Dental Specialties: Page 896

Glibenclamide can discolor teeth in children with neonatal diabetes

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Aug 10 - Glibenclamide (glyburide) use has been associated with tooth discoloration in at least five children treated for neonatal diabetes, according to a report in the August issue of Diabetes Care.

August 9, 2009

Align investigated for possible securities violations

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kendall Law Group is investigating Align Technology for possible securities violations related to public statements made by the company between January 30, 2007, and October 24, 2007.

August 9, 2009

Kerr offers strawberry retraction paste, curing light discount

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kerr Dental is now offering its Expasyl gingival retraction paste in strawberry flavor and a discount on the purchase of two Demi LED curing lights, the company announced.

August 9, 2009

Merck faces bellwether Fosamax lawsuit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The first of some 900 lawsuits filed against Merck claiming that its osteoporosis drug Fosamax causes osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is set to go to trial this week in New York.

August 9, 2009

Lawyer sues P&G over mouthwash stains

By Kathy Kincade

A Michigan lawyer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Procter & Gamble (P&G), claiming the company's Crest Pro-Health mouthwash is responsible for brown stains that developed on his teeth after he used most of a bottle.

August 9, 2009

Great Lakes Orthodontics offers digital split fabrication

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Great Lakes Orthodontics is using 3D laser scanning, custom-designed software, and state-of-the-art machining to digitally fabricate splints, reducing splint adjustment time and saving chair time, the company announced.

August 9, 2009

Researchers tout custom-made implants

By Laird Harrison

Forget your one-size-fits-all, screw-in-place, run-of-the-mill implants. The artificial teeth of the future could very well be custom-made in the same shape as the natural teeth they replace.

August 9, 2009

Poor oral health increases brain surgery risks

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Patients undergoing surgery for neurological conditions such as removal of a brain tumor are at greater risk of developing postoperative pneumonia if periodontal disease is also present, according to a new study.

August 6, 2009

ADA survey: Few dentists own labs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Only 2.8% of dentists have their own in-office lab, according to a new survey by the ADA. Conducted in 2008, the survey was based on questionnaires completed by 1,112 U.S. dentists.

August 6, 2009

Treating halitosis: Help patients keep their breath fresh

By Lee Gause, DDS

Telling patients they have halitosis doesn't have to be a negative experience. In fact, the right approach is more likely to get them to take your advice.

August 6, 2009

ADHA testifies at Medicaid town hall forum

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) was among several stakeholders to testify August 6 at the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Town Hall Forum on oral healthcare, the association announced.

August 5, 2009

Lexi-Comp launches oral surgery online resource

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Lexi-Comp has released Lexi-Comp Online for Oral Surgery, a customized Internet-based resource designed for oral surgery specialists.

August 5, 2009

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