Dental Hygiene: Page 404

Calif. dentist, anesthesiologist liable in fatal sedation case

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Southern California dentist and anesthesiologist lost a medical malpractice lawsuit filed by the daughter of a patient who died after being sedated prior to dental implant surgery.

June 7, 2012

Peers, community help teens quit sugary drinks

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A peer- and community-driven education program appears to be a successful vehicle to encourage high school students in Appalachia to reduce their intake of sugared drinks, according to a study in PRISM: A Journal of Regional Engagement.

June 6, 2012

Vigilant Biosciences names new CEO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Vigilant Biosciences, developer of a "rinse and spit" screening test for the early detection of oral cancer, has appointed David Barshis as its new CEO.

June 6, 2012

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Ronald Bulard

By Rob Goszkowski

Dr. Ronald Bulard, founder of Imtec and CEO of Park Dental, has been a driving force in dental implantology for more than 20 years. Here he discusses the history of mini-implants and the ongoing need for innovation in the implant industry.

June 6, 2012

U.S. dental groups voice amalgam support

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A coalition of 10 dental organizations has voiced its support for the continued use of dental amalgam in a letter to the U.S. government in anticipation of a United Nations meeting considering a ban on its future usage, the ADA News reported.

June 5, 2012

DrBicuspid.com Oral Cancer & Diagnostics Insider

By Donna Domino

June 5, 2012

Cannabis chewing gum targets oral side effects

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The company Medical Marijuana has acquired a 50% stake in CanChew, a cannabinoid-based chewing gum developed as a pharmaceutical delivery mechanism to relieve pain, xerostomia, and other side effects of disease and disease treatment.

June 5, 2012

PolyMedix developing novel oral mucositis drug

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

PMX-30063, a drug being developed by PolyMedix for the treatment of acute care conditions, has shown potential as a topical treatment for oral mucositis in patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, according to research presented June 2 at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in Chicago.

June 5, 2012

Rocky Mountain Dental Institute classes earn ICOI credentials

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Rocky Mountain Dental Institute classes now count towards the designation of International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) Fellow.

June 5, 2012

Guidance Endodontics sues law firm over Dentsply case

By Kathy Kincade

Guidance Endodontics may have won its breach-of-contract lawsuit against Dentsply International in 2009, but the company is now suing the law firm that represented it in that case, seeking $148 million for alleged malpractice.

June 4, 2012

New gauge provides 3-axis bite registration

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kosmo Technologies has developed a disposable three-axis bite registration gauge called the Andra Gauge.

June 4, 2012

Dentists should stress oral-systemic health link

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental professionals should build a stronger connection between oral health and general health -- not only for patients, but also at the community level, according to a special issue of this month's Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.

June 3, 2012

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