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KENNEBUNK, Maine, Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- That mythical, beloved figure known as the Tooth Fairy will be spreading goodness around the country with a little help from kids this winter. In support of its Dental Health for All(TM) initiative, Tom's of Maine is inviting children to break out their crayons and creativity to draw an artistic interpretation of the Tooth Fairy that could help smiles in need. The Tom's of Maine "Be a Tooth Fairy Hero" program will make a $10,000...
The Pew report, Falling Short: Most States Lag on Dental Sealants. Lansing (PRWEB) January 11, 2013 The Pew report, Falling Short: Most States Lag on Dental Sealants, that came out January 8th, 2013, grades all 50 states and the District of Columbia on their efforts to prevent decay by improving access to sealants for low-income children. The national report card gives Michigan a ‘C’ grade for the number of children with dental sealants—plastic coatings applied to the chewing...
Study questions informative value of dental microwear for dietary habits of extinct species Dental microwear, the pattern of tiny marks on worn tooth surfaces, is an important basis for understanding the diets of fossil mammals, including those of our own lineage. Now nanoscale research by an international multidisciplinary group that included members of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig has unraveled some of its causes. It turns out that quartz dust is the...
Forty percent of all states earn D or F grades for failing to provide children with dental sealants WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Most states are not doing enough to use a proven strategy for preventing tooth decay, unnecessarily driving up health care costs for families and taxpayers. In fact, a new report by the Pew Center on the States reveals that 20 states and the District of Columbia earned either a D or F grade when it comes to providing children with...
Alan McStravick for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online A trip to the Galapagos islands will bring you face to face with 14 closely related species of finch that Charles Darwin discovered on his adventure abroad in the 1830s. The finches he noted, still referenced in essentially every biology textbook, had beak sizes of varying lengths and sizes. This was true of both the ground- and tree-dwelling birds, and Darwin postulated that differing diets might have required the birds’ unique...
NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Economic stress can take a real bite out of your oral health. Tooth grinding is on the rise among executives, according to Marc Liechtung, DDS, principal in New York-based Manhattan Dental Arts, a practice that specializes in cosmetic and restorative dentistry that counts many CEOs among its patients. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130107/NY37347 ) "The condition, also known as bruxism, has become particularly widespread among my...
Resolve to focus on a healthy mouth. Sacramento, Calif. (PRWEB) January 04, 2013 The California Dental Association recommends a New Year’s resolution that commits to a healthy oral hygiene routine. A few essential steps to maintain good oral health include brushing with a fluoride toothpaste, flossing, avoiding sugary drinks like soda and scheduling regular dental checkups with your CDA member dentist. “Removing plaque from the mouth keeps teeth and gums healthy, and the best way to...
In its November issue, the International Journal of Prosthodontics reports on the high success rate of implant overdentures over five and ten years of use. Houston, Texas (PRWEB) January 02, 2013 The International Journal of Prosthodontics, a leading dental journal, has compiled studies of the success rate of implant overdentures. They found 17 of every 1,000 implants in the lower jaw are at risk of failing after 10 years. This is 98% success over ten years - and the most successful use...
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Teeth whitening is one of the most frequently requested procedures in cosmetic dentistry today. Age, lifestyle habits, diet and thinning enamel often result in gray, yellow or brown stains on teeth that leave smiles looking dull and dingy. A bright, healthy smile can improve an individual's appearance and self-esteem. Wilshire Dental Care and Dr. Ghasri, Los Angeles teeth whitening specialist, are currently offering free in-office teeth...
April Flowers for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online A new study, led by Vanderbilt University, reveals that American lions and saber-toothed cats that roamed the North American continent in the last Pleistocene were living well off the fat of the land. The results of this study, published in PLOS ONE, were gathered from microscopic wear patterns on the teeth of these great cats recovered from the La Brea Tar Pits in southern California. The study, contrary to prior analysis, did not...
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The toothbrush, consisting of a head of tightly clustered bristles mounted on a handle, is a tool used to clean the teeth and gums. The long handle allows for cleaning of hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. Usually toothpaste is used with the toothbrush to increase the effectiveness of the toothbrush. Toothbrushes are made of various sizes, bristle textures, etc. Most dentists suggest using soft bristled toothbrushes due to harder ones damaging enamel. Pre-dating toothbrushes people used a...
Heterodontosaurus, meaning "different toothed lizard", is a genus of dinosaur from the Early Jurassic Period of what is now South Africa. The type species, H. tucki, was found in the Upper Elliot Formation of the Hettangian age (199 to 196 million years ago). Two species are known. This herbivorous dinosaur ate mostly plants despite having canines. It was a small ornithischian reaching a total length of 3 feet. It had a long, narrow pelvic bone which was like more advanced ornithischians....
