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Study: Patients on bisphosphonates at low risk for ONJ

By Rabia Mughal

Occurrences of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) may be rare in patients receiving once-a-year infusions of 5 mg of zoledronic acid, a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association has found.

November 8, 2010

W.Va. collecting data on kids' oral health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

West Virginia is conducting a survey of the oral health of its children -- the first time the state has ever done so, according to a story by West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

November 7, 2010

Brite Sources releases bone collecting system for dentistry

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Brite Sources has announced the availability of a new bone collecting system for harvesting autogenous bone materials during oral surgery procedures.

November 7, 2010

Study to ID bacteria associated with oral cancer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded a two-year, $245,000 grant to a New York University dental research team to identify bacteria in the oral cavity that may be associated with oral cancer.

November 7, 2010

Medicaid and malocclusion: The economic realities

By Kathy Kincade

With access to care and healthcare reform such hot-button issues, a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association highlights another underserved population U.S. policymakers should consider: Medicaid patients with malocclusion.

November 7, 2010

Recalls, lawsuit prompt ongoing propofol shortage

By Rob Goszkowski

For dental practitioners who regularly administer propofol, this past year has been a challenging one. A series of factors -- including recalls, shutdowns, and a multimillion dollar lawsuit -- rendered one of the most widely used anesthetics in medicine virtually unobtainable.

November 4, 2010