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Veteran Fights for New Teeth

A Rio Grande Valley veteran is frustrated. His dental work isn’t working out the way he had hoped.

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Sir Richard Steele

“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.”
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Authors: Schenkel JS, Lübbers HT, Metzler P Abstract Local anaesthetics are an integral part of most dental procedures and are therefore widely used and safely applied. Though rare, complications may occur and can be categorized as local or systemic. In the majority they are of minor nature but there is a potential for severe and possibly lethal side effects. Local complications are nerve damage (mainly the lingual and the inferior alveolar nerve), lesions of vascular structures, hematoma formation, temporary palsy of the facial nerve and post injection pain being the most common local complication. Examples for systemic complications are allergic reactions, cardiovascular complications, intoxication and psychogenic reactions. PMID: 26631281 [PubMed – in process] (Source: Sch…

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Street Corner in Downtown Erick Remains Frozen In Time

Buzzy Austin has the key these days to the old building which is full of history almost exactly where it happened. “We’re just trying to preserve a little history of what happened in this part of the country,” he says walking through the front door.

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Australian study finds ‘no-drill’ dentistry stops tooth decay

A University of Sydney study has revealed that tooth decay (dental caries) can be stopped, reversed, and prevented without the need for the traditional ‘fill and drill’ approach that has dominated…
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Effect of topical simvastatin (1.2mg) on gingival crevicular fluid interleukin-6, interleukin-8 and interleukin-10 levels in chronic periodontitis – A clinicobiochemical study

Conclusion Topical SMV has a beneficial effect on periodontal health. Removal of the bacterial plaque and subgingival delivery of SMV significantly modulates the chemokines present in GCF. To summarize, SMV shows promising role in the management of periodontitis. (Source: Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research)

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Auburn Mobile Dentist Says Need is Great

David Kanas closed his Roseville dental office eight years ago when he retired, but he says he’s still practicing — this time on the road. He discovered a need for his services from patients who aren’t able to travel or are immobilized by physical or health problems.

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Dylan Thomas

“An alcoholic is someone you don’t like who drinks as much as you do.”
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Optimal heating condition of ethylene?vinyl acetate co?polymer mouthguard sheet in vacuum?pressure formation

ConclusionThe present study demonstrated that a sagging distance of 15 mm provided the most suitable forming process. The results of the present study provide a standard heating condition for EVA sheet forming. (Source: Dental Traumatology)
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CDHA Raises Awareness for Oral Hygiene Care in Alzheimer’s…

The California Dental Hygienists Association and The Alzheimer’s Association have collaborated to raise awareness of the oral hygiene treatment options for Alzheimer’s patients. Options include a Registered Dental Hygienist and an RDH in Alternative Practice in Alzheimer’s Patient Care Plan.

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