Dentistry Roundup: November 2014

Sunday, November 30, 2014

MOH to suspend dentist's Medisave accreditation; first time for such a suspension

A dentist will have his Medisave accreditation suspended by the Health Ministry next year. Dr Sng Wee Hock repeatedly submitted claims for surgical procedures that were different from the actual procedures he performed.

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Medisave accreditation for dentist suspended

Dr Sng Wee Hock, who practises at WH Dental Surgeons, will have his Medisave accreditation suspended for six months after repeatedly submitting non-compliant claims, says the Health Ministry. SINGAPORE: A dentist practising at WH Dental Surgeons was suspended of his Medisave accreditation for six months with effect from Jan 1, 2015, after repeatedly submitting non-compliant Medisave claims.

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Dental Offices Along Highway 45 in Wisconsin

... to Jalas Tax Service in a blue building that resembles and old-fashioned motel. I saw the sign for Stoeckl Family Dentistry in Germantown but it took a lot of meandering through business areas to get back to where they were. After circling the ...

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How mercury fillings cause Candida overgrowth

... The following databases should help you find a holistic practitioner. The International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine has a database of practitioners. You might also try the Mercury Safe Dentist Directory (see the third and fourth ...

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You know you're getting older when...

I ran into an old friend the other day and screamed like a teenager, "Eeeeee! Is that you! Oh my God!'' and all that crushy stuff. We hugged and laughed and asked each other how long had it been since we set eyes on each other.

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Why I got fillers injected in to my face

Liz Dobson had enough of her frown lines - this is the before shot. Check back in on Thursday for her update.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11367029&ref=rss

Subdued anniversary of train derailment Updated at

One year after the deadly Metro North derailment, sleepy-looking riders boarded the Hudson line that left Poughkeepsie at 5:54 am.

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Watch Out for Unnecessary Treatments at the Dentist

... treatments in your best interest. Mother Jones has some things to watch out for: beware of specials: That laser dentistry and whitening package may be a ploy to get you in the door so the practice can upsell you on more-profitable procedures. Van ...

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FARRIES: Parents should brush up on oral hygiene

Tiny, slimy organisms that coat themselves in sugary, sticky webs of tentacles then hook themselves together like Velcro, forming chains and sheets and gluing themselves onto your children's gums and teeth. Once fastened there, like barnacles on a boat, on your babies' pearly smiles, the bacteria secrete acid, rotting holes right through the tooth enamel.

http://thechronicleherald.ca/opinion/1254379-farries-parents-should-brush-up-on-oral-hygiene

Demand for plastic surgery rises in selfie era

Dental hygienist Jennifer Reynolds was always self-conscious about her looks, never took selfies and felt uncomfortable being tagged in photographs posted on social media. The 34-year-old from Costa Rica who lives in New York opted for plastic surgery on her nose and now feels ready for prime time on social media.

http://usa.news.net/article/2375372/demand-for-plastic-surgery-rises-in-selfie-era

Employees came to work today to notify Smith's patients. Source: Judson Garner / WBRC

A well known Bessemer dentist and his wife were killed early Saturday evening when the ATV that they were driving was hit by a driver in an S.U.V. Dr. Doug Smith and his wife Judy were at their hunting lodge in Boligee, which is located in Greene County. Trooper Curtis Summerville with the Department of Public Safety tells Fox6 that 83 year old Billy Killian of Dora was driving a 2007 Cadillac Escalade when he the Smith's.

http://www.wsfa.com/story/27510135/couple-killed-in-fatal-crash

Global Healthcare Search Engine Launches in Australia

... and patients, the site has recorded almost three quarters of a million visits in the region. Plastic Surgery, Dentistry, and Medical Aesthetics, along with Physiotherapy and Beauty salons are key focus areas, and thousands of each clinic type have ...

http://www.sys-con.com/node/3244830

Re: cool and amazing applications

... believe, is that its a chip-making technology that could be used in any of the other end user products. Regarding dentistry, they are on the bleeding edge--they already do static 3-D scans of you teeth's position automatically, and this new dynamic ...

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NZ Fluoridation Report Misleading, International Review

A NZ report on the science of fluoridation conducted this year by the NZ Royal Society at the request of concerned city councils was of poor quality and misleading, according to an international critical review released today. Contributors and peer reviewers of the critique include international experts in fluoridation science, toxicology, and risk assessment, some of whom took part in the biggest review of the health effects of water fluoridation, conducted by the U.S. National Research Council in 2006.

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1412/S00002/nz-fluoridation-report-misleading-international-review.htm

Financial growth isn't always most important

As the dentist removed my painfully infected tooth the other day, he told me about his latest experience in skiing downhill through the financiers' maze. "I used to believe this idea that 'If we're not growing, then we're dying,'' he said.

http://www.easternecho.com:80/article/2014/11/financial-growth-isnt-always-the-most-important

Goal for plastic surgery: better selfies

Dental hygienist Jennifer Reynolds was always self-conscious about her looks, never took selfies and felt uncomfortable being tagged in photographs posted on social media. So the 34-year-old from Costa Rica who lives in New York decided to get plastic surgery to change her nose.

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/national_world/2014/11/30/goal-for-plastic-surgery-better-selfies.html

Good Deeds Essay Contest winner announced

When the opportunity arose to compete in an essay contest at his school, 12-year-old Gurveer Singh jumped at the chance to share his stories. One story the I.S. 93 student told was about the time he helped an elderly woman that fell in the snow across the street from his house.

http://www.queensledger.com/view/full_story/26151795/article-Good-Deeds-Essay-Contest-winner-announced?instance=home_news_right

Report Published: "Global Dental Chair Market 2014-2018"

A dental chair has different control units with ergonomic features that are based on sophisticated engineering technologies. Advancements in technology and design have led to next-generation dental chairs with the latest upgradable features.

http://reports.pr-inside.com/report-published-global-dental-chair-r4160352.htm

Nip, Tuck, Click: Demand For US Plastic Surgery Rises In Selfie Era

Dental hygienist Jennifer Reynolds was always self-conscious about her looks, never took selfies and felt uncomfortable being tagged in photographs posted on social media. The 34-year-old from Costa Rica who lives in New York opted for plastic surgery on her nose and now feels ready for prime time on social media.

http://www.medicaldaily.com/nip-tuck-click-demand-us-plastic-surgery-rises-selfie-era-312510

Couple beg authorities to work together after flooding nightmare

Before last Christmas, Fred and Luzie Davis led a happy and mostly independent existence in their house in Wellesley Close, but that all changed when the floods came An elderly couple from Ash Vale , whose lives were devastated by last winter's flooding and its aftermath , have implored the authorities to work together to prevent it happening again. Before last Christmas, Fred and Luzie Davis led a happy and mostly independent existence in their house in Wellesley Close.

http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/couple-beg-authorities-work-together-8200928

Nip, tuck, click: Plastic surgery rising in selfie era

Dental hygienist Jennifer Reynolds was always self-conscious about her looks, never took selfies and felt uncomfortable being tagged in photographs posted on social media. The 34-year-old from Costa Rica who lives in New York opted for plastic surgery on her nose and now feels ready for prime time on social media.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation-world/chi-plastic-surgery-boom-20141130-story.html?track=rss

Barnidge: UC students asked to pay more only because state hasn't done its share

When UC regents recently authorized President Janet Napolitano to raise tuition by as much as 5 percent each of the next five years, some students protested what they perceived as a money grab. Those silly kids.

http://www.insidebayarea.com/bay-area-news/ci_27031348/barnidge-uc-students-asked-pay-more-only-because

Bob Shryock: Lori Lewis celebrates quarter century as Woodbury podiatrist

Woodbury podiatrist Lori L. Lewis celebrated 25 years in business recently. She is shown here with her very first patient, Helen Harrison.

http://www.nj.com/south-jersey-voices/index.ssf/2014/11/bob_shryock_lori_lewis_celebra.html

Planmeca Rolling Out Cloud Service Product at Greater New York Dental Meeting

... platforms, including mobile, Mac and Windows-based operating systems, and can be stored for up to 14 days. "Dentistry is moving towards a complete digital workflow and new imaging units on the market now require software to run," said Bob ...

