News tagged with dentist
CDC: Fewer smokers go to the dentist
Smokers not only have more problems with their teeth than non-smokers, they also go to the dentist less often.
Feb 07, 2012 |
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Optimism and humour can help to combat dental fear
Scientists at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have investigated the strategies used by people who suffer from dental fear to cope with dental treatment. Some of the most important ...
Feb 06, 2012 |
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Childhood hypersensitivity linked to OCD
In childhood, rituals like regular schedules for meal, bath, and bed times are a healthy part of behavioral development. But combined with oral and tactile sensitivities, such as discomfort at the dentist or irritation caused ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 27, 2011 |
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'Painless' plasma brush is becoming reality in dentistry, engineers say
University of Missouri engineers and their research collaborators at Nanova, Inc. are one step closer to a painless way to replace fillings. After favorable results in the lab, human clinical trials are underway ...
Dec 20, 2011 |
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Angie's List stock rises in first trading day
(AP) -- The stock of consumer-reviews site Angie's List Inc. increased 16 percent on its first day of trading Thursday, showing ongoing investor appetite for Internet companies.
Nov 17, 2011 |
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Professional dental cleanings may reduce risk of heart attack, stroke
Professional tooth scaling was associated with fewer heart attacks and strokes in a study (Abstract 17704) from Taiwan presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2011.
Medicine & Health / Cardiology
Nov 13, 2011 |
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Free LA medical clinic to draw 5,000 uninsured
(AP) -- More than 5,000 people are expected to show up for free medical care at a Los Angeles arena starting Thursday.
Oct 20, 2011 |
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Leading dentists question widespread use of porcelain crowns and veneers
Some dental patients are having unnecessary, expensive and aggressive restorative treatment for minor cosmetic problems because porcelain crowns and veneers are being overused, warns a leading dentist in July’s edition ...
Jul 05, 2011 |
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Research examines dentists' role in painkiller abuse
The Obama administration turned a bright spotlight on prescription painkiller abuse in April when the Office of National Drug Control Policy released a national action plan and a statement from Vice President Joe Biden. With ...
Medicine & Health / Medications
Jul 01, 2011 |
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Showa Hanako 2: A realistic robot for novice dentists (w/ video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- Going to the dentist is something that we all have to do. Going to a novice dentist, and his or her drill, is something that most of us would rather avoid but they have to practice somewhere. ...
Jun 30, 2011 |
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Foreign Accent Syndrome: Oregon woman develops foreign accent after surgery
(AP) -- Karen Butler has a British-sounding accent, but she's never been to Europe. She woke up from dental surgery one day talking funny. A year and a half later her "foreign" accent remains, and her story ...
Jun 06, 2011 |
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For children, there's no place like (a dental) home
(Medical Xpress) -- Tooth decay is the most chronic disease among children. In one year, more than 51 million hours of school is missed because of tooth decay or other dental-related illness. And even when ...
May 27, 2011 |
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Cost is big factor in dental care, UK survey results show
Just over a quarter (26 per cent) of adults say the type of dental treatment they chose in the past has been affected by the cost of treatment. And almost a fifth (19 per cent) said that they have delayed dental treatment ...
Apr 07, 2011 |
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Denture adhesives can cause zinc overdose, study says
The simple act of trying to keep dentures in place can trigger serious health problems, including neurological damage, a new study by University of Maryland researchers warns.
Apr 05, 2011 |
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Early oral health care is important to a child's development
Good oral health is a key component of good overall health in children, which is why an early visit to the dentist is very important, says Temple University pediatric dentist Mark Helpin.
Feb 04, 2011 |
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Dentist
A dentist, also known as a 'dental surgeon', is a doctor that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist's supporting team aides in providing oral health services. The dental team includes dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and in some states, dental therapists.
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