“The past is not dead. In fact, it’s not even past.”
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William Faulkner
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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…
MedWorm: Dentistry
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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
A & D Dental Practice Ltd located in Nottingham
A & D Dental Practice is a NHS and Private dental practice in Nottingham serving the Midlands.
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– September 6, 2013
CDC awards oral health grants
Atlanta—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Sept. 3 announced cooperative agreements with 21 states offering nearly $ 6 million in grants over the next year and approximately $ 30 million through 2018 to promote oral health.
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– September 5, 2013
Peter De Vries
“I love being a writer. What I can’t stand is the paperwork.”
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Prevalence of tooth wear on buccal and lingual surfaces and possible risk factors in young European adults
Publication date: Available online 1 September 2013 Source:Journal of Dentistry Author(s): DW. Bartlett , A. Lussi , NX. West , P. Bouchard , M. Sanz , D. Bourgeois To assess the prevalence of tooth wear on buccal/facial and lingual/palatal tooth surfaces and identify related risk factors in a sample of young European adults, aged 18-35 years. Calibrated and trained examiners measured tooth wear, using the basic erosive wear examination (BEWE) on in 3187 patients in seven European countries and assessed the impact of risk factors with a previously validated questionnaire. Each individual was characterized by the highest BEWE score recorded for any scoreable surface. Bivariate analyses examined the proportion of participants who scored 2 or 3 in relation to a range of demographic, dietary…
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