Infatuated, half through conceit, half through love of my art, I achieve the impossible working as no one else ever works. Discuss
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Alexandre Dumas
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– January 25, 2013
Progress in dimethacrylate-based dental composite technology and curing efficiency
Abstract: Objectives: This work aims to review the key factors affecting the polymerization efficiency of light-activated resin-based composites. The different properties and methods used to evaluate polymerization efficiency will also be critically appraised with focus on the developments in dental photopolymer technology and how recent advances have attempted to improve the shortcomings of contemporary resin composites.Methods: Apart from the classical literature on the subject, the review focused in particular on papers published since 2009. The literature research was performed in Scopus with the terms “dental resin OR dimethacrylate”. The list was screened and all papers relevant to the objectives of this work were included.Results: Though new monomer technologies have been develo…
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– January 25, 2013
Guest Editorial: Symposium on light sources in dentistry
In the last decade, dental curing light technology has moved from using a quartz–tungsten halogen light source to using powerful light emitting diode light sources. Some currently available curing lights are 20 times more powerful than curing lights on the market 15 years ago, prompting some manufacturers to promote curing times of less than 3s. In the USA alone, more than 130 million resin-based restorations are light cured each year . However, the longevity of many posterior resin-based restorations is often not as good as it could be. According to a report from the National Institutes of Health in the United States and other research publications, posterior resin-based restorations are lasting only 6 years, on average , when they could last 15 years or more . Premature failure of thes…
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– January 25, 2013
Finger Free Denture Removal
As anyone with dentures will know, removing them can be a gooey, drool-filled experience.
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– January 25, 2013
Twins’ mom worries they’re too close for comfort
Dear Abby: I am the single mother of identical twin boys. They insist on dressing alike and use their own secret language.
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– January 25, 2013
Special Care Dentistry meeting planned for April
New Orleans—The Special Care Dentistry Association will hold its 25th Annual Meeting on Special Care Dentistry April 18-21 at the Astor Crowne Plaza here.
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– January 24, 2013
Catherine II
“I beg you take courage; the brave soul can mend even disaster.”
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– January 24, 2013
Tips to keep mobile technology secure
Whether it’s an iPhone, iPad, laptop computer, Google tablet or Android phone, mobile technology is increasingly used by many dental professionals.
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– January 24, 2013
Michel de Montaigne
“Lend yourself to others, but give yourself to yourself.”
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– January 24, 2013
Breast Cancer Recurrence Predictable With Blood Test
Using a DNA marker that can be obtained via a blood test, researchers in Canada were able accurately to predict which women were more likely to see a recurrence of their breast cancer years later. Although more studies are needed to confirm their findings, they suggest they could complement current prognosis approaches based on tumor assessment. Sambasivarao Damaraju, a professor with the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Canada’s University of Alberta, and colleagues, write about their findings in the 16 January issue of the open access online journal PLoS ONE… (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
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– January 24, 2013
