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I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? Discuss

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Straumann Launches Small Diameter Soft-Tissue-Level Implant

Straumann released its new-generation, small-diameter, soft-tissue-level implant, Standard Plus Narrow Neck CrossFit, to customers in the US, Europe and Australia. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
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State-of-the-Art Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center Opens in the Orlando Area

Because dental implants look and function like natural teeth, patients can smile with confidence, and eat and drink normally.

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Gum Healing Promoted Around Exposed Roots By Collagen Matrix

Receding gums often result in tooth sensitivity and can lead to decay of the root and persistent inflammation of the gum. New research published in BioMed Central’s open access journal Head & Face Medicine demonstrates that a novel method using bovine collagen is able to enhance gum healing…
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ADA Golden Apple Award entries due May 1-June 1

The ADA Golden Apple Awards recognize leaders, members and staff who have contributed to the success of dental societies.

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Cuspal deflection and microleakage in premolar teeth restored with bulk-fill flowable resin-based composite base materials.

ConclusionsThe bulk-fill flowable RBC bases significantly reduced cuspal deflection compared with a conventional RBC restored in an oblique incremental filling technique with no associated change incervical microleakage recorded. (Source: Journal of Dentistry)
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Dental Implant Surgeries Dramatically Increasing, Says Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist

According to Dr. Brochstein, advances in digital imaging technology and in materials science have fueled this growth.

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Watsonville fluoridation plans put on hold

Watsonville, Calif.—After a decade of debates, including a ballot initiative, a court case and enforcement of a state law, the plan to fluoridate the city of Watsonville has been temporarily shelved due to financial constraints.

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Fungicidal amounts of antifungals are released from impregnated denture lining material for up to 28 days

ConclusionBoth chlorhexidine and fluconazole become readily leached from PEM/THFM polymer up to four weeks and that the polymerisation of the acrylic does not affect the antimicrobial activity of the agents. Importantly, the amount of drugs released exceeded the MICs of most isolates also during the fourth week of incubation.Clinical significan These findings indicate the feasibility of this treatment modality for oral candidal infections, especially denture stomatitis. But furtherin-vivowork is warranted to determine its clinical relevance and applicability. (Source: Journal of Dentistry)

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Help for your dry eyes and dry mouth

Dry eyes and dry mouth can be caused by a multitude of reasons such as an autoimmune disease such as Sjogren’s Syndrome , aging, diabetes , smoking or medication.

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