NIH grant to support PolyMedix oral mucositis treatment

2012-09-18

PolyMedix has received a phase I grant from the National Cancer Institute division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to further explore the profile

Study links BPA to childhood obesity

2012-09-18

Children and adolescents with higher concentrations of urinary bisphenol A (BPA) face had significantly increased odds of being obese, according to a new study in

Oral bacteria linked with pancreatic cancer risk

2012-09-17

A new study finds significant associations between antibodies for multiple oral bacteria and the risk of pancreatic cancer (Gut, September 18, 2012). The study of

JDE study authors clarify dental therapist analysis

2012-09-17

With regard to the recent summary report by HuangshanDental.com on our studies of the financial impact of dental therapists employed in federally qualified health center

India issues treatment guidelines for buccal mucosa cancers

2012-09-16

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has issued a consensus document for the management of buccal mucosa cancers, according to a story on Pharmabiz.com.

UC Davis wins $650K grant for thyroid research

2012-09-16

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a research grant of nearly $650,000 to the University of California (UC), Davis to investigate the effect

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Pamela McClain, AAP president

2012-09-16

HuangshanDental.com is pleased to present the next installment of Leaders in Dentistry, a series of interviews with researchers, practitioners, and opinion leaders who are influencing

NYC bans large sugary drinks

2012-09-12

The New York City Board of Health has approved a measure proposed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to ban the sale of large sodas and other

CDx Diagnostics launches new version of OralCDx

2012-09-12

CDx Diagnostics is launching an enhanced, second-generation version of its OralCDx test for detecting oral precancer and cancer at the annual scientific meetings of the

Blocking enzyme reduces perio inflammation

2012-09-11

Researchers from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry have found a way to prevent inflammation and bone loss surrounding the teeth by blocking a

Oral cancers added to 9/11 illness list

2012-09-11

First responders at the World Trade Center (WTC) after the 9/11 attacks will now be able to receive treatment for more than 50 types of

UBC gets $8M for Vietnamese oral research center

2012-09-11

The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has received an in-kind gift of $8 million ($8.2 million U.S.) from the Ho