Atlantic Health’s Carol G. Simon Cancer Center has received a $3 million donation from a cattle dealer from Randolph, NJ, to establish the Leonard B. Kahn Head and Neck Cancer Institute, according to a story by the Daily Record. The 82-year-old Kahn does not have head or neck cancer, but he has leg cancer and is a patient of James Wong, MD, the chairman of the radiation oncology department at
Officials in Columbia, MO, have voted to continue fluoridating the city’s water supply. The unanimous city council vote came November 4 following nearly a year of discussion that began with a request from a private citizen to stop fluoridating the city’s water supply, according to an ADA press release. Columbia has been fluoridating since 1973, when its water supply changed from deep naturally fluoridated wells to shallow wells that contained
The ADA is selling a patient education brochure to clarify who should take antibiotics before dental treatment and who should not. The longtime standard has been prescribing antibiotics for dental patients with orthopedic implants and those with certain heart conditions (as a precaution to ward off infective endocarditis), according to the ADA. However, in most cases it’s best to bypass antibiotic prophylaxis, experts say. The American Heart Association recommends antibiotic
Through rose-colored glasses, implant dentistry is a perfect solution. The patient no longer has to worry about decay or other problems associated with natural dentition. But the rise of peri-implantitis in dentistry’s consciousness has led to the creation of different treatment options The laser-assisted peri-implantitis procedure (LAPIP) is one such option. Based on the laser-assisted new attachment protocol (LANAP), LAPIP has distinct advantages over other commonly employed methods of treating
Oklahoma health officials have confirmed that 100 patients of oral surgeon W. Scott Harrington, DMD, have now tested positive for hepatitis and HIV. The state health department said 90 patients have tested positive for hepatitis C, six for hepatitis B, and four for HIV, according to a press release. More than 4,200 people have been tested since the dental board launched in investigation in March. Health officials have notified 7,000
The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have released the third clinical supplement to the Journal of Dental Research (JDR) Clinical implant dentistry is the focus of the latest clinical supplement, the second in 2013, which will serve as a companion to the December issue of the journal. The peer-reviewed supplement is dedicated to clinical research in implant dentistry and includes studies representing different trial designs, including randomized
A study of more than 90 million claims by Delta Dental found that even insured children are not getting the proper level of preventive dental care. The study found that more than one-third of children ages 6 to 18 are at higher risk for tooth decay, according to Delta Dental. The study’s findings include the following: More than 70% of children ages 6 to 18 are not receiving two fluoride
The ADA has voiced its support for provisions included in a global mercury treaty that uphold the use of dental amalgam. The treaty, signed by a representative of the U.S. on November 6, is pending ratification and is subject to Senate approval. Many other countries signed the treaty in Minamata, Japan, in October; however, the U.S. was unable to do so due to the government shutdown. Unlike other products the
Canadian researchers have identified a protein that can help predict whether a patient will develop oral cancer, according to a recent study in the International Journal of Cancer (October 8, 2013). The protein acts as a biomarker that can help determine whether an oral lesion is likely to become malignant, according to the researchers from the University of Toronto and Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. The group used proteomics, which
The incidence of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is growing, and the human papillomavirus (HPV) is linked to an increasing number of such cases. Studies show that HPV-positive patients respond better to therapy, and less intensive therapy may be reasonable, according to a recent study in Cancer Treatment Reviews (September 30, 2013). The major risk factors for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma have traditionally included smoking and drinking alcohol.
Sigma Labs has obtained complete assignment interest in its patent on advanced dental implant technology. It supports Sigma’s exclusive marketing agreement with Manhattan Scientifics, according to the company. Sigma’s rapid healing implant creates a surface that can integrate with bone in four to six weeks with reduced inflammation and patient discomfort, the company said.
A Beaumont, TX, orthodontist has been sentenced to federal prison for Medicaid fraud after submitting claims for palatal expanders that were never provided to his patients. Terrence Ewing Syler, DDS, 70, pleaded guilty in June to healthcare fraud and was sentenced to 22 months in federal prison on November 7 by U.S. District Judge Thad Heartfield, according to a U.S. Department of Justice statement. Dr. Syler, who owned and operated Syler