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Re: cool and amazing applications

Self-styled security volunteers draw mixed responses from Ferguson-area residents

FERGUSON, Mo. - Following a night of arson fires and bashed storefronts that hit close to home, Greg Hildebrand stood naked Tuesday, drying off from a needed shower, when he noticed somebody on the rooftop.

http://www.telegram.com/article/20141129/NEWS/311299936/1052/RSS01&source=rss

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx

... to continuing dental education combined with aviation and family fun. We believe there are skills common to dentistry and flying and Flying Dentist Association members are more successful and better practitioners. We earn a lot of dental and ...

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=22260410-3cc7-4c8e-b652-8283793a6122

'Mad' Frankie Fraser's family to sue hospital 'for failing to spot...

The family of Frankie Fraser are suing King's College Hospital for failing to spot a hip fracture before he died. He is pictured at the funeral of gang leader and associate Charlie Richardson in 2012 The family of notorious gangster 'Mad' Frankie Fraser are to sue a hospital for failing to spot his leg was fractured before he died.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2854740/Mad-Frankie-Fraser-s-family-sue-hospital-failing-spot-fractured-leg-died.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

News Briefs - SmileMobile to arrive in Chimacum in December . . . and other items

The Washington Dental Service Foundation SmileMobile is coming to the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, to care for children with dental needs. The SmileMobile will provide examinations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, and from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 9. Follow-up treatments are through Friday, Dec. 12. The SmileMobile travels the state to offer dental services to children who might not otherwise have access to dental care.

http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2014311309998

Defending the Faith: A day for grateful reflection

We cannot possibly repay what we owe for the unearned blessings we've received, but we can at least be thankful for them. We cannot possibly repay what we owe for the unearned blessings we've received, but we can at least be thankful for them.

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865616521/A-day-for-grateful-reflection.html

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Pageant steers native Wichitan to her true calling: helping girls in Kenya

Davis, a native Wichitan, moved to Los Angeles four years ago to pursue a career in modeling and acting. In March, she participated in a Los Angeles-based pageant called Queen of the Universe, representing Kenya.

http://www.kansas.com/news/local/article4203782.html

Ask Amy: Intrusive parent wants to act as son's HMO

Dear Amy: Our son is in his late 20s. He is a successful professional. He is brilliant, good-looking, witty and admired by all.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/askamy/ct-parent-nosy-about-sons-health-20141129-column.html

Smiles Today Dental Las Vegas Practice Offering New Holiday Dental Specials

Las Vegas dentistry facility, proudly announces that it is offering holiday dental specials for new patients for a limited time. Smiles Today Dental , a dentistry office located in Las Vegas, recently announced that it is offering several holiday specials for new patients to their facility.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/12/prweb12360920.htm

New Fourth Street Clinic CEO to start tenure with fundraiser

Laura Michalski is starting her tenure as head of Utah's nonprofit that provides health care services for homeless Utahns with a request: Please include Fourth Street Clinic in your holiday giving. During the clinic's GiveOne RaiseTwo fundraising campaign Dec. 1-10, corporate and individual sponors have pledged to double all contributions to the nonprofit organization founded in 1988.

http://www.ksl.com/?sid=32491558&nid=148&s_cid=rss-extlink

Dentist in Boca Raton Named a 2014 Invisalign Elite Provider

... straighten their teeth with Invisalign in Boca Raton, Dr. London also provides the following general and cosmetic dentistry services: If you are interested in straightening your teeth and improving your smile with Invisalign in Boca Raton , an ...

http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2014/11/29/dentist-in-boca-raton-named-a-2014-invisalign-elite-provider/

Oral-B Precision Black 7000 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush Gets 59% ...

Oral-B's Precision Black 7000 Electric Toothbrush is currently being offered for just $89.99 shipped, today only, originally priced at $219 . The toothbrush head surrounds each tooth for individual cleaning and an amazing, tooth-by-tooth clean.

http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/oral-b-precision-black-7000-rechargeable-electric-toothbrush-gets-59-reduction-to-89-99-shipped-today-only

Dakota Dental Offers "No Pain, No Shame" Dentistry

... and 10 percent have severe anxiety. Dakota Dental, a full-service Apple Valley dental clinic offering distinctive dentistry, understands how unnerving dental services can be for those with dental phobias. Whether the anxiety is caused by perceived ...

http://www.prlog.org/12400409-dakota-dental-offers-no-pain-no-shame-dentistry.html

Lewis Clinic Dentistry Stresses the Importance of Having a Good...

The professionals at Lewis Clinic Dentistry stress that all parents need to find a good pediatric dentist for their children earlier rather than later. Doing so ensures that children will grow up with strong, healthy teeth.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/11/prweb12360326.htm

Brasch WordsCHEAP-Shot Ads Cost McCAIN Dearly

This is the documentary by James Marsh that tells the story of the moment in August 1974 when 24-year-old French daredevil, juggler, tightrope walker and pickpocket Philippe Petit stepped out on a wire strung between the two towers of the World Trade Center and, holding a balance bar, danced in the air for an awe-inspiring 45 minutes. The film won two awards at Sundance, is rated at 100 percent on the site Rotten Tomatoes.com, received ecstatic reviews, and will be released on DVD on December 9th.

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Ask Amy: I hate tattoos and piercings; should I let these businesses know?

When I go to a bank, store or restaurant and the staff has these, I quietly close my accounts or take my business elsewhere. DEAR SENSITIVE: Your aversion to tattoos and piercings is so strong that you make it sound like you have a phobia.

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Fluoridating water denies personal choice

Massachusetts Health Council director quoted in the editorial, is so misinformed – or maybe hired by the company that produces fluoride. In 2007, when Yarmouth selectmen decided to put fluoride in the town's water, I wrote a letter to your paper and the town of Yarmouth decided against fluoridation in the town's water supply.

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Letters Nov 29, 2014: "Action needed on drivers who ignore...

On approaching the city from Woodborough Road, the lane markings clearly state that the right-hand lane is for a right turn on to Huntingdon Street. The numerous times when I have been collecting my partner from work in the evening that this is ignored by drivers is criminal.

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Hope Is a Dangerous Thing

... Please call 8303917411 Dental assistant for busy La Vernia office, must have 3+ years experience in general dentistry and certified. Qualified applicants only, call 830-779-2727 or email edward_elizondo@att.net. Brush Country Dental & Specialty ...

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Insider Selling: Sirona Dental Systems CEO Unloads 10,755 Shares of Stock

Sirona Dental Systems CEO Jeffrey Slovin sold 10,755 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $85.50, for a total value of $919,552.50.

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Is severe dental fluorosis an adverse health effect?

For decades, public health agencies, dentists, and scientists have stated that severe dental fluorosis was an adverse health effect. The National Academy of Sciences is charged by the federal government with providing independent, objective advice to the nation on matter related to science and technology.

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Sleep vitally important for good health: Fitness guru

So you want to burn fat more efficiently, age more gracefully and become more resistant to all-too-common maladies such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer? "Sure there are days I might go six because of a deadline, but I'd say most of the time it's seven to eight," admits the co-author of The Miracle of Health. "I feel great.

