The Dental News of June 4, 2009

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School dentistry debate in House today

Dr. Don Donaldson is a West Bank pediatric dentist who has spent years lobbying the Legislature to increase the reimbursement rates for children's dental services.

Dentists gave more than $325,000 to lawmakers last year through two political action committees, according to a transcript of a presentation Donaldson gave to the Louisiana Dental Association earlier this year that was provided to The Times-Picayune by opponents of the bill. Donaldson said the money helped give the association "a pretty good reputation" at the Legislature, according to the transcript.

Giving Teeth Whitening a Bad Name?
Seems there is a company in LA called White Overnite who are milking people out of their money by ordering something for free and hitting up their credit card with a high priced item.Not only that, but they are even misrepresenting their product by claiming...

New discovery muscles in on the way we eat

A new human muscle, hitherto unknown to science, has been discovered by two American dentists.

The new muscle extends from just behind the eye socket to the lower jaw. It is approximately one and a half inches long, three-quarters of an inch wide, and half an inch deep. There are four known muscles of mastication, those that move the jaw, according to the textbooks. The fifth one showed up because Dr Dunn was using different dissection methods from the norm.

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...

Baby Boomers Want Whiter Teeth in Droves
Are you after that younger look ?Well, you are not alone. People today firmly believe that a whiter smile helps you get a promotion, secure a new job, enhance your love life and just plain add to your looks.More baby boomers than ever are interested in their...

New Rule On Tooth Brushing At Day Care

Tooth brushing will soon become a daily requirement at Massachusetts day cares

Utah Dentist Exposes Dangers Of Silver and Mercury Fillings
Silver Amalgams and Mecury Fillings in Your Teeth Are Not Safe!Baby boomers beware! What you have been told all these years about silver fillings may not be all they are cracked up to be. Truth is, it may be time to retire those old silver and mercury fillings,...

Snap on Teeth - Florida Cosmetic Dentist Reveals All!
A Dazzling Celebrity Smile May Not Be Out of Reach with Snap-on-Teethby Florida Dentist Dr. Mitchell A. PohA new affordable entry into the field of cosmetic dentistry is becoming vogue, Snap-on-Teeth.Now individuals who don't have that perfect white smile can...

Half of adults put off the dentist due to cost

Nearly half of Britons are put off going to the dentist because of the cost, a survey has found.

Meth Is Bad - Not Just For You But For Your Teeth!
Now, we all know that use of hard drugs is not a good thing but I am not hear to preach about drug addiction, today.I just want to highlight this news: meth (methamphetamine) ruins your oral health. The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) advises it is imperative...

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