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SIBLING Proteins May Predict Oral Cancer
Mar 2010

Augusta, Georgia, USA—The presence of certain proteins in premalignant oral lesions may predict oral cancer development, Medical College of Georgia researchers said.

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Discovery of Biomarkers in Saliva for Detection of Early-Stage Pancreatic Cancer
Mar 2010

Physicians and scientists agree: If we cannot entirely prevent cancer, the next best thing is to find it earlier to augment the chances of a successful fight.

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Safety guide launched for new 3-D dental scans
Mar 2010

Important new guidelines for dentists using the latest three-dimensional imaging system in their surgeries have been established for UK and European practitioners. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), which gives a similar kind of image as a medical CT scan, is now available for dental practices to give high-definition, three-dimensional scans of patients’ jaws and teeth.

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Safer Hip, Knee and Dental Implants with “Smart Coating”
Mar 2010

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a “smart coating” that helps surgical implants bond more closely with bone and ward off infection.

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GSK Consumer Healthcare warns consumers of potential health risks associated with long-term excessive use of zinc-containing denture adhesives
Mar 2010

London UK—Because the safety and health of consumers is of primary concern, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare is issuing a Consumer Advisory warning consumers about the potential health risks associated with long-term excessive use of zinc-containing denture adhesives.

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