Pregnancy is probably one of the most memorable moments, if not the most memorable women can go through. However, sometimes there could be some complications, either because of things you don’t know or because of an unknown sickness; especially if this is your first time pregnant. When in this situation you might have several questions; to answer them advises you to visit your doctor and take the test he/she recommends
A federal judge has indefinitely delayed a trial involving Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) claims that CLIO USA, a smaller rival in the teeth-whitening market, infringes its patents for whitening strips. Judge Timothy S. Black of the U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio last week postponed the trial date, which was scheduled for August 4, according to a CLIO press release. A decision from a parallel case before the U.S.
The Hutto-Patterson Charitable Foundation will give $3 million to establish the Hutto-Patterson Institute for Community Health at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. The grant will be used for an eight-chair mobile clinic trailer, endowed faculty funds, and student scholarships focusing on those who work in the schools’ outreach programs, according to USC. The funding will provide services to more
Missouri researchers have found a pattern of gene expression associated with aggressive tumors that could produce a diagnostic test that could alter the clinical management of oral cancer patients. Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis discovered a way to predict the aggressiveness of similar tumors in humans by studying mouth cancer in mice, an early step toward a diagnostic test that could guide treatment. Their
U.S. scientists have applied a new technique to comprehensively analyze the human oral microbiome, which provides greater knowledge of the diversity of the bacteria in the mouth. For the first-time, scientists can provide high-resolution bacterial classification at the subspecies level, according to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (June 23, 2014). The study will enable researchers to more closely examine the role of bacterial
Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert that oral viscous lidocaine 2% solution should not be used to treat infants and children with teething pain. In response to concerns expressed, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has issued a statement to HuangshanDental.com. “Based on the June 26 warning issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on how oral viscous lidocaine solution is
For the majority of patients, scaling and root planing (SRP) is the gold standard for nonsurgical periodontal therapy. But for those patients with diabetes or compromised health, adjunctive therapies, such as diode lasers, may have a role in treatment. The use of lasers is somewhat controversial, however, according to a recent literature review in the Journal of Dental Hygiene. As the authors noted, of the few studies done that included
The gold standard for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Unfortunately, more than 50% of the patients who are prescribed this form of therapy do not use it for a variety of reasons. Oral appliances have helped many in this population of non-CPAP compliance overcome the problems associated with sleep apnea. The vast majority of this patient group has their teeth, which provides
Imagine you are watching the Super Bowl, during the game you can professional athletes face each other, indeed this is the highest level of professional football in the United States. In addition to seeing their strategies and their dedication, you will see their gear. Professional athletes know the importance of protecting their teammates, winning the game and winning theSuper Bowl, but the athletes also the importance of protecting themselves. Among
When shopping at local markets, stores offer you many options; sometimes choosing the items you need is simple, however, at times it is really hard. When shopping for life insurance, the options are not that simple; health insurance plans vary widely between one company and another. When selecting your health insurance, you should know for whom your plan is designed; coverage will vary if the plan is for an individual,
The parents of a 6-year-old girl in Pennsylvania face criminal charges for neglecting to get dental care for the child, who had 14 abscessed teeth and a severe infection that could have put her life at risk. Kenneth Wanamaker Jr., 36, and Jessica Hoffman, 31, who live in Lehigh Township, were charged on June 24 with endangering the welfare of the child, according to a Morning Call story. The girl
Oral viscous lidocaine 2% solution should not be used to treat infants and children with teething pain, according to a safety alert issued on Thursday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “Oral viscous lidocaine solution is not approved to treat teething pain, and use in infants and young children can cause serious harm, including death,” the FDA stated in its announcement. The agency has reviewed 22 reports of