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Bisphosphonates not alone in causing ONJ

By Rabia Mughal

SAN FRANCISCO - Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) can no longer be called just bisphosphonate-associated ONJ since other drugs also play a role in prompting the condition, according to Cesar Migliorati, DDS, during an expert panel today at the ADA Annual Session.

October 18, 2012

Appealing to patients' emotions improves hygiene compliance

By Rabia Mughal

SAN FRANCISCO - Dental patients are notoriously inattentive to oral hygiene instructions, but there is something hygienists can do to make them pay more attention, according to a presentation today at the ADA Annual Session: Appeal to their emotions.

October 17, 2012

Survey pinpoints why people don't floss

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists' Association recommends that people floss daily as part of their oral health routine, but studies have shown only about 1 in 5 do so.

October 16, 2012

ADA 2012 kicks off with school-based dental screenings

By Donna Domino

SAN FRANCISCO - The ADA kicked off its annual meeting this week by having150 volunteer dentists, hygienists, and dental students provide 2,000 school children with oral health screenings, education, and treatment as part of the ADA's Give Kids A Smile program.

October 14, 2012

Dental Diaries: A new toothbrush

By Dr. Sheri Doniger

There is nothing like the feel of a new toothbrush. Even so, even dedicated dental professionals can forget to replace their toothbrushes every three to four months. We're only human, right?

October 14, 2012

Merck reaches damages agreement in Fosamax suit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A confidential agreement has been reached in a lawsuit filed against Merck, maker of the osteoporosis drug Fosamax, by a woman who claimed she suffered from Fosamax-related damages to her jaw.

October 11, 2012