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Father and son dentists struggle to rebuild practice after Oklahoma tornado

Moore, Okla.—With no power, phone lines or computers, Dr. Richard Homsey and his son, Dr. Trey Homsey, are struggling to resurrect their practice after the destruction wrought by the May 19 tornado here.

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“Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure.”
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CCL3 and CXCL12 production in vitro by dental pulp fibroblasts from permanent and deciduous teeth stimulated by Porphyromonas gingivalis LPS

Conclusion: These data suggest that dental pulp fibroblasts from permanent and deciduous teeth may present a differential behavior under PgLPS stimulation. (Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science)
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National Survey Uncovers the Truth About Partial Dentures

Pittsburgh, PA, May 30, 2013 GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare today released results from a new national survey of partial dentures wearers , revealing that while over half of survey respondents report that it’s important to them to maintain the health of their teeth – more so than their diet or skin of respondents did not change any of their … (more)

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High Global Burden Of Oral Conditions – 3.9 Billion Affected

The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have published a paper titled “Global Burden of Oral Conditions in 1990-2010: A Systemic Analysis.” The paper, written by lead author Wagner Marcenes, Queen Mary University, London, is published in the IADR/AADR Journal of Dental Research…
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NOAA predicts active Atlantic hurricane season

Washington—The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts an active or extremely active six-month Atlantic hurricane season starting June 1.

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To heal or not to heal? Chemokines as determinants of constructive or destructive inflammatory microenvironments

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Diet Soda Just as Harmful to Teeth as Meth and Crack Cocaine, Study Claims

Diet soda may be a popular drink alternative for those looking to cut back on calories, but heavy consumption of these beverages could wreak havoc on a person’s teeth.

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Norton Ross Award nominees sought

The ADA is accepting nominations until June 14 for the 2013 Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research.

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Landscape of an Enigma

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