New Orleans—The ADA House of Delegates Nov. 4 approved a 2014 operating budget of $ 123,956,500 in expenses and $ 122,244,000 in anticipated revenues, but did not seek a dues increase. Expected additional nondues revenues in 2014 are predicted to create a positive net by year end 2014.
2014 ADA budget includes no dues increase
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– November 7, 2013
Reproducibility of habitual intercuspation in vivo
Conclusions The reproducibility of the habitual intercuspation can be obtained under in vivo conditions by a newly developed and highly accurate measuring procedure. Individuals with full dentition show values in average of 42?m. Clinical significance Determining the occlusal jaw relation is an important precondition in restorative dentistry and many methods are proposed for a proper occlusal registration. Although much is known about in vitro accuracy of these techniques, little is known how reproducible the habitual occlusal position itself is found between individuals. (Source: Journal of Dentistry)
MedWorm: Dentistry
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– November 7, 2013
Take Advantage of West Hills Smiles’ Anti-Aging and Restorative Dentistry
In fact, premature aging of the teeth and gums can add an additional ten years to an individual’s face, even with good oral hygiene.
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– November 7, 2013
Debunking the ‘myths’ of global medical tourism
A team of British researchers is warning governments and health care organizations around the world not to fall for the myths and hype surrounding medical tourism. With the promise of a lucrative market and huge global market opportunities, the appeal of medical tourism is hard to miss…
Dentistry News From Medical News Today
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– November 7, 2013
Dr. Norman takes office as ADA president; new officers, trustees installed for 2013-14
Dr. Charles H. Norman of Greensboro, N.C., took office today as the 150th president of the American Dental Association.
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– November 6, 2013
Dr. Michael Sohl, Introduces Free Monthly Seminars and Presentations
Dr. Michael Sohl, cosmetic dentist in Stuart, FL, is now offering free monthly seminars and presentations regarding dental implants for patients interested in how they can improve their life.
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– November 6, 2013
Dr. Maxine Feinberg is ADA’s new president-elect; Dr. Jonathan Shenkin elected second vice president
In balloting at the House of Delegates today, Dr. Maxine Feinberg of Westfield, N.J., was elected president-elect of the American Dental Association. Dr. Jonathan D. Shenkin of Freeport, Maine, was elected ADA second vice president.
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– November 5, 2013
Henry Allen
“It is better for civilization to be going down the drain than to be coming up it.”
Quotes of the Day
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– November 5, 2013
Lady Gaga’s Scary Fake Teeth, Explained
Those frightening dentures that Lady Gaga popped into her mouth at the YouTube Music Awards last night are actually a bracelet.
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– November 5, 2013