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2008-11-18 Stem cells from monkey teeth stimulate brain cell growth in mice Entertainment and Showbiz.

Since dental pulp stem cells can be isolated from anyone at any age during a visit to the dentist, Chan is interested in the possibility of dental pulp stem cell banking.

By showing dental pulp stem cells are capable of stimulating growth of neurons, our study demonstrates the specific therapeutic potential of dental pulp stem cells and the broader potential for adult stem cells, says Chan, who also is assistant professor of human genetics in Emory School of Medicine.

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2008-11-18 Bangkok Post General news Police extract student who claimed to be a dentist

After gaining some experience by working as a dentists assistant in his hometown for one year, he offered to do a variety of dental work including tartar removal, amalgam fillings and making dentures. He was arrested at a rented apartment in Bang Khen district and charged with cheating, identity theft and forging documents.

A student studying business administration was arrested in Bangkok yesterday for using fake documents to work and to apply for work as a dentist over the past two months. Ratchadatorn Laptanacharoen, alias Thanaratcha Tongtem, 20, from Nakhon Ratchasima, had been working at various dental clinics.

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2008-11-18 Doctor George Waxter Honored For Selfless Volunteer Efforts At Dental Clinic

But Waxter cant perform dental procedures anymore. In the past couple years, he injured both hands. So now he assists the dentists and works with patients to figure out what help they need.

A trip to the dentist can be nerve-wracking, but its Doctor George Waxters mission to make the visit as painless as possible.

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2008-11-18 Local Headlines

The executive director of the Bullhook Community Health Center said the papers have been signed to lease a space in the Atrium Shopping Center for a new dental clinic in Havre. Its going to cost a little bit, but its going to be worth it so were going forward , Cindy Smith said. Were excited about it. Its finally coming together. Smith said that last week she signed a lease agreement with David Shaw, owner of the Atrium, to locate the clinic on the upper floor of the shopping mall. The community health center is contracting with local businesses to upgrade the electrical and plumbing systems in the space, and has ordered the equipment for the clinic. She said she has made an offer to a dentist to come work at the clinic and is waiting for the reply on that. Two other

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2008-11-18 The Weston Mercury - Free dental checks

Roger Matthews, chief dental officer for Denplan said: "Because symptoms of mouth cancer vary widely in look and feel, early self detection is difficult, but being aware of changes in your mouth and taking action is essential.

Smilsaver Dental Care in Silver Street is running sessions from pm on and from 9. 30am-2pm on to mark Mouth Cancer Action Week.

Thats why this campaign emphasises the importance of self awareness and regular dental examinations.

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2008-11-18 More signed up to dentists - Doncaster Today

Doncaster PCT acting chief executive Christine Boswell said: "The extra dental appointments are the result of our 2 million plan to make it easier for local people to see an NHS dentist. We are in the process of opening two new dental practices in Balby and Thorne over the next few months, which will be staffed by four new dentists. We are also recruiting an additional six new dentists to work in existing practices in the Doncaster area.

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More signed up to dentists - A TEAM of Doncaster health workers are beaming after placing a record number of new patients with NHS dentists for the second month on the trot.

2008-11-18 Dentist: Get Kids teeth examined in toddler years - Stamford News - The Stamford Times

But dentists realize that many young children see doctors numerous times before they ever recline in a dental chair. "A lot of parents think its OK to wait until age 3 or 4 before they have a first dental visit," Berg said.

The worrisome state of oral health, especially for the youngest children, was the topic of a national summit of the American Academy of Pediatrics last week in Chicago. The event was chaired by Dr. Wendy Mouradian, a physician who teaches both pediatrics and pediatric dentistry at the University of Washington.

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2008-11-17 DBusinessNews :: Daily Business News Delivered to Your Desktop

Has earned the designation of Fellow from LVI Global ( LVI ). The LVI Fellow designation recognizes that a dentist has completed a series of studies on the clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide comprehensive aesthetic treatment for the dental patient as taught in LVI and rsquo;s Core Series. The Fellow distinction is awarded only to those doctors who successfully complete a comprehensive exam covering the skills and techniques taught in the LVI CORE ( Core I- Core VII ) Series. Successful completion of the exam and awarding of the distinction of LVI Fellow recognizes the doctor and rsquo;s ongoing commitment to Life Long Learning. In order to be considered an LVI Fellow a doctor must participate in the LVI CORE Curriculum ( Core I- Core VII ), which includes a minimum of 278 continuing dental

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2008-11-15 The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO - Dentist charged with Medicaid fraud

A Joplin dentist was arrested Thursday morning on 13 felony counts of submitting false Medicaid reimbursement claims on pediatric patients.

According to the news release, a probable-cause affidavit signed by an investigator in the attorney generals Medicaid fraud-control unit alleges that the dentist billed the government program for X-rays, root canals, composite restorations and amalgam restorations that were never performed.

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2008-11-14 Is the need for braces hereditary - Health - Belleville News Democrat

The good news is that orthodontic treatment has come a long way, especially with early intervention. Pediatric dentists can identify malocclusion early and actively intervene to guide the teeth as they emerge in the mouth. Often, early orthodontic treatment can prevent more extensive treatment later.

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Q: My mom wore braces throughout high school. Will I need braces too, or is it too early to tell - Is the need for braces hereditary