Dentures: Page 13

Tooth loss, periodontitis linked with cognitive decline

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Tooth loss and periodontal disease are predictors for poor cognitive function in older men, according to a study by researchers from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.

May 2, 2010

Allcare faces lawsuit over 'defective' dentures

By Rabia Mughal

A West Virginia woman who claims she received defective and ill-fitting dentures from Allcare Dental & Dentures is suing the company for breach of contract and breach of implied warranty.

April 27, 2010

Texas woman says denture cream caused neuropathy

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline, alleging that the company knew about the health risks associated with high levels of zinc in their denture cream and did nothing about it.

February 11, 2010

New program aims to assist female denture wearers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Procter & Gamble's Fixodent has launched a online network targeted at female denture wearers to give them a team of experts to confide in and boost their self-confidence. The Fixodent Circle of Confidence provides new denture wearers expert tips and answers to a variety of questions, such as "How will dentures affect the way I eat?" and "What beauty products will help me best accentuate my new smile?"

January 18, 2010

Reline, rebase, or remake: The denture dilemma

By Dr. Monica "mOe" Anderson

It's 4 p.m. on a Friday and Mr. Smith has just stormed in demanding another "adjustment" of his eight-year-old dentures. You've repeatedly recommended new, implant-retained overdentures, but he says he can't afford them. What's a doctor to do?

December 9, 2009

Duplicating dentures

Dennis Kaylor demonstrates his technique for duplicating dentures in three appointments.

December 8, 2009