Rabia Mughal[email protected]Immune SystemInflammation links periodontal and systemic diseasesResearchers have long been aware of the relationship between periodontal and systemic diseases such as atherosclerosis. Now they are looking into whether inflammation could be the reason behind it and what this could mean for the dental practice.December 16, 2008PeriodonticsADA updates guidelines for patients at risk of osteonecrosisWhile the chances of patients developing osteonecrosis of the jaw from oral bisphosphonate therapy remains low, patients at risk should still receive special consideration from dentists, according to a new report from the ADA.December 10, 2008Dental EducationStudent wins $1.7M for dental school dismissalA former University of Michigan School of Dentistry student was awarded $1.7 million by a federal jury after they ruled she was unfairly expelled from the school in 2005.December 4, 2008HomeDentist sued for botched breast surgery also an M.D.Several news outlets have reported that an 18-year-old woman is suing her dentist over breast reduction surgery gone bad. The dentist's lawyer says his client's credentials as an oral surgeon are irrelevant, however, because he is also a medical doctor.November 25, 2008Oral CancerStudy links herpesvirus with endodontic diseaseHerpesviruses have long been considered the culprits behind many oral diseases. Now a new study has found a link between endodontic disease and the Epstein-Barr virus, a form of herpesvirus that is also a human pathogen.November 23, 2008WhiteningBrighter teeth without bleaching?A perfect pearly white smile is a priority for many patients, but what about situations in which bleaching is not an option? An Australian technique called "tooth lightening" avoids peroxide altogether, using remineralization instead to brighten teeth.November 12, 2008PeriodonticsWrigley and Cadbury clash over Recaldent gumThe Federal Trade Commission is reviewing a complaint by Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company that Cadbury USA does not have adequate evidence to back claims it has made in Trident Xtra Care gum ads about the oral benefits of Recaldent.November 6, 2008Dental EducationResearch networks bring clinical studies into the dental officeSome dental dilemmas are best solved in everyday practices rather than academic settings. This is what makes practice-based research so invaluable, according to a panel of experts at the recent ADA meeting.November 3, 2008Regulatory UpdatesMinnesota hammers out regulations for superhygienistsA Minnesota health task force is drafting regulations for a new class of oral health workers whose job description will likely lie somewhere between that of a hygienist and a dentist. A May law mandated the creation of an oral health practitioner in Minnesota by January 1, 2011.October 28, 2008Dental EducationPractice management software updatePractice management software has become a critical component of the modern dental office. Here's what the leading vendors showcased at the recent ADA meeting in San Antonio.October 23, 2008Previous PagePage 29 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
