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Shear bond strength of porcelain laminate veneers to enamel, dentine and enamel–dentine complex bonded with different adhesive luting systems

Conclusions The type of tooth structure affected the shear bond strength of the porcelain laminate veneers to the 3 different types of tooth structures (enamel, dentine, and enamel–dentine complex). Clinical significance When dentine exposure is necessary during preparation, enough sound enamel must be protected as much as possible to maintain a good bonding; to obtain maximum bond strength, preparation margins should be on sound enamel. (Source: Journal of Dentistry)

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Donors’ gift to dentistry program results in smiles

For one client of Centre Volunteers in Medicine’s dental program, his smile was worth a bouquet of daisies.

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Review That Validates Association Between Oral Health And Heart Health: AADR Comments

The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) acknowledged the very comprehensive review of the literature undertaken by the American Heart Association (AHA) on the relationship between periodontal disease and heart disease…
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2013-14 Australian-American fellowship applications sought

New York—The Commonwealth Fund seeks applications for its 2013-14 Australian-American Health Policy Fellowship.

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Jack London

“You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.”
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Isolation and characterization of probiotic strains for improving oral health

Conclusions: These lactic acid bacteria show promising properties to be used as potential probiotics for improving oral health. (Source: Archives of Oral Biology)

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Patient with gum problems prefers laser treatments over traditional method

The practice of using lasers in medicine has grown steadily over the past decades.

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Studies On Severe Early Childhood Caries

The International and American Associations for Dental Research have published two studies about dental caries in children. These articles, titled “Hypoplasia-Associated Severe Early Childhood Caries – A Proposed Definition” (lead author Page Caufield, New York University College of Dentistry) and “Deciduous Molar Hypomineralization and Molar Incisor Hypomineralization” (lead author M.E.C…
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Utah program helps dentists understand addiction in themselves and others

Salt Lake City—Getting people to attend the University of Utah School on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies can be a tough sell especially at a time of economic hardship.

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“If you must have motivation, think of your paycheck on Friday.”
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