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Combinations of bacterial species associated with symptomatic endodontic infections in a Chinese population

ConclusionsVarious combinations of P. micra, P. endodontalis, T. forsythia, and P. gingivalis may contribute to abscesses or sinus tracts of endodontic origin with bacterial synergism.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: International Endodontic Journal)
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Woodbridge First Selectman welcomes new business

First Selectman Ellen Scalettar visited a new business, White Knight Implants, and welcomed them to Woodbridge. The visit was one of many visits designed to create a stronger bond between Town Hall and the Town’s business community.

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Discovery of byproducts from bacteria that awaken dormant T-cells and HIV viruses

Dental and medical researchers from Case Western Reserve University found another reason to treat periodontal disease as soon as possible.
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Will Rogers

“Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip.”
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Clinical Relevance of Studies on the Accuracy of Visual Inspection for Detecting Caries Lesions: A Systematic Review

In conclusion, studies on the accuracy of the visual method for caries detection should consider clinically relevant outcomes besides accuracy; moreover, they should be conducted with higher methodological quality, mainly regarding sample selection.Caries Res 2015;49:91-98 (Source: Caries Research)

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New technologies spread by word of mouth

Computer-aided design and manufacturing are changing restorative dental treatments, but growing new teeth with stem cells will be the much-sought answer to decay and neglect. PROF.

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Heinrich Heine

“The Romans would never have found time to conquer the world if they had been obliged first to learn Latin.”
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Is Citrullination the Missing Link between Periodontal Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Abstract Connections between periodontitis (PD) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are suggested by an increased prevalence of PD in RA, shared environmental and genetic risk factors, and correlating levels of severity when the two diseases occur together. Here, we compare and contrast the results from numerous studies documenting this association, and highlight the involvement of citrullination in the development of autoimmunity leading to the destructive pathology that characterizes RA. The contribution of citrullination to RA may occur in at least three distinct phases: (i) the initial breakdown of tolerance leading to autoimmunity; (ii) the maturation of the citrulline specificity of the autoantibody response; and (iii) the pro-inflammatory effect of citrullinated proteins themselv…

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Impact of removable dentures on oral health-related quality of life among elderly adults in Taiwan

Although the use of removable dentures can improve oral function and esthetics for elderly people, compared to those who do not wear removable dentures, those wearing removable dentures could have worse oral health related-quality of life . Additional information is required to assess which factors related to denture wearing influence the OHRQoL of elderly individuals.

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Martin Luther King Jr.

“Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted.”
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