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Laser Therapy Basics

Jan 24, 2011

...melanin and hemoglobin. TYPES OF LASERS IN DENTISTRY Diode, CO2 (carbon dioxide), Nd:YAG (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet), argon, ErCr:YSGG (erbium chromiumyttrium- scandium-gallium-garnet), and Er:YAG (erbium…

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ADHA to Emphasize the Connection Between Oral Health and Children’s Ability to Learn during National…

Feb 15, 2011

...often unable to communicate their pain, even if a teacher notices them having difficulties in class. Some of the side effects of pain are anxiety, fatigue, irritability, depression and withdrawal...

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Not Just For Kids

Jun 17, 2011

PURCHASE COURSE This course was published in the June 2011 issue and expires June 2014. The author has no commercial conflicts of interest to disclose. This 2 credit hour self-study...

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American Dental Association, The Forsyth Institute Again Offering Popular Evidence-Based Dentistry…

Jun 21, 2011

...ADA members will receive a 20% discount. More information about the course is available at http://www.ada.org/forsythcourse.aspx. Upon completion of the course, attendees receive continuing education credits from the ADA and...

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“TIME TO BRUSH YOUR TEETH!”

Oct 28, 2011

...advocacy and leadership for the elimination of oral health disparities in the Hispanic community. For more information about the Hispanic Dental Association, visit: www.hdassoc.org. Plackers, a leading brand of consumer...

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Independent Study Shows Oral-B Oscillating-Rotating Power Toothbrush Technology Reduces More Plaque…

Oct 28, 2011

...even more plaque than oscillating-rotating technology alone. Additionally, the company’s flagship model, the ProfessionalCare SmartSeries 5000 with SmartGuide, incorporates many compliance-enhancing features that maximize brushing…

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The American Dental Hygienists’ Association to Emphasize Early Education and a Proper Oral Health…

Feb 1, 2012

...understand how prevention plays a key role in optimum health. For more information about this topic and other oral health issues, visit www.adha.org/oralhealth/index.html or www.adha.org/media/index.html. ADHA is the largest national...

Miscellaneous

Bring Out the Best in Patients with ADHD

Feb 17, 2012

...disorder. Available at: www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficithyperactivity-disorder/complete-index.shtml. Accessed January 18, 2012. Dodson W. ADHD: not just a childhood disorder. EP Magazine. 2008:38(10):74-75. Faraone…

Oral Pathology

Detecting Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia

Apr 11, 2012

...arterioles, is usually the first detectable lesion. Over time, as the lesion begins to enlarge, the capillaries completely disappear and produce a complete venule and arteriole connection. The junction between...

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Technology Evolution

Jun 14, 2012

...intraoral cameras are universal serial bus (USB)-based systems. USB is the most common type of computer port used today.1 These systems have light-emitting diode (LED) lights built directly into the...