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Mack, Rutgers outlast Vanderbilt 68-65

Mack scored 10 of his 21 points in the second half, and Jack added 20 points and eight rebounds to lead Rutgers to a 68-65 win over Vanderbilt in the first semifinal of the Barclays Center Classic Friday night. "Both of these guys are battling some physical issues," Jordan said.

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Friday, November 28, 2014

The UpBeat: 2014 Mandela Humanitarian Award goes to Ottawa physician

Under the leadership of Dr. Don Kilby, above, the CACHA has sent volunteers on medical missions for the past 13 years. Dr. Don Kilby, an Ottawa physician, was awarded the prestigious Nelson Mandela Humanitarian Award at the 2014 Planet Africa Awards Gala in Toronto recently.

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'Bleachorexia': an obsession with white teeth

This was the case for World Boxing Council champion Mia St. John, who said there was a time when having white teeth was all she could think about. In an interview with Good Morning America, St. John said she had "boxes of whitening strips, dental floss and toothpaste".

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Peabody Dentist Skilled in Restorative Dentistry Begins Providing Dental Implants in a Day

Contemporary Dentistry and Implantology, a leader in Peabody dental cosmetics , is now offering a revolutionary new procedure that can provide patients with quality dental implants in one day . Dr. John Argeros, the owner and operator of Contemporary Dentistry and Implantology, recently launched the new solution called Express Teeth.

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Hinsdale Dentist to Travel to Japan on 2016 Lecture Tour, Speak on Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Michael Morgan, a respected and trusted Hinsdale dentist , will travel to Japan in July 2016 to speak on cosmetic dentistry techniques. Dr. Morgan lectures nationally and internationally on the topics of cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, anxiety-free dentistry and composite bonding techniques, and he has published several scholarly articles on the disciplines.

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St. Paul MN Cosmetic Dental Practice Adds Experienced Dental Hygienist

Dr. Lubomir Serafimov, a leading St. Paul MN cosmetic dentist , has added an experienced dental hygienist to his affordable dental practice, Serafimov Dental Cosmetic and Family Dentistry. The new hygienist, Ashley Wickenhauser-Greif, began working for the practice in September.

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Cincinnati Dentist Offered Free Cleanings to Military Personnel on Veterans Day

... the Cincinnati dentist said. Anderson Dental Care is a comprehensive family dental clinic that provides preventive dentistry, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and sedation dentistry. Individual services include fillings, fluoride treatment, ...

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Leading Orlando Dentist Now Offering Invisalign, Six Month Smiles at...

... or Invisalign are both ideal treatment options for those patients." Overmeyer Family Dental provides preventive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry for patients 3 years old to 103 years old. Individual services include fillings, ...

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Houston Dentist Provides Durable, Natural-Looking Veneers

Dr. Lynette Crouse, a leading cosmetic dentist in Houston , has a dependable solution for patients who want to transform their smile: porcelain veneers. Dr. Crouse has owned and operated Precise Dental of Houston for more than 10 years and is one of the few dentists in Houston, Texas , who offers comprehensive dental care, including cosmetic dentistry.

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Patients to sue HIV-risk dentist: More than 100 patients of 'dirty' ...

Ray Rice's wife attempts to rescue shamed footballer's career in Matt Lauer interview: She tells of her anger at suspension and how her 'heart' told her to stay with him as he is reistated to NFL Lose 10lb in 10 days: Dreading the party season in case you can't squeeze into your frock, a top nutritionist reveals the diet celebrities use to get results FAST 'There has been... an awakening': Explosive Star Wars Episode VII teaser reveals new cast-members, a brand new lightsaber... and the return of the Millennium Falcon EXCLUSIVE 'I'm emotionally scarred by that man Cosby': Janice Dickinson says she's devastated at being called a liar by comic's lawyer over rape claims Homeless and broke Creed frontman 'placed on psych hold after telling school dean he fears ISIS will kill his son'... but singer insists he is sober 'It's kind of like the horse, which was good until we had the car': Netflix ... (more)

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Barnidge: UC students asked to pay more only because state hasn't done its share

Levittown Orthodontist Secures Patent for Device That Speeds Up Invisalign Treatment

Dr. Ostreicher is the inventor of the Vibralign Accelerated Orthodontic System that is used to cut Invisalign treatment time in half. The simple and affordable device is shaped like a bite guard and is to be used twice a day for 15 minutes.

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Levittown Orthodontist Guest Speaker at Annual Invisalign Conference in Las Vegas

The annual summit was hosted by Align Technology, the makers of clear teeth aligners Invisalign. The summit included a host of presentations from dental professionals across the country who discussed issues like Invisalign management; deep bite correction; treating severe open bites; caring for Invisalign users with TMJ problems; orthognathic surgery; and Invisalign for teens.

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Fairfield Dentist Unveils New Payment Option to Help Patients With Dental Costs

... system assists patients with treatments not covered by insurance and even helps manage the cost of cosmetic dentistry . Compassionate Financing has a high approval rating and few user fees. Patients who are considering the option can find an ...

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South Pasadena Dentist Now Offering Cutting-Edge Short-Term Orthodontic Treatment

Dr. A.J. Vashi, who offers affordable cosmetic dentistry , is now using a revolutionary short-term orthodontic solution that can straighter teeth in just a few short months. Six Month Smiles is a popular orthodontic treatment that uses clear brackets and wires to straighten teeth in as little as six months.

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Kansas City Dentist Elected to Prestigious Greater Kansas City Dental Society Board of Directors

... organization, our goal is provide continuing education in the community and promote the advancement of organized dentistry." Dr. Klein, the owner of Highland Dental Clinic, recently broke ground on a new office that will have more space for surgical ...

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Glen Ellyn Dentist Reminds Patients to Use Insurance Dollars Before End of the Year

... for services and fixing dental issues before they escalate." Dr. Gibbs, who provides some of the best cosmetic dentistry in the Glen Ellyn area, moved into a larger office, located at 26 North Park Boulevard, in October 2013 and began using a 3-D ...

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Spearmint Dental to Hold Oral Hygiene Education Presentations at Local Schools

... mini implants, bridges, dentures, wisdom teeth extractions, restorations, teeth whitening, root canals, sedation dentistry, endodontics, dental appliance sleep apnea treatment, cosmetic dentistry veneers and Invisalign. Dr. Bhasin holds a bachelor's ...

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Levittown Orthodontist Guest Speaker at Annual Invisalign Conference in Las Vegas

Dr. David Ostreicher, a talented orthodontist Levittown NY residents have trusted for decades, recently lectured at the 2014 Invisalign Summit in Las Vegas. The annual summit was hosted by Align Technology, the makers of clear teeth aligners Invisalign.

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Levittown Orthodontist Secures Patent for Device That Speeds Up Invisalign Treatment

Dr. David Ostreicher, who provides some of the best cosmetic dentistry in Long Island, has secured a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a revolutionary device that speeds up Invisalign clear teeth aligner treatment. Dr. Ostreicher is the inventor of the Vibralign Accelerated Orthodontic System that is used to cut Invisalign treatment time in half.

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Children Drop Off Halloween Candy at Lincroft Dental Practice to...

... taught her entire career. Newman Springs Dental Care is a comprehensive dental practice that focuses on aesthetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, dental implant surgery, full denture implants, temporary dentures, porcelain veneer ...

