Rabia Mughal[email protected]WhiteningConn. teeth-whitening businesses sue dental commissionA lawsuit was filed Wednesday against members of the Connecticut State Dental Commission on behalf of three businesses, claiming the commission illegally shut them down because they offered teeth-whitening services at lower prices than dental offices.November 15, 2011PeriodonticsDrBicuspid.com Hygiene InsiderNovember 13, 2011PeriodonticsXyliMelts help relieve dry mouth overnightA self-adhering, slowly dissolving disk that releases xylitol, cellulose gum, and mint flavor is effective in relieving dry mouth during prolonged periods of sleep, according to a study in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.November 9, 2011Oral CancerADA updates guidelines for managing ONJ risk patientsA patient receiving antiresorptive therapy for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis has a low risk of developing osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), and benefits of the medication outweigh the risk of ONJ, according to an advisory statement from the ADA.November 3, 2011WhiteningDental Heroes: Returning smiles to kids in needSmile for a Lifetime is a foundation that provides free orthodontic treatment to kids in need across the U.S. Dr. Donald Montano of Bakersfield, CA, runs one of its most successful chapters, where he treats up to 24 pro bono patients annually.October 26, 2011WhiteningU.K. dentist denounces 'porcelain pornography'Patients who come in for cosmetic work are often seeking the perfect smile, but some dentists are compromising sound enamel and dentin to give patients unnecessary porcelain crowns and veneers -- a practice one dentist calls "porcelain pornography."October 25, 2011WhiteningDrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry InsiderOctober 19, 2011WhiteningNew screening questionnaire streamlines TMD assessmentA team of U.S. researchers has developed a screening questionnaire designed to enable dental practitioners and other healthcare professionals to quickly and cost-effectively identify patients with pain-related temporomandibular disorders (TMDs).October 16, 2011PeriodonticsFHSU will offer dental practitioner program in Kan.Fort Hays State University (FHSU) announced yesterday that it intends to offer a bachelor's degree program to train registered dental practitioners (RDPs), pending passage of legislation establishing RDPs as a class of dental care provider in Kansas.October 11, 2011PeriodonticsPerio disease, pregnancy outcomes debate continuesA number of studies have investigated whether treating periodontal disease reduces adverse pregnancy outcomes, but the jury is still out. A recent meta-analysis found that it doesn't, but some experts still disagree.October 5, 2011Previous PagePage 13 of 34Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of recording employees in bathroomA dentist accused of hiding a secret recording device in a staff bathroom was arraigned on August 20.PediatricsEarly caries? Maybe it has to do with how kids are fedPractice SalesDistinguishing personal vs. enterprise goodwill in dental practice valuationsLegal IssuesNew details emerge in dentist’s fatal hit-and-run casePediatricsAmino acid may fight caries better than fluoride
