Reuters HealthWhiteningSleep apnea therapy eases fatigue in three weeksCHICAGO (Reuters) - People with obstructive sleep apnea were less sleepy after three weeks of treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) compared with patients using a sham therapy, researchers report in the journal Sleep.January 3, 2011Dental EducationU.S. House Republicans want quick health law voteWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives plan to hold a vote in January to repeal President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul and say they have nearly enough support to override a presidential veto of the repeal, a top lawmaker said on Sunday.January 3, 2011Oral CancerHead and neck cancer treatments often don't meet guidelinesNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Care for U.S. patients with head and neck cancers deviates significantly from national guidelines, if the findings of a new study hold true.January 2, 2011PeriodonticsPeriodontal therapy does not improve preterm or low birth weight ratesNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Periodontal therapy of pregnant women does not reduce the rates of preterm or low birth weight (LBW) infants, according to a new meta-analysis by researchers in Brazil.January 2, 2011OpioidsNSAIDS safer than opioids for elderlyNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are safer than opioids for elderly patients, according to a new study. While NSAIDs increase the risk of bleeding and other problems, the investigators found that elderly people on opioids had higher rates of fracture, cardiovascular events, hospitalizations, and deathDecember 15, 2010RestorationsU.S. FDA to re-examine metal dental fillingsWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking a second opinion on whether mercury-containing dental fillings pose a risk to dental patients, especially children and pregnant women.December 9, 2010PeriodonticsBritain considers plain packaging for cigarettesLONDON (Reuters) - The British government will consider whether to force tobacco companies to adopt plain packaging to try to reduce the attraction of smoking, according to a policy document on public health published on Tuesday.November 30, 2010RestorationsEU to ban bisphenol A in baby bottles in 2011BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union (EU) will ban the use of organic compound bisphenol A (BPA) in plastic baby bottles from 2011 with the backing of a majority of EU governments, the EU's executive Commission said on Thursday.November 28, 2010Dental EducationActivists try to attract dentists to rural areasKANSAS CITY, Kansas (Reuters) - A shortage of dentists in rural Kansas and other states has left residents with little to smile about. A coalition formed in Kansas is pushing for legislative reforms to attract dental professionals, if not dentists themselves, to underserved areas.November 24, 2010PeriodonticsOmega-3's linked to a lower risk of gum diseaseNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who consume a good amount of omega-3's -- the fatty acids predominantly found in oily fish -- may have a lower risk of developing gum disease, suggests a new study.November 9, 2010Previous PagePage 5 of 19Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDSO-linked firm, more agree to settle fraud allegationsA health and wellness company, an affiliated dental service organization (DSO), and more agreed to resolve claims they engaged in hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraud.Periodontics1st reported case of kidney disease drug causing gum overgrowthAIAI may detect early childhood caries in individual teethDSOWhat lies ahead for DSOs in the 2nd half of 2025?Office ManagementDo’s and don’ts for controlling practice overhead
