Rabia Mughal[email protected]PeriodonticsSaliva tests for perio disease detection hit U.S. marketOralDNA Labs recently introduced two tests to the North American market that use saliva to detect periodontal disease. These protocols have been used for a number of years in Europe, but the company claims to be the first to make them commercially available in the U.S.October 25, 2009HomeJury finds for plaintiff in first Zometa/ONJ lawsuitA Montana jury awarded $3.2 million to a woman who claimed the drug Zometa was to blame for her osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ). The verdict could set a precedent for hundreds of similar cases pending against the manufacturers of bisphosphonate-based products.October 21, 2009HomeMaking a business case for quality dental careIt's time for patients to become part of the dental care equation and for dentists to make sure this happens, said former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona at the Institute for Oral Health conference on quality care last week. If patients shopping for dental care understand its importance, they will drive quality and cost, he said.October 19, 2009PeriodonticsPeriodontitis a risk factor for head and neck cancerChronic periodontitis has been shown to be an independent risk factor for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, according to a new study in Cancer Epidemiology.October 6, 2009Orofacial PainFentanyl patch blamed in autistic teen's deathThe mother of a 15-year-old boy who died from an overdose of pain medication following a routine dental procedure is suing Seattle Children's Hospital and the doctors who prescribed the drug.October 1, 2009Orofacial PainTreatment approaches for patients at risk of osteonecrosisBisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw is a relatively new condition triggered by increased use of bisphosphonate-based drugs. What do dental professionals need to know when dealing with patients at risk of this condition?September 27, 2009WhiteningMore carbamide peroxide doesn't mean whiter teethA higher concentration of carbamide peroxide does not enhance the whitening effects of at-home tooth-bleaching agents, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.September 22, 2009HomeSpotting skin cancer through suspicious molesSkin cancer is the most common form of cancer, and dentists and hygienists can help detect the disease early by keeping a watchful eye on suspicious growths on their patients' skin.September 13, 2009LasersLaser-induced ultrasound: New caries detection tool?Researchers from Australia and Taiwan have developed a new way to noninvasively analyze tooth enamel by measuring how the surface of a tooth responds to laser-generated acoustic waves.September 2, 2009PeriodonticsMotivational interviewing can enhance oral health habitsMotivational interviewing can yield positive changes in oral health behavior in people with severe mental illness and may be useful for the general population as well, according to a new study.August 27, 2009Previous PagePage 24 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 officeSponsor ContentJoin Us
