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2008 National League MVP Albert Pujols Teams with ADA’s Give Kids A Smile

Jan 29, 2009

...of the player who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual’s contribution to his team. Working with the ADA, Pujols stars in 15-, 30- and...

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ADA Informs Patients About Osteoporosis Medications and Oral Health

Mar 10, 2009

...ADA’s Web site at www.ada.org. For more information about osteonecrosis of the jaw, please visit the ADA’s Web site at http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/topics/osteonecrosis.asp or the National Osteoporosis Foundation’s…

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Natural May Not Mean Safe

Sep 16, 2009

...companies. The FDA is working on distinguishing between traditional pharmacy compounding and nontraditional pharmacy compounding.11 The concern comes from the nontraditional pharmacy practice of compounding bio-identical hormones using…

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The American Dental Hygienists’ Association to Celebrate 2009 National Dental Hygiene Month this…

Oct 2, 2009

...detect early signs of the disease, as well as symptoms of many life-threatening diseases which appear in the mouth. For further details about NDHM, go to www.adha.org/ndhm/index.html <http://www.adha.org/ndhm/index.html>. For…

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Exploring the Connection

Oct 21, 2009

...Agency / Photo Researchers, Inc; Figure 3: SPL / Photo Researchers, Inc; Figure 4: SciMAT / Photo Researchers, Inc. REFERENCES American Lung Association. Diseases A to Z. Available at www.lungusa.org/site/c.dvLUK9O0E/b.33316....

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The American Dental Hygienists’ Association to Emphasize Importance of Diet during National…

Feb 1, 2010

...appear that sour candies would be better for children because of lower sugar content compared to their sweet counterpart, the acidity of the sour candies is what is causing the...

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Common Eye Disorders Encountered in the Dental Office

Mar 17, 2010

...American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Optometry, and the National Retina Institute. REFERENCES Kanski JJ. Lens: acquired cataract. In: Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach. 6th ed. Edinburgh, UK: Elsevier...

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ORAL HEALTH AMERICA AND THE WHITE SOX RELEASE PSA ABOUT THE DANGERS OF SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Jul 28, 2010

...users to quit. The PSA can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1_sPjVHX-I and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5iqQMHfhqU. The PSA will air on ESPN during the Little League World Series, August 20-29, and on the in-game...

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Breaking Down Barriers

Aug 5, 2010

...Dent Assoc. 2005;136:1396-1405. Achieving an HIV-free Generation: Recommendations for a New American HIV Strategy. Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS. Available at: www.comminit.com/en/node/220156/347. Accessed July 10, 2010.…

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Landmark Dental School Study Uses Genetic Test to Help Predict Gum Disease

Aug 23, 2010

...roughly 20-25 percent have moderate to severe cases which can lead to tooth loss. The year-long study begins in the fall. For more on Giannobile: http://www.dent.umich.edu/pom/faculty/links/wgbio MCOHR: http://www.dent.umich.edu/mcohr…