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ECU cuts ribbon on dental school home

East Carolina University officials cut the ribbon Oct. 12 on what is being called one of its “most significant buildings in recent years”—Ledyard E. Ross Hall, the home of the School of Dental Medicine in Greenville, N.C.

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California’s recovery raises hopes for restoring health, social service cuts

People camped out overnight, enduring pain and boredom while waiting hours in line for something they could not otherwise afford.

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Evidence Insufficient To Recommend Routine Antibiotics For Joint Replacement Patients Who Undergo Dental Procedures

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons(AAOS), and the American Dental Association(ADA) found that there is insufficient evidence to recommend the routine use of antibiotics for patients with orthopaedic implants to prevent infections prior to having dental procedures because there is no direct evidence that routine dental procedures cause prosthetic joint infections…
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Just the Facts-Nov. 5

Most faculty in dental hygiene programs in 2010-11 were dental hygienists.  Faculty members can have more than one occupational discipline so the below graph exceeds 100 percent.

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Patients’ perspectives on zirconia and titanium implants with a novel distribution supporting maxillary and mandibular overdentures: a qualitative study

ConclusionsImplant overdentures improve the quality of life of edentulous patients. Acceptance of dental implants may be increased by mitigating the cost of treatment. The mid?palatal implant site may be a potential alternative to extensive surgical procedures during the prosthodontic rehabilitation of atrophic maxillary ridges. The mandibular design offers patients the advantages of a removable prosthesis with increased retention. (Source: Clinical Oral Implants Research)

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Mindful Reader: Daniel Klein takes on a philosophical journey in – Travels with Epicurus’

Most people associate existential angst with young adulthood, but Daniel Klein, author of Travels With Epicurus: A Journey to a Greek Island in Search of a Fulfilled Life, faced his when, at age 73, his dentist told him he had to choose between dentures and dental implants.

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Connect with the ADA on Twitter

For the latest news from the ADA, or to reach out with a question, connect with your Association on Twitter. Remember, you can use Twitter on your computer or mobile device simply by signing up for an account on the Twitter website. Then follow @ADANews for information from the ADA News team; @AmerDentalAssn for dental- and ADA- related campaigns, news and tidbits; and @ADAMouthHealthy for consumer oral health tips.

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In vivo evaluation of the iPex and Root ZX electronic apex locators using various irrigants

ConclusionsThe accuracy of neither the iPex nor Root ZX EAL was affected by the irrigant used. However, the iPex was less accurate than the Root ZX in determining the RWL both for 2.5% NaOCl and for 2% CHX.© 2012 International Endodontic Journal. Published by Blackwell Publishing Ltd (Source: International Endodontic Journal)

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Neediest Cases: Readers’ generosity brings happiness to many families

Today, two hard-working parents from rural West Virginia are grateful for a gift brought to them by generous Daily Mail readers.

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In wake of hurricane, ADA president issues email alert to members

Editor’s note: The following is the text of an email message that Dr. Robert A. Faiella, ADA president, sent to members today.

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