Dental Headlines & News
New Advances In Cosmetic Dentristy Stimulate Tooth Tissue Growth
What if there was a drug that could revive the tissues of your mouth that support your teeth?Well, it seems that there is a biopharmaceutical company that says it has a such a drug. It's called, Acologix and it is said to be able to restore the dental pulp...
Dentist shortage forces more people to hospital More than 22,000 people had to be admitted to hospital for emergency dental treatment last year, according to figures obtained by the Conservatives .
Oral programs challenged in U.S. Senate debate Republican senators are trying to strip oral health data collection and sealant provisions, and possibly an oral health awareness campaign, from a bill that would overhaul the U.S. healthcare system. But so far no senator has attacked sections of the bill that would set up pilot programs for midlevel providers and stipulate that health insurance include dental benefits for children.
Louisiana Legislature Action: June 22, 2009 New regulations should be written to govern the mobile dental clinics that have been growing at Louisiana's public schools, the Senate agreed Monday in a 32-3 vote. The proposal (House Bill 687) started as a bid to ban the clinics outright but couldn't gain passage. As it heads back to the House for approval of changes, the bill by Rep. Kevin Pearson, R-Slidell, would direct the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry to come up with new regulations for the mobile units, with guidance on areas the board should consider.
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Dental Care in Guatemala by A Caring Dentist
Dentist Hal Reed is a gracious dentist who cares. Since 1998, Dr. Reed has spearheaded a group of dentists into the depths of Guatemala for the underprivileged children there. In this poverty stricken country, Reed helps those in need. "Reed's mission is...
Braces Over Forty : Not Just For Kids Anymore
Are you an older beauty-conscious adult? If so, you are not alone. More and more, people over forty (yes, we are called baby-boomers still) are deciding to do something about their crooked and not-so-perfect teeth!There are basically three types of braces older...
UK Asian students skew salary scales Asian students in Britain are choosing their careers on over-inflated expectations of the earnings potential in those fields, according to UK retail giant Tesco.
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We all know there is no better way to a brilliant, beautiful smile than whitening your teeth – let embarrassing stained and dull teeth be a thing of the past by getting your own Celtic White Smile.
'No proof' for filling baby teeth Filling rotten baby teeth may be an unnecessary trial for children to endure, experts say.
Doc Ismail seeks early release After serving a third of his sentence for masterminding a conspiracy to kill a Cape Town magistrate, former dentist Shaheem "Doc" Ismail has applied to be released from prison.
ADA, Forsyth Institute collaborate to pilot evidence-based dentistry training course The American Dental Association Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry and the Forsyth Institute have announced offering of a five-day training course in evidence-based principles and tools,. The course includes systematic reviews and applications for clinical decision making.
Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist Reveals All
Hilary Duff just got porcelain veneers to go over her four chipped front teethOther stars going the cosmetic smile improving route: Michael Douglas also likes porcelain veneers.Other celebs including Jon Bon Jovi, Oprah Winfrey, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Jessica...
Ventura CA lost bid to save dental clinic A group of community clinics in Ventura County lost its court fight Wednesday to stop the state from eliminating funding for adult dental care and several other services.
Take A Cruise and Whiten Your Teeth In Style!
Extreme makeovers while cruising the high seas? Why not!You can take a European cruise from www.royalcaribbean.co.uk and find that their spa offers a range of treatment rooms, offering everything from teeth whitening to detox procedures. Rather stay on land?Manhattan,...
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