Dentistry - Biotech, Pharma and Life Science Channel
Dentistry is the study, management and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the mouth, jaw, teeth and their supporting tissues (Oxford Medical Dictionary)
The work of a dentist ranges from regular patient check-up to orthodontics and surgery.
Healthy teeth and oral hygiene are vital to the overall health of our bodies.
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BIOLASE to Present at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company 2013 Jaws & Paws Conference
IRVINE, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/23/13 -- BIOLASE, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOL), the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of dental lasers, announced today that Fred Furry, Chief Financial Officer, w...
Aribex Unveils New Color of NOMAD Pro 2
OREM, Utah, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aribex, Inc., manufacturer of the newly released NOMAD® Pro 2 handheld X-ray system, today introduced a new color option, black with gray trim, of th...
BioHorizons Global Symposium 2013 Spotlights Solutions to Dental Implant Controversies
The 2013 BioHorizons Global Symposium brought together over 1,400 dental professionals from 55 countries to the prestigious Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami, Florida. Thirty-eight cli...
North Hollywood Dentist, Dr. Afar, Offers Various Sedation Dentistry Options
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dental phobia can produce crippling anxiety and delay needed dental care. An estimated 40 million Americans experience dental anxiety, which...
Cheshire Dental Care Team Shines in CQC Inspection
MARPLE, England, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The team at 32 Whites Dental Care is celebrating an excellent performance on a recent inspection by the CQC. The Care Quality Commission is responsible...
Los Angeles Periodontist, Dr. Markzar, Explains the Symptoms of Gum Disease
LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Sam Markzar, Los Angeles dental implants specialist, warns patients to be aware of the symptoms of gum disease, and seek dental care immediately if they n...
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC), a leading dental service organization with affiliated dental offices in nine states, hosted their annual...
10 Warning Signs: What Your Mouth Says About Your Health
NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- If the eyes are the windows to your soul, then your mouth is the gateway to your overall health. Research has found a surprising number of links betwe...
BC Pet Owners Have a New Weapon Against Dog Breath
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/22/13 -- A brand new, Canadian-made invention is officially in British Columbia now to help improve companion animals' oral hygiene and prevent bad...
TOTOWA, N.J., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BiologicTx® [www.biologictx.com], the first solely focused infusion and pharmacy provider of biologic and oral transplant therapy management, today anno...
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Companies
Izun Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Izun Pharmaceuticals is a US based pharmaceutical company with a wholly owned R&D center in Israel. Izunâs technology platform allows it to develop botanical drugs by optimiz...
AAIPharma Services Corp. is a leading provider of contract services that support all phases of drug development. The company’s wide array of capabilities includes analytical chemistry, formula...
Puma Biotechnology, Inc. is a development stage biopharmaceutical company that acquires and develops innovative products for the treatment of various forms of cancer. The Company...
Merck and Cardiome Pharma Corp.
In April 2009, Cardiome and Merck announced a collaboration and license agreement for the development and commercialization of vernakalant. The agreement provides Merck, Sharp and...
Dr. Azimi is downtown Las Vegasâ cosmetic and general dentist. The Dr. Azimi team provides skilled esthetic dentistry to help patients find their perfect smile. A consummate...
AZ-TMJ is a clinic focused on the treatment of TMJ, Severe Headaches and Sleep Apnea, all of which can be symptoms of an issue with the Temporomandibular Joint, which is where the...
APR Applied Pharma Research s.a. and Labtec GmbH
APR is an independent, international and integrated Healthcare Company headquartered in Switzerland with a subsidiary in Charlotte (NC, USA) and focused on three major areas: Deli...
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Household Surface Care, Fabric Care and Pet Nutrition. In the U.S., Co...
American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) is the voice of dental education. Its members include all U.S. and Canadian dental schools and many allied and postdoctoral dental...
TONIX Pharmaceuticals is developing new therapies for challenging disorders of the central nervous system (CNS). The Company targets conditions characterized by significant unmet...
Clinical Trials
Pamidronate to Treat Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Children
This study will evaluate the effect of pamidronate-a drug that decreases bone resorption (breakdown)-on osteogenesis imperfecta. This is a genetic disorder of collagen, the major protein...
This prospective randomised study comparing administration of a hypo-osmolar oral hydration solution with the classical hydration via IV (intravenous) infusion in premature infants of more...
Relative Bioavailability of Oral Suspension of Rivaroxaban Compared to Standard Tablet
Rivaroxaban is a substance developed for use in the treatment of blood coagulation disorders. Thrombosis (blood clots) can occur as a result of excessive coagulation activity in the blood...
