E. Coli ‘Superbug’ May Pose Major Health Threat: Study

2013-12-24

A single strain of antibiotic-resistant E. coli bacteria has become the main cause of bacterial infections in women and the elderly worldwide over the past

Oral survival guide

2013-12-24

The Oral Survival Guide contains practical advice to help look after teeth against holiday eating, drinking, smoking, drugs and oral sex. James Goolnik and his

Nonsurgical Treatment of Periodontal Disease Does Not Improve Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes

2013-12-24

For persons with type 2 diabetes and chronic periodontitis, nonsurgical periodontal treatment did not result in improved glycemic control, according to a study appearing in

Chewing Gum a Cause of Migraine Headaches in Teens

2013-12-23

Dec. 19, 2013 — Dr. Nathan Watemberg of Tel Aviv University-affiliated Meir Medical Center has found that gum-chewing teenagers, and younger children as well, are

New Research Study Shows i-CAT® FLX Offers Significant Radiation Dose Reductions

2013-12-23

A study by Drs. John B. Ludlow and Cameron Walker documents lower radiation dose levels with i-CAT FLX Quick Scan+ feature. Hatfield, PA (December 19,

Ivoclar Vivadent Training Program Wins APEX Award for Publication Excellence

2013-12-23

Amherst, NY (December 18, 2013)…Ivoclar Vivadent announces that the E.D.G.E training program, created and delivered to Ivoclar Vivadent Sales and Marketing Teams, won a 2013

US Oral Health Improving, Surveys Show

2013-12-23

In an interview with Medscape Medical News, Burton Edelstein, DDS, MPH, from the College of Dental Medicine and Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia

Hepatitis C Virus Dried on Inanimate Surfaces Can Remain Infectious for Up to Six Weeks

2013-12-23

Dried spots of blood contaminated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) can remain infectious for up to six weeks at normal room temperatures, research published in

Oral health consensus reached

2013-12-23

At the meeting, the key opinion leaders agreed on the following consensus statement for the forthcoming year: ‘Fundamental to an individual’s oral health is a

Basic, Nonsurgical Care for Periodontal Disease May Not Be Enough for Patients with Diabetes

2013-12-23

For persons with type 2 diabetes and chronic periodontitis, nonsurgical periodontal treatment did not result in improved glycemic control, according to a study appearing in

Nominations Sought for The Lucy Hobbs Project Awards

2013-12-20

Benco Dental invites nominations for The Lucy Hobbs Project Awards, honoring exemplary women in the dental community. Five winners will be honored at our annual

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