“In modern America, anyone who attempts to write satirically about the events of the day finds it difficult to concoct a situation so bizarre that it may not actually come to pass while the article is still on the presses.”
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Calvin Trillin
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– October 8, 2014
Zimmer 4.7 in Posterior: is this normal?
I installed a 4.7mm diameter Zimmer implant in the posterior mandible. There appears to be a horizontal radiolucent area between the platform of the implant and the impression coping. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
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– October 8, 2014
Sleeping in dentures doubles the risk of pneumonia in the elderly
Alexandria, Va., USA – Poor oral health and hygiene are increasingly recognized as major risk factors for pneumonia among the elderly. To identify modifiable oral health-related risk factors, lead researcher Toshimitsu Iinuma, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Japan, and a team of researchers prospectively investigated associations between a constellation of oral health behaviors and incidences of pneumonia in the community-living of elders 85 years of age or older.
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– October 8, 2014
Stephen Colbert
“There’s an old saying about those who forget history. I don’t remember it, but it’s good.”
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– October 7, 2014
Henrietta Lacks and her cell line inspires ‘A Brush with Immortality’
Local artist Helen Wilson-Roe will be screening her documentary and taking part in a Q and A with three University of Bristol academics as part of her exhibition – A Brush with Immortality. (Source: University of Bristol news)
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– October 7, 2014
Chula Vista Dentist Offering $1,699 Dental Implant Special for Patients
The Center for Beautiful Smiles has been established in San Diego and the South Bay area since 1988. For decades, the practice has provided dental treatments in an affordable manner to those in need.
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– October 7, 2014
Post-endodontic treatment of incisors and premolars among dental practitioners in Saarland: an interactive Web-based survey
Conclusions The predominant post-endodontic treatment strategies of German dental practitioners are only partly in agreement with the current literature. There is a clear trend toward the increasing use of metal-free post and core materials. Clinical significance Although the participants showed a general adoption of modern materials and techniques, different patterns of post-endodontic treatment were revealed that were not consistent with approaches supported by the literature. (Source: Clinical Oral Investigations)
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– October 6, 2014
Gore Vidal
“Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half.”
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– October 5, 2014
The Bentley of dentist offices eyes four corners of Houston
The term “quality of care” has caused the health care industry to rethink the way it handles the patient experience. Houston dentist office Dentiq takes that concept to a whole other level. Dentiq’s office on Gray Street is complete with a high-end movie lounge that’s pre-loaded with popular Netflix shows, a full bar that patients and their guests can tap into while they wait (though not before a surgery), and even a concierge service that transports patients to and from their home if they have… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
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– October 5, 2014
