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Do glass ionomer cements prevent caries lesions in margins of restorations in primary teeth?: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

CONCLUSIONS AND PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: Because new caries lesions in the margins of restorations are the main reason for failure and replacement of restorations in primary teeth, it is important to know whether there is a benefit in using GICs in both occlusal and occlusoproximal cavities. PMID: 26581769 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of the American Dental Association)

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David Brin

“It is said that power corrupts, but actually it’s more true that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted by other things than power.”
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Prevalence of dentinal hypersensitivity and study of associated factors: a cross?sectional study based on the general dental population of Davangere, Karnataka, India

ConclusionThe prevalence of DH in the Indian population is 20.6%, with a higher predilection for DH in the age cohort 36–45 years and in female subjects. DH is a multifactorial entity with several aetiological factors, making its diagnosis and treatment a challenge for the clinician. (Source: International Dental Journal)

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Toni King:Toni Says: Does Medicare cover cataract surgery?

Will be eligible for Medicare in 2016 and trying to compare Medicare to my current company benefits? I am concerned that if I need cataracts removed that this procedure will not be covered with Medicare. I can take my company dental and vision benefits when I retire and am wondering if that is a good idea or are dental/vision benefits available with Medicare.

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Louis Vermeil

“The prime purpose of eloquence is to keep other people from talking.”
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Pain following foraminal enlargement in mandibular molars with necrosis and apical periodontitis – A randomized controlled trial

ConclusionEnlargement of the apical foramen during root canal treatment increased the incidence and intensity of postoperative pain.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: International Endodontic Journal)
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See how a free dental program gave this disabled vet something to smile about

William Bell knows he should have taken better care of his teeth long before discoloration and decay set in, but the 49-year-old Arkansas veteran lacked dental insurance. Then, about three months ago, his mouth began aching “as if I had 19 toothaches at the same time,” he recalled.

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Regenerative nanomaterials to improve dental care

New nanomaterials for dental treatments boast impressive antibacterial, decay-resistant and biomimetic properties. In combination with stem cells, they are even capable of regenerating dental tissues.
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Cary Grant

“Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant.”
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