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Primary Care Docs Should Play Role in Kids' Dental Health, Experts Say

When it comes to the care of your children's teeth, dentists aren't the only experts who can help.

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Mon May 20, 2013

Business Journal

Oklahoma-based My Dentist opens Wichita office on Rock Road

The dental clinic, which has locations throughout Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas, opened Monday at 1443 N. Rock Road, near the intersection of 13th and Rock.

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Related Topix: Wichita, KS

nz.sports.yahoo.com | nyscof

Ex Dental Association Pres. at Forefront to Stop Fluoridation

Dr Andrew Harms, former president of the South Australian branch of the Australian Dental Association will be joining New Zealand doctors and dentists in a bid to inform Hamilton councillors of the need to stop adding harmful fluoride chemicals to the community water supply.

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KCBD-TV Lubbock

NM officials to help victims of unlicensed dentist

New Mexico Department of Health officials want to help any victims of an unlicensed tooth doctor who was operating as a "mobile dentist" out of a sedan around Santa Fe.

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Related Topix: New Mexico Government, New Mexico, Argentina, World News

www.livescience.com | nyscof

Portland Fluoridation Vote Reignites Debate

And while the issue remains contentious, new evidence suggests that fluoride could be linked to unforeseen health effects at concentrations nearing those put into water. Studies have linked fluoride exposure to bone fractures, thyroid disorders and certain cancers, according to a report by the National Research Council in 2006.

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Related Topix: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Oregon, Oregon Government

Patch.com

The Sweet Tooth for Your Sweet Tooth

Have a sweeth tooth? There is a new bake shop in East Providence for you. It goes by the name, The Sweet Tooth.

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Related Topix: Boston, MA, Johnson & Wales University, Wedding

Patch.com

Science Fairs, Joint Government Meetings and Holiday Plans

Week ahead Belleville Nutley's Good Shepherd Academy is having a Science Fair on Tuesday starting at 5:30 p.m. at the school's gym.

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Related Topix: Nutley, NJ, Wisdom Teeth, Health

The Spokesman-Review

Fluoridation fight has bite in Portland - Mon, 20 May 2013 PST

While soaking up the rays in what's been an unusually sunny season, Portlanders have broken away from their polite chatter about food, wine and outdoor adventure to fight about whether to fluoridate the water supply.

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Sun May 19, 2013

Jamaica Observer

Nigerian-born dentist was on criminal charge

BACKGROUND checks on controversial dentist, Nigerian-born Dr Christopher Ogunsalu have revealed that he was charged in 2007 with assaulting a female assistant during a dispute at his Montego Bay office in St James.

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Related Topix: Jamaica, Trinidad, CA

OregonLive.com

Letter: Water fluoridation would correct a dental health inequity

The most compelling argument for water fluoridation is about relieving pain and suffering through public health policy.

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Related Topix: Health Care Policy, Health, Kids, Family

www.katu.com | nyscof

Health official felt pressure from pro-fluoride group about dental data, email says

Upstream Public Health Co-Director Mel Rader said the pro-fluoride group did not pressure the state about Smile Survey results.

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Related Topix: Multnomah County, OR

www.boston.com | nyscof

Portland revisits issue of public fluoridation

While soaking up the rays in what's been an unusually sunny season, Portlanders have broken away from their polite chatter about food, wine and outdoor adventure to fight about whether to fluoridate the water supply.

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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

Effective New Dental SEO Solution Launched by E-dentists.com in Partnership with JD Media Surge, LLC

In partnership with the medical practice online marketing company, JD Media Surge, LLC, E-dentist.com has announced the launch of an SEO website for dentists.

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Related Topix: Emerging Technology, Search Engines, Search Engine Optimization, Internet, Science / Technology, Google, Startups, Marketing

IcNetwork

Prof. David Whittaker, forensic dentist at Cardiff University

The 73-year-old spent almost a year studying the remains of murderous duo Fred and Rose West's victims, he helped identify victims of the Boxing Day tsunami and even worked on the high profile case of two star footballers charged with assault.

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Related Topix: Tsunami, Natural Disasters, Asian Tsunami Disaster, Europe, World News, United Kingdom

tribune.com.pk | nyscof

Water woes: When heads cannot be held up high

ISLAMKOT: As he tries to get up from his bed, no more than a threadbare ralli on the floor, Ramesh reaches out for his cane.

High fluoride content is mostly the culprit. According to the WHO, fluoride levels above 1.5 mg/l cause Fluorosis resulting in the pitting of tooth enamel and deposits in bones. Above about 10 mg/l causes crippling skeletal Fluorosis. In Tharparkar, fluoride content is found to be up to 31 mg/l.

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Related Topix: Pakistan, World News

Natural Holistic Health

Tooth Whitening

Your smile speaks volumes about you. White teeth often lead the viewer to believe you find your health important, your appearance valuable and you look younger! Frequently people who are ashamed of their teeth find it difficult to smile brightly in public.

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Related Topix: Orthodontics, Health

Sat May 18, 2013

Santa Cruz Sentinel

Free San Jose dental clinic draws more than 2,000; many spend night...

The line of people who spent the night huddled under blankets stretched around the block behind the convention center early Saturday.

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Related Topix: Fillings, Health, Dentures, California

Lincoln Daily News

Dental drama

T hose of us who call this little valley home have a unique blessing in the form of Perry, our dentist.

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Patch.com

Hiring in Matawan-Aberdeen: Victoria Healthcare, Hess

A local dentist that offers dental surgery services is seeking an experienced dental receptionist to work at their office full-time. TGC Global is seeking a full-time voice and data engineer for a client located in Matawan who can ensure the stable operation of the in-house computer network, telephony and telecommunications infrastructure.

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Related Topix: Matawan, NJ

Mail on Sunday

The dentist's chair for 71-stone patients: 25,000 supersized...

Under strain: Britain's obesity epidemic is forcing dentist's to buy new chairs capable of supporting to people up to 71 stone Britain's obesity crisis is forcing dentists to buy supersized chairs capable of supporting patients weighing up to 71 stone.

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