News Releases
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2009-04-15 ORAL CARE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL ORGAN TRANSPLANTS Study after study point to the connection between oral health and a person’s general well-being.

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2009-03-31 A VISIT TO THE DENTIST COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE A visit to the dentist is crucial and could mean the difference between life and death; nearly every hour of every day, someone in the United States dies of oral cancer, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation.

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2009-03-09 HEALTH THOUGHT: FAST FOOD HURTS BOTH YOUR POCKETBOOK AND YOUR SMILE The USC School of Dentistry offers the following tips and explains why healthy food choices are not only critical for anyone looking to have good oral and overall health; the right choices can also save you money during these times of economic uncertainty.

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2009-02-06 USC MOBILE DENTAL CLINIC PROVIDES SAFETY NET FOR 800 UNDERSERVED CHILDREN The USC School of Dentistry Neighborhood Mobile Clinic rolled into Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School to provide free screenings, sealants and classroom instruction to more than 800 students on “Give Kids a Smile Day” Friday, February 6, 2009.

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2009-01-01 LINKS ORAL BISPHOSPHONATES TO JAW NECROSIS Researchers at the University Of Southern California School Of Dentistry release results of clinical data that links oral bisphosphonates to increased jaw necrosis.

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2008-12-19 2009 ORAL HEALTH RESOLUTIONS At the top of nearly everyone’s list is leading a healthier lifestyle and improving one’s appearance. If that is your goal, oral health should be included. It’s not only good for your mouth but also good for your body.

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2008-11-26 PROBLEMS IN THE MOUTH OFFER FIRST CLUES TO HIV INFECTION The University of Southern California School of Dentistry leads the effort to raise awareness in the importance of oral health as part of World Aids Day on December 1.

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2008-11-10 ORAL HEALTH CRITICAL FOR PATIENTS LIVING WITH DIABETES Of the nearly 24 million Americans who have diabetes, Latinos are increasingly at risk.

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2008-11-10 THE MOUTH BODY CONNECTION DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH Children and adults living with diabetes have special concerns when it comes to keeping their teeth and gums healthy.

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2008-11-03 USCSD SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY SPANISH CLASS HELPS STUDENTS SERVE NEEDS OF GROWING HISPANIC POPULATION The University of Southern California, School of Dentistry adds Spanish class to its curriculum to address the needs of the growing Spanish speaking population in Los Angeles.

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2008-10-29 Spooky But Safe USC School of Dentistry offers tips to make Halloween spooky but safe. 

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2008-10-03 USC’S FIRST REHAB ENGINEERING The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research has awarded a five year, $4.75 million grant to USC and Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center to establish the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for

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2008-10-01 A HEALTHY SMILE LASTS A LIFETIME In recognition of National Dental Hygiene Month, Diane Melrose, chair of the Dental Hygiene program at the USC School of Dentistry, offers the following tips and explains why good oral health is essential for a lifetime of wellbeing.

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2008-09-23 DENTISTRY WITHOUT THE PINCH OF A NEEDLE What if it were possible to undergo a root canal filling or tooth extraction without feeling the pinch of a needle or the after affects of general anesthesia? Hypnosis could uncover a new world for patients seeking dental care.

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2008-09-20 USC FAMILY FUN DENTAL FAIR The USC School of Dentistry helps hundreds of children start off the school year with healthier smiles by providing free oral screenings as part of the 2nd Annual Family Fun DentalFair on Saturday, September 20.

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2008-09-12 TROJAN TEETH WILL BE PROTECTED FOR START OF FOOTBALL SEASON The gold in every Trojan’s smile is the work of endodontist Ramon Roges, director of the USC School of Dentistry Center for Urgent Care.

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2008-09-03 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY HELPS COLLEGE STUDENTS LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES Lifestyle Redesign® for the College Student Helps Form Comprehensive Plans for Physical and Mental Health, Academic Performance and Personal Fulfillment

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2008-08-13 MOUTHGUARDS, HEALTHY SNACKS AND A DENTAL CHECK UP WILL HELP KIDS MISS FEWER SCHOOL DAYS Remember oral health when preparing kids for back to school. Don’t forget to add a toothbrush to the list of pencils, notebooks and paper on your shopping list.

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2008-08-06 ALTERNATE PATHWAY THAT LEADS TO PALATE DEVELOPMENT Researchers at the University Of Southern California School Of Dentistry have uncovered another clue behind the causes of cleft palate and the process that leads to palate formation.

