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The latest news about dental health & technology, oral hygiene and dental insurance coverage.

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  • The Tooth Fairy: A History on Nov 21, 2009

    'Everyone knows that when a child's loses their tooth they should leave it under their pillow were the tooth fairy will replace it with money. But what few people know is that this seemingly innocuous tradition actually has its roots in witchcraft, w...

  • Replace Your Toothbrush With Chewing Gum? on Nov 20, 2009

    ' Dental News: University of Kentucky researchers have developed a chewing gum that can help replace both the toothpaste and a toothbrush, thus improving the health of soldiers in the field as well as children in poor countries.That's right, Gum.Deve...

  • Dental/Blog/Contact Perfect on Nov 19, 2009

    Hope all is well.   I would like to introduce and discuss with you the Contact Perfect Matrix Band that will be launched at the GNY Dental Show.   Attached is the AD that will appear in dental magazines.     Let’s d...

  • Some Dentists Now Offering Botox on Nov 19, 2009

    ' Dental News: The same person who fills your cavities also could be filling your wrinkles with Botox.Some dentists now are offering cosmetic procedures such as Botox. Dr. Michael Firouzian of Columbus, Ohio started offering Botox and other dermal fi...

  • Poor Dental Health Affects The Brain on Nov 16, 2009

    ' Dental News: The Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry is reporting a study that finds gum disease -due to a lack of proper dental health- in the elderly is linked to reduced cognitive ability.The study, done by the Columbia College of...

  • Panic Button Lets Patients Control Dental Drill on Nov 13, 2009

    'DENTAL NEWS: Does the sound of a dental drill freak you out to the point where you avoid going to the dentist even though you need to go?Well, there's good news as a new hand-held device known as "The Dental Button" that allows dental patients to pr...

  • Dental Anxiety Leads To Poor Oral Health on Nov 9, 2009

    'DENTAL NEWS: People with anxious personalities are more likely to have poor oral health, including decayed or missing teeth, a study done by the University of Otago in New Zealand has found.Those with dental anxiety were more than just people who vi...