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Lincroft Dental Practice Treats Nearly 90 Patients During 8th Annual Dentistry From the Heart Program

Dr. Mitchel Friedman, a leading Lincroft cosmetic dentist, and a host of volunteers treated nearly 90 people and contributed more than $39,000 in free dental services during the 8th Annual Dentistry From The Heart program. Dentistry From The Heart is a national nonprofit that uses a network of dentists to provide Americans without dental insurance a free dentist for the day.

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A serious conference

Life in the Global Brigades: Bake sales, five-hour commutes and lots of love

... cancelled there because of the Ebola outbreak). Students can start brigades in 10 areas: architecture, medicine, dentistry, water, the environment, engineering, public health, human rights or business. They're also involved at home. "We encourage ...

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.com | Ferguson takes comfort in Thanksgiving

A peaceful Ferguson came together on Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving and recover from violent protests that erupted when a police officer was not charged in the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager. Visible signs of the turbulence of recent days were armed National Guard troops and Humvees posted at shopping malls and bleak-looking boarded-up stores.

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Ask Amy: Intrusive parent wants to act as son's HMO

Dear Amy: Our son is in his late 20s. He is a successful professional. He is brilliant, good-looking, witty and admired by all.

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Re: Modular Construction of an Integrated Circuit

Re: cool and amazing applications

Dental Design Studio City Has Everything You Are Looking For In Dentistry

Evolve Image PR & The Studio City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Dental Design Studio City! PRLog - Nov. 28, 2014 - STUDIO CITY, Calif. -- Join dentists, Dr. Taline Kotchounian and Dr. Sako Karakozian as they introduce their brand new, state of the art dental facility in the heart of Studio City.

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Nunavut tots - more dental surgery than other Canadian kids: report

This graph from the Canadian Institute for Health Information shows the rate of day surgery for cavities by location of residence, selected provinces and territories for children age one to younger than five over a two-year period from 2010 to 2012. It's not pleasant for a young child to suffer from painful cavities or to be put to sleep for dental surgery.

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For Trusted Family Dentistry, the Edge Goes to Expertise and Gentle Care

In the field of dentistry, that importance is compounded by statistics that show that the majority of the general public experience fear or anxiety when they take a trip to the dentist. While there are several factors to consider when selecting a family dentist, some of them are ranked higher by potential patients than others.

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Headlines from the past

Let us take a look at small town Bureau County in the 1890s. From the Bureau County Republican of the era, the headline stories did not always make the front page.

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BIOLASE Introduces a New Commitment to Customer Care, Quality and...

... Dec. 1. BIOLASE, Inc. is a biomedical device company that develops, manufactures, and markets innovative lasers in dentistry and medicine and also markets and distributes high-end 2D and 3D digital imaging equipment CAD/CAM intraoral scanners, and ...

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Dat Giap - Local dentist contributes volunteer work and smiles

... his life all over again just like his parents did in 1954. He was admitted to the University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 1978 and graduated in 1981. He worked for a year in Houston, and six years in New Orleans where he met his future wife ...

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PE-backed Microbrush buys Dry Tips

Microbrush International, a leading developer, producer and marketer of innovative consumables used in dental restorative procedures, today announced the acquisition of Dry Tips from Molnlycke Health Care, AB. Dry Tips is a leading brand of high-quality moisture control products used in dental procedures.

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Microbrush International Announces Acquisition of Dry TipsA

Dry Tips is a leading brand of high-quality moisture control products used in dental procedures. , VP and General Manager of Microbrush.

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Preparing your child for regular visits to the dentist

When your child's first tooth erupts, that means it is time to take them on a visit to the dentist. “With a child's first visit, ideally they need to come in and be at least familiar with their dentist when their first tooth erupts,” said Batavia dentist Ronald Murphy.

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Gangster 'Mad' Frankie Fraser dies at 90

"Mad" Frankie Fraser, an old-school London criminal who spent more than 40 years in prison and became an underworld celebrity, has died. He was 90. Eddie Richardson, sometime boss of a crime family with which Fraser was associated, confirmed he died Wednesday.

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Mouth Guards Are a Must for Sports Related Gift Giving

If a hockey or lacrosse stick is on the holiday wish list, the American Association of Orthodontists is suggesting parents or grandparents tuck another gift in the package -- a mouth guard. Orthodontists, and all dental professionals, recommend the use of a mouth guard for all sports to athletes of all ages.

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The Way We Were

Now home to offices, the William B. Glover residence at the corners of Riverside and Glen Roads in Sandy Hook Center was built in 1861. At the time, Mr Glover was proprietor of the red brick store located across Glen Road .

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Align Technology Launches Chairside CAD/CAM Workflow With IOS Technologies for the iTero Scanner

... The Company also offers the iTero 3D digital scanning system and services for orthodontic and restorative dentistry. Align Technology was founded in March 1997 and received FDA clearance to market the Invisalign system in 1998. Visit ...

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Genesee Valley Penny Saver -

... this week's Business in Your Community: A Smile by Design Staff Business Description: a General and Cosmetic Dentistry a Implant Restorations, Crowns & Bridges and Dentures Business History: a The practice was started in the 1960s a Dr. James Vogler ...

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Align Technology Launches Chairside CAD/CAM Workflow With IOS Technologies for the iTero Scanner

Dr. Eddy offers free dental care to vets

On Friday, Nov. 7, Shirley dentist Dr. Arthur Eddy provided free dental care to local veterans as part of Veterans Smile Day. Dr. Eddy was among 37 Massachusetts Dental Society members across the state to volunteer their time and expertise to the program.

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DentaSpa Seminars: Botox and Dermal Filler Workshop at the 2014 Greater New York Dental Meeting

... provides 16 CE credits, nationally recognized by both the American Dental Association CERP & Academy of General Dentistry PACE. DentaSpa offers dentists complete business and clinical integration in this field through comprehensive hands-on ...

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Watchdog slams care home as 'unsafe'

Congratulations, you're now registered! Let us know what news and updates you want to hear about and we'll send them straight to your inbox. The health watchdog has criticised a Rastrick care home over its low standard of cleanliness, poor quality of equipment and unsafe service.

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Watchdog slams care home as 'unsafe'

Periodontist

... is able to provide comprehensive general and specialty dental care for all ages including general family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, pediatric dentistry, implant dentistry, IV and oral sedation and Invisalign clear braces (available at limited ...

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Perry C. Fennell Jr., 82, dentist and community leader

... Temple University and received a bachelor's degree in 1954. He graduated in 1959 from Temple University School of Dentistry. In 1959, he joined the Army and served as a dentist, attaining the rank of captain. He was discharged in 1961. Because of ...

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MouthWatch Intraoral Cameras and Connect Engagement...

Intraoral cameras have become an essential technology in dental practices, yet the high cost of bringing this technology to every treatment room has been prohibitive. At just $199 per camera, the MouthWatch Intraoral Camera will forever change how patients and dentists communicate visually.

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New Albany Dentist Offers Gift Ideas That Can Improve Oral Health

... who practices in New Albany, Ind., across the Ohio River from Louisville, Ky., offers Louisville cosmetic dentistry services and general dentistry such as teeth cleanings, X-rays, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, teeth whitening and ...

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Early Thanksgiving dinner brings longtime friends, generations of memories to senior center

Dalton Goodnight serves up mashed potatoes at Charlie's Pizza in Nikiski for free meals the restaurant delivers to residents on Thanksgiving day Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014, in Nikiski Alaska. Owner Steve Chamberlain said Felix Martinez, owner of M & M Supermarket in Nikiski, donates a dozen turkeys every year for the holiday.

