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Tooth Root Formation Requires Beta-Catenin Molecule

Today, the International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) published a paper titled “B-catenin is Required in Odontoblasts for Tooth Root Formation.” The paper, written by lead authors Tak-Heun Kim and Cheol-Hyeon Bae, Chonbuk National University Korea School of Dentistry, Laboratory for Craniofacial Biology, is published in the IADR/AADR Journal of Dental Research…
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ADA Foundation still accepting Hurricane Sandy donations

The ADA Foundation continues to accept much-needed donations in an effort to help dentists affected by Hurricane Sandy. To date, the ADAF has received 125 applications for its Disaster Assistance Grants of up to $ 5,000. Many of those affected by the disaster are just beginning to put the pieces back together. 

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Patterson Dental, partners raise record funds to support Dental Lifeline Network programs

St. Paul, Minn.—Patterson Dental and its business partners raised more than $ 210,000 in conjunction with the Patterson Leadership Summit to support Dental Lifeline Network programs.
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The influence of simulated clinical use on the flexibility of rotary ProTaper Universal, K3 and EndoSequence nickel?titanium instruments

ConclusionsThe flexibility of rotary ProTaper Universal, K3, and EndoSequence NiTi instruments, measured in bending tests, was not adversely affected by simulated clinical use in curved root canals.© 2013 International Endodontic Journal. Published by Blackwell Publishing Ltd (Source: International Endodontic Journal)
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Combined Osteotome?Induced Ridge Expansion and Guided Bone Regeneration Simultaneous with Implant Placement: A Biometric Study

ConclusionsWithin the limitations of this study, we suggest that the combined osteotome?induced ridge expansion and guided bone regeneration simultaneous with implant placement is a reliable procedure with reduced morbidity and may offer an alternative in suitable situations. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

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Discounts On All-On-4 Implants In Los Algodones Mexico From DentaVacation

Many people stuck with the anguish associated with damaged teeth, owing to financial difficulties can now head to Los Algodones, Mexico, where “DentaVacation” has made all-on-4 dental work much more affordable by introducing discounted packages.

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2 Ways You Can Make Your Website More Persuasive

Credibility is important. We buy from companies and people we trust. This is why your website needs to be able to build trust with each and every visitor.

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Mercury treaty offers dental amalgam options

The Association commended the prevention focus of the international mercury treaty developed in Geneva Jan. 19 in a press statement.

The treaty, which has been under negotiation for four years, will be open for signature at a special meeting in Japan in October, according to the United Nations Environment Program.

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Jean-Bertrand Aristide

“We must all make peace so that we can all live in peace.”
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Financial help on the way for Florida dental students

Gainesville, Fla.—Disadvantaged dental students at the University of Florida are getting a boost thanks to a federal grant.
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