Pediatrics: Page 113

Novartis loses another bisphosphonate/ONJ trial
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Novartis Pharmaceuticals, makers of the osteoporosis bisphosphonate Zometa, has been ordered to pay a Florida man $250,000 for injuries he suffered after taking Zometa to help treat his multiple myeloma.
March 18, 2013
Study questions costs of routine dental antibiotic prophylaxis
By Donna Domino
Routine antibiotic prophylaxis for dental patients who may be at risk of infection from invasive dental procedures costs the U.S. healthcare system more than $150 million annually, according to a new study in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology. But there is little scientific basis for antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures, the authors contend.
March 17, 2013
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3M ESPE donates to America's ToothFairy
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3M ESPE has contributed Adper self-etch adhesive to the National Children's Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF): America's ToothFairy.
March 17, 2013
WesternU gets $8.4M pledge from First 5 LA
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) College of Dental Medicine will receive $8.4 million from First 5 LA to provide dental care to uninsured and underserved children.
March 14, 2013
Colo. to keep kids' dental in healthcare exchange?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Colorado's health insurance exchange may move forward without children's dental care after language from the federal government termed such benefits as "essential" yet "optional," the Denver Post reported.
March 14, 2013
FDA issues azithromycin warning
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning that the antibiotic azithromycin can cause abnormal changes in the electrical activity of the heart that may lead to a potentially fatal irregular heart rhythm.
March 13, 2013
Free app guides kids' oral hygiene, eating habits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
United Concordia has created a free, animated, mobile app called Chomper Chums that is designed to help children ages 4 to 11 develop healthy brushing, flossing, and rinsing habits.
March 12, 2013
Stratasys debuts 3D printer for smaller orthodontic labs, clinics
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Stratasys introduced the Objet30 OrthoDesk 3D printer, designed for smaller orthodontic labs and clinics, at this week's International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany.
March 11, 2013
U.K. kids see millions of tobacco messages weekly
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.K. children are being exposed to millions of tobacco images and messages every week on prime-time television, according to a new study in Tobacco Control.
March 11, 2013
Tom's of Maine creates 'goodness report'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Tom's of Maine has created a new informational tool to help people learn about the company's relationship with ingredients, packaging, waste, water, energy, and community.
March 10, 2013
Calif. city ranked No. 1 in dental flossing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Los Angeles was named the No. 1 city in the U.S. for flossing, with nearly 45% of survey respondents saying they floss at least once a day, according to a new survey commissioned by DenTek.
March 6, 2013
Counterfeit toothpaste draws $2M lawsuit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A woman is suing the retailer and importer behind the counterfeit Colgate-Palmolive toothpaste she purchased, which she claims gave her gastroenteritis, according to a report by Securing Industry.
March 5, 2013
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