Oral bacteria that escape into the bloodstream are able to cause blood clots and trigger life-threatening endocarditis. Further research could lead to new drugs to tackle infective heart disease, say scientists presenting their work at the Society for General Microbiology’s Spring Conference in Dublin…
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Blood Clots May Be Triggered By Dental Plaque Bacteria
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– March 27, 2012
Members of Congress see ‘chilling precedent’ in FTC proceedings
Washington—Five bipartisan members of Congress urged the Federal Trade Commission March 2 “to cease any further intrusion in the state regulation of the practice of medicine or dentistry and withdraw from the actions you have already taken.”
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– March 26, 2012
Robert Louis Stevenson
Pleasures are more beneficial than duties, because, like the quality of mercy, they are not strained, and they are twice blest. Discuss
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– March 26, 2012
Two-year bond strengths of “all-in-one” adhesives to dentine
Conclusions After two years of water ageing, Clearfil SE Bond outperformed two of six all-in-one adhesives. That indicates that the composition of the adhesives rather than their application approach is accountable for their performance. Clinical significance Despite the data available data suggesting that most all-in-one adhesives are severely affected by hydrolytic degradation, results of the present in vitro study suggest that some may perform as well as the clinically proven Clearfil SE Bond in the longer term. (Source: Journal of Dentistry)
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– March 26, 2012
Corporate Profile: Global Dental Science
This new company, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is revolutionizing dentures by automating the entire process and taking inconsistencies and human error out of the equation.
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– March 26, 2012
Dentist added to Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame
Anchorage, Alaska—She tooled around at the wheel of a Ford Model T on cross-country treks, and she made her way by dog sled to populations needing dental treatment in icy enclaves. Two of her practices burned to the ground and she either regrouped or rebuilt—but she kept seeking and finding ways to treat patients who needed her.
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– March 25, 2012
Max Beerbohm
“All fantasy should have a solid base in reality.”
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– March 25, 2012
Application of collagen hydrogel/sponge scaffold facilitates periodontal wound healing in class II furcation defects in beagle dogs
Conclusion:? The collagen hydrogel/sponge scaffold possessed high tissue compatibility and degradability. Implantation of the scaffold facilitated periodontal wound healing in class II furcation defects in beagle dogs. (Source: Journal of Periodontal Research)
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– March 25, 2012
How To Find and Compare Affordable Dental Plans Online
Looking to save money on braces for your child? Got an upcoming root canal but don’t have dental insurance? Or, do you need cosmetic dentistry? DentalPlans.com recently launched its “Dental HyGenie Plan Finder” to help people search for and compare dental plans based on savings for specific dental care procedures offered by the plans in their area.
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– March 25, 2012
Rep. Gosar seeks antitrust exemption repeal
Washington—The Association urged support for legislation offered by dentist/Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) to repeal the 67-year exemption from antitrust laws for “the business of health insurance.”
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– March 24, 2012
