Posts Tagged ‘osteoporosis’
Dental Records Could Hold The Key To Early Osteoporosis Diagnosis
Scientists have discovered that dental records could be used to identify osteoporosis risk many years before symptoms of the condition first develop. Dental researchers at the University of Manchester are pioneering a new technique known as Osteodent, which could determine osteoporosis risk long before the condition actually develops. Dentists are using Osteodent to examine scans […]
Osteoporosis drug linked to very low risk of jaw disease
A drug, which is commonly prescribed to treat patients with osteoporosis, contributes to a very low risk of jaw disease, a study has revealed. The drug is associated with a very slightly elevated risk of the jaw condition osteonecrosis, which is a rare but potentially very serious condition. The study was funded by the National […]
Florida women loses case against Merck
A Florida woman who claimed that taking Fosamax caused her to experience jaw pain and dental health problems has lost her case, it has been announced. Judith Graves took Merck to court in 2006 and claimed that taking the drug for osteoporosis had caused her to suffer extensive dental health problems and deterioration of the […]
Dental firm 3D Diagnostics set for Aim stock exchange
3D Diagnostics Imaging plc is marketing a product developed at Scottish universities and is set to list on the Aim stock exchange. The company is marketing the CarieScan hand-held sensor instrument, which is used to detect early warning signs of dental decay; the device allows early treatment, which subsequently reduces the need for fillings and […]