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Israel frees Turkish dentist after 3 weeks detention

Israel authorities on Wednesday have released a Turkish citizen of Palestinian origin who was arrested by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank on Nov. 5th, diplomatic sources said Anadolu Agency reported The 45 year-old Ahmad Abusalih, a dentist by profession, was arrested on his way to Jerusalem after attending a dental fair held in Ramallah, Palestine. Israeli officials extended the dentist's detention period to Nov. 17 on grounds of "threat to national security," according to Abusalih's lawyer.

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Thursday, November 27, 2014

Ferguson takes comfort in Thanksgiving

For the first time this week, there were no signs of any major protests in the St Louis suburb, which reeled from the decision by a Missouri grand jury not to charge a white policeman who shot dead black teenager Michael Brown on Aug 9. A man walks around yellow police tape at the local business section of West Florissant Avenue near a sign with a message displayed outside a church in Ferguson, Missouri on Nov 27. FERGUSON: A peaceful Ferguson came together on Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving and recover from violent protests that erupted when a police officer was not charged in the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager.

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UBC dentistry professor to receive highest military honour for forensic advances

... building. Sweet is being recognized with one of the nation's highest military honours for his work in forensic dentistry. Dentistry professor David Sweet will receive the highest honour the Canadian military can bestow on a civilian - the Medallion ...

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Vancouver man practised illegal dentistry out of basement: dental college

B.C.'s regulatory body for dentists is taking action against a man it claims was practising illegal dentistry in the basement of a Vancouver house. The College of Dental Surgeons of B.C. says an investigation involving surveillance led it to conclude Chao Ming Guan was performing dentistry out of his home, despite never being registered as a dentist in the province.

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Hanover residents benefit from US medical mission

Hanover was the recent beneficiary of what is believed to be the largest medical mission to the parish, providing a series of voluntary health services over a five-day period across the western Jamaica. The health fairs were sponsored by Errald Miller, a native of the parish and the husband of Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller.

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If you look hard, you'll see the hope

How was your week? Can you believe this weather? I know, eh, it's hard on the joints though. The dampness and cold weather makes you feel like you were run over by a herd of cows.

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Desmond D'Mello: HIV scare dentist faces A 4MILLION of patient compensation claims

More than 22,000 people treated by Desmond D'Mello are being recalled for HIV and hepatitis tests and 200 patients have already contacted lawyers Hundreds of former patients of an NHS dentist at the centre of an HIV scare are set to sue him for negligence and stress. David Corless-Smith, of the Dental Law Partnership in Cheshire, said: "This is for psychological injury.

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First PersonTHE Government Really Does Work

Watching with an almost prurient fascination the tragic plunge of a sister institution - because the newspaper industry is cutting a path that the book industry will follow - I've noticed a subtle shift over the past few weeks from discussions of how to save newspapers to discussions of how to replace them. Today, as the leading paper in my own major city, the 131-year-old Boston Globe , faces its absolute, final deadline for a deal to avoid a shutdown, I decided to put forth here a small analysis of technical developments that could exploit the potential of the Internet to help us carry on where journalists have battled for us over the centuries.

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Dental college takes action against Vancouver man

Brasch WordsCHEAP-Shot Ads Cost McCAIN Dearly

In A Weekend Or A Year, Remoteness Is Captured On Film

Remote Area Medical and Antarctica: A Year on Ice are both studies of human life in extremis, and each documentary employs a strict chronological framework. The former observes a single weekend, while the latter - well, it's right there in the title, although the movie draws on a decade's worth of footage.

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Lexington restaurant serves free meal to those in need

The Lexington -based restaurant group served a full-course, sit-down meal to dozens of people in need at Sal's on Tates Creek Road. A thousand pounds of turkey, along with mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce and an assortment of desserts served in one of Lexington's finest restaurants awaits an estimated two thousand guests this Thanksgiving.

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Dentists to hold 54,000-strong New York convention

First comes turkey, then flossing. Then 54,000 dentists will descend on New York's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center for a post-Thanksgiving conference.

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Vancouver man practised illegal dentistry out of basement: dental college

Dentists to hold 54,000-strong New York convention

First comes turkey, then flossing. Then 54,000 dentists will descend on New York's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center for a post-Thanksgiving conference.

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Ribbon cut at Brookside Dental

... in the lobby - is designed to be inviting and tranquil. Around 80 percent of Griffith's patients opt for sedation dentistry, which makes the entire process even easier and more relaxing. The grand opening party saw roughly 200 people meet and greet ...

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Vancouver man practised illegal dentistry out of basement: dental college

... out there. B.C.'s regulatory body for dentists is taking action against a man it claims was practising illegal dentistry in the basement of a Vancouver house. VANCOUVER - B.C.'s regulatory body for dentists is taking action against a man it claims ...

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B.C. campaign urges patients to ensure their health professional is regulated

... In August 2013, it was made public that Burnaby resident Tung Sheng Wu, also known as David Wu, was practising dentistry without a licence , and was not properly cleaning or sterilizing his instruments. His patients were advised to get tested for ...

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Ciao...And Happy Thanksgiving

Don't know about you guys but my Thanksgiving was awesome. My Aunt Clara and I were guests of my fave restaurateurs and family.

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Being thankful It is said that in ALL things, we should be thankful....

It is said that in ALL things, we should be thankful. Sometimes, that's a really difficult order to follow.

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Gangland enforcer once known as 'the dentist' dies at 90

"Mad" Frankie Fraser, a gangland enforcer who mixed with many of Britain's most notorious underworld figures, has died in hospital aged 90. His family took the decision to withdraw life support after he was placed into a medically induced coma at the weekend. South London gangland boss Eddie Richardson, who described Fraser as an "old acquaintance", said: "He's had a long life and I don't think he's done too bad.

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What do you know about mouth cancer?

... uncommon, accounting for about 1 in 50 of all UK cancer cases," notes Dr Steve Preddy, Bupa's clinical director of dentistry. In fact, mouth cancer is currently the 16th most common cancer, however, cases have trebled in the last decade and numbers ...

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Reminder over counterfeit dental equipment

The General Dental Council has issued a warning to all registrants following the recent campaign by the British Dental Industry Association and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency which seized 12,000 bogus pieces of equipment in six months. The regulator said dentists must follow appropriate procedures when purchasing equipment and highlighted the serious health and safety consequences of poor quality workmanship and standards.

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Gangster 'Mad' Frankie Fraser dies at 90

''Mad'' Frankie Fraser , an old-school London criminal who spent more than 40 years in prison and became an underworld celebrity, has died. He was 90. Eddie Richardson , sometime boss of a crime family with which Fraser was associated, confirmed he died Wednesday.

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Long Island Pediatrician Provides Free Dental Work for Child in Need

Dr. Erica Anand, a pediatric dentist at Great Neck & Mid-Island Dental Associates , took special interest in a young child who visited her office early March. This little girl needed a considerable amount of dental work including sedation in order to get it all done at one time.

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Big mouth - Thursday, 27 November 2014 00:00

... students were practicing examinations on one another. That's when someone saw just how wide Bittner, of Bittner Dentistry for Kids, could actually open his mouth. 'We actually measured it, and (it was) twice as big as everyone else's,' he said of ...

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Dental Sleep Solutions and Diamond Billing Announce Strategic Partnership

... significantly as evidenced from membership statistics of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). Dentistry's primary treatment modality for snoring and sleep apnea is Oral Appliance Therapy. This effective treatment is not reimbursed ...

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Verde Pointe Dental Associates Hosts 2014 Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest

... DMD are Marietta cosmetic dentists and Marietta emergency dentists that are paving the way for the future of dentistry. The office is technologically sophisticated in not only equipment and procedures, but also developing dental materials via ...

