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  You reach for your brush and toothpaste groggy-eyed every morning to begin the day with a clean start. How effective is that toothpaste you have been using? Turns out, not much.

  Your Toothpaste May Be Unable To Fight Dental Bacteria Effectively

  By Mamta Singh HERWriter on February 1, 2012 - 9:58pm
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  BOSTON (Reuters) - A former Boston-area dentist accused of substituting paper clips for stainless steel posts in patient root canals was sentenced to two and a half years in jail for ...

  Dentist ordered to jail for fraud over paper clip root canals

  on January 30, 2012 - 1:50pm
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  A study observed more than 100,000 people, none of whom had a history of heart attack or stroke at the beginning of the study, over a period of seven years in Taiwan.

  Dental Cleaning Could Reduce Risk Of Cardiovascular Diseases

  By Mamta Singh HERWriter on January 23, 2012 - 9:25pm
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  Inflammation, dear boomers, can be found right under your nose. That is to say, unless you are very careful (and you should be very careful) it is in your mouth.

  Baby Boomers and Inflammation: Saving Our Ancient Teeth

  By Jody Smith HERWriter on January 15, 2012 - 8:59pm
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  As December 2011 winds down to a close, it’s that time of year to start thinking of your New Year’s resolution.

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  5 New Year’s Resolutions To Keep

  By Dr. Carrie Jones Expert HERWriter on December 28, 2011 - 1:06pm
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  Hormonal changes that occur during certain stages of a woman’s life may require special oral health needs. Just as pregnancy and menopause can have an effect on a woman’s mouth, so too ...

  The Effects of Puberty on Oral Health

  By Shenia K. HERWriter Blogger on December 23, 2011 - 8:02am
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  Sometimes, there is a direct correlation between oral health and underlying medical conditions.

  Oral Health and Underlying Medical Conditions

  By Shenia K. HERWriter Blogger on December 21, 2011 - 6:57am
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  As women age, a number of physical changes occur within the body. Changes in oral health are also affected by hormonal changes due to menstruation and menopause.

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  The Impact of Hormonal Changes Upon Oral Health

  By Shenia K. HERWriter Blogger on December 20, 2011 - 10:24pm
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  Teeth whitening was invented in the 1960s by a dentist called William Klusmier, after he had instructed a patient to use an antiseptic called carbamide peroxide to help his gums heal.

  Teeth Whitening: An Overview

  By Joanna Karpasea-Jones HERWriter on December 15, 2011 - 4:48am
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  I don’t know about you, but I’ve always been scared of dentists. The antiseptic smell of the dental office is enough to have my stomach going over in knots.

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  Fear of Dentists: An Editorial

  By Joanna Karpasea-Jones HERWriter on December 13, 2011 - 8:10am