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Jury award in Fosamax/ONJ case cut from $8M to $1.5M

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A federal judge has dramatically reduced a jury award in an osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) case that originally ended in a mistrial. But Merck, the manufacturer of the bisphosphonate drug Fosamax at the center of the litigation, is still upset.

October 4, 2010

Orthovita gets FDA nod for grafting material

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Orthovita has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA to market Vitomatrix Bone Graft Substitute as a bone grafting material in certain dental procedures.

October 3, 2010

European regulators: Sugar-free gum reduces caries

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In response to an application by Wrigley, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved a health claim that xylitol-, sorbitol-, and mannitol-based sugar-free chewing gum reduces the risk of caries.

October 3, 2010

Komet introduces tungsten carbide cutters

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Komet is offering special tungsten carbide cutters designed to trim and shape titanium and nonprecious metals used in crowns, bridge or implant carried restorations, and model casts.

October 3, 2010

Lava Network opened to Dental Wings, 3Shape labs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental laboratories with 3Shape and Dental Wings scanners now have access to authorized Lava Milling Centers as part of the 3M ESPE Lava Network.

October 3, 2010

3M ESPE supports National Children's Oral Health Foundation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3M ESPE is helping children with dental disease live healthier by donating dental products to National Children's Oral Health Foundation: America's Toothfairy as part of its launch of RelyX Unicem 2 automix self-adhesive resin cement.

October 3, 2010