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Pierre Beaumarchais

“If a thing isn’t worth saying, you sing it.”
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Can Chemical Mouthwash Agents Achieve Plaque/Gingivitis Control?

Also note that structured abstracts are not allowed per journal style: What is the effect of a mouthwash containing various active chemical ingredients on plaque control and managing gingivitis in adults based on evidence gathered from existing systematic reviews? The summarized evidence suggests that mouthwashes containing chlorhexidine(CHX) and essential oils (EO) had a large effect supported by a strong body of evidence. Also there was strong evidence for a moderate effect of cetylpyridinium chloride(CPC). Evidence suggests that a CHX mouthwash is the first choice, the most reliable alternative is EO. No difference between CHX and EO with respect to gingivitis was observed. (Source: Dental Clinics of North America)

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Big smiles for dentist merger

DENTURE-wearers in the SE will have greater access to premier denture services, with two of SA’s leading denture clinics, Denture Med and Special Care Dentures, confirming their merger in June. The merger was effective July 1, 2015.

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Scientists uncover bacterial mechanism that links gum disease to heart disease

A new study shows how a bacterium involved in gum disease alters gene expression to increase the inflammation and plaque formation that leads to hardening of heart arteries.
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Intra?operative application of chlorhexidine gel reduces bacterial counts in internal implant cavity

A prospective clinical trial was conducted to assess the bacterial?inhibitory potential of 1% chlorhexidine (CHX) gel in the internal cavity of implant screw holes, when utilized at the time of implant placement. A total of 40 Straumann (S) and Nobel Biocare (N) implants were divided into test (ST or NT; implant + CHX gel) and control (SC or NC; implant only) groups. Total numbers of colony?forming units (CFUs ml?1) were assessed at a minimum of 3 months postsurgery by aerobic and anaerobic culture. A set of specimens was stained with Gram stain. The mean sample?collection time was 110 d for the test population and 98 d for the controls. The use of 1% CHX gel significantly reduced bacterial counts in both the ST and NT samples by over three logs compared with controls. No sta…

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Shane Guthrey of Fresno explains benefit of free dental clinic

Shane Guthrey of Fresno encourages people to take advantage of a free dental clinic coming to Fresno Oct. 2-3, 2015. Guthrey said a free dental clinic gave him dentures to replace the teeth he previously lost.

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Periodontitis and heart disease: researchers connect the molecular dots

Periodontitis is a risk factor for heart disease. Now a team of researchers has shown that a periodontal pathogen causes changes in gene expression that boost inflammation and atherosclerosis in…
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Al Franken

“When you encounter seemingly good advice that contradicts other seemingly good advice, ignore them both.”
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Secondary Caries Development in in situ Gaps next to Composite and Amalgam

In conclusion, amalgam showed reduced secondary caries progression in dentin in gaps compared to composite materials tested in this in situ model.Caries Res 2015;49:557-563 (Source: Caries Research)

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Aspen Dental opens new office in Richmond, Kentucky

A new Aspen Dental is opening in Richmond, Kentucky on Thursday, September 17. Located at 1072 Barnes Mill Road, the conveniently-located practice will provide dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to general dentistry and restoration. Dr. David Devito, lead dentist at the Richmond, Kentucky office, received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of Kentucky.

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