Reuters HealthHomeFacial pain often severe, but not commonNEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jan 5 - The various forms of recurrent facial pain can sometimes be debilitating, but are fortunately relatively uncommon, according to a new study.January 4, 2010PeriodonticsAnkylosing spondylitis increases the risk of periodontal diseaseNEW YORK (Reuters Health), Dec 28 - Ankylosing spondylitis increases the risk of periodontal disease, German researchers report in the January issue of Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.December 27, 2009HomeU.S. lawsuit over Merck's Fosamax dismissedNEW YORK (Reuters), Nov 23 - A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging that Merck & Co.'s osteoporosis drug Fosamax causes jaw damage, more than two months after a jury deadlocked in a case involving a similar claim.November 22, 2009HomeTrouble thinking? Better see the dentistNEW YORK (Reuters Health), Nov. 12 - A new study hints that good oral care - regular brushing and flossing and trips to the dentist -- may help aging adults keep their thinking skills intact.November 11, 2009HomeBruxism common with obstructive sleep apnea, especially in men, CaucasiansNEW YORK (Reuters Health), Nov. 3 - Roughly one in four people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have bruxism, according to study findings presented this week at the American College of Chest Physicians' CHEST 2009 meeting in San Diego, California. By contrast, in the general population, less than one in ten people have bruxism.November 2, 2009HomeSurgical management of drooling leads to subjective improvementNEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 24 - While the published literature on surgical management of sialorrhea is generally of low quality, nearly all of the studies show that most patients experience a significant subjective improvement following such treatment.September 23, 2009Oral CancerElectric toothbrushing does not prevent ventilator-associated pneumoniaNEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 11 - Electric toothbrushing as part of standard oral care does not reduce the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), results of a study indicate.September 10, 2009Orofacial PainMerck lawsuit over Fosamax ends in mistrialNEW YORK (Reuters), Sep 11 - A lawsuit alleging that Merck & Co.'s osteoporosis drug Fosamax caused jaw damage ended in a mistrial on Friday.September 10, 2009WhiteningWhitening strips are safe and effective in patients with dry mouthNEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 10 - Patients with medication-induced xerostomia can safely use 10% hydrogen peroxide whitening strips, researchers report in Gerontology.September 9, 2009CardiovascularGood oral hygiene may guard against cardiovascular diseaseNEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 8 - There are common genetic factors that slightly predispose individuals to develop both periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease, a prospective study of Swedish twins indicates.September 7, 2009Previous PagePage 8 of 19Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDental hygienist charged with using forged licensesA woman accused of practicing with bogus state dental hygienist licenses for more than four years has been charged, according to an affidavit.Immune SystemIs the hepatitis B vaccine linked to this painful oral condition?EndodonticsEndodontics may stress out dental studentsPractice Management SoftwareReimagining the digital future of dentistrySponsor ContentJoin Us
