The Augusta ChronicleProminent black dentist latest to be honored with Laney-Walker Boulevard monumentThe Augusta ChronicleCarter Jr., who died in 1993, was a dentist for 51 years. He was a charter member of the Georgia Dental Society and had served as its president. He served as president of the Stoney Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Society and the National Dental …
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Partial dental plate on wish list – Asheboro Courier Tribune
Partial dental plate on wish listAsheboro Courier TribuneA 55-year-old Asheboro woman needs a partial plate. The cost will be between $400-$800 dependent on the dentist. She has an outstanding balance with a dentist ($150) for a broken crown and pulling roots previously. She needs $240 for the upcoming …and more »
Dental care is crucial to keeping pets pain-free – Toledo Blade
Dental care is crucial to keeping pets pain-freeToledo BladeIt’s important to understand the structures in the mouth when discussing dental disease in pets and remember how differently cats and dogs are affected. Plaque is the accumulation of bacteria on the surface of the tooth that over time can harden into …
In Guatemala dental clinic, tears and thanks – Tri-City Herald
Tri-City HeraldIn Guatemala dental clinic, tears and thanksTri-City HeraldYesenia Lopez, left, shows Nancy Ruano, 7, the hand signal to use if she feels pain during dental treatment, as Dr. Floris Hartman looks on. Lopez and Hartman were part of a volunteer dental team led by Dr. Bart Roach of Three Rivers Dental in …and more »
Kennewick dentist leads team to El Paredon, Guatemala – Tri-City Herald
Tri-City HeraldKennewick dentist leads team to El Paredon, GuatemalaTri-City HeraldRoach owns Three Rivers Dental in Kennewick and is co-founder of the nonprofit Sonrisa Immaculata. An avid traveler, he’s visited more than two dozen countries, including multiple trips to Guatemala. He started his work in El Paredon in January, making …and more »
6 Of The Most Common Dental Problems, Fixed! – Huffington Post
Huffington Post6 Of The Most Common Dental Problems, Fixed!Huffington PostThe Fix: If you have dry mouth, you should try to stimulate saliva production. Jones says some people just sip water all day while others find that chewing sugar-free xylitol candies or gum helps. Your dentist may prescribe a prescription saliva …
Nearly 600 VA dental patients may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis – The Hill (blog)
The Hill (blog)Nearly 600 VA dental patients may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitisThe Hill (blog)A dentist at the Tomah VA Medical Center violated VA rules by reusing old medical equipment instead of using sterilized, disposable instruments, according to officials. “It was purposeful that he was violating VA regulations," Victoria Brahm, the …Hundreds of VA dental patients possibly exposed to HIV, hepatitisCNNTomah VA hospital dentist may have exposed veterans to HIV, HepatitisWLS-TVWisconsin VA dentist failed to meet proper cleaning standardsFox NewsNew York Daily News -Stars and Stripes -WEAU -La Crosse Tribuneall 74 news articles »
Most nursing home patients refuse dental care during stay, UB study concludes – University at Buffalo Reporter
Most nursing home patients refuse dental care during stay, UB study concludesUniversity at Buffalo ReporterThe research, published recently in Special Care in Dentistry, found that the longer a patient stayed at a long-term care facility, such as a nursing home or assisted living facility, the more likely he or she was to use dental services. But even among …
Griffith research aims to reduce complications, high costs with nano-engineered dental implants – News-Medical.net
News-Medical.netGriffith research aims to reduce complications, high costs with nano-engineered dental implantsNews-Medical.netHundreds of thousands of Australians need dental implants each year but the risks of infection and poor stability can be high, particularly if the patient has a condition such as osteoporosis or diabetes, which may compromise the dental healing process.and more »