The state’s dental loss ratio law requires insurers to spend at least 83% of premiums on patient care and other states are taking notice.
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Scientists Find Gene for Tooth Enamel
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The State Of The Tooth: Chicago Area Residents Talk Dental
The State Of The Tooth Chicago Area Residents Talk Dental24 Feb 2009 The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) recently polled more than 300 Chicago area residents to find out how the economy is affecting their choices about dental care and learn
Genetic Discovery Could Lead to Advances in Dental Treatment
Genetic Discovery Could Lead to Advances in Dental TreatmentCORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers have identified the gene that ultimately controls the production of tooth enamel, a significant advance that could some day lead to the repair of…
Scientists Identify Lab-Made Proteins that Neutralize Multiple Strains of Seasonal and Pandemic Flu…
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American Dental Association Applauds Legislators for Introducing “Meth Mouth” Bill
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BU offers free dental health fair for at-risk Boston children
BU offers free dental health fair for at risk Boston children(Boston) – Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) is offering a creative, new look at dental care to children at Rosie's Place, the shelter for poor and…
Survey Finds Smile Is “Most Attractive” Physical Feature
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Scientists Report Gene Network in Early Tooth Development
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