Dental Hygiene: Page 359

7,000 patients warned of possible hepatitis, HIV exposure

By Donna Domino

Thousands of Oklahoma dental patients may have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV in a Tulsa oral surgeon's practice. State investigators found several infection control violations -- including rusty instruments and lax sterilization procedures.

March 28, 2013

HPV-positive African-Americans with throat cancer have better outcomes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

African-Americans with throat cancer who are positive for the human papillomavirus (HPV) have better outcomes than African-Americans without HPV, according to a new study in Clinical Cancer Research (March 26, 2013).

March 27, 2013

Heraeus Kulzer launches online Smile Store

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Heraeus Kulzer has launched the Venus Smile Store, allowing dental practices to sell the company's Venus whitening and oral care products to patients online.

March 27, 2013

Sulzer Mixpac resolves lawsuit against copycats

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sulzer Mixpac has received a consent judgment and permanent injunction confirming that Spident USA and Spident Korea infringed its trademark and patent rights by offering counterfeit mixing tips made by Seil Global of Korea.

March 26, 2013

Perio treatment lowers medical costs for pregnancy, arthritis

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Annual medical costs are lower by nearly $4,000 for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis and $2,400 for pregnant women when treated for periodontal disease, according to the latest findings from an oral health study by United Concordia and Highmark.

March 26, 2013

Published evidence supports partial caries removal

By Rob Goszkowski

The best way to treat carious lesions extending into dentin is to ensure a good seal, according to a new study in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry. As long as the pulp is protected, total removal of the decay is not necessary, the authors contend.

March 26, 2013