CDC study links HPV to oral cancer

2010-10-13

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established the human papillomavirus (HPV) as a risk factor for oral cancer in a new

Young Dental joins OHA oral health campaign

2010-10-13

Young Dental has teamed up with the Oral Health America (OHA) Fall for Smiles campaign to help Americans of all ages understand the importance of

New diabetes research to focus on saliva

2010-10-11

In the face of a dramatic worldwide increase in adolescent obesity and type 2 diabetes, The Forsyth Institute announced a research alliance with the Dasman

Early treatment of obstructive sleep apnea may speed recovery from stroke

2010-10-07

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Early treatment of obstructive apnea (OSA) with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) may speed recovery from ischemic stroke, researchers

NIDCR funds $102M in research over 2 years

2010-10-06

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the National Institutes of Health, used $101.8 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds

Smoking, drinking still key triggers for oral cancers

2010-10-05

Despite a growing body of research pointing to the role of sexually transmitted diseases in increasing rates of oral cancers, young adults who smoke, drink,

Oral care linked to lower heart disease risk in women

2010-09-30

A new study led by a University of California, Berkeley researcher suggests that women who get regular dental care reduce their risk of heart attacks,

Biotrol launches ultrasonic cleaner for dentistry

2010-09-20

Biotrol International recently extended its line of infection control and preventive chemical products with Purit, the company’s first ultrasonic cleaner for dentistry. Purit is faster

Gene’s role in cleft palate established

2010-09-15

A key link between the human ephrin-B1 gene and cleft palate and other craniofacial anomalies associated with craniofrontonasal syndrome (CFNS) has been demonstrated by researchers

Oral bacteria can trigger heart disease

2010-09-06

Plaque-causing bacteria can escape from the mouth into the bloodstream and increase the risk of heart attack, according to research from the University of Bristol.

Preop prophylactic antibiotics — yes or no?

2010-09-02

A Cochrane meta-analysis published online in July concluded that preoperative antibiotics prevent failure of dental implants. Even so, controversy still exists over whether all implant

Nd:YAG laser enhances SRP treatment

2010-08-23

Using an Nd:YAG laser in conjunction with scaling and root planing (SRP) can significantly improve periodontal inflammation compared to SRP alone, according to a study