Mouthwash may reduce bacteremia after wisdom tooth extraction
Use of a povidone iodine- or chlorhexidine-based mouthwash immediately before third molar extraction reduces bacteria levels in patients' blood after the procedure, Turkish study findings reveal.
View ArticleState highlights: Mayo seeks Minn. help for Rochester expansion; Texas bill...
The Mayo Clinic is proposing more than $5 billion in investments in and around Rochester as part of an ambitious expansion plan to create what the clinic calls a "Destination Medical Center." Included...
View ArticleDental anesthesia appears to affect the development of wisdom tooth
Researchers from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine have discovered a statistical association between the injection of local dental anesthesia given to children ages two to six and evidence of...
View ArticleHenry Schein Cares expands access to quality oral health care for underserved...
Henry Schein Cares, the global corporate social responsibility program of Henry Schein, Inc., the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, medical and...
View ArticleNovel approach to pain therapy paves way for lower dosage painkillers
For patients managing cancer and other chronic health issues, painkillers such as morphine and Vicodin are often essential for pain relief. The body's natural tendency to develop tolerance to these...
View ArticleUnique DNA markings on certain genes may 'predict' risk of developing head...
Unique DNA markings on certain genes may "predict" the risk of developing head and neck cancer, according to new research led by Queen Mary University of London.
View ArticleOne painful experience at the dentist can lead to a lifetime of dental anxiety
One painful experience at the dentist in childhood can lead to a lifetime of dental anxiety and tooth decay. "Every week we see patients that are older, in their 30s, 40s and 50s who complain that at a...
View ArticleSurvey: Many older Americans lack access to oral healthcare
The older adult population in the United States is rapidly increasing, with 10,000 Americans reaching retirement age every day, but many face barriers when it comes to accessing oral healthcare....
View ArticleStudy evaluates effectiveness of hypnotherapy
Although hypnosis has existed for hundreds of years, today it is still difficult to clearly judge its usefulness in the medical domain.
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