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Impact of cuts to Adult Dental Program will be felt

The elimination of the Adult Dental Program for indigent seniors and some working poor represents a terrible short-sightedness and total lack of common sense by the Ball government. The Adult Dental Program for these two groups was eliminated on budget day to save the province $ 3 million a year.

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Antibacterial effect of silver (I) carbohydrate complexes on oral pathogenic key species in vitro

It was the aim of this study to evaluate the antibacterial impact of two silver(I) carbohydrate complexes with tripodal thioglycosides, namely tris[2-(?-D-thio-glucopyranosyl)ethyl]-amine-silver(I)-nitrate (3) an… (Source: BMC Oral Health)

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Good teeth are an investment, so invest now and save later

Good teeth and healthy gums are an investment, notes The Denture Office @ James in Burlington. By investing in the care of your teeth now, you'll be minimizing the potential for dental issues that can cost you dearly down the road.

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ACS Releases Long-term Care Guideline for Survivors of Head and Neck Cancer

By Stacy Simon The American Cancer Society has released a new Head and Neck Survivorship Care Guideline to help survivors of head and neck cancer and their primary care providers better manage their long-term care. The guideline addresses cancers of the oral cavity, tongue, lip, pharynx (throat), and larynx (voice box). Recommendations in the guideline may also apply to cancers of the salivary glands, nasal and paranasal sinuses, and nasopharynx. But it does not address cancers of the brain, thyroid, or esophagus because they are very different in terms of symptoms and treatment. RESOURCES: Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Care GuidelineHead and Neck Cancer Survivorship Guideline Patient PageNutrition and physical activity guidelines for cancer survivorsSurvivorship care plansOnline co…
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“No good deed goes unpunished.”
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Analysis of tryptase?positive mast cells and immunoexpression of MMP?9 and MMP?13 in periapical lesions

ConclusionA larger number of tryptase?positive mast cells and greater enzymatic activity of MMP?9 and MMP?13 was found in PGs compared to RCs and RRCs. These findings are a characteristic of the dynamics of periapical diseases.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: International Endodontic Journal)
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Dr. LeBlanc Describes How Aging Affects Your Dental Health

One of the most important issues to be concerned about when aging is the importance of taking good care of one's teeth and oral health. People think that losing their teeth is a foregone conclusion, but that is not true.

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Research With an “I”

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UofL Provides Comprehensive Dental Care for People Living with HIV

Underserved Kentuckians living with HIV/ AIDS can continue to rely on comprehensive oral health care offered through the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, thanks to $ 2 million in federal funding. The funding has been awarded to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department for Public Health HIV/AIDS Services Branch, Ryan White Part B program and contracted to the UofL School of Dentistry.

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