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Analysis of bacterial community profiles of endodontically infected primary teeth using pyrosequencing

ConclusionsThis study revealed a relationship between the oral microbiome and endodontic infection in primary teeth. Additionally, anaerobic bacteria such as Fusobacterium species were dominant in the teeth with apical abscesses. (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)
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Buffalo Grove Dentist Is Leading Dental Implant Provider

Dr. Scott Frank, a renowned dental implant provider, can give patients new permanent teeth that will not slip or slide around while they eat or speak. Dr. Frank, who operates North Shore Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, uses a unique implant placement known as Refresh Smile.

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Adrienne E. Gusoff

“The world is round; it has no point.”
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Artificial Saliva Formulations versus Human Saliva Pretreatment in Dental Erosion Experiments

The aim of this study was to evaluate the erosion-preventive effect of different artificial saliva formulations and human saliva in vitro compared to human saliva in situ. In the in vitro experiment, bovine enamel and dentin specimens were stored in artificial saliva (4 different formulations, each n = 20), deionized water (n = 20) or human saliva (n = 6 enamel and dentin specimens/volunteer) for 120 min. In the in situ experiment, each of the 6 enamel and dentin specimens was worn intraorally by 10 volunteers for 120 min. The specimens were then eroded (HCl, pH 2.6, 60 s). Half of the specimens were subjected to microhardness analysis (enamel) and the determination of calcium release into the acid (enamel and dentin), while the other half were again placed in the respective medium or worn…

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Panama City Dental Office to Expand Treatment Hours in February

Panama City Smiles, a leader in cosmetic dentistry, will extend its hours of operation this year and break ground on a new facility. The office will begin offering morning and evening hours for busy families who need to schedule appointments before or after work hours.

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Factors Associated with Reevaluation of the Stepwise Excavation Procedure: An 8-Year Retrospective Study

Although the stepwise excavation procedure (SWP) has been shown to be an effective caries treatment technique, studies reporting its application outside of controlled clinical trials are limited. We performed a retrospective study from patient record data to assess the proportion of patients who had an SWP reevaluated within 18 months at The University of Iowa College of Dentistry (UICOD) between 2004 and 2012, and evaluated the association between different variables and this outcome. A total of 1,985 SWPs were performed in 1,326 patients, with 518 patients having had reevaluation within 18 months. Bivariate analysis and logistic regression modeling revealed strong associations between explanatory variables such as provider type, tooth type, patient age, number of recalls and the calendar…

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Katie Hopkins slams ‘idiot’ Karren Brady and blames Apprentice star for declining ratings

Katie Hopkins has blasted Karren Brady and called her an “idiot” as she blames her for The Apprentice’s declining ratings. The controversial star remains as outspoken as ever, and targeted Lord Sugar’s right hand woman while giving her opinion on the effect Margaret Mountford’s exit in 2009 has had on the BBC show.

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Alan Dean Foster

“Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting.”
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Effects of conventional and orthodontic pacifiers on the dental occlusion of children aged 24–36 months old

ConclusionThe prevalence of MO was higher among children who used pacifiers. According to a general trend, the use of conventional pacifiers was associated to severe anterior open bite and overjet. (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)
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Katie Hopkins blames ‘idiot’ Karren Brady for poor Apprentice viewing …

The former contestant, 40, reckons the BBC show’s ratings are down because viewers miss Margaret Mountford, 64, who quit in 2009. Katie said: “I don’t get Karren Brady.

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