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Roman-Britons had less gum disease than modern Britons

The Roman-British population from c. 200-400 AD appears to have had far less gum disease than we have today, according to a study of skulls at the Natural History Museum led by a King’s College…
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An assessment of the quality of reporting randomised controlled trials published in paediatric dentistry journals

Conclusion The general quality of reporting of RCTs in paediatric dentistry journals was inadequate. Authors, reviewers and journal guidelines must work together towards a common goal for improving the quality of reporting of RCTs. (Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry)

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The benefits of Implant Retained Complete Dentures – Health

The loss of your teeth will contribute to many changes in your oral health. Your teeth protect the health of your gum and jaw tissues and your possibility for restoration diminishes the longer you wait to replace missing teeth.

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Aphthous ulcers: Causes of mucosal inflammation are unclear

A painful inflamed lesion on the oral mucosa, which often seems to be burning at the periphery: every third individual has at one point had such a lesion – an aphthous ulcer.
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Implant restoration options w/ re-establishment of VDO?

Almost all implants are supracrestal, the patient is not wearing any prosthesis and appears to have a loss of vertical dimension of occlusion with moderate attrition in the anterior region. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)

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Behind The Smile Launch Brand New App

Behind the smile – ‘The insiders guide to cosmetic dentistry’ has launched a brand new app, providing dental information on all types of cosmetic dental surgery straight to users of Apple devices. For those thinking about having any cosmetic dentistry or surgery as well as those wanting to know how they can improve their smile, the new Behind The Smile App is a must have – pocket sized information perfect for those on the go.

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Proper dental care linked to reduced risk of respiratory infections in ICU patients

New research shows vulnerable patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) who received enhanced oral care from a dentist were at significantly less risk for developing a lower respiratory tract…
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Marquis de la Grange

“When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice.”
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Freeman Allen: Boston’s Pioneering Physician Anesthetist.

We describe this remarkable man, his contributions to the early development of anesthesiology as a medical specialty, and the true cause of his untimely death. PMID: 25329027 [PubMed – in process] (Source: Pain Physician)

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Grandpa’s Dentures Tame Inflation in Singapore, For Now

Singapore ‘s inflation data took economists by surprise yesterday, and not just because it was the slowest pace in seven months. The jolt came from the source of the easing — a health care subsidy for the elderly.

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