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The Dental News of October 15, 2009


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Part Three: Considering Cost When Searching for a Dentist

The cost of dentistry is an undeniable factor that many people rely on when selecting a dentist.

Should doctors be paid to e-mail their patients?

This is a less controversial issue than patients a friending their doctors on Facebook, which I oppose.

BBB warns of online teeth whitening scam (The Oakland Press)
Everyone would like the nice bright smile of a model or movie star, but the local Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering to whiten your teeth for little or no cost.

Free Trial Offer Alert (WXYZ-TV Detroit)
The BBB has issued a warning about free trials of teeth whiteners! But the warning can apply to anyone considering a free trial of anything!

The Clock Tower Dental Practice

PEOPLE in Exeter and East Devon are to benefit from thousands of extra NHS dental places.

Wiping out dentist phobia now in our hands, says expert

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Our correspondent Rawalpindi Through the latest laser technology, dentistry here in Pakistan will reach new heights, as it will allow patients to undergo treatment with 70 per cent less pain and lesser side effects after surgical treatments.

Six hidden dangers that could be damaging your teeth

What's worse for your teeth: dried apricots or those dark Halloween taffy things? The truth is they're both a disaster, because they're sticky and sugar-laden, but most of us would never think of dried apricots, rich in vitamin A and fibre, as a no-no. It turns out that a lot of the foods we thought were healthy are the kinds that make dentists see ...

Dentists collect Halloween candy to send to troops

For troops serving overseas, it can be difficult to celebrate the holidays that we take for granted here.

Odd jobs run India's economy

The economic might of India may bring to mind technological savvy and overseas call centers.

Survey: 80% of Chicago-area dentists sneak their Halloween candy

Do dentists get the creeps at Halloween?You bet--but not for the reason you might expect.

Clarendon residents get free dental care

SCORES of residents in Chapleton, Clarendon received thousands of dollars worth of free dental services last week, thanks to a team of American dentists who spent three days extracting, cleaning and filling teeth at the hospital in that community.

New Program Aimed At Improving Smiles 32min

In Kentucky where fluoridation is state mandated, more money is poured into dental health. Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear said he's starting a program to improve dental care in a state known for gaps in its oral health and its smiles.

How to get a celebrity smile (C-Health)
Having a perfect smile used to mean showing off teeth that were clean and cavity free.


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