Kathy Kincade[email protected]HomeDental water line blamed in patient's death; toothbrush gets FDA warningFebruary 19, 2012PeriodonticsWoman contracts deadly disease from dental water lineBacteria in a water line at a dental office in Italy is being blamed for the death of an 82-year-old woman who contracted Legionnaires' disease just days after undergoing dental treatment, according to a new case report in Lancet.February 16, 20123D PrintingOptical caries detector a useful adjunct to radiographsThe Spectra optical caries detection device is a useful adjunct for detecting, assessing, and monitoring enamel demineralization and caries progression, according to the product's first published clinical study in the Journal of Clinical Dentistry.February 15, 2012HomeReport highlights latest perio research; Calif. hygiene program shut downFebruary 14, 2012PeriodonticsAccreditation issues shut down dental hygiene programA dental hygienist training program in California abruptly shut down last week over questions of accreditation, leaving its students -- many of whom had prepaid up to $45,000 for the three-year program -- wondering what to do next.February 13, 2012X-RayFDA probes handheld x-ray devices; AAO campaign appeals to adultsFebruary 12, 2012X-RayFDA probes illegal sale of handheld dental x-ray unitsThe U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning dental and veterinary professionals not to purchase or use certain potentially unsafe handheld dental x-ray units that are sold online by manufacturers outside the U.S. and directly shipped to U.S. customers.February 9, 20123D PrintingDrBicuspid.com Imaging & CAD/CAM InsiderFebruary 8, 2012HomeRDH shares thoughts on MLPs; NiTi endodontic files comparedFebruary 7, 2012HomeCalif. town ends 10-year fluoride debate; MRI aids oral surgery planningFebruary 5, 2012Previous PagePage 31 of 93Next PageTop StoriesPeriodonticsGum disease may be linked to prostate changes like cancerResearch recently published in The Prostate suggests men with gum disease may have an increased risk of developing prostate conditions, including enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, and chronic prostatitis.Dental HygieneLeveraging LinkedIn for career growth in dentistrySmile DesignDr. Tom Giacobbi ranks popular dental treatments ... do you agree?Office ManagementWant to make a dentist smile? Try print management in the practiceSponsor ContentJoin Us