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Root canals top of medical malpractice statistics

BERLIN, Germany: Last week, the Medical Review Board of the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds released its latest statistics on medical malpractice in the country. Measured in terms of the number of patient complaints, most treatment mistakes reported in dentistry, nursing and gynaecology were verified, according to the investigators.

Tumor heterogeneity may affect head and neck cancer outcomes

BOSTON, Mass., USA: Although the presence of genetic heterogeneity within tumors has been established, it is unclear whether greater heterogeneity predicts worse outcomes. Now, a study has suggested that a novel measure of tumor genetic heterogeneity is significantly associated with tumor progression and adverse treatment outcomes. By measuring the genetic diversity of tumor cells, researchers were able to predict treatment outcomes of patients with the most common type of head and neck cancer.

Capital Medical University’s School of Stomatology signs collaboration agreement with University of Genoa

BEIJING, China/GENOA, Italy: On 10 May, Dr Yuxing Bai, Vice Dean of the Capital Medical University’s School of Stomatology, and Prof. Stefano Benedicenti, Dean of the University of Genoa’s laser dentistry department, signed an international collaboration agreement on higher education in Beijing to boost scientific exchange between both institutions.

Study looks at link between sleep apnea and Alzheimer's disease

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., USA: A number of studies have suggested that sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) may be a risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease. Now, a study from the U.S. has found that a preclinical stage of the condition could be recognized by testing SDB patients for specific biomarkers.

DTI welcomes South African partner; first print issue to be published in June

LEIPZIG, Germany/JOHANNESBURG, South Africa: The Dental Tribune International Publishing Group, composed of leading dental trade publishers around the world, recently welcomed another partner. Readers of the world’s biggest dental newspaper will now be able to read the latest news from South Africa.

ADA to launch campaign targeting national dental divide

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA: In order to reduce the number of adults and children with untreated dental needs, the American Dental Association announced a nationwide campaign last week. The Action for Dental Health campaign aims to address the dental health crisis by providing care to people with untreated diseases, and to bring dental health education and disease prevention into communities throughout the country.