Rabia Mughal[email protected]PeriodonticsStudy links acute myocardial infarction and perio diseasePeriodontal disease can contribute to occurrences of certain cardiovascular diseases, according to research to be presented next month at the International Association for Research conference in San Diego.February 21, 2011PeriodonticsHIV-positive patients benefit from early dental interventionEarly dental intervention can help newly diagnosed HIV-positive patients retain teeth and preserve dentition, according to research to be presented next month at the International Association for Dental Research conference.February 14, 2011PeriodonticsDrBicuspid.com Hygiene InsiderFebruary 13, 2011WhiteningTenn. legalizes Botox use for oral surgeonsThe Tennessee dental board has approved the use of Botox injections by oral and maxillofacial surgeons and considerations are under way that might allow general dentists to use the drug in the future.February 3, 2011WhiteningMetal piercings pose greater risks to oral healthStainless steel jewelry used in tongue piercings may be more harmful for oral health than those composed of plastics such as Teflon because more bacteria can accumulate on the metal, according to a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.January 31, 2011WhiteningDrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry InsiderJanuary 26, 2011WhiteningResearchers report low success rate for BRONJ treatmentConservative treatment is needed for bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) in early disease stages, while a surgical approach is supported for later stages, according to a study to be presented at the International Association for Dental Research meeting in March.January 25, 2011WhiteningDo dentists underreport inhalation/ingestion of ortho objects?A new study found a limited number of reported cases of inhalation and ingestion of orthodontic objects, prompting speculation that dental practitioners may not be willing to volunteer information about such incidents out of concern for their reputation.January 13, 2011WhiteningGo Smile sues founder over teeth-whitening trademarksGo Smile has filed two lawsuits against its founder, celebrity dentist Dr. Jonathan B. Levine, alleging that his use of trademarks are "confusingly similar" to Go Smiles' and that he violated a noncompete agreement.January 6, 2011Dental EducationWis. groups clash over proposed dental schoolDental groups in Wisconsin are clashing over the recently approved $10 million in state money intended to support the construction of a new dental school -- a proposition that the Wisconsin Dental Association calls "ill-advised" and a "lame-duck decision."December 27, 2010Previous PagePage 18 of 34Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesFormer orthodontist arrested for child exploitation againA former orthodontist who shuttered his practices in 2023 after he was arrested for child pornography has now been charged with U.S. child exploitation offenses.PeriodonticsThyroid hormone levels may predict gum diseaseDental HygieneRevolutionizing implant maintenance in dental hygienePatient CommunicationThe 80/20 rule of communication in the dental officePatient CommunicationDo’s and don’ts for making a great 1st impression