Canadian hospital workers face cultural challenges in Afghanistan
Canadian Forces Medical Officer, Lieutenant Kirsten Barnes uses her stethoscope to perform a check up on a young Afghan child.
Cultural issues pose challenge for doctors, dentists
How does a doctor treat a woman when he can only make a diagnosis by asking her husband to tell him what is wrong with her? What are the challenges for a dentist who only sees a female patient when she is in serious agony because a male relative is required to escort her to a clinic and he won’t go unless her situation is dire?
Oregon says suspect in Gresham killing is fake dentist
On Monday, the blinds were drawn across the windows of the Rockwood home where Gresham police arrested 79-year-old Viktor G. Gebauer on accusations of murder.
Dr Avijit Banerjee Confirmed For 2010 British Dental Conference And Exhibition
The BDA is proud to announce that the respected clinical expert Dr Avijit Banerjee has been confirmed to join the prestigious panel of speakers appearing at the 2010 British Dental Conference and Exhibition, to be held on the 20 - 22 May 2010 at the Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre (ACC)…
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British Dental Conference And Exhibition 2010
Tickets are now available for the BDA’s British Dental Conference and Exhibition, which takes place at Liverpool’s Arena and Convention Centre (ACC) from 20-22 May 2010. The conference features a wide selection of both clinical and motivational speakers who are guaranteed to inspire delegates with new ideas…
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Poor diet leaving Scots toothless
More than a third of Scottish women and a quarter of men aged over 55 have lost all of their teeth, government figures have revealed.
Hamdan bin Rashid inaugurates the fourteenth edition of the UAE…
United Arab Emirates: 12 minutes ago H.H Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of Dubai Health Authority inaugurated this morning, the fourteenth edition of the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition , at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition centre.
Pensioner, 84, leaves ‘bomb’ outside dentist after claiming he was overcharged
Fake bomb: Peter McShane wrapped up a large oblong box in a bin bag and carried it down to his dental surgery A pensioner left a bogus bomb at his dentist at the climax of a series of revenge attacks triggered by the belief he had been overcharged, a court heard today.
New Government Faces Major Challenges On Dentistry Says BDA Manifesto, UK
A flawed dental contract, an unacceptable and growing chasm in oral health inequalities, and inconsistent commissioning of dentistry by primary care trusts. That’s the legacy the government elected this year will inherit, according to the British Dental Association’s (BDA’s) manifesto for the forthcoming General Election, Smiles all round, which is published today…
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Faster promotions for doctors, dentists and pharmacists
Faster promotions for doctors, dentists and pharmacists KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on Tuesday announced a comprehensive career advancement plan for public doctors, dentists and pharmacists, which expedites their promotion to Grade 54 by between two and five years.
Fluoride: Friend Or Foe? CBS-TV Atlanta
It’s in the tap water we drink and many of the foods we eat. For decades, we’ve been told that it helps fight cavities, but there are critics who say this chemical is doing more harm than good.
But, when we tried to ask the tough questions, the CDC and State Dental Director Elizabeth Lense, denied our requests for interviews. We were instead referred to the CDC’s Web site and the American Dental Association’s “Fluoridation Facts” — an article that was last reviewed in 2005.
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New Government Faces Major Challenges On Dentistry Says BDA Manifesto, UK
A flawed dental contract, an unacceptable and growing chasm in oral health inequalities, and inconsistent commissioning of dentistry by primary care trusts.
Are Laser Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments An Option
Laser cosmetic treatments is an alternative way for tooth care. There are some procedures which the dentists are using today.
Veterinarians decry equine dental bill
A spat lasting more than a year between veterinarians and equine dentists may be galloping toward a conclusion.
Charlotte dentist keeps it ‘green’
As a dentist, Donna Smolinski’s job involves bringing out the white in her patient’s smile.
Dentist: When it comes to fluoride, education is better than medication
One might ask the question: what does it take to motivate a local dentist to publicly challenge the ongoing effort to fluoridate the Watsonville community? Easy answer: the truth, an element still missing from the public forum.
Bogus dentist charged with fraud
A London man who claimed to be a dentist and botched at least one surgery is facing charges of fraud and unlawfully causing bodily harm.
Successful Treatment Of Periodontal Disease Lowered Preterm Birth Incidences
Previous studies have explored the effect of periodontal treatment, irrespective of efficacy of treatment, in reducing infant prematurity. In a study titled “Risk of Preterm Birth Is Reduced with Successful Periodontal Treatment,” lead researcher M. Jeffcott, and colleagues S. Parry and M. Sammel (all from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia) and G. Macones (Washington University, St…
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Periodontal Pathogens Enhance HIV-1 Promoter Activation In T Cells
During the 39th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research, convening at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, lead researcher O.A. Gonzalez (University of Kentucky, Lexington) presented a poster of a study titled “TLR2 and TLR9 Activation by Periodontal Pathogens induce HIV-1 Reactivation.” Although oral co-infections (e.g…
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Ben Massell Dental Clinic Awarded Prestigious LEED Gold Green Building Certification
Ben Massell Dental Clinic Awarded Prestigious LEEDA Gold Green Building Certification ATLANTA - ” The Ben Massell Dental Clinic , a program of Jewish Family & Career Services , has been awarded LEEDA Gold certification, established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute .