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It happens during any given dental appointment; that embarrassing moment when your hygienist asks how often you floss, and your reply is, “Not often enough,” at the same time he or she clucks disapprovingly and shakes his or her head. Turns out they know what they're talking about.

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Don Marquis

“Honesty is a good thing, but it is not profitable to its possessor unless it is kept under control.”
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Dentists say fines deterring poor patients

Dentists say a fear of unfair fines is causing a sharp fall in low-income families receiving treatment. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
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Gleaming results after more than five decades

After being in practice for more than five decades, this is something John Dawe, D.D.S. of Signature Denture Studio and Laboratory, knows well. “Everybody has a little ego,” Dr. Dawe said.

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Chris Rapier

“I hate life, I hate death and everything in between just doesn’t interest me.”
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Henry Schein to settle anti-trust class action for $39m

Henry Schein (NSDQ:HSIC) said today it expects to pay approximately $ 38.5 million to settle an anti-trust class action suit related to dental supplies. The case, which was filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, alleges that the defendants violated anti-trust rules by fixing prices on dental equipment and supplies, as well as other claims. The Melville, N.Y.-based company said that it expects to incur a charge of $ 38.5 million in pre-tax money, or 19¢ per share, to settle the case. The charges are slated to go on the books for the company’s third quarter, though the settlement is subject to a definitive agreement amongst all engaged parties, as well as court approval. Co-defendants Patterson (NSDQ:PDCO) and Benco Dental also expect to settle, Henry Sch…

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Ambrose Bierce

“Acquaintance, n.: A person whom we know well enough to borrow from, but not well enough to lend to.”
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Preop Dental Care Slightly Cuts Pneumonia Risk After Cancer Surgery Preop Dental Care Slightly Cuts Pneumonia Risk After Cancer Surgery

Patients undergoing major cancer surgery might reduce their risk of postoperative pneumonia by seeing a dentist beforehand, a study from Japan suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)

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Oscar Wilde

“Arguments are to be avoided; they are always vulgar and often convincing.”
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Future dentists could choose to simply regenerate teeth instead of filling cavities

(Natural News) Wouldn’t it be great to be able to regrow your teeth in ways that are similar to your hair and nails? Of course it would, but unfortunately, human bodies just aren’t built like that. Last year, however, a team of researchers led by Paul Sharpe, a bioengineer at King’s College London, managed to… (Source: NaturalNews.com)
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