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Every year there is 400,000 new cases of oral cancer are reported worldwide. In the United States there are 41,000 cases of the cancer with over 10,000 deaths per year. Only half of the people diagnosed will still be ...    more
A trip to your dentist will now mean more than just a quick look at your teeth and gums. A routine examination may now include some questions about your sexual history. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted virus and includes more than 100 different strains. ...    more
Oral cancer is a form of cancer affecting the mouth and/or part of the throat. Generally people disregard the signs of the disease and do not consult their local dentist about unusual lesions in their mouths, which they believe will go away soon. If not properly taken care of, oral cancer will ...    more
Developed by world renowned dental equipment producer Kavo, the DIAGNOdent system is the world's most advanced system for detecting the dental disease known as caries, which is progressive deterioration of the dental bone. Dentists are often nervous when attempting to diagnose caries. A ...    more
Leading the way in the field of aesthetically pleasing orthodontics, Invisalign in a revolutionary product that allows a patient who requires orthodontic work to wear braces without having painful metal braces taking up all the ...    more
Developed at the University of Zurich, Cerec, or CEramic REConstruction, is a dental restoration product that allows a dental practitioner to produce an indirect dental restoration using a variety of computer-assisted technologies, including 3D photography. Along with the latest software and ...    more
Ever wonder what the inside of your mouth looks like? Well with the AcuCam, now you can! This revolutionary device combines the latest dental technology with the most advanced imaging services to provide dentists and patients with top of the line dental imagery. This intraoral camera comes with ...    more
Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding, something which many people may do on occasion, but which poses a severe risk for some patients. Most commonly bruxism manifests at night, leaving many people unaware that they have the condition until a loved one remarks on it. Many patients ...    more
Benzocaine is a commonly used local anesthetic which is the active ingredient in several over-the-counter numbers and anesthetic ointments such as Anbesol, Kank+a, Orabase B and Orajel due to its efficacy as a topical pain reliever. When combined with ...    more
Patients who suffer from diabetes are at particular risk of gum disease due to their irregular blood glucose control. It is also possible that periodontal disease may affect glucose control and expedite the progression of ...    more
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