21 results

• Dental Water Lines Bacteria Led to Infections of Children, CDC Warns

  November 2, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The CDC warns that some dental water lines may contain high levels of bacteria which can spread infections, particularly to children.

• Buprenorphine Side Effects Can Cause Tooth Decay, Other Dental Problems, FDA Warns

  January 14, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA warns the use of buprenorphine tabs and tablets which dissolve in the mouth can cause tooth decay and infections.

• Antibiotic Prescriptions Given to Prevent Dental Infections Often Unnecessary: Study

  June 5, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that dentists regularly overprescribe antibiotics for non-existent infection risks.

• Rare Lung Disease Diagnosed Among Dentists in Virginia Raises Concerns

  March 21, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  The CDC warns that dentists may be at risk of a rare and potentially fatal lung disease following a cluster of diagnoses in Virginia.

• EPA Rule Targets Mercury Pollution in Wastewaters from Dental Amalgam

  December 19, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A new EPA rule will require dentists to separate mercury from fillings from wastewater before it leaves their offices, in order to prevent mercury water contamination.

• Dentist Water Linked to Bacterial Infection Outbreak That Sickened 37 Children in California

  October 13, 2016

  Russell Maas

  At least 37 children may have been hospitalized due to infections caused by contaminated plumbing at a California dentist's office.

• Mercury Exposure Risks Posed By Dental Fillings, Researchers Warn

  October 5, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  Americans with eight or more dental fillings may have elevated levels of mercury in their blood, which could cause health problems, according to the findings of a new study.

• Centralization Sought for 3M Lava Ultimate Lawsuits Over Dental Crown Problems

  June 14, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  3M faces class action lawsuits from dentists who say it sold defective Lava Ultimate dental crowns which had a high failure rate and seek to have their cases consolidated for pretrial proceedings in federal court.

• Dental Malpractice Lawsuit Alleges Girl Left Brain Dead From Sedatives

  March 30, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A four year old girl has been left brain damaged after a botched dental procedure, resulting in a pending lawsuit and the suspension of the dentist's license.

• Heart Infections Linked to Reduction in Preventative Dental Antibiotics: Study

  November 19, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that decreasing preventative antibiotics during dental surgery led to an increase in heart infections in England.