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Pro Player Health Alliance Wishes Public A Happy Thanksgiving And...

... disorders in partnership with their dentists. He has worked for some of the pioneers in the orthodontic and sleep dentistry fields. He was the personal technician for the likes of Dr. Robert Ricketts, Dr. Ronald Roth, Dr. A. Paul Serrano, Dr. Clark ...

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New Albany Dental Practice Offers Oral Health Tips For Thanksgiving

... dig into the annual Thanksgiving feast. Dr. Receveur, who offers Louisville and New Albany affordable cosmetic dentistry, and his staff understand that Thanksgiving means mountains of foods high in starch and sugar. While the staff wishes everyone a ...

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Special Report: Valley doctors who owe government in defaulted student loans

We all know medical school is expensive. But we found two valley doctors who graduated decades ago and the federal government says they still owe hundreds of thousands of dollars in student loans.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Infamous London gangster 'Mad' Frankie Fraser dies, 90

South London gangland boss Eddie Richardson, who described Fraser as an "old acquaintance", said: "He's had a long life and I don't think he's done too bad. He had Alzheimer's for about three years, so I don't think he knew what day it was."

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Notorious London gangster 'Mad' Frankie Fraser dies aged 90

In his 1960s heyday, Fraser was known as an enforcer who inflicted violence on behalf of the two gangs that dominated London - the Kray twins and the Richardson brothers. He earned the nickname "The Dentist" for his approach to dealing with gang victims by pulling out their teeth with pliers.

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Athletes should pay extra attention to dental care, expert says

Everyone needs to take care of their teeth, but athletes can have a special burden. The sugary drinks, dry mouths, sweating and falling can each take a toll, some more than others, says Dr. Sharon Colvin, an athlete and an assistant professor in the department of general dentistry at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.

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Cumming: Batsmen are being hit more now

CRUNCH: Former NZ test opener Craig Cumming is hit in the helmet by a bouncer from South African fast bowler Dale Steyn during a match in 2007. Former New Zealand opener Craig Cumming believes more batsmen are being hit by bouncers now than ever, but he stressed the seriousness of the Phil Hughes situation was the result of a freak accident.

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Weak academies under 'close watch'

Hundreds of struggling academies in England are being kept under "close watch" by the Department for Education, says schools minister David Laws. Mr Laws says local supervision of academies needs to be improved, such as by allowing Ofsted to inspect academy chains.

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There are eight million reasons to extend CHIP

This past June I embarked on an effort to extend the Children's Health Insurance Program before I leave Congress. Right now, protecting CHIP's outlook is dire.

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Felt Family Utah Dentists Announce New Website and Online Marketing...

Davis and Weber Countys offer the perfect blend of small town feel with all the amenities of bigger cities. And that's the reason why Felt Family Dentistry likes to call Northern Utah home.

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How did an unarmed mothera s U-turn lead to her death?

So many questions, so much we still don't know about the case of the woman shot to death by the Secret Service and the U.S. Capitol Police on Oct. 3, 2013, after a car chase from the White House to Capitol Hill. Her 13-month-old daughter survived in a car seat.

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Snow doesn't slow holiday preparations in Hanover

... People will use any excuse to get out of a dentist appointment, said Poist said, an employee at a Hanover-based dentistry practice. With a few extra hours on her hands, Poist decided to check out the sale at Clark's Shoes in the hopes of finding ...

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A Christmas Carol with a mischievous twist

Even if you haven't seen a stage or screen version of A Christmas Carol too many times, you've seen A Christmas Carol too many times. The classic holiday story by British author Charles Dickens is so iconic that the title character Ebenezer Scrooge is the centrepiece of holiday commercials that overrun every medium each winter.

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Found: Large brown and white male, very friendly family dog, rescued on 1604 between La Vernia Rd. and I-10. 210-218-1901.

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Enter Right to Life essay contest

Found: Large brown and white male, very friendly family dog, rescued on 1604 between La Vernia Rd. and I-10. 210-218-1901.

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Getting deep clean and scaling with my dental hygienist vs periodontist.

I went to the periodontist and was told I needed deep cleaning and scaling . I got the perio charting done and had it sent to my dentist.

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Gangster 'Mad' Frankie Fraser dies at 90

"Mad" Frankie Fraser, an old-school London criminal who spent more than 40 years in prison and became an underworld celebrity, has died. He was 90. Eddie Richardson, head of a crime family with which Fraser was associated, confirmed he died Wednesday.

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Gangster 'Mad' Frankie Fraser dies at 90

Gangster 'Mad' Frankie Fraser dies at...

Gangster 'Mad' Frankie Fraser dies at 90

"Mad" Frankie Fraser , an old-school London criminal who spent more than 40 years in prison and became an underworld celebrity, has died. He was 90. Eddie Richardson , sometime boss of a crime family with which Fraser was associated, confirmed he died Wednesday.

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Gangster 'Mad' Frankie Fraser dies at 90

Southern Maryland volunteer opportunities

Calvert County 4-H is seeking adults to assist children with projects such as robotics. Training and materials provided.

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Former Miss Silver City is home for the holiday

For the past five years, she has been living in Australia, and although five years does not seem like a significant amount of time, she has picked up that Aussie twang in her voice. "We weren't even in town and she [her mother] bought the house that we lived in,' Bartlett said.

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Gangster Frankie Fraser dies aged 90

The criminal and former associate of the Kray twins, "Mad" Frankie Fraser, has died aged 90 in a London hospital. He was known as an "enforcer", meting out violence on behalf of the Krays and the Richardson gang in the 1960s.

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Salmon Arm, BC Dentist, Dr. Robert Johnson, Now Offers Advanced...

... to create a welcoming, relaxing and comfortable experience for all patients. The doctors believe in preventative dentistry, and work with each patient to create personalized treatment plans, that are conservative and proactive in nature whenever ...

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RFID Fills Infection-Prevention Role at Dental Practice

When patients visit one of Westover and Associates ' four dental offices, located in Colorado, Georgia and Mississippi, many worry about being exposed to communicable diseases. Some are undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, for instance, and any potential infection could have a major impact on their health.

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Catching Cattle Thieves in Today's Business Ideas in the News

Are you a dentist? Here are 25 great ways to market your dentist practice . If you're not, there are still tons of great ideas in here for you. You just can't use the funny, tear off teeth poster.

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Fear of the Dentist Isn't Inborn, It's Learned!...

... younger patients, to help put a stop to dental phobia before it starts. Hamlin also places a high value on gentle dentistry. Bedside manner is important in any type of healthcare, but in dentistry it's all the more critical to provide a comfortable ...

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Pressure on NHS over dental patients

Health bosses are facing pressure to write to all the dental patients affected by fears over the hygiene practices of a Nottinghamshire dentist. Only about 3,500 of an estimated 22,000 have so far come forward for blood infection tests, after concerns over a practice run by Desmond D'Mello.

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Warming Economy Sends Americans Back to the Dentist

Most sectors of the American economy have been showing healthy growth, and are enjoying the benefits of a spending boon that is impacting not only consumer areas, but dentistry as well. As recent data offered by the American Dental Association suggests, a visit to the dentist was something that many Americans sacrificed as the nation tightened its collective belt.

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Patients concerned over NHS dentist relocation plan

Dentisit Dr Issa Abdul-Ghani and dental nurse Anje Cairns outside Saffron Walden Community Hospital, where they have rented their NHS practice for the last eight years. An NHS dental surgery with 5,000 patients on its books looks set to relocate out of town as soon as the end of next year, leaving residents concerned over whether they will get the future treatment they require.

