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Visual Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vista Dental Products, is focused on developing transformative life changing technologies for cancer screening, detection and intervention through the use of molecular markers.

Vista division releases oral cancer screening system

A new study could help dentists give caretakers better instructions for caring for children after dental anesthesia.

Study finds home care of children crucial after oral sedation

The debate about potential links between Alzheimer’s disease and dental infection and treatment has been grabbing headlines recently. Now, two researchers have examined an extensive collection of research and determined a potential correlation between the disease and oral bacteria.

Is there a link between Alzheimer's and oral health?

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The national average of number of adjunct oral cancer screenings billed under CDT D0431 per clinic has risen sharply. From 2012 to 2014, clinics performed an average of six to seven tests each month.

The importance of oral cancer screening in the dental practice

"The design of the nylon toothbrush has remained virtually unchanged for more than 70 years," said Cindy Yu, president of O'Nano Solutions. "Our vision is to reinvent past toothbrush designs using advanced technology and materials to bring a better toothbrush to the world. Because gum disease is epidemic, we wanted to focus our first designs on care for this population."

O'Nano Oral Solutions releases advanced toothbrushes

The event will take place in Frisco, Texas, from Nov. 13-14, 2015, and is designed to prepare dental professionals to care for the unique oral health needs of patients with cancer.

American Academy of Dental Oncology launches new education initiative

The reportedly devout Christian says he was victimized by a drug gang via email. He attempted to bring about 10 lbs. of cocaine, worth about $1 million, hidden in 27 bars of soap to Australia from India.

Retired oral surgeon becomes oldest person charged with drug trafficking

How much school missed: 18 percent of parents reported their children missed at least a half a day of school, while 4 percent said their children missed one day, 4 percent reported children missing two days and 6 percent said their children had to miss three or more days.

31% of U.S. parents say kids missed school due to dental problems

In the case of baby formula, the need to better understand human iron metabolism has become more urgent with the global popularity of formula and fortified cereals. Adding iron to formula has been an industry standard for decades, in part because about two billion people worldwide – mostly in developing nations – are thought to have chronic anemia and iron deficiency.

Teeth reveal link between iron levels in infant formula, Parkinson's disease

A new study is calling on dental teams to alert parents to the oral health risk of sharing spoons with toddlers at mealtimes.

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