Growth factor gene a key to cleft palate
2010-02-03
Cleft palate has been linked to dozens of genes. While studying one of these genes, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine were surprised to
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Photodynamic therapy effective on oral cancer
2010-01-28
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) appears to be a useful modality for treating early-stage cancer of the mouth or oropharynx, according to a study published in Lasers
Dentsply rehearing request denied in Cavitron suit
2010-01-28
The judge in a California lawsuit alleging that Cavitron is unsafe for open surgical procedures has denied a request by Dentsply, the maker of the
Dentists eye noninvasive diagnostic tools for Sjögren’s
2010-01-21
Studies have shown that Sjögren’s syndrome can be one of the trickier oral diseases for dental professionals to diagnose (Journal of the American Dental Association
Black raspberries fuel new oral cancer drug
2010-01-19
Regulatory Affairs Associates (RAA) has signed a contract with Ohio State University to manufacture clinical supplies for a new drug designed to prevent oral cancer.
NH dentists want MDs’ help
2010-01-18
Pediatricians should offer more dental services and communities should fluoridate their water, the New Hampshire Dental Society is arguing in a new report, according to
Lawsuits question Cavitron safety
2010-01-17
A California appeals court has allowed a class-action lawsuit against Dentsply International that alleges dentists who purchased the company’s popular Cavitron ultrasonic scaler were harmed
Study links oral health with head and neck cancer risk
2010-01-13
New research out of the University of North Carolina (UNC) supports the growing body of evidence linking oral health and periodontal disease with increased risk
Conn. dentists vote to try dental therapists
2010-01-11
Despite opposition from other professional groups, the Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) wants to bring dental health aide therapists into the state for a pilot
NYU and Sandia researchers to classify oral bacteria
2010-01-10
Although the destructive effects of oral bacteria in producing dental caries, periodontal disease, and other infectious conditions are well known, the identities of many of
CR newsletter: Disinfect your preparations
2010-01-10
Before bandaging a wound, you apply an antibiotic ointment. Before probing a tooth, you sterilize your explorer. So should you also disinfect a tooth before
Another study finds green tea good for oral health
2009-12-28
A growing body of research is supporting the anti-inflammatory, anticariogenic, antioxidant, and antibacterial effects of green tea on oral health. A study published online in
