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Reports of bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw (BON) associated with the use of Zometa (zolendronic acid) and Aredia (pamidronate) began to surface in 2003. The majority of reported cases have been associated with dental procedures such as tooth extraction; however, less commonly BON appears to occur spontaneously in patients taking these drugs.
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icon date 13:15:43 | icon author Amy

The American Dental Association (ADA) website has  the current requirements from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Heart Association (AHA), regarding antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental treatment for patients that may be predisposed to infective endocarditis due to heart conditions or who have had total joint replacement.

www.ada.org/public/topics/antibiotics.asp

www.ada.org/prof/resources/topics/antibiotic.asp

Categories: Dental Health
icon date 09:27:16 | icon author Julie
Hypoglycemia
March 11, 2010
Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is most likely in a diabetic, particularly the type 1 insulin-dependent diabetic. The classic signs and symptoms are that the patient is cold, sweaty, shaking, and mentally disorientated. Many patients, however, do not exhibit these. Therefore, when reviewing the patient's medical history, it is important to ask diabetic patients to list their signs and symptoms.
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icon date 10:45:06 | icon author Amy