1. To determine the safety and tolerability of oral Cellcept when used in combination with weekly intramuscular Avonex in early MS. 2. To document changes in exacerbation frequency...
Oral Dexamethasone for Treatment of Migraine
The aim of this project is to determine if a single dose of oral dexamethasone at the time of discharge from the ED [after successful treatment] prevents rebound headache. Hypothesis: Tha...
A Phase I Study of Oral Topotecan as a Radiosensitizing Agent in Patients With Rectal Carcinoma
This is an open-label, single center, phase I study designed to determine the MTD or oral topotecan as a radiosensitizing agent in the treatment of rectal cancer patients. Sequential cohor...
To evaluate the preference of subjects for Minirin® oral lyophilisate treatment compared with Minirin® tablet treatment after 6 weeks. To compare efficacy of the 2 formulations at the e...
Efficacy and Safety Study of Cilostazol to Prevent Reoccurrence of Stroke
The study design is subject to relevant SFDA regulations about clinical trials. This indication was approved in Japan in 2003. From the end of May 2004 to the end of Dec. 2004, 720 patien...
Cervical metastasis is the single most important prognostic factor in head and neck cancers. Appropriate management of the neck is therefore of paramount importance in the treatment of the...
To evaluate and to compare efficacy and safety of a dual regimen with oral modified release tacrolimus FK506E (MR4) / steroids versus a dual regimen with oral tacrolimus FK506 / steroids i...
PubMed Articles
Familial glucocorticoid deficiency: New genes and mechanisms.
Familial Glucocorticoid deficiency (FGD), in which the adrenal cortex fails to produce glucocorticoids, was first shown to be caused by defects in the receptor for ACTH (MC2R) or its accessory protein...
The purpose of this research was to improve oral bioavailability of poorly aqueous soluble drug lopinavir using solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs). Glyceryl behenate based SLNs of lopinavir were prepare...
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of indirect composite onlays-overlays bonded with a light-cured composite on vital molars. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-o...
The switch from intravenous to oral antibiotic therapy is recommended for treating hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). We performed a multicenter, randomized study to assess...
OBJECTIVE: Diclofenac is an effective and well-tolerated nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) frequently used in the treatment of acute pain. Marketed formulations for parenteral administration...
This study examined the aspect of the regulation of velum movement in the transition from the oral to pharyngeal phases of swallowing in relation to changes in the swallowing volume and viscosity by m...
Bite force measurements with hard and soft bite surfaces.
Bite force has been measured by different methods and over a wide variety of designs. In several instruments, the fact that bite surface has been manufactured with stiff materials might interfere in o...
Evaluating the masticatory function after mandibulectomy with colour-changing chewing gum.
The aim of this study was to clarify the usefulness of colour-changing gum in evaluating masticatory performance after mandibulectomy. Thirty-nine patients who underwent mandibulectomy between 1982 an...
This study sought to evaluate whether prasugrel may serve as an alternative to clopidogrel in patients with triple therapy.
Laboratory tests during direct oral anticoagulant treatment? Yes.
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Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Estrogenic Steroids, Alkylated
Estrogenic STEROIDS with aliphatic hydrocarbon chain substitution on C17 or other position. 17-alpha-ALKYLATION renders the molecule more stable, resistant to metabolic degradation, and improves oral efficacy. Examples of synthetic alkyl estrogens include ETHINYL ESTRADIOL and MESTRANOL. Substitutions at other sites generates antiestrogenic and cytotoxic properties.
Haemophilus Parainfluenzae
A species of gram-negative bacteria in the genus HAEMOPHILUS, ubiquitous in the human ORAL CAVITY and PHARYNX. It has low pathogenicity but is occasionally implicated in ENDOCARDITIS in humans.
Haemophilus Paraphrophilus
A species of gram-negative bacteria in the genus HAEMOPHILUS, found in the normal flora of the human ORAL CAVITY and PHARYNX. It can cause SUBACUTE BACTERIAL ENDOCARDITIS; and BRAIN ABSCESS, among other conditions.
Dental Pellicle
A thin protein film on the surface of DENTAL ENAMEL. It is widely believed to result from the selective adsorption of precursor proteins present in SALIVA onto tooth surfaces, and to reduce microbial adherence to the TEETH.
Forensic Sciences
Disciplines that apply sciences to law. Forensic sciences include a wide range of disciplines, such as FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY; FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY; FORENSIC MEDICINE; FORENSIC DENTISTRY; and others.
