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The Dental News of June 5, 2009


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Beauty Awards? Where's the teeth?
Turns out that this week in London, there was an event. It's been called, "the Oscars of the beauty industry." The CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) Beauty Awards foucuses mainly on skin and eye beauty since, it is, afterall, an award show sponsored by the cosmetic...

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.

Nutrition for your teeth

Nutrition plays an important role in both your general and oral health. Without a balanced diet, you're more likely to suffer from tooth decay and gum disease.

Nutritional hints for good dental health include eating a variety of foods from the five major food groups. Nutritious foods such as cheese, fruits, raw vegetables, and yogurt are recommended as healthy snacks.

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...

Declaring war on children's teeth

It's hard to figure what some of our elected leaders have against dental health for children.

New Rule On Tooth Brushing At Day Care

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

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...

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...

Beauty : Care For Your Looks Starting Today!
It is said that a thing of beauty is a joy forever. That probably explains why possessing beauty and being beautiful is one of the foremost preoccupations of human beings. Over the years, consumerism has transformed such preoccupations into frank obsession....


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