Oklahoma May Expand Tests if Dentist Spread Disease
Oklahoma health officials are looking at many options after an oral surgeon’s unsanitary conditions. Medical tests will be considered for W. Scott Harrington’s.
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Cells May be Capable of Growing Human Bone
Plans are being made for an innovative study. The first known human trial using embyronic-like stem cells from adult cells to grow bone.
- April 3, 2013
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Remineralizing Agents Have Minor Impact After Whitening
Using remineralizing agents doesn’t necessarily help teeth recoup their enamel after whitening procedures. A new study indicates that following in-office teeth whitening with.
- March 28, 2013
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New Study Shows Correlation Between Gum Disease, Heart Disease
There’s more evidence of the health problems that stem from poor oral health. A new study by researchers at the Swedish college Uppsala.
- March 27, 2013
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Test for Measuring Mercury Levels may be Faulty
A test used to determine mercury exposure in dental amalgam fillings may not be so accurate. The test may actually overestimate mercury levels.
- March 25, 2013
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Massachusetts Board Says Dentists Can Perform Botox Treatment
More dentists will soon be performing Botox treatment. The Massachusetts Board of Dentistry has okayed plans that would allow general dentists to administer.
- March 21, 2013
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Colorado Advocates Look out for Children’s Dental Care
Officials recently called dental benefits an optional treatment for Colorado’s new state insurance exchange. But Colorado health advocates are pushing to make sure.
- March 15, 2013
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New Drug May Aid in Oral Cancer Treatment
There could be a new method to treat mouth sores normally associated with cancer. Mouse model studies have shown that protein Smad7, when.
- March 14, 2013
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Audit of Massachusetts Medicaid Program Reveals Questionable Claims
Dental providers in Massachusetts may have made some faulty Medicaid claims. A state audit has found that about $1.3 million in bad medical.
- March 13, 2013
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New Study Indicates Fluoride Lowers Tooth Decay
The debate will continue but a new study recently demonstrated the positive impact fluoride has on dental health. The researchers from the University.
- March 12, 2013
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