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FDA says mercury dental fillings not harmful

WASHINGTON, DC, USA: The US Food and Drug Administration said silver-coloured dental fillings that contain mercury are safe for patients, reversing an ...

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U.S. military personnel receive dental care in combat support hospitals

FORT MCCOY, WI, USA: Some people may not consider dental services when thinking of combat support hospitals. But here, the Global Medic training scenario ...

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AAE names several members to key leadership posts

NEW YORK, NY and CHICAGO, IL, USA: The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) recently installed five new members to its Board of Directors and several ...

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Get your iPhone handy for the ‘My New Smile’ app

NEW YORK, NY and SOUTH BEND, IN, USA: My New Smile—an application by Heraeus—transforms old smiles into radiant, perfect and beautiful new ...

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Teeth and gums may benefit from Aloe Vera

CHICAGO, IL, USA: The aloe vera plant has a long history of healing power. Its ability to heal burns and cuts and soothe pain has been documented as far ...

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Attendees at OSAP conference learn about infection control

NEW YORK, NY and PLANO, TX, USA: More than 200 people from around the world attended the 2009 OSAP Symposium, ‘Infection Prevention: Spread the ...

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Aren’t you that guy on ‘Extreme Makeover’?

In an interview with Cosmetic Tribune, Dr William M. Dorfman, the face of modern cosmetic dentistry, discusses his chosen career, his business, his ...

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Implants displaced into the maxillary sinus

As some have predicted,1 the growth in dental implant-based procedures increased considerably in recent years. As a result, there has been a rapid increase ...

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Implant market expected to exceed US$1 billion by 2013

NEW YORK, NY, USA: Although the current economic crisis is resulting in lower growth in the short term, the U.S. dental implant market will recover after ...

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ADEA Releases Statement on Professionalism in Dental Education

WASHINGTON, DC, USA: The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) has released a Statement on Professionalism in Dental Education for the academic ...

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Trimira offers oral cancer images online

HOUSTON, TX, USA: Trimira LLC, manufacturer of the Identafi 3000 Oral Cancer Screening Device, has developed the Trimira Clinical Image Library, a ...

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ADA to hold Conference on Dentist Health and Wellness

CHICAGO, IL, USA: Dentists and dental health professionals can take steps to evaluate their own personal health practices and explore well-being issues for ...

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New grant by AAE Foundation awarded to University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

CHICAGO, IL, USA: The AAE Foundation has awarded its first Endowed Faculty Matching grant to the endodontic department of the University of Texas Health ...

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Orange juice more harmful to teeth than whiteners

LEIPZIG, Germany: A glass of orange juice every morning may do more harm to teeth than tooth- whitening products that contain hydrogen peroxide. According ...

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Former hygienist now dentist, president of AGD

NEW YORK, NY, USA: In an interview with Dental Tribune, Dr Paula Jones, president of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), discusses her love of ...

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DMG America introduces Icon drill-free treatment for incipient caries and white spot lesions

ENGLEWOOD, NJ, USA: DMG America has introduced a new approach to treating incipient caries — Icon, a caries infiltrant. Until now, dental ...

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Treatment acceptance: could have, should have, would have

When it comes to treatment acceptance — or lack thereof — it seems as though a lot of time and energy are wasted on that familiar trio ...

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Five of the top 10 reasons why associateships fail

The ‘American Dream’ is still to own a home. The ‘Dentist’s Dream’ continues to be the ownership of a practice. Thirty years ...

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American Association of Endodontists names Glickman president

NEW YORK CITY, NY, and CHICAGO, IL, USA: Gerald N. Glickman, D.D.S., M.S., M.B.A., J.D., is the new president of the American Association of Endodontists ...

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National Museum of Dentistry celebrates opening of ‘Smile Experience’ exhibition

BALTIMORE, MD, USA: The National Museum of Dentistry celebrated its 13th anniversary on 5 June with an exhibition opening and a preview of new projects. The...

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Those who see the ‘big picture’ gather for two days of 3-D education

NEW YORK CITY, NY, and CHICAGO, IL, USA: Are you using 3-D imaging yet? Or are you stuck in the old-fashioned, 2-D X-ray world? If you haven’t ...

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Company urges dentists to screen for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea

NEW YORK CITY, NY, USA: It has been estimated that in the United States alone 20 million men, women and children suffer from obstructive ...

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Case Western Reserve’s dental school receives millions for HIV research

CLEVELAND, OH, USA: Studying how the mouth wards off diseases will have implications for understanding overall how people stay healthy. The Case Western ...

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The man behind 1-800 DENTIST launches an online presence

LOS ANGELES, CA, USA: The man who made it easy for large numbers of Americans to connect with a dentist is expanding to the online arena. Fred Joyal, CEO ...

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Washington cracks down on big tobacco

NEW YORK CITY and WASHINGTON, DC, USA: The American Dental Association (ADA) is applauding new legislation to regulate tobacco. Congress has passed and ...

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Materialise Dental appoints new general manager for the United States and Canada

Materialise Dental announced the appointment of John Thomas as general manager for the United States and Canada. Thomas brings over 20 years of experience ...

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Pulpdent offers clinical information and case studies online

WATERTOWN, MA, USA: Pulpdent Corp. — a manufacturer of adhesives, composites, sealants, cements, etching gels, calcium hydroxide products, endodontic ...

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Stem cells may improve the adaptability of dental implants

CHICAGO, IL, USA: A procedure using stem cells may provide a more thorough regeneration of periodontal tissue around dental implants, according to a new ...

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Americans support dental coverage in health care reforms

LEIPZIG, Germany/WASHINGTON, DC, USA: Over 60 per cent of Americans consider dental coverage part of an overall health care reform by the Obama legislation,...

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