Dentist visit saves teen’s life

2009-06-02

A 15-year-old girl from Derbyshire, U.K., underwent lifesaving treatment after a visit to the dentist revealed her blood pressure was high enough to cause a

Dental patients at risk for HIV infection in the U.K.

2009-05-31

A U.K. dental practice could have put thousands of patients at risk for infections such as HIV or hepatitis due to poor hygiene measures, according

Dentists may need to treat pediatric reflux disease

2009-05-27

Have you ever wondered why a patient’s teeth seem to dissolve before your eyes? The answer may lie farther down the esophagus. Children with chronic

Crosstex doubles mask production in response to swine flu

2009-05-26

Crosstex International, a division of Cantel Medical, is taking an increasingly aggressive role in meeting the demand for masks and infection control supplies in light

Gum disease can lead to gestational diabetes

2009-05-19

Pregnant women with periodontal disease may be at an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes even if they don’t smoke or drink, according to an

Master protein could change perio, osteoporosis treatments

2009-05-18

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry, working with scientists at the University of Michigan and the University of California,

HPV status a strong predictor of oral cancer outcomes

2009-05-17

Patients with certain oral cancers that contain the human papillomavirus (HPV) have better outcomes than similar patients with tumors that lack the virus, according to

Study: Tobacco alters bacteria

2009-05-17

Tobacco alters one of the bacteria responsible for periodontitis, suggesting a reason why smokers are more likely to suffer from the disease, according to University

Zila takes oral cancer concerns to U.S. Congress

2009-05-12

At a congressional hearing today in Washington, DC, U.S. legislators were urged to press the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to immediately expand use

Study: Room for improvement in oral cancer exams

2009-04-23

Who is better positioned to detect oral cancer — dentists or physicians? While both have their strengths, they are also missing opportunities for improved screening

Hu-Friedy, Pelton & Crane focus on waterline safety

2009-04-21

Hu-Friedy and Pelton & Crane have announced a new strategy for addressing infection control in dental waterlines. To expand awareness and knowledge of dental waterline

Teeth defects actually strengthen enamel

2009-04-19

Researchers from George Washington University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology have discovered that the major reason why teeth do not break apart