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The impact of a national caries strategy in Greenland after 4 years

ConclusionThe caries status improves significantly from 2008 to 2012 exemplified in the 3? and 9?year?olds without increasing the costs. (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)

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Agoura Hills Dentist, Dr. Amir Choroomi, is Now Making Tooth…

Dental implants are the standard in tooth replacement and are appropriate for most dental patients who are missing teeth. They are the closest restoration to natural teeth and can be used with a variety of different restorations.

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Henry Stimson

“The only way to make a man trustworthy is to trust him.”
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Introducing dental hygienists in general practice to research – an in?practice evaluation programme in the United Kingdom

ConclusionsQualitative feedback for participating DHs suggests the programme met its aim and could be used in the future as a mechanism for helping DHs who want to increase their understanding of research methodology. (Source: International Journal of Dental Hygiene)

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William Cobbett

“To be poor and dependent is very nearly an impossibility.”
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Matrix remodeling response of human periodontal tissue cells toward fibrosis upon nicotine exposure

Abstract It is widely accepted that fibrosis is frequently observed in the gingiva of smokers. However, the mechanisms by which smoking results in pathological changes in periodontal tissue that lead to fibrosis are not entirely clear. Our former report showed that type I collagen synthesis was promoted by nicotine via CCN family protein 2 in human periodontal tissue cells. Here, we evaluated other aspects of nicotine function from a viewpoint of extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling. Human gingival fibroblasts (n = 4) and periodontal ligament cells (n = 3) were isolated. The cells were treated with nicotine at a variety of concentrations for 12–48 h. Modulators of matrix remodeling were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. Cell migration and morphology were a…
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It’s the dental treatment no one likes to talk about, or are afraid to end up with, dentures. Mary Jakobowski from Sweeney Utterback Dentistry told us it’s not as bad as it seems and she talked about the people who end up needing dentures and some of the options that are available to them.

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Oral health problems in elite athletes ‘must be addressed’

Poor oral health affecting athletes’ general health and performance shows ‘no signs of improvement’ and must be remedied, say a group of UCL-led health experts and sporting bodies.
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A micro?computed tomography evaluation of long?oval canal preparation using reciprocating or rotary systems

ConclusionsNeither technique was able to completely prepare the outline of long?oval canals. The Reciproc system removed more tooth structure. The BioRaCe left fewer untouched dentine walls in the more oval thirds of the canal while Reciproc left fewer in the apical third.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: International Endodontic Journal)

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Bayley Dental

Are you looking for a new approach to dental care? It’s time you tired Bayley Dental in Waterloo, Ontario – the place where creativity and technology meet to make every visit a pleasant experience! The difference between Bayley Dental and other dental offices starts in the space. Bayley Dental has been designed as a modern, serene location, emphasizing a comfortable environment that is sure to help you and your family relax before any dental procedure or appointment.

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