Dentists can play key role in screening for HIV

2010-08-15

More than 33 million people worldwide were living with HIV/AIDS at the end of 2008, according to the World Health Organization. Compared to nine countries

Overall fitness reduces risk of perio disease

2010-08-09

People who maintain a healthy weight and good physical fitness have less periodontitis, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology (August 2010,

Biochip analyzer may improve oral cancer diagnostics

2010-08-08

A new test for oral cancer that a dentist could perform by simply using a brush to collect cells from a patient’s mouth, then analyzing

Audit finds NY dentists overcharged for SRP

2010-07-28

New York dentists overcharged the state’s dental plan $1.6 million for scaling and root planing (SRP), according to an audit by New York State Comptroller

Can treating periodontitis improve type 2 diabetes?

2010-07-28

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry is one of three sites recruiting patients for a clinical trial to test whether the

Washable, wireless mouse aids infection control

2010-07-25

Econo-Keys, a manufacturer of medical keyboards and mice, recently introduced the EKW-M, a waterproof, wireless mouse designed for medical and dental offices and clinics. Studies

Gene may hold key to reducing spread of oral cancers

2010-07-22

The spread of cancer cells in the tongue may be reduced if a gene that regulates cancer cell migration can be controlled, according to a

Proteins linked with denture stomatitis identified

2010-07-19

Researchers from the University of North Carolina used liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry to compare mucosal gene expression between individuals with and without denture

Researchers pinpoint oral cancer biomarker

2010-07-13

Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine researchers have discovered a biomarker, human beta defensin-3 (hBD-3), that may serve as an early warning sign

3M sponsors infection-control contest

2010-07-12

To highlight innovative infection prevention practices across the U.S. and to showcase original ways of improving patient care, the 3M Infection Prevention Division is sponsoring

Study identifies possible cause of ONJ

2010-07-06

Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) could be caused by an interaction between nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates and compromised vitamin D function, according to a new animal study

Natural mouthwash may help heal perio disease

2010-06-30

DeepSea Gold Laboratories has introduced ExtraRobusteen, a medicinal mouthwash that helps heal practically any oral disease, mouth pain, gum inflammation, swelling, and bleeding, the company