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Molars, incisors and canines -- oh, my!
Booster ShotsConcerned about the strength of teeth-whitening chemicals and by the growing number of non-dental venues through which they’re being sold, the American Dental Assn. today asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to evaluate the compounds for safety... -
Dr. Alvin 'Doc' Buechler
Gettysburg: Dr. Alvin “Doc” Buechler, 91, of Gettysburg died Monday, April 30, 2012, at the Gettysburg Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Gettysburg. Burial will follow in the...Tags: U.S. Navy, Hospitals and Clinics, American Legion, Human Interest, Dentistry and Dental Health
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Oceanography taught this winter in Baja
Glendale Community College is offering a winter program in Baja at the college’s field station. GCC has been holding classes in the Baja California peninsula of Mexico since 1974. Oceanography 115 — Introduction to Oceanography and...Tags: Science, Mexico, Medical Procedures and Tests, Health, Marine Science
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Give Kids a Smile Day pairs dentists with kids
Dentists across the nation are helping giving kids a healthy smile today. Friday is Give Kids a Smile day, aimed at getting dental care for children who don't have insurance or can't afford dental care.
Across the country nearly 10,000 dentists are...Tags: Dentistry and Dental Health, Health
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Mercury fillings 'filled' with controversy
Silver amalgam fillings, which have plugged American cavities for more than 150 years, have lost their luster over the last couple of decades thanks to the rise of more attractive tooth-colored fillings and concerns about the environmental and health...Tags: Alzheimer's Disease, Dental Health, Human Body, Diseases and Illnesses, Health
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National group pushes Wichita to add fluoride to water
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsThe battle to add fluoride to Wichita’s water may boil over again as the national Coalition in Defense of Oral Health launched a new effort this week to add the chemical to water in cities across the nation. Wichita is one of the largest cities...Tags: Water Supply, Tooth Decay, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Dental Health, Fluoride
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Florida Dental Association announces new board
Vital Signs Health Blog - Orlando SentinelThe Florida Dental Association has announced the election of new offiers to its executive board, including the first Cuban-American president, Dr. Cesar Sabates of Coral Gables. Dr. Cesar R. Sabates, President Dr. Sabates, a general dentist in private... -
On Campus at GCC: Auditions coming for fall productions
Open auditions for the Glendale Community College Theatre Arts Department productions of Neil LaBute’s “Autobahn” and “The Shape of Things” will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 in the Auditorium. Those auditioning...Tags: Education, Neil LaBute, Arts, Science and Technology, Dentistry and Dental Health
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Dentists can use modern technology to put anxiety to rest
marieg@herald-mail.comFor some people, the worst part of breaking a tooth or having an abcess isn't the pain that can shoot to your core. The absolute worst is visiting the dentist. On the surface, dental phobia might seem a little out of proportion. After all, it's not...Tags: Science, Personal Service, Human Body, Heart Surgery, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Mouthwash claims don't all stand up to scrutiny
Freshens breath! Gives your mouth a tingling sensation! But what do mouthwashes really accomplish?
Late last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned three mouthwash manufacturers to stop suggesting that their products that have fluoride as the...Tags: Politics, Halitosis, Judges, Dental Health, Justice System
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Time for teeth whitening?
Premium Health News ServiceHarvard Health Letters The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but the teeth may also be the first thing others notice. Maybe it was your 35th high school reunion photograph— or perhaps an innocent remark by a grandchild— but now you're...Tags: Breastfeeding, Health and Medical Professionals, Teeth Whitening, Women's Health, Mouth
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With Youth in Mind: Keeping your child's teeth healthy
When should I schedule my child's first trip to the dentist? Should my 3-year-old be flossing? How do I know if my child needs braces? Many parents have a tough time judging how much dental care their kids need. They know they want to prevent cavities,...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Dental Health, Human Interest, Jaw, Human Body
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