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Dentsply Sirona Unveils SICAT Endo 3D Software at CDA Meeting in Anaheim…

Faster, safer, and more efficient endodontic treatment with SICAT EndoDentsply Sirona is introducing another integrated solution to the dental market ? the new SICAT Endo 3D software for improved planning and workflow in endodontic treatment. SICAT Endo also enables you to order special surgical guides for guided endodontic treatment. Advantages of the software: enhanced diagnostics, improved certainty in planning, and optimized accuracy of tre atment through the use of surgical guides.Charlotte, NC (May 17, 2018)– SICAT Endo is the first and only fully integrated and complete 3D solution for the diagnosis and planning of endodontic treatment that also supports clinical implementation with surgical guides. Using the software, all root canals can be easily identified in 3D, and the work…

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Alan Woods

“Blame someone else and get on with your life.”
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Gc america supports initiative to improve oral health among children in chicago and beyond

(Charlotte, NC, May 8, 2018) In Chicago 63% of third graders have cavities and more than half go untreated. Thanks to a collaboration between GC America and America ’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Health Foundation (NCOHF), caregivers will be provided with the basic tools for home oral care and education. GC America’s $ 100,000 philanthropic investment as Title Sponsor for the 2018 Chicago Smiles Initiative will help support operational expenses an d efforts to overcome significant barriers faced by under-served families in Chicago and surrounding areas with an emphasis on the education of grandparents, parents and other adult caregivers. Under-served families face tremendous obstacles in accessing dental care, which include low oral health literacy, financial hardship, lack of tra…
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Interior of a Dutch House with an operator attending to a man's teeth, Hendrik van der Burgh, c.1638-66, Wellcome Collection. From vampires and tooth fairies to barber-surgeons and professional dentists, Wellcome Collection 's new exhibition is the first to trace the evolution of our relationship with our teeth and the pursuit of a pain-free mouth.

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“There are several good protections against temptations, but the surest is cowardice.”
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His Tooth is Funny Looking. What is It?

Discussion Teeth are specialized anatomic parts of the human body that are developed between the ectoderm and ecomesenchyme in a complex process called odontogenesis. More than 300 genes have been identified that influence odontogenesis. Dental abnormalities can have significance for cosmesis, malocclusion, dental caries and periodontal diseases. It is not uncommon for more than 1 area to be affected. For example, Hutchinson teeth which are caused by congenital syphilis are smaller with wider spacing between the teeth within the arch, and also have a characteristic notching. Learning Point Some common dental problems that may be seen or heard about by pediatricians include: Tooth eruption Ankylosis Natal teeth Usually prematurely erupted primary teeth that are present at birth Neonatal…

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Wide-reaching Health Benefits of Dental Implants

The average American's access to oral care has been in a crisis for the last decade. Many Americans find dental appointments too expensive and thus forgo giving their oral health the care it needs.In 2017, the will refuse medical care due to financial constraints.

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University of Alberta cyclotron could supply province’s demand for medical isotopes

(University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine& Dentistry) University of Alberta scientists have taken a critical step towards supplying Alberta’s demand for medical isotopes. Their newly published findings could have major implications for other health jurisdictions across North America as well.Researchers at the university’s Medical Isotope and Cyclotron Facility used a particle accelerator known as a cyclotron to produce enough isotopes for up to 1,000 diagnostic procedures in a day. (Source: EurekAlert! – Cancer)
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Exploring the History of Teeth at Baltimore’s Dentistry Museum

Here's a little known fact to sink your teeth into — Did you know that George Washington's second inaugural speech contained only 135 words? It's not because America's first president had nothing to say. Tooth historians say it's because the president was wearing new dentures, making it difficult for him to speak.

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