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Colo. dental school's policies scrutinized
 The University of Colorado Denver School of Dental Medicine is tightening some of its policies following disclosures that seven dentists lacked required licenses and that prescriptions were being written using the Drug Enforcement Agency numbers of faculty who were not present. More»» |
AAOMR sports a new look
 Under the tutelage of its newest president, Dr. Allan Farman, the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) is working to gain a higher profile with the public and within dentistry itself. More»» |
What you might not know about teeth whiteners
 BOSTON - White strips, whitening trays, paint-on whiteners ... a dizzying array of home teeth-whitening products are on the market. But there can be pitfalls on the path to aesthetic nirvana, and dental professionals can help patients avoid them -- if armed with the right information, according to a seminar at the recent Yankee Dental Congress. More»» |
When dentists fear children
 Even if they understand directions, toddlers often refuse to follow them. They squirm, cry, puke, and wet their pants during dental visits. So it's no wonder that many dental professionals don't want to deal with them. But distracting patients can go a long way toward ensuring cooperation. Here's how. More»» |
Sargenti paste still widely used despite controversy
 The FDA, ADA, and AAE do not condone it, nor do U.S. dental schools. Dozens of lawsuits have been filed by patients claiming permanent jaw damage and other debilitating side effects following its use. So why do dentists continue to use Sargenti paste for endodontic obturation? More»» |
Studies urge adding adult dental benefits to Medicare
 With Americans generally living longer -- and keeping more teeth in the process -- what happens to their oral health after they retire, when they often require more dental care but have lost their dental coverage? A series of papers in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry suggests that Medicare is the answer. More»» |
Judge refuses to dismiss Fosamax case, sets trial
NEW YORK (Reuters), Jan 29 - A Manhattan federal judge refused on Friday to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that Merck & Co. Inc.'s osteoporosis drug Fosamax caused jaw damage to an Indiana woman during the nearly eight years she took the pill. More»» |
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Second Opinion
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Embracing the concept of Bardo can make even the biggest life changes more rewarding. 
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Let's face it: The public has access to teeth whitening and we cannot stop it, nor should we. |
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Ask Marty
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Q: What are your thoughts on switching to an electric handpiece?
A: I am an electric handpiece user and would never consider going back to an air-driven handpiece. More»»
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