ADA updates infection-control guide

2012-10-28

The ADA’s newly revised “ADA Practical Guide to Effective Infection Control” DVD and workbook is on sale now. The materials are designed to provide guidance

Antidepressant eases oral pain in HNC patients

2012-10-28

An oral rinse of the antidepressant doxepin significantly eased pain associated with oral mucositis in patients receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancers (HNC),

Expert: Go green, but don’t compromise patient safety

2012-10-25

The trend of green practices is growing, but when it comes to infection control products, making patient safety a priority is important. That’s according to

Periodontist group highlights diabetes risks

2012-10-24

November is American Diabetes Month, and the New Jersey Society of Periodontists (NJSP) is spreading awareness about the link between periodontal disease and diabetes. “If

Green tea lowers risk of certain cancers

2012-10-23

Older women who regularly drink green tea may have slightly lower risks of certain cancers than women who don’t drink green tea, according to a

Acupuncture eases xerostomia in head/neck cancer patients

2012-10-23

Acupuncture can relieve the symptoms of xerostomia in patients who undergo radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, according to a new study in Annals of

U.K. dentist told old magazines pose infection risk

2012-10-21

A U.K. dentist was told to get rid of old magazines in her waiting room because they posed an infection risk. Dr. Monica Symes, who

Cholesterol drug lowers risk of esophageal cancer

2012-10-21

Statins, a cholesterol-lowering drug, appears to lower the risk of esophageal cancer, especially in patients with Barrett’s esophagus, according to a meta-analysis being presented this

Licofelone inhibits oral cancer growth in rat study

2012-10-18

The compound licofelone inhibited oral cancer growth by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase (COX) and 5-lipoxygenase pathways, according to a study presented at this week’s American Association

Survey: Many with diabetes unaware of oral health connection

2012-10-16

A survey conducted on behalf of Colgate Total revealed a lack of awareness about the various health issues associated with diabetes. The survey was conducted

New ‘rinse and spit’ oral cancer test shows promise

2012-10-16

A “rinse and spit” test for early detection of oral cancer performed well in a clinical feasibility study, according to Vigilant Biosciences, the company commercializing

NIH grant to fund new oral cancer treatment

2012-10-15

The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and Lucifics, a photomedical technology start-up company, have been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health