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Teeth tended, smiles beautified by prosthodontist Dr. Devi
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– December 3, 2015
Anesthetic and dental management of a child with IMAGe syndrome.
Authors: Lindemeyer RG, Rashewsky SE, Louie PJ, Schleelein L Abstract IMAGe syndrome (OMIM 300290) is a rare multisystem disorder that has a broad phenotypic presentation. Though variable, this disorder mainly consists of Intrauterine growth retardation, Metaphyseal dysplasia, Adrenal hypoplasia congenita, and Genital abnormalities. Patients with IMAGe syndrome present as an uncommon yet important challenge for dentists and anesthesiologists due to their wide range of dysmorphic facial features, adrenal insufficiency, electrolyte imbalances, and need for steroid replacement. The purpose of this case report is to describe the successful anesthetic management of a pediatric patient diagnosed with IMAGe syndrome who presented for full mouth dental rehabilitation. PMID: 25517553 [P…
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– December 2, 2015
Rochester Hills Dentist Attends Dental Implant Seminar
Dr. Justin Leath, a leader in affordable dental implants, recently attended a continuing education course that focused on advanced dental implant restorations. Dr. Leath, who operates Hubbard & Leath Dental, traveled to San Diego to learn advanced prosthetic restorations for dental implants.
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– December 2, 2015
Survey of Spanish dentists on the prescription of antibiotics and antiseptics in surgery for impacted lower third molars.
CONCLUSIONS: In our sample, the prophylactic prescription of antibiotics and/or chlorhexidine is widespread in clinical practice, in most cases amoxicillin and amoxicillin/clavulanic acid for a week, starting the treatment before surgery. PMID: 26615502 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher] (Source: Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral y Cirugia Bucal)
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– December 1, 2015
Dentist to be honored for working with homeless for free
Mazza had severe decay on his top and bottom teeth and ended up with only two teeth. He couldn’t get dentures through Medicaid.
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– December 1, 2015
Some sugar-free drinks can also damage teeth, experts warn
Experts say consumers should be just as aware of the potential for sugar-free beverages, candy and sports drinks to cause tooth decay as they are of the link to sugar.
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– December 1, 2015
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“A waist is a terrible thing to mind.”
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– November 30, 2015
The application of silicon and silicates in dentistry: a review.
Authors: Lührs AK, Geurtsen W Abstract Silicates and silicate-based compounds are frequently used materials in dentistry. One of their major applications is their use as fillers in different dental filling materials such as glass-ionomer cements, compomers, composites, and adhesive systems. In these materials, the fillers react with acids during the setting process or they improve the mechanical properties by increasing physical resistance, thermal expansion coefficient and radiopacity in acrylic filling materials. They also reduce polymerization shrinkage, and increase esthetics as well as handling properties. Furthermore, silicates are used for the tribochemical silication of different surfaces such as ceramics or alloys. The silicate layer formed in this process is the chemical…
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– November 30, 2015
Developmental Disorders Affecting Jaws
This article focuses on the diagnostic radiographic interpretation and strategies to include pertinent differential diagnosis. Also discussed is the importance of advanced imaging and its appropriateness in the diagnosis and interpretation. (Source: Dental Clinics of North America)
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– November 29, 2015