Rabia Mughal[email protected]PeriodonticsResearch links stress and depression with gum diseaseWhen it comes to gum disease, smoking, diabetes, and genetics are some of the usual suspects. Now a new study confirms that stress and depression may be culprits as well.February 23, 2009Dental EducationUniv. of MN says yes to midlevel providersThe University of Minnesota Board of Regents has approved a dental therapy degree program for midlevel providers with a skill set between a dental hygienist and dentist. Now it's up to the state Legislature.February 12, 2009Dental EducationFacial injuries reveal secrets of domestic violenceVictims of abuse from an intimate partner may be reluctant to discuss their predicament, but dentists and physicians can recognize the abuse through telltale injuries and offer assistance, according to a new study.February 11, 2009HomeDental office not liable for unwanted cow bone graftThe Washington State Supreme Court has ruled that a woman who had cow bone grafted into her jaw -- against her wishes -- cannot sue the dental office that did the surgery under the state's Consumer Protection Act.February 8, 2009InsuranceDentists or patients: Who should get the insurance check?Insurance companies and dentists in Indiana are clashing over legislation that could change the way dental procedures there are reimbursed.January 29, 2009PeriodonticsMinn. shapes future of midlevel providersMidlevel dental providers -- aka "superhygienists" -- could soon be performing extractions, restorations, and more in Minnesota. A 13-member work group has submitted its proposal for the creation of an oral health practitioner to the state Legislature.January 26, 2009Oral CancerCoffee could aid in fight against oral cancerA Japanese study has found that people who drink at least one cup of coffee a day may be at a lower risk for oral cancer compared to people who don't drink coffee at all.January 18, 2009WhiteningTenn. bans teeth-whitening kiosks at the mallTennessee has officially banned teeth-whitening kiosks at shopping malls after the dental board found that their services fell under the state's definition of the practice of dentistry.January 12, 2009Dental EducationDental school challenges $1.7 million awardFour faculty members at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry are demanding a new trial and a reduced jury award in the case of a student who was awarded more than a $1 million for unfair dismissal from the school.January 8, 2009Oral CancerStudy: Oral bisphosphonate risks higher than reportedA University of Southern California study found that the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients who have undergone oral bisphosphonate therapy could be higher than originally thought and that even short-term use can leave some patients vulnerable. But the makers of Fosamax argue the study is flawed.January 1, 2009Previous PagePage 28 of 34Next PageTop StoriesLegal Issues$22M lawsuit claims dental visit led to 4-year-old’s brain damageA family has filed a $22 million medical negligence lawsuit against a dental practice in Oregon, claiming that a routine dental procedure left their 4-year-old with brain damage.Alternative Pain TherapiesSensitive teeth? Nanobots may come to the rescueHygiene ToolsWhy these dental hygienists love Turbo-CR and what it does for their patientsHygiene ToolsThis toothbrush may clean teeth betterSponsor ContentJoin Us