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2008-08-01 CARE SERVICES TO HOMELESS VETERANS Los Angeles Dentists Recognized for Statewide Community Health Care

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2008-07-07 RESEARCHERS UNCOVER HEALTH BENEFITS OF ASPIRIN IN THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OSTEOPOROSIS Researchers at the University of Southern California, School of Dentistry have uncovered the health benefits of aspirin in the fight against osteoporosis.

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2008-06-30 DON’T LET A DENTAL EMERGENCY RUIN YOUR VACATION Unexpected injuries or illnesses can ruin a vacation in a heartbeat, and oral health problems are no exception.

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2008-06-05 REHABILITATION PROJECT FOCUSES ON REGAINING UPPER BODY MOVEMENT IN STROKE SURVIVORS The University of Southern California is taking the lead to address rehabilitation therapy and how it can improve the quality of life for stroke survivors.

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2008-05-13 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY MOURNS THE LOSS OF DR. CHARLES GOLDSTEIN Dr. Charles Meyer Goldstein devoted 64 years of his life to dentistry and championed and inspired efforts to reduce oral health disparities throughout Southern California and beyond. 

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2008-04-29 LINK BETWEEN OSTEOPOROSIS DRUGS AND JAW INFECTION A group of University of Southern California School of Dentistry researchers says it hasidentified the slimy culprits killing the jawbones of some people taking drugs that treatosteoporosis.

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2008-04-22 A UNIQUE APPROACH TO DENTAL CARE FOR AUTISTIC PATIENTS According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention autism may affect as many as 1 in 150 children, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes and aids combined.

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2008-02-13 USC SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY RESEARCH DAY More than 100 students and faculty from the USC School of Dentistry turned innovation, imagination and discovery into money-making ideas and lifesaving opportunities that were showcased as part of the 2nd Annual USC School of Dentistry Research Day.

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2008-02-01 “GIVE KIDS A SMILE DAY” The USC School of Dentistry Neighborhood Mobile Clinic rolled into 10th Street Elementary School to provide free screenings, sealants and classroom instruction to more than 500 students on “Give Kids a Smile Day”, Friday, February, 1, 2008.

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2007-11-12 CAMPUS WIDE ORAL CANCER SCREENINGS —AS PART USC School of Dentistry, Dental Hygiene Class of 2008 launch a campus and community wide effort to stop smoking-- in an attempt to address the rise in smoking rates among college age students in conjunction with the Great American Smoke out Day on Thursday, November 15.

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2007-11-12 LINK BETWEEN ORAL CANCER AND ETHNICITY Clinicians from the USC School of Dentistry unravel connection between the incidence of oral cancer and race and ethnicity-- as part of first epidemiological study of oral cancer in California.

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2007-11-06 SLOWING DOWN IN THE FAST NEW WORLD USC’s Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy looks to address this important health issue at a special picnic and thought provoking discussion held in conjunction with the division’s 65th anniversary. The sold out event is open to media outlets only.

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2007-11-06 USC CELEBRATES THE ORDINARY Sculptor J. Seward Johnson collaborates with USC’s Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy to celebrate the every day in a new exhibit opening Friday, November 9 at the University of Southern California’s University Park Campus.

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2007-10-29 WHAT'S ON TAP FOR ORAL HEALTH On October 28, 2007, the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) increased its fluoridation levels to be on par with the majority of the country’s water supply.

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2007-10-17 THE USC SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY SHARES TIPS ON HOW KIDS CAN ENJOY CANDY The candy experts at the USC School of Dentistry say Halloween doesn’t have to be a dentist’s worst nightmare. There are precautions we can take that can make this holiday enjoyable for all, even our littlest gremlins.

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2007-10-04 USC SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH How loss of the Children's Healthcare Bill could contribute to epidemic for children

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2007-09-24 TEENY TEETH PROGRAM ADDRESSES SILENT AND NEGLECTED EPIDEMIC AFFECTING CHILDREN The USC School of Dentistry's Teeny Teeth Program teams up with Young and Healthy to provide low-income children with a safety net against the silent epidemic targeting children.

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2007-09-06 Stem Cells In Tendons Regenerate Tissue in Animal Findings Promise New Treatments for Tendon Injury and Disease

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2007-07-21 BACK TO SCHOOL EFFORT TO ADDRESS, READING, WRITING AND TOOTH DECAY DURING FAMILY DENTAL FAIR The USC School of Dentistry joins “Back to School” effort to address, reading, writing and dental decay during its “First Annual Family Dental Fair”.

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2007-06-08 THE “SILENT AND NEGLECTED” EPIDEMIC AFFECTING CHILDREN IN LOS ANGELES Healthcare professionals including those from the USC School of Dentistry, elected officials and community leaders came together to seek out solutions to a silent epidemic that is targeting disadvantaged groups in Los Angeles County.

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