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DENTAL TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Newspaper · U.S. Edition PRSRTSTD U.S.Postage PAID Permit#306 Mechanicsburg,PA DentalTribuneAmerica 213West35thStreet Suite#801 NewYork,NY10001 AD HYGIENE TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Hygiene Newspaper · U.S. Edition g DT page 2A u page 11A Diagnose this … Multiple lobulated reddish to bluish swellings over the tongue and lower lip. upage 1B AAE annual meeting The event has a special focus on hot topics and controversies in endodontics.u page 14A Class II direct composites Clinical solutions to common problems when placing these types of restorations. By Fred Michmershuizen, Online Editor By Javier de Pison, Editor in Chief Dental Tribune Latin America The director of Salon Dental Chile, the main dental expo in Chile, told Dental Tribune Latin America over the phone that the capital, Santiago, was only slight- ly affected by the recent powerful earthquake and that there was a tense calm in the nation, caught by surprise in the middle of the sum- mer vacation. Salon director Miguel Wechsler said that Chile’s “strict building Chile meeting a go despite earthquake GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), manufac- turer of several versions of denture adhesive sold under the Super Poli- grip brand name, recently announced it will introduce zinc-free versions of the products. “While zinc is an essential part of the diet, recent publications suggest that an excessive intake of zinc-con- taining denture adhesives over sever- al years may lead to the development of neurological symptoms and blood problems such as anemia,” a consum- er advisory from the company reads. “Neurological symptoms may include numbness, tingling or weak- ness in the arms and legs and difficul- ties with walking and balance.” The company insists the products are safe when used as directed, but said that it is removing zinc as a pre- cautionary measure for consumers who might use too much. “Super Poligrip is safe to use as directed in the product label,” the statement reads. “The majority of con- sumers follow these directions. How- ever, some consumers apply more adhesive than directed and use it more than once per day. Therefore, as a precautionary measure to minimize any potential risks to these consum- ers, GSK has voluntarily stopped the manufacture, distribution and adver- GlaxoSmithKline taking zinc out of its denture products ENDO TRIBUNE The World’s Endodontic Newspaper · U.S. Edition March 2010 www.dental-tribune.com Vol. 5, No. 6 SPECIALHINMAN EdItIoN The Hinmann Dental Meeting is known for its reputation of excellence, one that brings together the highest quality programming from the leading authorities in the field of dentistry. g See pages 17A, 18A Heading to Atlanta this month? tising of these products.” The new products will be clearly labeled on their packaging as zinc- free. GSK reported that it has dis- cussed this situation with the FDA and that no further action is required. DT