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  • Samantha Negraval
  • 03/27/2018

  Planmeca Ultra Low Dose Addresses Patient Concerns

  Of all the people (adults to be more specific) I’ve met over the years, I’ve only known 2 who reached their 20s without ever having a cavity. One was the child of a dentist; the other was equally as conscientious about oral hygiene. Perhaps both had good genetics, too. I assumed the latter individual must visit the dentist every 6 months, so I...

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  • Samantha Negraval
  • 11/14/2016

  The Global Region That Dominates the Dental Crown-and-Bridge Market Is…

  Surprise! It’s not North America! According to Persistence Market Research (PMR), Europe dominates the global market for dental crown and bridges followed by North America. The market is bolstered by the presence of major players in these regions, as well as the growing aging population. Meanwhile, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the...

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  • Julie Schmitt
  • 12/16/2015

  Every Rose Has Its Thorn: Another Famous Case of Oral Cancer Revealed

  Every rose really does have its thorn. That’s what Poison drummer Rikki Rockett is probably thinking as he battles oral cancer that's been linked to HPV. According to the New York Daily News, the 54-year-old rocker says he's been fighting the disease since June, and that his case is considered “very treatable.” However, during treatment, he had...

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  • Jason Schwartz
  • 10/29/2015

  Diagnosis: The End of Drill and Fill?

  From KIOS, dentists may soon be able to use a simple diagnostic liquid solution on teeth to determine whether patients need a filling or not. Dr. Douglas Benn, Professor of Dentistry at Creighton University School of Dentistry, explains using this new liquid, called Cavifind, in combination with x-rays would mean fewer people would have to go...

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  • Samantha Negraval
  • 07/31/2015

  Ebola Vaccine Test Results Look Promising

  The World Health Organization is releasing findings on an Ebola vaccine that could be a “game-changer.” Preliminary test results indicate 100% protection against the deadly virus. The VSV-EBOV vaccine was started by the Public Health Agency of Canada and developed by Merck, BBC News reported. It combines a fragment of the Ebola virus with...

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  • Samantha Negraval
  • 07/29/2015

  Can Silkworms Cure Chronic Dry Mouth?

  Imagine having ulcers lining the sides of your mouth. That’s how one patient describes Sjögren’s Syndrome, a painful affliction that damages salivary glands and dries out the mouth. The disorder causes the body to attack its own salivary glands and tear ducts, which results in leaving the mouth dry and vulnerable to bacteria, infection and tooth...

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