Janet Grace and Dorothy McNeill, with the PEO sorority, work on Thursday on volunteer registration packets for the Mission of Mercy dental clinic.
Patients needed for San Juan County’s Mission of Mercy free dental clinic
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– September 9, 2013
ACA: Changing dental benefits landscape
The “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” shorthanded as the ACA and as this series of reports will refer to it, has the potential to reshape health care in America. Expansion of medical insurance coverage, a move toward more integrated care delivery and significant changes in the financing of health care are among the expectations of ACA legislators and regulators.
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– September 8, 2013
Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans lipopolysaccharide stimulated epithelial cells produce interleukin-15 that regulates T cell activation
Conclusion: These results suggest that periodontal pathogens induce the production of IL-15 from epithelial cells, and leading the activation of T cells in periodontal lesions. (Source: Archives of Oral Biology)
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– September 8, 2013
Aspen Dental Announces Relocation Of Nashua, NH Office
With 3,500 square feet, the office will provide dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to general dentistry and restoration, and features eight spacious treatment rooms.
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– September 8, 2013
William Faulkner
“The past is not dead. In fact, it’s not even past.”
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– September 7, 2013
Are there universal resin composites for anterior and posterior teeth?
Publication date: Available online 31 August 2013 Source:Journal of Dentistry Author(s): Rudimar A. Baldissera , Marcos B. Corrêa , Helena S. Schuch , Kauê Collares , Gustavo G. Nascimento , Patrícia S. Jardim , Niek J.M. Opdam , Rafael R. Moraes , Flávio F. Demarco Objectives This retrospective, longitudinal clinical study investigated the longevity up to 20 years of posterior restorations placed with 3 universal composites (Charisma, Herculite XR, Z100) and of anterior restorations placed with 2 universal composites (Charisma, Herculite XR). Methods Records from 90 patients were retrieved from a private practice (374 posterior, 219 anterior restorations). Clinical evaluation was performed by the FDI criteria. Survival analysis was assessed using Kaplan-Meier method and Log-Rank te…
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– September 7, 2013
Real Estate Weekly – 9/6/13
Aspen Dental, of Syracuse, N.Y., one of the largest and fastest-growing networks of independent dental care providers in the U.S. with 400 practices in communities across 26 states, opened a new dental practice – its first in Maryland – in Hagerstown.
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– September 7, 2013
ADA offers Sunshine Act FAQs exclusive to members
The Association has posted a Sunshine Act Frequently Asked Questions for Dentists document to help members understand implications of the “transfer of value” data collection that began Aug. 1 and the data reporting that will follow.
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– September 6, 2013
W. H. Thompson
“We are none of us infallible–not even the youngest of us.”
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– September 6, 2013
Evaluation of polymerization characteristics and penetration into enamel caries lesions of experimental infiltrants
Conclusions The addition of hydrophobic monomers and solvents into TEGDMA blends affected DC, EM, and KHN. UDMA added to TEGDMA resulted in an increase in DC, EM, and KHN. Overall, solvents added to monomer blends resulted in decreased properties. The addition of hydrophobic monomers and solvents into TEGDMA blends does not improve the penetration depth of the infiltrants. (Source: Journal of Dentistry)
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– September 6, 2013
