The objective of this research was to verify the association between verbal bullying and untreated dental caries. The present cross-sectional study had a representative sample of 1,589 children, aged 8-10 years, from public schools. Information on verbal bullying related to the oral condition was obtained through a questionnaire directed to the students. Clinical data were collected by 4 calibrated examiners (kappa> 0.70) using the DMFT/dmft and PUFA/pufa indexes for caries. Socioeconomic issues were answered by those responsible. The prevalence of verbal bullying related to the oral condition was 27%. The results of the Poisson regression, in an adjusted multiple model, showed a significant association between bullying and untreated caries lesions (prevalence ratio, PR: 1.27; 95% CI: 1…
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– September 30, 2017
Michael St. A. Brown, DDS will open the newest affiliated Affordable Dentures & Implants practice Thursday in Hagerstown at 18743 N. Pointe Drive. The new location is Affordable Dentures & Implants affiliated network's fifth practice in Maryland.
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– September 30, 2017
Itchy gums can be caused by a range of conditions, from allergies to viral infections. Learn about the symptoms, treatments, and outlook for itchy gums.
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– September 30, 2017
“The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself.”
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– September 29, 2017
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– September 29, 2017
They've played a massive part in bringing me out of a depressive period that made me come home from work, lie down, and refuse to move from bed or actually go to sleep for the next five hours. They've significantly reduced the frequency of my thoughts of topping myself.
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– September 29, 2017
Though most tooth decay can be blamed on bacteria, such as Streptococcus mutans, the fungus Candida albicans may be a joint culprit in an alarmingly common form of severe tooth decay affecting…
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– September 29, 2017
“My favorite thing about the Internet is that you get to go into the private world of real creeps without having to smell them.”
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– September 28, 2017
According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Americans spend more than $ 1.4 billion on teeth-whitening products annually, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself amid their ranks and browsing the enormous selection of gels and strips, rinses and toothpastes — online or at the local… (Source: L.A. Times – Health)
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– September 28, 2017
When Paul Talbot rolls into his hometown in the “denture van”, his phone buzzes with messages from people hoping he'll be able to make them a new smile. “They try and contact me on Facebook just to ask about the dental van,” he says.
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– September 28, 2017
