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Top 10 questions dentists should ask before adding a partner
Dentistry IQ
A hot topic for professional writers and presenters is the transition process and the advantages of adding a partner. While bringing in a partner is beneficial for some dentists, others find that after serious consideration, it is not for them. As you consider the option of adding a partner, ask yourself the following questions...
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Think before you drink: Erosion of tooth enamel from soda pop is permanent
Medical News Today
You may be saving calories by drinking diet soda, but when it comes to enamel erosion of your teeth, it's no better than regular soda. In the last 25 years, Kim McFarland, associate professor in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, has seen an increase in the number of dental patients with erosion of the tooth enamel — the protective layer of the tooth. Once erosion occurs, it can't be reversed and affects people their whole life.
Women's hormones and oral health — what's the connection?
India.com
Women experience hormonal changes throughout their life — from puberty to menopause. But did you know that these hormonal changes can affect their gums too?
The fluctuating hormonal levels in the body affect the blood supply to the gum tissue and also the body's response to the toxins produced by the bacteria in the plaque, leading to gum disease.
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Study links HPV to a third of oropharyngeal cancers
Dr. Bicuspid
More than a third of patients with oropharyngeal cancers also carried antibodies to one of the key cancer-causing proteins of the human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a new study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Why his site ranks higher than yours
Modern Dental Marketing
Anything he can do you can do better! Do you ever wonder why another dentist's website consistently ranks higher than yours in Google's search engine results pages? If you've chosen competitive keyword phrases, moving up from page three to page one can be a challenge.
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Acupuncture used by dentists
Toronto NewsFIX
Acupuncture has been found to be very helpful in stopping nausea and vomiting in chemotherapy patients and in pregnant women. Now, dentists have found another use for it. U.K. researchers from Ashfields Primary Care Centre have found that ear acupuncture is 100 per cent effective at relieving the uncontrollable gagging sensation that some patients experience in the dentists chair.
Wake me when it's over
Vancouver Observer
Three in four people are nervous about going to the dentist, but today's dental techniques ensure that pain-free dental experiences are the norm. Why do we still worry about dental procedures, then? The answer is simple — hearing old family dentistry stories or remembering experiences from years ago makes us nervous. Luckily for us, the face of dentistry has changed over the past few decades.
Dental care vital during pregnancy
Reading Eagle
Studies indicate pregnant women with gum disease are more prone to have preterm, low birth-weight babies. In fact, having the gum disease periodontitis while pregnant increases by seven times the chance of having a premature baby. Low birth-weight babies have a higher incidence of anemia, jaundice, malnutrition and breathing problems.
Tooth whitening is a popular procedure, but it can be harmful
South China Morning Post
Fuelled by the desire for a perfect smile, the tooth whitening market has soared in recent years. There are now countless products available, like gum and toothpaste, as well as services offered by dentists, salons, spas and mall kiosks. But concerns are being raised about the safety of some dental bleaching treatments and products. This is due to the unsupervised and undiagnosed bleaching procedures being undertaken by non-dental professionals, and the introduction of at-home bleaching.
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