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Hypersalivation: Causes and treatment

What is hypersalivation? What causes it and how is it treated? In this article, we look at this condition characterized by excess saliva in the mouth.
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Randall Jarrell

“I think that one possible definition of our modern culture is that it is one in which nine-tenths of our intellectuals can’t read any poetry.”
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A Chinese Robot Has Performed the World ’s First Automated Dental Implant

Robots could soon be operating on you by themselves at the dentist clinic. In China, a robot dentist installed two dental implants for a woman last Saturday, in what could be the world’s first fully automated dental implant surgery, reports the South China Morning Post. Human doctors supervised the whole procedure but did not actively intervene. The surgery, which took place in the city of Xi’an, was first reported by the state-run Science and Technology Daily. According to the report, the robot followed a set of pre-programmed commands to install the dental implants. Experts said that the implants were fitted within a margin of error of 0.2-0.3 mm—matching the standards required for this type of procedure, reports the Post. Robots can safely conduct dental surgeries like…
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Chew on this: Dental coverage gives protection within limits

The annual sign-up window for many types of health insurance also is a good time to think about dental coverage. Many employers offer a chance to sign up for it during their open enrollment period for benefits.

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Could a green tea extract help to treat tooth sensitivity?

Using a green tea compound, researchers develop a new material that protects patients with sensitive teeth and damaged dentin against cavities.
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Robert Pante

“If you look good and dress well, you don’t need a purpose in life.”
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Effect of Simulated Mastication on the Retention of Locator Attachments for Implant-Supported Overdentures: An In Vitro Pilot Study

ConclusionsThe results suggest that short-term simulated mastication affects the extra-light blue inserts but not the more-retentive inserts. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)

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A new smile in hours

Raleigh Enfinger uses a small hand held mirror to glance at his new set of teeth as a small group of dentists surround him. It has been about 30 years since the 84-year-old has had a new set of dentures.

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Mouth breathing: Symptoms, complications, and treatment

What causes mouth breathing? When should a healthcare professional be consulted and what might the diagnosis be? How is mouth breathing treated?
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Arthur C. Clarke

“Politicians should read science fiction, not westerns and detective stories.”
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