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Aspirin May Help Form New Bone

In 1899, German doctors and pharmacists began receiving the first of the sample packets from the drug company Bayer AG. The packets contained.

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Novel Bioactive Peptides Promote Wound Healing

Researchers have combined bioactive peptides to successfully stimulate wound healing. The in vitro and in vivo study, published February 24 in PLoS ONE,.

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Effect of Mouthrinses on Oral Malodor

In a recent study, Dr. T. Blom and colleagues systematically reviewed the literature regarding the impact of mouthrinses on oral malodor, as well.

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Xylitol and Magnolia Bark for High Caries-Risk Patients

Salivary flow is a major host defense against caries, and chewing gum has been shown to enhance saliva production, which facilitates the clearance.

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Effect of Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride Gel Application Time

A blind, crossover, in situ study by Dr. A. F. B. Calvo et al of the Piracicaba Dental School at the University of.

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Dental Pulp Stem Cells Transformed by Halitosis Chemical

Japanese scientists have found that the odorous compound responsible for halitosis (bad breath) is ideal for harvesting stem cells taken from human dental.

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Azithromycin in Periodontal Treatment

The macrolide antibiotic azithromycin is widely used extensively in medicine for the treatment of a wide range of infections including those of the.

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Antiretroviral Human Immunodeficiency Virus Drugs and Birth Defects: Is There a Link?

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive mothers have been able to guard against transmitting the disease to their babies by taking antiretroviral drugs during pregnancy..

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Periodontal Disease Blood Samples Can Be Used to Screen for Diabetes

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is widely used to test for diabetes. Oral blood samples drawn from deep pockets of perio­dontal inflammation can be used.

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Cleft Lip/Palate Treatment Outcomes

A study published in the European Journal of Orthodontics assessed wheth­er the initial cleft width in patients born with complete unilateral cleft lip.

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