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9 Healthy Reasons To Indulge Your Coffee Cravings

There’s no need to feel guilty about your morning cup o’ joe. On the contrary: People who drink four or more cups of coffee a day have up to a 20 percent lower risk of melanoma than those who sip the dark stuff less often, according to a 2015 study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. But this study is hardly the first one touting good news for java junkies. “Coffee is incredibly rich in antioxidants, which are responsible for many of its health benefits,” says Joy Bauer, RD, nutrition and health expert for Everyday Health and The Today Show. And studies show that its caffeine content may also play a protective role in some health conditions. Beyond lowering your skin cancer risk, you may be surprised to learn that coffee can also decrease your odds of developing the foll…

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A novel large deletion combined with a nonsense mutation in a Chinese child with Papillon–Lefèvre syndrome

ConclusionOur study reveals a compound mutation consisting of a large deletion and a nonsense mutation, which provides a new insight in the mutation type of CTSC gene. (Source: Journal of Periodontal Research)

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Lipopolysaccharide and its threatening zombie-like nature: unlive, harmful and tough (but not impossible) to eliminate

(Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science)

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Dental technician pneumoconiosis mimicking lung cancer.

Authors: Uyar M, Sokucu O, Sanli M, Filiz A, Ali Ikidag M, Feridun Isik A, Bakir K Abstract A 47-year-old man was referred for assessment of bilateral lymph node enlargement identified on a routine chest radiograph. Positron emission tomography showed high standardized uptake values (SUVmax: 20.5) in right supraclavicular, right intercostal, and multiple mediastinal lymph nodes. Biopsy samples obtained from the right upper and left lower paratracheal nodes by mediastinoscopy revealed granulomatous inflammation. Clinical and laboratory findings indicated a diagnosis of dental technician pneumoconiosis. The patient is alive and well 3 years after diagnosis. This case highlights the importance of obtaining an occupational history. (J Oral Sci 57, 269-271, 2015). PMID: 26369493 [P…
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Does Dental Care have an Age Limit?

Unfortunately for a lot of seniors in America, traditional Medicare does not cover dental services, and any type of dental coverage under Medicare would require supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage Plan. A 2015 report by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research reported that 23 percent of seniors, or almost one quarter of the senior population 65 and older, have not been to the dentist in the last five years .

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Eight-year follow-up of autogenous tooth transplantation involving multidisciplinary treatment.

Authors: Candeiro GT, A Alencar-Júnior E, C Scarparo H, H C Furtado-Júnior J, Gavini G, L Caldeira C Abstract Although autogenous tooth transplantation is a widely reported procedure, its success is dependent on a number of factors. Here we describe the surgical technique, endodontic treatment and rehabilitation employed for a patient in whom a lower right third molar was transplanted to substitute an adjacent second molar with extensive caries. During an 8-year follow-up period, normal periodontal healing was observed and no infection, ankylosis or progressive resorption occurred. It may be concluded that transplantation of a third molar is a practicable approach for replacement of a lost permanent tooth, with restoration of esthetics and function. (J Oral Sci 57, 273-276, 2015)…

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Phoenix Dentist Utilizes Patient Case Study to Reveal Benefits of Advanced Bone Grafting

This is caused by the piezoelectric effect . Dr. Arthur Chal, a dentist in Phoenix , explains that without the natural tooth structure to generate this reaction, the bone will atrophy.

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Problem behaviour and traumatic dental injuries in adolescents

ConclusionThis study found evidence for a relationship between problem behaviour and TDI among adolescents, which was mainly due to peer relationship problems. (Source: Dental Traumatology)

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Berkshire Partners nears acquisition of Affordable Care -sources

Private equity firm Berkshire Partners LLC is nearing a deal to acquire Affordable Care Inc, the largest U.S. denture services provider, from buyout firm American Capital for more than $ 800 million, including debt, according to people familiar with the matter. Berkshire Partners has outbid other private equity firms in the auction for Affordable Care, the people said on Tuesday, asking not to be identified because the sale process is confidential.

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