“Civilization is the process of reducing the infinite to the finite.”
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
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– September 2, 2015
Development of a community?based oral healthcare model for Thai dependent older people
ConclusionA community?based care model to enhance oral health of dependent older people was developed for potential implementation and submitted to the stakeholders at the location of the study. (Source: Gerodontology)
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– September 2, 2015
Melanie Gaydos, model with ectodermal dysplasia storms fashion industry
Model with rare genetic disorder which has left her bald and without any teeth reveals how embracing her unique appearance helped to boost her fashion career Melanie Gaydos, 27, has ectodermal dysplasia, a genetic disorder that affects the growth of teeth, nails, pores, cartilage and bones Despite her condition, Melanie has forged a successful career as a model, and even counts Miley Cyrus as a fan A model who suffers from a rare genetic condition which causes growth abnormalities has spoken out about her determination to break into the fashion industry. Melanie Gaydos, 27, was born with ectodermal dysplasia, a genetic disorder that affects the growth of teeth, pores, cartilage, nails and even small bones.
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– September 2, 2015
The role of personality traits in self?rated oral health and preferences for different types of flawed smiles
Summary Symmetric, aligned and luminous smiles are usually classified as ‘beautiful’ and aesthetic. However, smile perception is not strictly governed by standardised rules. Personal traits may influence the perception of non?ideal smiles. We aimed to determine the influence of personality traits in self?rated oral health and satisfaction and in the aesthetic preference for different strategically flawed smiles shown in photographs. Smiles with dark teeth, with uneven teeth, with lip asymmetry and dental asymmetry were ordered from 1 to 4 as a function of the degree of beauty by 548 participants, of which 50·7% were females with a mean age of 41·5 ± 17·6 years (range: 16–89 years). Self?assessment and oral satisfaction were recorded on a Likert scale. Personality was me…
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– September 1, 2015
Dental implants are a more popular pick
An apple a day may keep the doctor away for some people, but for Jolanta Garbarz, one bite of an apple used to send her straight to the dentist. So a few years ago, the Schaumburg, Ill., resident forked over more than $ 30,000 and asked her dentist to replace the top teeth in her mouth with implants, so she could finally eat apples, pears — all the fruit she desired.
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– September 1, 2015
Eugene McCarthy
“It is dangerous for a national candidate to say things that people might remember.”
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– August 31, 2015
Periodontal diagnosis in private dental practice: a case?based survey
ConclusionDentists in Victoria used appropriate clinical parameters when assessing periodontal disease and were generally accurate in their diagnoses. There is a need for consensus regarding diagnostic definitions.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Australian Dental Journal)
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– August 31, 2015
Mega Medical Announces Interim Results for the Six Months Ended 30…
Profit after Tax for the Period from 16 May to 30 June 2015 for Dental Prosthetics Business; Amounting to HK$ 5,140,000 HONG KONG, Aug 31, 2015 – – Mega Medical Technology Limited announces today that the interim results for the six months period ended 30 June 2015 , the Company and its subsidiaries recorded turnover of approximately HK$ 167,255,000, representing a decrease of 4.20% from HK$ 174,588,000 of the corresponding period last year. The gross profit margin decreased to 17.91% .
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– August 31, 2015