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NeoStem Stem Cells Revolutionize Tooth Replacement

July 30, 2013

Researchers from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry (UM) and New York-based NeoStem Inc. have developed a revolutionary new way to extract stem cells from adults – not fetuses. ...


Dental Implants for Heart Patients

July 19, 2013

If you’re a heart patient, getting even small medical procedures can be a major problem. The complications arising from the combination of medications and precautions you have to take can ...


The Link between Asthma and Cavities

June 28, 2013

There have recently been some rumors floating around about the link between Asthma and cavities. The first thought that would come to most people’s minds is that maybe the albuterol ...


Growing New Teeth

June 18, 2013

Researchers at King’s College, London, have recently done something straight from a science fiction novel. The researchers have mixed cells from human adult gum tissue with tooth-inducing cells from mouse ...


Reggie Evans: Ruthless and Toothless

May 23, 2013

Recently, Reggie Evans, an NBA player known for down and dirty antics on the court did something you only usually see in sports like hockey or bare-knuckle boxing. Evans was ...


Pulitzer Prize Awarded to Fluoride Advocates

May 7, 2013

A debate about fluoridated drinking water in Pinellas County, Florida, has been resolved recently by a 6-1 vote to return fluoride to the water system. One year ago, the local ...


Can Brushing Keep You Cancer-Free?

April 26, 2013

There’s a new reason to take care of your teeth, according to the latest findings from a Japanese research team. A strong link has been found between tooth loss and ...


Hard Times at Tooth Fairy, Inc

April 10, 2013

With our economy being in so much distress, fiscal cliffs, sequesters, etc., it’s mind-boggling to think of how these troubled times affect everyone. You have most likely noticed the prices ...


Obamacare, Dental Coverage and Your Kids

March 26, 2013

There’s a lot of gray area when it comes to the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA or “Obamacare”) and its effects on orthodontic reimbursement. One ...


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