What better way to ring off the Fourth of July weekend than with news about some of the great volunteers and philanthropic efforts in the dental field over the past week? These are just a sampling of the many news stories that often get overlooked for more exciting events. Think about what America could be [...]

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Now bruxers can go to the pharmacy and purchase a night guard that offers immediate gratification – no boil and bite instructions. Splintek created the SleepRight night guard, a flexible, comfortable appliance that automatically adjusts to fit. Splintek’s website says that health professionals may be eligible for special pricing. Call 1-888-792-0865 to learn more.

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Dentists in tune with dental marketing know that women tend to be the decision makers in a household. But did you know that men are less likely to visit the dentist? About 45% of the folks who took an AGD poll feel like men don’t need to visit the dentist, and 30% don’t go [...]

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A study at Medical College of Georgia found that the blue light dentists use to harden composite resin in fillings has desirable side effects. The light causes oral cancer cells to stop growing or self-destruct. The study found a 10-percent increase in cell suicide (apoptosis) and an 80-percent reduction in cell growth. Furthermore, an appropriate [...]

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Kill salmonella and SARS with paper? This strange idea could become reality. Scientists will share their concept at a conference in Espoo, Finland from June 24-26, 2008. Bioactive paper researchers hope to develop paper that does many things – including finding contaminants in water. Read more at http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/images/top2.jpg.

SOURCE: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/112161.php

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In the battle over amalgam usage for dental fillings, the FDA has set a deadline to reclassify dental amalgam. By July 2009, the FDA plans to have a final decision on new classification. This change of heart and mind was brought about when a lawsuit against the FDA by Moms Against Amalgam was settled. The [...]

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The FDA came to a settlement with Moms Against Mercury in the lawsuit regarding dental amalgam fillings. The FDA’s new view, posted on their website, now reads: ” Dental amalgams contain mercury, which may have neurotoxic effects on the nervous systems of developing children and fetuses. When amalgam fillings are placed in teeth or removed [...]

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In an age when cosmetic dentistry is on the rise and people are concerned about the oral health of their pets’ teeth, many across the globe have trouble getting to see a dentist for more important things – from regular checkups to treatment of life-threatening dental abscesses. Add to this that we now know for [...]

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Members of the American Dental Education Association met with nearly 100 congressional offices to promote oral healthcare awareness and research funding. The event marked AADR-ADEA Advocacy Day. The ADEA works as a coalition to address modern issues in dentistry. The organization provides mainstream media to colleges, universities, and other institutions that can affect the dental [...]

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