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In Okey-Panky, Gina Williams tells the story of her teeth

There are, I must admit, a lot of resonances for me in Gina Williams’ essay “Tooth and Nail,” up at Okey-Panky this week. Not because Williams and I have so much in common – our experiences are very different – but because teeth have long been a particular obsession of mine.

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Enamel matrix derivative and bone grafts for periodontal regeneration of intrabony defects. A systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusions Within their limits, the present results indicate that the combination of EMD and bone grafts may result in additional clinical improvements in terms of CAL gain and PD reduction compared with those obtained with EMD alone. The potential influence of the chosen graft material or of the surgical procedure (i.e., flap design) on the clinical outcomes is unclear. Clinical relevance The present findings support the use of EMD and bone grafts for the treatment of intrabony periodontal defects. (Source: Clinical Oral Investigations)

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Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury provides a complete range of services

“My philosophy is to educate myself as thoroughly as possible so I know what can be done in terms of techniques and materials, and then give that information to my patients so we can discuss the options, and they can make the decision that is best for them. The patient is as much a part of the process as I am,” said Dr. Todd Pizzi, who started the practice in 2001.

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Shear bond strength of different types of adhesive systems to dentin and enamel of deciduous teeth in vitro

Conclusions Adhesives requiring preliminary etching ensure optimal bond strength to primary enamel. If separate etching is to be avoided, selected self-etch adhesives obtain acceptable shear bond values on primary enamel and dentin. Clinical relevance The treatment of pediatric patients presents a great challenge in dental practice, and optimization of treatment processes is important. (Source: Clinical Oral Investigations)

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Norm Papernick

“Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaning of happiness or have gone stark raving mad.”
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Physiological correction of lingual dysfunction with the “Tongue Right Positioner”: Beneficial effects on the upper airways

Publication date: Available online 15 August 2015 Source:International Orthodontics Author(s): Claude Mauclaire, Frédéric Vanpoulle, Yann Saint-Georges-Chaumet Several studies have demonstrated the beneficial role of functional tongue therapy in stabilizing treatments for dental malocclusion and treating sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the effect on the upper airways of the Tongue Right Positioner device (TRP) used for the correction of atypical swallowing. We analyzed lateral headfilms of 94 orthodontic patients aged between 11 and 17, before the start of treatment and after establishment of mature swallowing, treated with the TRP (TRP group) or by reeducation exercises (control group). In the TRP group, the establishment of mat…

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Kessler & Resnick DDS – Aurora Cosmetic Dentist – Retro Dental Group…

Kessler & Resnick DDS – Aurora Cosmetic Dentist – Retro Dental Group is now offering VELscopeA Vx Enhanced Oral Cancer Screening to their patients! This technology was developed by British Columbia Cancer Agency and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, backed by over $ 50 million in research funded by NIH. Currently, the VELscopeA Vx is the best weapon in early detection of oral cancer .

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Trey Parker and Matt Stone

“Sometimes what’s right isn’t as important as what’s profitable.”
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Erratum to: Transverse dental arch relationship at 9 and 12 years in children with unilateral cleft lip and palate treated with infant orthopedics: a randomized clinical trial (DUTCHCLEFT)

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College of New Caledonia dental hygiene students, instructor Heather Mohr and local dentist Dr. Wallace Pon recently travelled to the community of Cebu in the Philippines for three weeks to deliver humanitarian support. – Handout photo College of New Caledonia dental hygiene students, instructor Heather Mohr and local dentist Dr. Wallace Pon recently travelled to the community of Cebu in the Philippines for three weeks to deliver humanitarian support.

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