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Do I need dentures?

Many people find it hard to acknowledge the fact that they could possibly need dentures – either partial ones or whole month ones. Embarrassment and cost factors are really the two main reasons for this.

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By elkhornadmin – June 22, 2016

Henry Schein expands footprint in Japan with J. Morita stake

Henry Schein (NSDQ:HSIC) said it’s expanding its footprint in the Japanese dental market by buying a 50% stake in a subsidiary of J. Morita Corp. for an undisclosed amount. Melville, N.Y.-based Schein said the deal is for half of One Piece Corp., which has 8 dental dealerships in Japan and booked sales of roughly $ 125 million last year. Schein said it 1st entered Japan with the October 2014 acquisition of Iwase Dental Supply; former managing director Kenichiro “Ken” Iwase is due to lead the expanded Schein operation in there, the company said. “Japan represents an exciting strategic opportunity for Henry Schein,” chairman & CEO Stanley Bergman said in prepared remarks. “While Iwase Dental serves customers in the greater Tokyo area, the One Piec…
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By elkhornadmin – June 21, 2016

New dentures: What to expect when starting to wear dentures

New dentures will inevitably present wearers with new sensations during the adjustment phase, says The Denture Office @ James in Burlington. What follows describes some of what you can expect when starting to wear dentures.

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By elkhornadmin – June 21, 2016

Sharing of a bacterium related to tooth decay among children and their families

Research presented at the ASM Microbe research meeting provides compelling evidence that children acquire Streptococcus mutans, the bacterium most frequently associated with dental caries, from…
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By elkhornadmin – June 21, 2016

Role of indoleamine 2,3?dioxygenase in an inflammatory model of murine gingiva

ConclusionCollectively, our findings support a major role for IDO in the development of gingival inflammation, as an example of an inflammatory condition, and lay the foundation for subsequent studies to explore it as a novel immunotherapy target. (Source: Journal of Periodontal Research)
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By elkhornadmin – June 20, 2016

Alleged DIY tooth maker taken to court by dental college

The professional body that represents B.C. dentists is suing a man who was allegedly making partial dentures unlicensed, and with store-bought modelling clay from his Richmond home. In the post, which has been removed, Block said he could make individual, non-toxic teeth from his home for $ 100 dollars each.

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By elkhornadmin – June 20, 2016

Dental and skeletal effects of palatal expansion techniques: a systematic review of the current evidence from systematic reviews and meta?analyses

Summary The aim was to assess the quality and to summarise the findings of the Systematic Reviews (SRs) and Meta?Analyses (MAs) on the dental and skeletal effects of maxillary expansion. Electronic and manual searches have been independently conducted by two investigators, up to February 2015. SRs and MAs on the dentoalveolar and skeletal effects of fixed expanders were included. The methodological quality was assessed using the AMSTAR (A Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews). The design of the primary studies included in each SR/MA was assessed with the LRD (Level of Research Design scoring). The evidence for each outcome was rated applying a pre?determined scale. Twelve SRs/MAs were included. The AMSTAR scores ranged from 4 to 10. Two SRs/MAs included only RCTs. The current …

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By elkhornadmin – June 19, 2016

Applicants, donors sought for program that awards grants to seniors in need

When Peter Garland, 66, of Robbinston was diagnosed with throat cancer in October 2015, he had to have several teeth pulled out. But the cost for the extractions and replacement dentures was more than $ 1,500, and Garland didn't know how he would pay for them.

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By elkhornadmin – June 19, 2016

2?hydroxyisocaproic acid (HICA) is bactericidal in human dental root canals ex vivo

ConclusionHICA paste exerted superior activity against E. faecalis and could have potential for root canal medication.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: International Endodontic Journal)
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By elkhornadmin – June 18, 2016

Steve Druelinger

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By elkhornadmin – June 18, 2016