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The Legality of Animal-Assisted Therapy

Dec 17, 2015

...currently underway.4 Due to the known benefits that animals provide, the presence of pets—primarily dogs—in the dental office has become more common. Although research is limited regarding animals in the...

Patterson Foundation Awards More Than $187,460 in Grants

Aug 7, 2019

...providing dental care to disadvantaged communities and assistance dogs to veterans and people with disabilities. The 11 organizations include: DENTAL: Arlington Free Clinic CARE Clinic KidSMILES Pediatric Dental Clinic Adopt...

Orthodontics

The Controversy Continues

May 12, 2006

...the squirrel monkey and a group of researchers from Gotenberg, Sweden, performed similar studies using beagle dogs.3,4 While marked differences existed between the study designs used by the two groups,...

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5 Things to Consider Before Adding A Therapy Animal to the Dental Team

Jul 16, 2019

...BENEFITS Studies show that therapy dogs reduce children’s fear and anxiety during dental appointments. These animals can serve as a distraction or provide comfort for children and adults with a...

Instrumentation

Assessment is Key to Implant Success

Jul 7, 2005

...in beagle dogs. J Periodontol. 1992;63:225-235. Lindhe J, Berglundh T, Ericsson I, Liljebberg B, Marinello C. Experimental breakdown of peri-implant and periodontal tissues. A study in the beagle dog. Clin...

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Trends in the Prevention of Peri-Implant Diseases

May 17, 2016

...Periodontol.2008;35(Suppl 8):286-291. Zablotsky M, Kwan J. Periimplantitis: etiology of the ailing, failing, or failed dental implant. In: Hall WB.Critical Decisions in Periodontology. London: Decker BC; 2003:256–257. Mefferet RM.…

Oral Systemic

Genetic Disorders and Oral Health

May 26, 2020

...tissue, oral manifestations of MFS are common. Systemically, MFS is associated with cardiovascular disease complications that increase morbidity and mortality for individuals with MFS. According to Suzuki et al,1 periodontal...

Miscellaneous

The Digital Student

Nov 13, 2008

...combination of these with other traditional delivery methods.”1 There are three types of course delivery methods: web facilitated, blended/hybrid, and online.2 Each method incorporates variable amounts of content in online...

Patterson Dental Introduces CAESY Online 3.0

Mar 13, 2006

Patterson Dental Introduces CAESY Online 3.0 Online tool allows dentists to customize practice Web sites ST. PAUL, Minn. – (March 10, 2006) – Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. announces CAESY Online...

Discovery Expo Sponsorships

Dec 12, 2023

...experience and perspectives, or be used in whatever manner is most beneficial for your company. Moderator: The sponsoring company is responsible for moderating the focus group activities Participants: Dental hygienist-participants...