Univ. of Iowa gets $300K grant to study adolescent caries, fluoride

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry has been awarded a $302,000 two-year grant by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to study adolescent caries among the state’s children. The award will support detailed secondary data analyses of patterns of dental caries incidence in children ages 13 to 17 years in the Iowa Fluoride Study, according to the university. The grant will also support a complex analyses of

Mexico Independence Day

The month of September is very special month for Mexico, in this month Mexico Independence is celebrated, the month has arrive and Mexico wants you to be part of the celebration. Will you be part of the celebration? How will you celebrate this date? knows that many of our readers love Mexico, whether you’ll be visiting the nation or simply celebrating at your own location by spending time with your

ASTRO: Radiation therapy alone effective for advanced esophageal cancer

In patients with advanced esophageal cancer, radiation therapy (RT) alone is as effective as RT combined with chemotherapy in decreasing swallowing complications, thus allowing patients to forgo chemotherapy, according to research presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in San Francisco. The international study included sites in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the U.K. and assessed the use of palliative chemotherapy combined with RT, or chemoradiotherapy

Keystone Industries acquires Enamelite

Keystone Industries has acquired Enamelite, a company that specializes in products using nanotechnology to produce spray ceramics and powders for dental use. The acquisition is part of Keystone’s continued expansion into the dental manufacturing business, according to the company. The purchase price was not disclosed. In a press release, Otto Voit, present of the Keystone Dental Group, said the acquisition was about quality. “At the end of the day, it’s

OHA, Trident expand Smiles Across America program

Oral Health America (OHA) and Trident are expanding the 10th anniversary celebration for the Smiles Across America (SAA) program by giving consumers a way to help provide dental care to underserved children. During the week of September 15, every pack of Trident gum purchased at U.S. retailers will spur a 5¢ donation to the SAA program, up to $200,000. An original sponsor, Trident has supported Oral Health America’s SAA program

CDC: Millions of kids not getting preventive dental care

Millions of infants, children, and adolescents in the U.S. are not getting preventive dental services, according to a September 12 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic conditions among children, noted the authors of the report entitled “Use of Dental Care and Effective Preventive Services in Preventing Tooth Decay Among U.S. Children and Adolescents — Medical Expenditure Panel

ASTRO: Blood test could help tailor esophageal cancer treatment

A blood test may be beneficial in indicating neoadjuvant treatment regimens for patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), according to research presented at this week’s American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in San Francisco. Results of a nine-year study of patients undergoing concurrent chemotherapy and radiotherapy (CCRT) for esophageal cancer show that levels of two proteins found in the body, vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) and transforming

Iconic Voice Actors

There are actors whose voices captivate us. Many times we do not recognize their face, but as soon as they speak we start to pay more attention to the film. Many of these actors or actresses have even had a cultural impact. For this new category, has made a list of “our” top 5 actors and actress whose voice is iconic and have made a regular movie into a great

CDA Cares plans Nov. free clinic

The California Dental Association (CDA) Foundation and the CDA are seeking dental professionals to volunteer for a CDA Cares free clinic in Pomono, CA, from November 21-23. The organizations are looking for dentists, specialists — including oral surgeons — hygienists, assistants, physicians, dental lab technicians, nurses, pharmacists, translators, dental students, and other members of the community willing to donate their time. The main goal of the CDA Cares program is

DEA hydrocodone restrictions take effect in October

Effective October 6, hydrocodone combination products are being reclassified by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and subjected to tighter restrictions. These products, which include opioids such as Vicodin, Lorcet, Lortab, and Norco, will be reclassified as Schedule II substances, according to a final rule from the DEA. Previously under the less restrictive Schedule III, hydrocodone combination products contain hydrocodone and specified amounts of other substances such as acetaminophen or

CDA Presents: Pain control and its complexities

The challenges that dentists face with pain control were on full display during a presentation by Steven Ganzberg, DMD, at the California Dental Association’s CDA Presents conference in San Francisco last week. During the presentation, he offered drug facts, caution, and guidance for those in attendance. Much of what science knows about pain has been gathered in recent years. “Descartes suggested that pain was felt in the brain and not

Love Your Skin: Skin Treatment Tips

Growing old is something no one can avoid. Every few years we notice differences on our skin; maybe we notice wrinkles, age spots, fine lines as well as other marks that were not there before. These marks could be considered beautiful by some, and others might consider it the worst thing that has happened to them. understands the importance of having strong, young-looking, healthy skin; for this reason, we would