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The Dental News of April 1, 2010


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J&J must Stop Ads for Fluoride Rinses on Kids' TV

The Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU)of the Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc., has recommended that the Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division of McNeil-PPC, Inc. discontinue advertising fluoridated Listerine Smart Rinse during child-directed programming.

According to CARU, the product, manufactured in colors and flavors that may be attractive to children, is labeled "Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for rinsing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Grant funding dental clinic

A new dental clinic is set to open in Kyle thanks to a nearly $1 million grant from the federal government.

It's Just So Big!
All the news that is.

UF to close Jacksonville dental clinic that serves uninsured

This is a tale of two buildings. One is a crumbling husk not worth the $500,000 in upgrades and repairs it would need to stay in service.

Scott "Q" Marcus: Learning from our mistakes

Scott "Q" Marcus is a THINspirational speaker and columnist. Since losing 70 pounds over 14 years ago, he conducts speeches, workshops, and presentations throughout the country.

Atlanta Dental Implant Expert, Dr. Dunson, DDS, PC & His Team Approach to Implant Dentistry

For the past fifteen years, a select number of dentists throughout Georgia and various parts of the United States have referred their patients to our center for dental implant related services.

Weak Rules in U.S. on Toxins and Consumer Safety

For 14 years until just last month, GlaxoSmithKline sold a denture cream called Super Poligrip that contained high levels of zinc .

The case against jaw operations for children

John Mew is not easily defeated. The 81-year-old dentist was this month reprimanded by his profession's ruling body for misconduct, the latest episode in his 40-year battle with the medical establishment against jaw surgery for children.

Dental clinics recruit Medicaid patients off the streets with promises of cash

Dentists are using hawkers on the streets of Harlem to lure Medicaid cardholders to their clinics with promises of cash, The Post has learned.

Colgate-Palmolive Introduces ColgateŽ PROCLINICAL Toothpaste
NEW YORK----Colgate-Palmolive, a world leader in oral care, proudly introduces ColgateŽ PROCLINICAL - an exclusive, new line of professionally inspired daily toothpaste formulated with clinically proven technologies.

Thinking About Dental Implants? What Should You Ask?

Burgeoning consumer demand for dental implants has prompted dentists nationwide to add implants to their practices, and some have mounted aggressive advertising campaigns to promote implants to consumers.

New Treatment Brightens Teeth, Solves Sensitivity Issues
DALLAS, Texas -- Rob Schweizer is bleaching away a childhood insecurity. Born with cystic fibrosis, he was treated with tetracycline, which dentists say can stain teeth. Rob never fully smiled.

Advance Notices
Snead State Community College is hosting a Career Expo from 3 to 6 p.m. April 6 in the Plunkett-Wallace Gymnasium on the Boaz campus. Exhibitors can reserve space now and share information with the community about careers within their business or industry. They will have an opportunity to meet potential employees and provide information about...

New treatment brightens teeth and solves sensitivity issues
Rob Schweizer is bleaching away a childhood insecurity.

Acupuncture May Ease Anxiety Over Dental Work

Fear of the dentist keeps many people from getting the dental care they need, but new research suggests that an ancient Chinese treatment -- acupuncture -- may provide quick relief.


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