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Fishing report

Missing from stockdale. Has two week old puppies that need her milk. Last seen wearing a faded red and white collar with Deason blue rabies collar.

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Where are Alaska's Giants and Gods?

As I thumbed through my Nov. 17, 2014 issue of The New Yorker, I came to the short story. The title caught my attention right away: "The Alaska of Giants and Gods" by Dave Eggers.

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Regular inspections for acupuncturists 'not feasible,' regulator says

Regular inspections for acupuncturists are "not feasible," according to the registrar of the organization that oversees the practice in British Columbia. The Fraser Health Authority is still trying to contact more than 1,000 people who may have received treatment from Duan Hu at the Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Centre on McCallum Road over the course of nearly a decade of operation.

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NoHo Dental Group is Now Offering Treatments for TMJ Disorders

... also be explored. NoHo Dental Group offers comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages, including pediatric dentistry, teeth whitening , Invisalign and dental implants. and was awarded the Hortense Fishbaugh scholarship and the California ...

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Ribbon cut at Brookside Dental

Marketing that Improves the Practices of Health Care Professionals

Health care professionals receive too little support in changing their practices, processes and policies to improve the health of their patients. In many cases they are simply given clinical recommendations to follow and are viewed as passive 'channels' to provide 'authoritative and credible' information to their patients.

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Local window painters put their personal touch on businesses

The holidays. Let's all take a moment to heat up a cup of cocoa, snuggle into our comfiest chair, relax, and sigh collectively.

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All Black-sized orangutan keeps calm during long session in dentist's chair

At 33 years old, Charlie the Bornean orangutan is getting a little long in the tooth and it's starting to show. All those years of crunching and grinding on tough plant material at Auckland Zoo have resulted in enough wear and tear on the great ape's teeth to warrant a date with the dentist.

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Father questions care after St. Marya s playground injury

Unsatisfied with how a situation involving his son falling on the playground was addressed by a school nurse, a father of a Head Start prekindergarten student at Green Holly Elementary School said he has filed a complaint with the Maryland Board of Nursing. Todd Mattingly said he got a phone call at the end of the school day last month from the school's nurse letting him know that his 5-year-old son had fallen on the playground.

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Eye on the Environment

In 1621, pilgrims held the first Thanksgiving, grateful for having been sustained by their new environment and by the neighbors with whom they shared resources. In the same spirit of thankfulness and sharing, two other recent national events provided opportunities to appreciate our environment and share the duties of preserving it.

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Sideswipe: November 27: Choose me, I'm single

Letdown for tooth professional Paul from Tauranga writes: "My dentist, being a keen observer of the human condition, was telling me that in a few idle moments he chose to browse the lonely hearts classifieds. He was mightily impressed to see how many people looking for love emphasised in their ad that they observed a Good Standard of Oral Hygiene.

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Nashville Dentist Dr. Clint Newman is Featured in The Scout Guide

Dr. Newman moved to Nashville in 2001 upon graduating from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. Since his move, he has been fully committed to the community in his work, volunteer efforts, and involvement in organizations.

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Band celebrates new clinic

A drum ceremony and a long list of thank you's set the stage for the Bois Forte Band's celebration of the new health clinic on the Vermilion Reservation.

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Pro Player Health Alliance adds Carl Eller and Courtney Meier to the...

Plenty to smile about

... the moon with the award. We didn't think we would win the Community Award - we were so excited when we won." The Dentistry Scotland Awards are one of the most celebrated occasions in the Scottish dental calendar. Judged by an esteemed panel of ...

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Anacapa Dental Art Institute Doctors Offers 6 Tips on How to Pay for...

With Thousand Oaks cosmetic dental implants costing thousands of dollars, the prosthodontists at the Anacapa Dental Art Institute in Woodland Hills and Oxnard, Calif., know that paying for dental procedures can be daunting for some. To better help patients see how they can afford the smile of their dreams, Dr. Reshad offers six tips for paying for elective dentistry.

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Cambridge News published Plans to move dentist from Saffron Walden Community Hospital to...

Patients in the town may have to travel 10 miles to visit an NHS dentist if the relocation of the service at Saffron Walden Community Hospital goes ahead. Residents are being asked for their feedback on the proposed move of the Dental Suite from the Radwinter Road site to a new health centre in Stansted Mountfitchet.

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7 reasons why you never should have married him

The marriage decision is so momentous, it is amazing that it's left up to two people who are so overloaded with hormones and happiness that they can hardly be trusted to purchase a new pair of shoes, let alone decide who to spend the rest of their lives with. The fact remains, however, that arranged marriages are few and far between these days, and people make decisions on who to marry based on all kinds of reasons: silly, smart, reasonable, and otherwise.

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Jenny Xie

The BRIDGE is an online network from LMT dedicated exclusively for members of the Dental Laboratory community. Join free to connect with Jenny.

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New Albany Dentist On Schedule To Place 500 Dental Implants This Year

Dr. Ronald Receveur, a leader in providing Louisville and New Albany All On 4 dental implants, is on pace to place more than 500 dental implants this year. Dr. Receveur is able to place hundreds of dental implants every year because his office is committed to using the latest technology in dentistry and completing all treatment under one roof.

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Dental Equipment Market in India up to 2020: Hexa Research

... such as surgical diagnosis, extra-oral diagnosis (emergency diagnosis) and intra-oral radiographs (precision dentistry). Regional Insights North America held the largest market share at over 39% in terms of revenue in 2013. Increasing prevalence of ...

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Nierman Practice Management Welcomes Dr. Mayoor Patel as their Clinical Education Director

Nierman Practice Management is excited to appoint Dr. Mayoor Patel as the new Clinical Education Director, responsible for overseeing program content and supporting the 2015 education faculty. We are thrilled to have Dr. Patel on our team, as we are devoted to partnering with dental sleep medicine professionals to continue to expand our services in this area of dentistry.

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WKCTC offers vets dental deal

Jennifer Miller , dental hygiene instructor at WKCTC, helps Mariah Windhorst, a first-year dental hygiene student at WKCTC, clean the teeth of a fellow classmate on Tuesday afternoon.

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Rotary program saves smiles

A six-year-old girl in Key West needs $10,000 worth of dental work, and a nine-year-old boy stopped smiling two years ago when kids at school started making fun of two discolored teeth. In addition to the social stigma that can forever impact the life of a child, these kids, whose families have been able to afford regular dental check-ups, often spend their days in severe pain.

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PHOTOS: NHTI dental hygiene students practice their skills with after-schoolers

NHTI dental hygienist student Jessica Bonenfant watches as share Boys and Girls Club afterschoolers come practice brushing and flossing at the Dental Hygiene Programa s Dental Wellness Fair this week at the club. Students of the NHTI Dental Hygiene Program set up stations to make students aware of dental health issues.

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Bridget Foley's Diary: Home for the Holiday? Not These Days

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Whiter Image Dental Helps Dentists Market Use of 2014 Health Insurance Benefits

As the end of the year approaches many dental patients forget to take advantage of their 2014 health insurance benefits. Whiter Image Dental is helping dentists, and their patients, capitalize on these year-end opportunities to get medical care.

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Endodontist Assistant

... the globe. Responsibilities Provides chair-side assistance and dental therapy for dentists in all aspects of dentistry. Restore teeth prepared by dentists including stainless steel crowns and complex restorations. Leads and directs dental assistants ...

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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Shrewsbury Dentist Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

A Douglas, Massachusetts, dentist pleaded guilty to tax evasion in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, announced the Department of Justice. George Fenzell was indicted in February, 2014, by a federal grand jury in Boston on multiple counts of tax evasion and one count of corruptly endeavoring to obstruct the Internal Revenue Service .

