23, 2025

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7 best practices for every dental practice's front desk

By Christine Taxin

From clear communication to adapting to change, Christine Taxin outlines what your front desk should be doing to support the practice's growth.

September 23, 2025

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