Pharma firm to pay $39M civil fraud settlement over fluoride tablets

U.S. government agencies have announced a $39 million civil fraud settlement against a pharmaceutical company for selling half-strength fluoride supplements, according to a U.S. Department of Justice statement. The U.S Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services, and the New York office of the FBI have settled with Vintage Pharmaceuticals, doing business as Qualitest Pharmaceuticals;

What are mouthguards actually used for?

Technically speaking, mouthguards can be used for many things, but one of the most important things they can’t do is protect your patients against concussions. Sierra Soleimani. Image courtesy of SISU. Many patients understand what a concussion means, especially with concussion lawsuits often in the news, but they don’t understand the science behind it and, therefore, don’t understand how a helmet or mouthguard will not protect them. Inside the skull,

Children’s school-based dental: An imperative priority

A basic tenet of a just society is that children, because they are least able to help themselves, be given priority for healthcare. Since poor and minority children have the most oral disease, they should be given the highest priority for allocating oral healthcare resources. Children are essentially nonambulatory when it comes to accessing healthcare. They need to have a parent or caregiver with the time, money, and means to

Legal Cases: Failure to diagnose and treat periodontal disease

HuangshanDental.com is pleased to present the next column from two lawyers who spend every day defending dentists in litigation and before the licensing board. The purpose of this column is to offer our readers a fresh perspective on common practice and risk management issues from attorneys who litigate these issues in the real world. This patient, 55 years old when the suit was filed, had been treated by the same

Grant aids research into improving extraction outcomes

The New Jersey Health Foundation/Nicholson Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to Antonio Valdevit, PhD, to advance research into a medical device that could reduce local trauma and improve outcomes for people requiring tooth extractions. Valdevit is an assistant professor in the department of biomedical engineering, chemistry, and biological sciences at the Stevens Institute of Technology. His mechanism uses vibratory motion to loosen the tooth with a piezoelectric actuator that

3 Bad Habits that Are Affecting Your Teeth

What if we tell you that you’re hurting your teeth just because of your daily routine? It’s something difficult to hear, but it’s entirely true. There are certain habits that almost everybody does every day without considering the damage caused to your teeth. With time, these habits that seem harmless can end up having serious consequences for your dental health. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way, today we

Are You A Candidate For Veneers?

Chances are, you wish you could change something about your smile. Few of us were born with a perfect Hollywood smile. However, today’s advancements in cosmetic dentistry have made it possible for your dentist to reverse nearly any aesthetic flaw. While a cosmetic dental procedure may not be covered by your insurance, it can be an invaluable investment for your self-esteem and even your professional career. Research suggests that an

Week in Review: Dental dams and root canals; ICD-10; U.S. oral health

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Less than half of general dentists always use rubber dental dams during root canal therapy, according to a new study. The finding is concerning because dental dam use increases patient safety and improves the chances of a successful treatment. Read Assistant Editor Theresa Pablos’ article here. Since the October 1, 2015, introduction of ICD-10 codes, practices nationwide have asked, “Do I need to use these codes in

DrBicuspid.com Dental Excellence Awards 2015 finalists

HuangshanDental.com is pleased to announce the finalists chosen by our readers in the 2015 Dental Excellence Awards. We want to thank the hundreds of readers who participated in the voting. The winners will be announced in late January after deliberation by HuangshanDental.com‘s expert industry panel and staff. The awards will be presented at the 2016 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting in February. Voters considered 65 nominees in nine categories to

Star Wars – The Force Awakens – Fun Facts

We felt a disturbance in the force, have you felt it? There’s been an awakening in the force and a new story is about to start. Every generation has their legends, every generation has their memorable movies. Here are 10 facts found interesting and desire to share with you. Are you as excited as we are? Will you go see Episode VII on its opening night? 10 Force Awakens –

Full Mouth Restoration – How it Improve Smiles

In a recent post, The Many options Full Mouth Restoration Offers, we told our readers what a Full Mouth Restoration is and the many treatment options that are available. In this post, we will go more in depth with each option and explain the benefits each offers. Yes, the main goal of these treatments is to re-establish that smile you once lost, but the method may vary from one patient

Best Soft Foods to Eat After Dental Work

One of the hardest parts of getting dental work is not being able to eat what you want on the days after the procedure. Sometimes it’s frustrating when your dentist tells you that you have to only eat soft foods. You may imagine that he/she refers to milkshakes and jelly, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are delicious foods you can eat without compromising your dental treatment.