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More than 3,000 Patients Get $1.75 Million in Free Dental Care at Record-setting WDA Mission of Merc

WEST ALLIS, WIS., July 2, 2012 A record $ 1.75 million in charitable dental care was provided to 3,043 children and adults during 3,595 patient visits at the fourth Individuals and families facing barriers to care on a daily basis sought treatment at this event the largest charitable dental clinic ever staged in the United States.

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Beatrix Potter

Believe there is a great power silently working all things for good, behave yourself and never mind the rest. Discuss

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How should I Manage the Implant Near the Root of Adjacent Teeth?

The implant tip is close to #27 but has not penetrated the lamina dura. Should I remove the implant or wait and see if any problem develops? (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
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Unregistered but still practising

A Bay dental technician illegally made and fitted dentures for 29 patients. Craig Ralph Aspinall, 51, of Papamoa, was fined $ 15,750 after performing work when he was not registered with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

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Frank Lloyd Wright

“The truth is more important than the facts.”
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Oral health status of patients with acute coronary syndrome – a case control study

Conclusion:
Although, the state of oral health of the ACS-group differed only insignificantly from that ofcontrol, patients with ACS showed more signs of gingival inflammation and a higher loss ofteeth. (Source: BMC Oral Health – Latest articles)
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Malcolm Boyle: Sharks biter opens old wounds

Back in the 1970s and 80s, it was said that the busiest people in the rugby league world were the craftsmen who made dentures.

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Abdul Kalam

“You have to dream before your dreams can come true.”
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The influence of malocclusion on the diagnostic value of the orthopantomogram in the maxillary labial segment

Conclusion?–? The orthopantomogram showed poor diagnostic value in relation to the upper incisor teeth. Long?cone periapicals are recommended as the supplementary view of choice in the maxillary incisor region. (Source: Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research)
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Corporate dental chains see big profits in adults who can’t afford care

Forty percent of Americans have a family member who can’t afford to go to the dentist.

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