Lack of antibiotics costs dentist $2.6 million

2008-09-28

An Oklahoma dentist’s decision not to pretreat a diabetic patient with antibiotics prior to extracting her abscessed tooth may cost him $2.6 million. That is

Cardio issues are changing dentistry, expert says

2008-09-21

Blood pressure cuffs? Yes. Amoxicillin? Not so much. Dentists must change the way they attend to their patients’ cardiovascular health, according to oral medicine specialist

Delta Dental accepting applications for $25,000 grant

2008-09-18

The Delta Dental Foundation is accepting applications for a $25,000 grant for education or research focused on oral cancer. The grant is open to not-for-profit

Can licorice lollipops defeat decay?

2008-09-09

Delta Dental is funding research to determine whether sugarless lollipops containing licorice extract can reduce tooth decay. The product will be tested on nursing home

Gum disease tied to diabetes risk

2008-07-20

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jul 21 – People with moderate to severe gum disease may have an elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the

Patients with periodontitis and HPV at high risk for oral cancer

2008-06-08

Patients with periodontitis who are also infected with the human papilloma virus (HPV) are at a higher risk for tongue cancer, a new study has

Better oral health can help prevent and control diabetes

2008-06-08

The American Diabetes Association feels so strongly about the link between periodontal disease and type 2 diabetes that the group invited a number of dentists

Saliva provides early warning signs of cancer

2008-05-28

Looking inside someone’s mouth may one day involve more than dental care. It could enable early diagnosis of various cancers, leading to more effective treatment

OralCDx wants to revise ADA-endorsed BrushTest ads

2008-05-27

Controversial advertising in an ADA-endorsed oral cancer awareness campaign is likely to change, according to the campaign’s sponsor. The advertising, which began appearing on buses,

Making early detection of oral cancer a priority

2008-05-27

Oral cancer has a five-year survival rate of only 50%. A patient’s best chance of surviving is early detection. While a number of methods and

Adult teeth may come in early in diabetic kids

2008-05-05

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), May 6 – Children with diabetes may develop their permanent teeth earlier than normal, which could potentially increase their risk of

Law makes Maine hygienists independent

2008-05-05

A law passed April 15 allows hygienists in Maine to serve patients at any location without supervision by dentists. Maine is hard-pressed for dental care