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Lower Buffered Doses of Lidocaine as Effective as Standard Doses

A lower dose of the local anesthetic lidocaine can be made as effective as...

Flossing Leads to Less Tooth Loss

Last August, the Associated Press reported that the evidence supporting flossing’s effectiveness wasn’t reliable....

Poor Oral Health Linked to Malnutrition

Food scarcity isn’t the only cause of malnutrition, as seen in older adults receiving...

Biochip Identifies Oral Cancer Risks

About 45,750 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year, according...

Necessity of Antibiotics After Implants Questioned

Antibiotics are prescribed after implant procedures to prevent implant failure and postoperative complications. Yet...

Shrimp Used for Better Bioluminescent Cancer Imaging

Shrimp aren’t just popular on the menu. They’re also part of new technology crafted...

3-D Intraoral Imaging Improves Diagnoses

Researchers at the University of North Carolina are working with Xintek Inc. to develop...