Hydrox Recalls Alcohol-Free Mouthwash For Hospitals
A voluntary recall has been issued for an alcohol-free mouthwash manufactured by Hydrox and labeled with the Cardinal Health brand name.
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ADA Stresses Good Oral Health During Pregnancy
ADA wants to remind mothers-to-be that maintaining good oral health is an important part of overall health, especially during pregnancy.
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Nothing But The Tooth
As powered toothbrushes become more popular, what do Americans feel is an appropriate alternative use for their old-fashioned manual brushes?
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Rounder Teeth Provide More Feminine, Youthful Appearance
Changing the size and shape of your teeth can significantly improve your smile as well as rejuvenate your overall appearance.
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Certain antibodies signals healthier teeth and gums
Antibodies present in people with good oral health could become the first tool for dental professionals to assess a patient's probable response to periodontal disease treatments.
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Study Demonstrates Increase In Absorption Of Oral B12
Emisphere Technologies announced that additional preclinical in vivo studies using dogs further demonstrate that its proprietary eligen technology enhances the absorption of oral B12.
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HPV Research Shows Everyone Is At Risk for Deadly Oral Cancer
Dentists have always been viewed as essential to maintaining patients' dental health, but today's dentists are playing the role of life-savers. That's a result of new findings concerning deadly oral cancer, and new tools being used by dentists to detect it.
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Fluoride-Induced Spots On Teeth Harm Kids' Self-Esteem
Fluoride exposure is rising and causing children's tooth imperfections, ranging from white spots to brownish discolorations and pitting (fluorosis).
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Consumer Reports: If Your Gums Could Speak
People can avoid much more than cavities with proper dental care.
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Orthodontic patients can enjoy a variety of healthy food options
Many parents find that meal time can be a challenge when their children get braces. Now, thanks to some new recipes, both parents and kids will have something to smile about in regard to braces friendly food.
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Candy Without Cavities
Lab team have managed to make candy that's actually good for your teeth.
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UK To Consider Fluoridating Tap Water To Improve Dental Care
Labour's Health Secretary, has called for the NHS to consider fluoridating tap water in areas with poor dental health in order to improve public dental care.
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Gum Disease Linked To Smoking Marijuana
Regular use of marijuana (cannabis) in young adulthood is associated with periodontal (gum) disease.
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Mexico's Rio Dental Destination for Americans' Dental Health
More Americans are traveling south, across the border to do dental work in Mexico. Since dental care is less expensive in Mexico, number of Americans are using services such as Rio Dental for their dental health.
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Kimberly-Clark Launches DentaBurst Freshening Teeth Cleaners
Kimberly-Clark is launching DENTABURST Freshening Teeth Cleaners, an effective way to clean teeth and freshen breath on-the-go.
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Amalgam Fillings Don't Affect Children's Brain Development
Dental amalgam tooth fillings do not adversely affect children's brain development and neurological statu.
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Lock Lips, Not Braces This Valentine's Day
Just in time for Valentine's Day, AAO sets the record straight on some of the biggest myths surrounding braces and orthodontic treatment.
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Children In Massachusetts Lag Behind In Dental Health
While dental care appears to be improving among Massachusetts children, many minority and low-income children are not experiencing improvements.
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Scientists Examine Oral, Systemic Health Link
Physicians and dentists will have a unique opportunity to discuss the link between oral health and overall health.
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Cosmetic Dentistry Continues To Surge
The cosmetic dental boom is showing no signs of slowing down.
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A Better Smile Can Revive At Any Age
Soraino, a former Army paratrooper and ski instructor, visited Dr. Shila Yazdani, a dentist specializing in neuromuscular and cosmetic dentistry, to have his smile reconstructed.
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Americans Prefer Root Canal Treatment By Endodontists
There may not be a more feared dental procedure than a root canal, but the key to ensuring a positive experience is choosing the right professional to perform the procedure.
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Nova Scotian Act Means Better Access To Oral Health Care
Nova Scotians can look forward to more choice and better access to preventative oral health care.
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Americans Paying Premium For Perfect Teeth
To meet the demands of patients seeking more natural-looking results, dental labs are increasingly adopting computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology.
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Pervasive-Powered Data Extraction - Competitive Advantage For Dentrix Dental Systems
Dentrix Dental Systems is increasing sales and gaining higher ROI with efficiency and repeatability in their data conversion processes with the implementation of Pervasive Data Integrator into DENTRIX and EasyDental software.
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Discussing Dental Services And Oral Health
The new arrangements for commissioning primary dental care services in the NHS have now been in place for some 18 months.
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PDA Stresses Link Between Oral and Overall Health
More than 2,000 years ago, it was Hippocrates who suggested that removing an infected tooth could cure arthritis.
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Minority Youth Less Likely To Receive Annual Dental Checkups
Fewer than half of U.S. children under age 20 visit a dentist at least once annually.
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Study Of Minority NYC Youth Finds Unequal Burden Of Poor Dental Health
Hispanic youth report better dental health habits than their non-Hispanic peers.
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Dental Care: Silver Fillings Are 50% Mercury
The Philadelphia City Council will be voting on which would require dentists to provide a fact sheet that explains the toxic effects of mercury fillings.
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Dental Hygienists Offer Health Tips For Weekend Warriors, Fitness Buffs
People today are concerned about their total health, weight issues and being healthy, yet they forget to protect their teeth and the health of their mouth.
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Study Explores Probiotic Approach To Treating Gum Disease
A new study shows that application of beneficial bacteria as an adjunct to traditional therapy may become a valid, non-antibiotic treatment approach for periodontitis (gum disease).
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Population Covered By Dental Care Benefits Increases
In 2006, 7 million more Americans received dental benefits than the year before, marking a 4.4 percent increase in total dental benefits enrollment.
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Congress, White House Should Work Together To Cover Children's Dental Health
NADP urges prompt action to enact the dental provisions of the House and Senate passed CHIP reauthorization bill.
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Natural Dentist Knows What Smiles Say
The Natural Dentist teamed up with Patti Wood to tell people what their smile says with a new program called The Smile Personality Analysis.
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Maine's School Oral Health Programs Get A Back-To-School Boost
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation is helping Maine-based efforts to ensure that school children receive dental services to prevent tooth decay, the most common, chronic, childhood disease.
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Northern Ireland To Improve Access To Dental Services
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey launched the first dental service in Northern Ireland to be directly employed by a Health Board.
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Good Oral Care Does More Than Antibiotics To Prevent Dental-Related Heart Problems
AHA has urged a sizable group of people to take antibiotics before having dental work or other procedures that might flood the bloodstream with bacteria.
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Parents Can Help Young Superheroes Battle Cavities On Halloween Night
Halloween is a perfect time for parents to reinforce proper brushing habits to their children.
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Low-Income Maryland Children Lack Dental Care
More than 10,780 children eligible for Medicaid in Maryland have not received dental care in at least four years.
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