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No More Rubber Bands
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No More Rubber Bands

I'm always interested in what's new and pragmatic in our clinical and laboratory world. I have never been satisfied with the use of rubber bands to...

| 12 years ago
Study: Half of American Adults Suffer From Periodontal Disease

Study: Half of American Adults Suffer From Periodontal Disease

According to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every two Americans aged 30 and up has...

| 12 years ago
The Story of the Tooth Fairy

The Story of the Tooth Fairy

Since today is National Tooth Fairy Day, (although it's also observed on February 28) we thought you might be curious about the origins of this...

| 12 years ago
Take a Capsule to Fight Gum Disease?

Take a Capsule to Fight Gum Disease?

Scientists described another treatment approach for gum disease in a report delivered at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American...

| 12 years ago
MythBusters: Dentistry Edition
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MythBusters: Dentistry Edition

With all the information on the Internet, misinformation spreads easily. In this article, examine the top 5 dental myths your patients might...

| 12 years ago
Monthly Spotlight July/August

Monthly Spotlight July/August

With all of the great content offered by the Spear Faculty and guest writers each month, we want to make certain that you don't miss any of it. The following...

| 12 years ago
What is Oil Pulling?

What is Oil Pulling?

An ancient Ayurvedic method, commonly known as oil pulling, may help prevent enamel erosion and gum disease among other things such as headaches, chronic...

| 12 years ago
Stem Cell Therapy Could Provide More Effective Bone Regeneration

Stem Cell Therapy Could Provide More Effective Bone Regeneration

Researchers found that using stem cells to re-grow craniofacial tissues – mainly bone – proved quicker, more effective and less invasive...

| 12 years ago
Chlorine: Why Teeth are Shaking in Their Roots
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Chlorine: Why Teeth are Shaking in Their Roots

Most people jump into swimming pools to beat the heat or for a cardio workout. They hardly ever think that they could be causing significant damage to...

| 12 years ago
Winning Smiles for Olympic Athletes
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Winning Smiles for Olympic Athletes

It's no secret that the 2012 Olympic athletes are in tip-top shape. Even though they take extremely good care of their bodies and watch what they...

| 12 years ago
Monthly Spotlight June/July

Monthly Spotlight June/July

With all of the great content offered by the Spear Faculty and guest writers each month, we want to make certain that you don't miss any of it. The following...

| 12 years ago
Response to "Dollars and Dentists"
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Response to "Dollars and Dentists"

'Dollars and Dentists' by FRONTLINE in association with the Center for Public Integrity, premiered last night on PBS. The investigative program focused...

| 12 years ago