Combination HPV diagnostic test for HNC outperforms other tests

2011-10-02

A combination of P16 immunohistochemistry and DNA qPCR to test for viral E6 can accurately determine a form of head and neck cancer (HNC) that

Occlusal angle influences smile attractiveness

2011-10-02

Does changing occlusal plane angle affect the attractiveness of a smile? Yes, according to researchers from the Eastman Dental Institute at University College London (Angle

Merck wins 5th Fosamax/ONJ trial

2011-10-02

A federal court in New York has found in favor of Merck in the Secrest v. Merck case, rejecting the claims of a Florida woman

Univ. of Pittsburgh to offer oral biology graduate program

2011-10-01

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has created a new program that will focus on research to help prevent birth defects of the

Cigarette vending machines now illegal

2011-09-30

New legislation is set to reduce under age smoking as the sale of tobacco products from vending machines in England is banned from 1 October

Pensioner gets back her smile – 50 years on

2011-09-30

At 18, Sybil Kay suffered a horrific accident where she came off her horse in an accident which left her entirely toothless by the age

Dentistry focus: students fund oral health

2011-09-30

Smiles & Hopes is a global initiative of the Global Child Dental Fund (GCDFund) and since 2009 has been working in Cambodia which is a

New face at Dental Protection

2011-09-30

Dental Protection has announced that Dr Susan Willatt BDS MBA LLM has been appointed head of Dental Services (London) with effect from tomorrow (1 October).

U.K. patients with diabetes lack awareness of good oral health

2011-09-29

Many adults with diabetes have poor awareness of oral care and health complications associated with condition, and are receiving limited advice from healthcare professionals, according

Let’s Build a Treasure Together

2011-09-29

Body Dr. John O’Keefe The concept of stewardship is gaining currency and importance in various parts of society. For instance, in some religions, the starting

Do barrier envelopes keep PSP plates safe?

2011-09-29

The advent of digital intraoral radiography has created new infection-control challenges for dental offices that previously were not an issue with film-based imaging. Because photostimulable

A must for all young dentists

2011-09-29

Philips is inviting young dentists to a special foundation dentist programme at the BDTA Showcase. Taking place at Piazza Suites 1 & 5 at The