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DrBicuspid.com Hygiene Insider
By Rabia Mughal
February 13, 2011
Merck wins latest Fosamax/ONJ lawsuit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A state court in New Jersey has found in favor of Merck in the Rosenberg v. Merck case, rejecting the claims of a woman who blamed her dental and jaw-related problems on her Fosamax use.
February 13, 2011
Is Europe looking to ban dental amalgam?
By Rob Goszkowski
Fresh challenges to the use of dental amalgam in Europe may arise following the release next month of a new European Commission report that is expected to recommend a phase out of amalgam. Some countries are already moving in that direction.
February 13, 2011
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Canadian researcher finds cancer therapy target
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
One of the most important genes in the human genome is called p53 and its function is to suppress tumors. Now a Canadian researcher has discovered the mechanism by which p53 is inactivated in cancerous cells, allowing tumors to grow.
February 13, 2011
Ohio spearheads kids' oral health initiative
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ohio has launched the Children's Oral Health Action Team (COHAT), a team of nearly 30 organizations from education, healthcare, dental, and advocacy backgrounds who want to "advocate and educate to improve child oral health in Ohio," according to the organization's website.
February 10, 2011
Ill. teen dies from infection after root canal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A 17-year-old boy died February 9 after he developed sepsis following root canal surgery at a Blue Island, IL, dental clinic, according to a story in the SouthTown Star.
February 10, 2011
Closing arguments heard in Fosamax/ONJ trial
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
No causal relationship between oral bisphosphonates and osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) has been has been established, according to Christy Jones, attorney for Merck, during closing arguments February 10 in the Rosenberg v. Merck Fosamax trial.
February 10, 2011
New ONJ studies are some of biggest to date
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Two new studies published in the Journal of Dental Research could lead to the development of better definitions for ONJ. These studies represent some of the largest published studies to date on ONJ patients.
February 10, 2011
Antibacterial mouth rinse helps reduce preterm births
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Use of nonalcohol antibacterial mouth rinse containing cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) decreases the incidence of preterm births, according to a study presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine annual meeting in San Francisco.
February 10, 2011
Ohio VA supervisor aware of lapse in dental clinic hygiene
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dayton Daily News has obtained testimony that reveals a former supervisor at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Dayton, OH, did not take adequate action after learning that a dentist did not use sterilized equipment on patients, according to a news story in the paper.
February 9, 2011
ADA: Infection control critical in dental office
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Noting "heightened interest" in infection control procedures in dental settings following recent developments at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dayton, OH, the ADA reaffirmed the importance of implementing and maintaining good infection control practices.
February 9, 2011
Spectroscopic technique could make laser surgery safer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy could be used as a feedback mechanism to prevent iatrogenic nerve damage during oral and maxillofacial laser surgery, according to a study in the Journal of Translational Medicine.
February 9, 2011
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