Dental eye-protection movement born from infection-control issues

2014-10-27

More than a year ago, Jenn Morrone went to her dentist for a root canal. As she sat in the chair waiting for the routine

Study: Immune-related gene may predispose to HPV-related cancer

2014-10-23

An international coalition of cancer specialists has identified an immune-related gene called transforming growth factor beta receptor 1 (TGFBR1) that appears to play a pivotal

Study: Cancer prognosis related to newly identified immune cells

2014-10-23

A newly discovered type of immune cells in tumors is associated with less severe cancer outcomes in humans and may have therapeutic potential, according to

Dental care linked to fewer respiratory infections in ICU patients

2014-10-22

Vulnerable patients in hospital intensive care units (ICUs) who received enhanced oral care from a dentist were at significantly less risk for developing a lower

Health experts call for action to tackle athletes’ poor oral health

2014-10-22

Poor oral health affecting elite athletes’ general health and performance shows “no signs of improvement” and must be remedied, according to a consensus statement published

Study: Potential link between breast cancer genes, salivary gland cancer

2014-10-20

The risk of developing salivary gland cancer might be higher in people with mutations in either of two genes associated with breast and ovarian cancers,

Review of guidelines can calm Ebola fears

2014-10-15

With recent news of two Texas healthcare workers becoming infected with the Ebola virus after treating a patient from Liberia, Ebola virus disease (EVD) was

New Ore. strategic plan emphasizes need for state dental director

2014-10-05

A new Oregon strategic plan for oral health emphasizes the need for a state dental director and the promotion of basic oral health literacy and

Fluoride opponents release Freedom of Information Act emails

2014-10-01

Fluoride opponents released emails showing an alleged “too-close relationship” among members of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Oral Health,

AAP 2014: Obese patients more likely to have periodontitis

2014-09-22

SAN FRANCISCO – Patients who are obese or overweight are more likely to have periodontitis, according to a study by U.K. researchers. They presented their

Brasseler launches Forza V3 piezo ultrasonic system

2014-09-08

Brasseler USA has launched the Forza V3 piezo ultrasonic system. Featuring LED illumination, a slim handpiece design, and an intuitive interface, the Forza V3 provides

Study: Unusual immune cell needed to prevent oral thrush

2014-09-08

An unusual kind of immune cell in the tongue appears to play a pivotal role preventing oral thrush, according to a new study in the