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Student Dentists Helped By Virtual Toothache
23 July 2008
Masha is a dental patient. Her oral health problems continue to change as she meets new Case Western Reserve University student dentists in Second Life's virtual dental office.
The middle-aged avatar is an integral part of a...
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News From The Journals Of The American Society For Microbiology
23 July 2008
Blue Light and Hydrogen Peroxide May Effectively Treat Biofilms That Cause Cavities and Gum Disease
Blue light commonly used by dentists to cure resin fillings and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) combined may be capable of reaching...
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Rural Alaska Natives Drink More Sugary Beverages Than Urban Residents
22 July 2008
Many rural Alaska Natives are drinking more soda and drinks high in sugar, increasing their risk for diabetes, obesity and cavities, Anchorage Daily News reports. According to a 2006 Alaska Health Department and Social Ser...
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