Merck wins 3rd Fosamax/ONJ lawsuit

2010-11-21

Merck has come out on top in the latest Fosamax/osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) lawsuit. On November 19, a federal court jury in New York

CAO Group offers free whitening at Greater NY meeting

2010-11-21

The CAO Group is offering free teeth whitening to attendees of the upcoming Greater New York (GNY) Dental Meeting (November 28 through December 1), the

Breast cancer linked to perio disease and tooth loss

2010-11-17

As the body of research linking periodontitis with a host of other disease states — including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, surgical complications, and risk

Shofu debuts flowable hybrid for occlusal restorations

2010-11-16

Shofu Dental has introduced Beautiful Flow Plus, a new flowable hybrid in a syringe delivery system. Approved for all indications, including class II restorations, Beautiful

AAE guide encourages endodontics before extraction

2010-11-16

A new clinical resource guide from the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is aimed at helping practitioners save the natural tooth rather than extract it.

Can ozone be used to whiten teeth?

2010-11-15

Ozone shows promise as a stain-removal agent for teeth, according to a new study in Acta Odotontologica Latinoamericana (August 2010, Vol. 23:2, pp. 84-89). Researchers

Ortho Technology to distribute AMD lasers worldwide

2010-11-14

AMD Lasers has expanded distribution channels for its Picasso laser system through a new agreement for Ortho Technology to distribute AMD’s products to the orthodontic

Mouthguards have minimal impact on reducing concussions in rugby players

2010-11-11

Existing headgear and mouthguards have limited or no benefit in reducing concussions in rugby players, according to a new study (Neurosurgery, November 2010, Vol. 67:5,

CDA addresses Calif. city’s amalgam resolution

2010-11-11

The California Dental Association (CDA) is working on amalgam awareness with locally elected officials of Costa Mesa, CA, after the city council endorsed a ban

Buffalo Dental offers BPA-free mouthguard laminate

2010-11-10

Buffalo Dental Manufacturing has released the Buff Tuff mouthguard laminate, which contains no bisphenol A (BPA) or dioxin and is cross-grained for extra strength and

3rd Fosamax/ONJ trial begins in NY

2010-11-10

Another trial involving Fosamax and its alleged role in osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is now under way in New York, according to an article

Agenta gets $1.1M grant for wound healing technology

2010-11-10

Agenta Biotechnologies has received a $1.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health and National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIH/NIDCR) for the