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• New CDC Study Identifies Potential Link Between Tooth Loss and Heart Disease
  (Posted 01/31/2006)
  A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that individuals with fewer teeth may be more susceptible to heart disease.
  
  
• More Dentists Seeing Patients with “Meth Mouth”
  (Posted 01/12/06)
  The growing problem of methamphetamine abuse has more dentists witnessing the rampant tooth decay known as "meth mouth," a common side effect of meth addiction.
  
  
• New Surgeon General’s Report Outlines Dangers of Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
  (Posted 07/11/06)
  A new report from the Surgeon General finds consistent evidence that there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke.
  
  
• Federal Agencies Issue Planning Checklist for Pandemic Influenza
  (Posted 12/16/05)
  The Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC have developed a planning checklist to assist large businesses in preparing for the possibility of a pandemic outbreak of influenza.
  
  
• Cheek-Cell Test Under Development for Early Detection of Lung Cancer
  (Posted 12/08/05)
  Perceptronix, a Canadian company, is developing a new test that uses inner cheek cells to screen patients at high risk of developing lung cancer.
  
  
• Home-Use HIV Test Under FDA Consideration
  (Posted 11/18/05)
  OraSure Technologies is in discussions with the Food and Drug Administration to obtain over-the-counter status for the OraQuick ADVANCE Rapid HIV Antibody Test, a rapid test that screens oral fluids for HIV antibodies.
  
  
• Gene Therapy for Prevention of Oral Cancer
  (Posted 11/09/05)
  Colgate-Palmolive and Introgen Therapeutics, a Texas-based biotechnology company, have announced a professional alliance to incorporate gene therapy into oral health products for treating and preventing oral cancers.
  
  
• Study Suggests Botox May Provide Relief for Patients with Trigeminal Neuralgia
  (Posted 11/04/05)
  A recent pilot study found that Botox (botulinum-A neurotoxin) may be effective in treating patients with the intense facial pain known as trigeminal neuralgia.
  

• Time Magazine Publishes Article on Community Water Fluoridation
  (Posted 10/25/05)

• Confirmed Cases of Avian Influenza in Europe
  (Posted 10/17/05)
  
  
• Study Suggests Link Between Amoxicillin Use During Infancy and Dental Fluorosis (Posted 10/14/05)
  
  
• Study Shows Oral Health Improvements, but Disparities Remain
  (Posted 10/04/05)
  
  
• Incidence of Periodontal Disease in Patients with Reported Asymptomatic Third Molars
  (Posted 09/22/05)
  
  
• Cesarean Sections Associated with Streptococcus Mutans Colonization
  (Posted 9/19/05)
  
  
• Recent Study Links Occupations with Neurodegenerative Disease
  (Posted 09/01/05)
  
  
• Water Fluoridation and Alleged Risk of Rare Bone Cancer
  (Posted 08/29/2005)
  
  
• Periodontal Disease and Coronary Heart Disease: A Reappraisal of the Exposure
  (Posted 08/29/2005)

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