David Heath of the Center for Public Integrity recently investigated a new breed of corporate dental care chains that cater to low-income adults and children.
Are High-Volume Dental Chains Exploiting Kids on Medicaid?
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– October 3, 2012
Oral Bacteria Linked To Increased Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer
Gum disease and pancreatic cancer may be associated with one another, according to the British Dental Health Foundation. Published in the journal Gut, the study found that certain types of bacterium present in the formation of gum disease is linked to a 2 times higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer…
Dentistry News From Medical News Today
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– October 3, 2012
ADA advises Congress on looming tax cliff
Washington—Tax increases and spending cuts scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2013, could have “a chilling effect” on dental practices if not adequately addressed, the Association told the U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee.
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– October 2, 2012
Benjamin Franklin
“You may delay, but time will not.”
Quote of the Day
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– October 2, 2012
Radiological and micro?computed tomography analysis of the bone at dental implants inserted 2, 3 and 4 mm apart in a minipig model with platform switching incorporated
ConclusionThe effect of a smaller interproximal distances between implants on bone level, fBIC and BV/TV assessed by two convergent investigation methods, radiology and ?CT, was similar to that of larger distances. Implants can potentially be placed 2 mm apart instead of 3 mm and 3 mm apart instead of 4 mm when platform switching is utilized. Further research with a conventional platform is warranted. (Source: Clinical Oral Implants Research)
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– October 2, 2012
These hero dentists make house calls for the homebound
We’ve heard time and time again about how important it is to get regular dental checkups, – but if you’re homebound, that can be difficult and expensive.
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– October 2, 2012
Gum Disease Bacteria Linked To Pancreatic Cancer Risk
The British Dental Health Foundation believes new scientific research presented is a further indication of a possible link between pancreatic cancer and gum disease. The latest research, presented in the journal Gut, found one of the bacterium key in the development of gum disease was associated with a two-fold increase in risk for pancreatic cancer…
Dentistry News From Medical News Today
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– October 2, 2012
‘Stop Zombie Mouth’ campaign heats up
The zombies are here! Just in time for Halloween, the ADA’s “Stop Zombie Mouth” campaign is in full swing with members already placing orders for trading cards to distribute in October.
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– October 1, 2012
Albert Camus
“Men must live and create. Live to the point of tears.”
Quote of the Day
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– October 1, 2012
Physical child abuse: perception, diagnosis, and management by southern Brazilian pediatric dentists – El Sarraf MC, Marego G, Correr GM, Pizzatto E, Losso EM.
This study evaluated the perception, diagnosis, and attitudes of child abuse among Brazilian pediatric dentists. METHODS: Data, collected through a survey sent to 212 pediatric dentists in Curitiba, Brazil, included perceived knowledge about signs… (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
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– October 1, 2012
