Study links periodontitis with oral cancer

2013-03-18

Periodontitis is associated with an increased risk of oral cancer, while dental caries is associated with a decreased risk, according to a study being presented

Study questions costs of routine dental antibiotic prophylaxis

2013-03-17

Routine antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) for dental patients who may be at risk of infection from invasive dental procedures costs the U.S. healthcare system more than

Parents balk at vaccinating daughters against HPV

2013-03-17

A rising number of parents say they won’t have their teenage daughters vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV) even though physicians are increasingly recommending adolescent

OCF sponsors oral cancer awareness month

2013-03-17

The Oral Cancer Foundation (OCF) is sponsoring the 14th Annual Oral Cancer Awareness Month this April. The foundation is encouraging dental practices across the U.S.

Decoding the oral leukoplakia/oral cancer link

2013-03-14

Is there a direct relationship between oral leukoplakia and tobacco and alcohol consumption? Do all oral leukoplakias lead to oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC)? Is

Acteon releases EndoSuccess Canal Access Prep

2013-03-13

Acteon North America has introduced a new set of ultrasonic tips for the Newtron line of piezoelectric ultrasonics. The new EndoSuccess Canal Access Prep ultrasonic

FDA issues azithromycin warning

2013-03-13

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning that the antibiotic azithromycin (Zithromax or Zmax) can cause abnormal changes in the electrical

U.K. kids see millions of tobacco messages weekly

2013-03-11

U.K. children are being exposed to millions of tobacco images and messages every week on prime-time television, according to a new study in Tobacco Control

Judge says no to NYC soda ban

2013-03-10

A New York judge has stopped Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration from banning the sale of large sugary drinks at New York City restaurants, just one

Are combination therapies effective for advanced SCCHN?

2013-03-07

In a recent study, researchers from the University of North Carolina (UNC) Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center examined whether the addition of multiple drugs to radiation

Study outlines effectiveness of ultrasonic osteotome

2013-03-07

The Misonix BoneScalpel ultrasonic bone cutter (osteotome) offers a safe and efficient method to create precise cuts during the transection of bone during reconstructive surgery

Biomarkers may help predict Barrett’s esophagus

2013-03-06

A series of microRNA expression signatures may help predict the progression of Barrett’s esophagus into esophageal adenocarcinoma, according to a new study in Cancer Prevention