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24-hour emergency dentist available at Beverly Hills clinic

Few things hurt worse than a tooth with problems, a situation Beverly Hills emergency dentist Dr. Ken Lalezarian knows very well. "Hospital emergency rooms are set up to handle people in a lot of pain and emergency situations.

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Dr. Greg Rubin warns consumers about dangers of over bleaching teeth

... and specialists provide first rate personalized service in all aspects of cutting edge general and cosmetic dentistry. A sleep apnea treatment center, which offers the most advanced oral treatments on the market, is also conveniently located on the ...

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Little known addiction: 'Bleachorexia'

PART OF THE AGENCY'S COMMITMENT TO HOLD LEADERS MORE ACCOUNTABLE. AS TEETH WHITENING PRODUCTS HAVE BECOME MORE AFFORDABLE, DENTISTS ARE SEEING SOME PEOPLE DEVELOP AN ADDICTION TO IT.

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Behind the words: hidden cultural meanings in language

Have you ever heard a Dutch person say "This is wet finger work" and wondered what on earth they were talking about? Or, Dutch people, have you ever heard an English person appraising something as being "quite good", only to later realise that it was their polite way of saying that they found it disappointing? The truth is that accurately communicating meaning involves more than stringing together a few words. For most things we say, there is both a basic meaning and a culturally-influenced connoted meaning.

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Common Ground: Thankful for some time to catch up

If your children are not in a holiday camp, chances are they are doing what my children are doing today - watching Netflix movies, snacking and asking questions about which relatives homes they'll visit tomorrow. Holiday and winter break periods can be tricky for parents.

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Dr. Nick Explains Oral Complications from Cancer Treatment: What Your Dentist Can Do to Help

PRLog - Nov. 25, 2014 - ANDOVER, Mass. -- If you've received a cancer diagnosis, your oncologist will work with you to develop a treatment program to best combat the disease.

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Long Island Pediatrician Provides Free Dental Work for Child In Need

... underserved children and families. She went on to complete a two-year specialty-training sprogram in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Eric Anand is available for interview upon request. About Great Neck and Mid-Island Dental Associates The team of dentists ...

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The association between dental caries and television viewing among...

Television viewing has been implicated as a possible risk factor for the increase in a number of chronic diseases, particularly those related to sedentary life style. Given the rapid economic and societal changes in China over the past few decades, this study aimed to examine the association between dental caries experience and television viewing among Chinese adolescents.

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Ia m adopting and thata s about all I know

As I await the arrival of my second child, my nesting instinct has kicked in. I've been washing baseboards, rearranging the food in the freezer and ironing dinner napkins, obviously in anticipation of all of the elaborate dinner parties I intend to throw.

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Dentist in Sydney in or near CBD?

I am traveling for work. Just lost a filling. Suspect I need at least a temp to get me through as I don't get home til next Tuesday.

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Metrowest Oral Surgical Associates

"We offer oral and maxillofacial surgery. That means we cover wisdom teeth, dental implants, temporomandibular joint surgery and corrective jaw surgery.

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Children's Dental Group Gives Back To Southern California Communities This Holiday Season

PRLog - Nov. 25, 2014 - LA PALMA, Calif. -- Children's Dental Group's is giving back to the communities surrounding their offices by giving away $50 Target gifts card this holiday season! Patients are encouraged to check in to any of their offices on Facebook for a chance to win.

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Tar wars

"Long-term tobacco and cigarette use in adults usually starts when they're very young, even as young as 12 or 13 years old." As the Great American Smokeout gets adult smokers thinking about quitting this week, hundreds of elementary school children are learning from UB medical students about the dangers of smoking, thanks to a national tobacco-free education program called Tar Wars.

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Wednesday, December 24th, 2014

Comfort Dental will be hosting the 31st Annual Care Day on Wednesday, December 24, 2014, offering free dental care to those in need. All Comfort Dental general dentistry offices throughout Colorado are participating.

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Houston Dentist Achieves Invisalign Elite Provider Designation

... smiles for years to come. Dr. Ann Haggard received her dental degree from the Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry. She is a member of several professional dental organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental ...

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New owner at Smile Centre

Dr. Blair Schachtel is the proud new owner of the well known dental practice, The Smile Centre, located at 837 Kearny Ave. in Kearny. Dr. Schachtel graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Doctorate of Medical Dentistry.

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Houston Dentist Achieves Invisalign Elite Provider Designation

Root Canal

Who says that all the adventure and intrigue have vanished from life by the time you're middle-aged? Balderdash! As long as you have teeth in your mouth, there's plenty of potential for suspense and mayhem. My own Dental Adventure began innocently enough.

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Max Lewis Spurlin

A native of Polk County, he was the son of the late Leland Stanford and Minnie Lee Spurlin. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wonderful wife, Carolyn Ott Spurlin; sons, Lewis Scott Spurlin and Stuart Allan Spurlin; and sister, Wilma Spurlin.

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Popular Florida Dentist Acknowledged for Excellence in Volunteer Work

... range of urological, gynecological, hernia, deformities, and dental services. Dr. Civin has been offering cosmetic dentistry to the less fortunate through Light of the World Charities for three years, and has already received the distinguished honor ...

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Something to Smile About

... that the best thing about living in the twenty-first century, versus some "golden age" of the past, is modern dentistry. Why not take teeth - their relative cleanliness and health - as a mark of economic progress and human happiness? It is, of ...

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Urban spelunking: The Iron Block Building

To look at the historic Iron Block Building on the corner of Water and Wisconsin now, you'd be hard-pressed to believe it almost didn't survive. This year, Dental Associates completed its restoration of the Iron Block Building -- actually a pair of connected buildings dating from 1860 and 1899 -- and the work put a gorgeous new luster on one of Downtown's most aged landmarks.

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Locus Traxx partners with Patterson Cos.

Locus Traxx Worldwide, which specializes in temperature, location, and security monitoring for perishable shipments in transit, recently partnered with Patterson Cos., a third-party logistics provider. "Our use of Locus Traxx devices and the EDI integration allows us to receive real-time updates and alerts," George Garcia, vice president of corporate sales at Patterson, said in a news release.

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Death of popular Worcester dentist

ONE of Worcester's best known dentists David Howcroft, who had a practice in Shrubbery Avenue, has died two years after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Aged 55, Mr Howcroft was born in Bolton, went to Birmingham University and then practised as a dentist in Lichfield for six years before moving to Worcester in 1987.

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3D printing for teeth saves you money and office visit

HOW THEY'RE IF YOUR CHILDREN OR YOU HAVE EVER WORN BRACES, YOU KNOW HOW COSTLY IT CAN BE TO LOSE A RETAINER. A NEW TECHNOLOGY IS SAVING YOU A TRIP TO THE ORTHODONTIST'S OFFICE AND MONEY, TOO.

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Review: 'Bosses' sequel is Horrible and Horribler

Review: 'Bosses' sequel is Horrible and Horribler Uninspired sequel 'Horrible Bosses 2' is unfunny, tasteless and just plain horrible. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1raq5gU Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis are back in 'Horrible Bosses 2.' Tired of having to answer to others, the trio start their own business, but things don't go exactly as planned.

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Oral health improves via education

Deploying dental hygienists for basic preventative care, such as applying topical fluoride varnish, has also proven successful and cost-effective. Credit: US Army Africa Better integration with primary health care, community outreach programs and culturally appropriate family and community programs could improve Indigenous dental health in Western Australia, research suggests.

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