Chlorhexidine varnish can reduce the presence of oral bacteria and related gingival inflammation and enamel decalcification in orthodontic patients, according to a study in the
The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has launched a new website that gives dental professionals access to up-to-the-minute research-based information on infection control
A new study out of the University of California, San Francisco supports the use of second opinions by oral and maxillofacial pathologists, particularly in diagnosing
The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) is taking a unique approach to supporting infection control professionals who want to attend the 2010 OSAP
Antiangiogenic/antitumorigenic therapies may be effective in treating certain oral cancers, according to a paper presented at the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) annual meeting
John Greenspan, B.D.S., a professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), is the recipient of the 2010 American Association for Dental Research (AADR)
In recognition of American Heart Month, WomenHeart: The National Coalition For Women With Heart Disease and Colgate Total toothpaste are cosponsoring the Heartwarming Smiles campaign
The presence of certain proteins in premalignant oral lesions may predict oral cancer development, according to Medical College of Georgia (MCG) researchers. Small integrin-binding ligand
SciCan, a Canadian manufacturer of infection control products and solutions with subsidiaries in the U.S., Germany, and Switzerland, has merged with German dental product manufacturer
In 2009 the Oral Cancer Foundation initiated a program of donating LED Dental’s VELscope oral cancer screening systems to free clinics. The most recent recipients
Sequencing RNA to study oral cancer tumors could help better characterize the molecular basis of cancer development and define improved therapeutic strategies for treating an
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) plans to screen a record number of athletes for oral cancer during the 2010 Winter Olympics, according to a story
