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Dentist Links Fosomax-type Drugs To Jaw Necrosis

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

Researchers at the University Of Southern California, School Of Dentistry release results of clinical data that links oral bisphosphonates to increased jaw necrosis. The study is among the first to acknowledge that even short-term use of common oral osteoporosis drugs may leave the jaw vulnerable to devastating necrosis, according to the...

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Osteoporosis Drug Linked To Bone Death In Jaw

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

A new US study found that even short term use of oral bisphosphonates like Fosomax (alendronate), commonly used to treat osteoporosis, may leave the jaw vulnerable to devastating necrosis (death of bone tissue). ...

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Oral Health: Prevention Is Key

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 02:00:00 PST

At this time of year, when many people may have consumed much more food and sugary drink than usual, the lead Editorial in this week's Lancet is dedicated to oral health and its neglect. Because oral health is rarely life threatening, it can be a low priority for national...

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Treating Gum Disease Linked To Lower Medical Costs For Patients With Diabetes

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

A new report suggests that treating gum disease in patients who have diabetes with procedures such as cleanings and periodontal scaling is linked to 10 to 12 percent lower medical costs per month. The findings are encouraging but the study was not designed...

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