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George Bernard Shaw

“Democracy substitutes election by the incompetent many for appointment by the corrupt few.”
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Should we all be worried about mercury fillings?

Dentists must restrict the use of mercury amalgam fillings in children under 15, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, because they are ‘vulnerable groups’. Here’s why… (Source: the Mail online | Health)

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Thomas Jefferson

“I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. ”
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The Use of Amoxicillin (500mg) Plus Metronidazole (500mg) For 7 Days Adds Adjunctive Benefits For Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy, But Limited Evidence Supports Higher/Longer Dose

ConclusionsBased on the studies reviewed, no recommendations for the optimal duration of the antibiotic course can be given. However, based on the principles of responsible antibiotics use, the highest dose with the shortest duration of time is recommended to reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance. Therefore, a 7-day regimen of 500/500 mg or 500/400 mg of amoxicillin and metronidazole would be most appropriate. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
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Professor Irwin Corey

“If we don’t change direction soon, we’ll end up where we’re going.”
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Root canals: How safe are they, really?

(Natural News) Most people trust their dentist with problems related to their teeth. However, if you look carefully at some of their procedures, you’d be shocked at how unsafe some of these are, as well as how they can result in long-term health problems. In particular, root canal treatment, a procedure touted as safe and routinely… (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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Reduce Risk of Gum Disease With This Easy Rinse

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nearly half of American adults aged 30 years and older suffer from some form of gum disease.

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Dylan Thomas

“Someone’s boring me. I think it’s me.”
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Deep decay in canine and implant placement: opinions?

This is a 71 year old lady who came in years ago, but accepted only crowns on the anterior incisors. Some weeks ago she returned, with deep decay on canine, and we did a scan and offered her implants.The postDeep decay in canine and implant placement: opinions? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
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Dentures in a day is complicated procedure

This patient chose to have same-day dentures; the results speak for themselves. For almost 100 years, this process was called immediate/healing dentures.

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