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Braces are for grown-ups too
Roger Grunwald's acting career has taken him to off-Broadway stages and the set of the soap opera "One Life to Live." He certainly has reason to smile. But in all seven of his professional headshots, his lips are sealed shut.
"Being in the performing...Tags: Politics, Dental Braces, Career and Workplace, Somerville, Science and Technology
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The quest for the perfect smile
The job of an orthodontist has morphed over the years, says Dr. Mark Yanosky, an orthodontist in Birmingham, Ala., and an adjunct assistant professor of orthodontics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. It used to be that people just wanted well-...Tags: Politics, Science and Technology, American Association of Orthodontists, Psychology, University of Alabama
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How to choose an orthodontist
The do's and don'ts of choosing an orthodontist.
•Write down questions in advance. Bring up things that concern you.
•Visit websites such as braces.org for more information before your visit.
•If you've been referred to multiple...Tags: Politics, Dentistry and Dental Health, Health, Elections
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Some dentists swear by lasers
Dental lasers are either an indispensable tool in a dentist's toolkit or an emerging-but-unproven technology. It depends on whom you ask.
They came into use in general dentistry about 15-20 years ago but even now are used only by about 6% to 8% of...Tags: Chemicals, Health and Medical Professionals, Procedural Sedation, Jaw, Human Interest
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You have to get braces? Cool
Gone are the days when braces regularly provoked taunts of "tin grin" and "metal mouth." Nowadays, braces are not only more accepted than ever — for children and adults alike — they're often downright desirable.
"I think it's become a rite of...Tags: Politics, Ray Stewart, Health and Medical Professionals, Dental Braces, Libertyville
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Dr. George G. Hansen
Dr. George G. Hansen, a retired dentist and master woodworker, died April 11 of pneumonia at Oak Crest Village retirement community. He was 89. The son of educators, Dr. Hansen was born in Baltimore and raised in Towson. He spent his boyhood summers at a...Tags: Pneumonia, Parkville, Bethlehem (Northampton, Pennsylvania), Rockville (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania), Montgomery County (Pennsylvania)
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How to pick an orthodontist
Getting braces or other orthodontic work can require frequent appointments and hefty payments, so choosing the right doctor is a must. "You are entering a relationship that could last years," says Dr. Alan Bagden, an orthodontist in Springfield, Va....Tags: Dentistry and Dental Health, Health
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Annapolis dentist sentenced for not paying employment taxes
An Annapolis dentist was sentenced Wednesday to two years in federal prison for not paying withholding taxes for his dental and orthodontic practice, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Baltimore. U.S. District Judge William M. Nickerson also...Tags: Internal Revenue Service, Lawyers, Prosecution, Annapolis, Judges
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How young is 'too young' to get braces?
James Hunter just got braces on his teeth. He's 15. And like so many others, he was a little self-conscious about his smile.
"Yeah, it can be embarrassing having crooked teeth."
But some kids are getting braces well before their teenage years. Like...Tags: Dental Braces, Dentistry and Dental Health, Health
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What can you do to improve your smile?
HealthA group of local dental professionals and community leaders are uniting to improve the smile of children in the Lehigh Valley. The More Than Smiles Movement was formed this month with the intention of making orthodontic care more accessible to people in... -
Dental lab technicians mix technology with craftsmanship
Tribune Media ServicesIf you're looking for a career in dental health that offers a blend of science and art, consider the field of dental laboratory technology. Dental laboratory technicians make and repair orthodontic devices such as dentures, bridges, crowns and braces....Tags: Education, Building Material, Teeth, Dentistry and Dental Health, Human Body
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Dr. Val Clark
Dr. Val Clark, 79, of La Canada and Newport Beach, California, passed peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, July 2, 2011. Val was born in St. George, Utah on March 30, 1932 to Earl B. and Iva Knell Clark. His youth was spent...Tags: Education, Politics, Hobbies, Surfing, Windsurfing
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