1701. Skin Cancer and Beyond: What You Need to Know
December 03, 2008
Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer. There are over one million new cases of skin cancer identified each year, but less than 1000 deaths per year related to skin cancer. Compare this to just over 200,000 cases of prostate cance...
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1702. Different Techniques for Porcelain Veneers
December 02, 2008
Dental porcelain technology and veneer techniques have evolved significantly since they became a common procedure over 20 years ago. Individuals who are shopping for veneers now have a number of different manufacturers to choose fro...
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1703. First, Do No Harm
December 02, 2008
The Hippocratic Oath is an oath taken by physicians that pertains to the ethical practice of medicine. It is believed that Hippocrates, the father of medicine, wrote the oath in fourth century B.C.. The oath was written in Greek but translated into English; it basically states that the first and for...
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1704. Open and Closed Rhinoplasty
December 02, 2008
Nose surgery (rhinoplasty) is a growing trend in the United States. Known to many as a simple nose job, rhinoplasty is a surgery that even celebs fess up to. Ashley Simpson and Mariah Carey underwent rhinoplasty to reduce the size and alter the shap...
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1705. Motorcycle Accidents in Florida
December 02, 2008
A dangerous game is being played out on Florida's highways. It seems that every week someone is killed or seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. Fearless young men and women, with fast and dangerous motorcycles...
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1706. Cosmetic Dentistry 101
December 01, 2008
Cosmetic dentistry is both a science and an art. It enhances both the function and beauty your smile. Even subtle changes from minor cosmetic dentistry treatments can make a big difference in your oral health and the beauty of your smile. And when you like how you look and feel, you’ll smile more of...
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1707. Out with Old; In With the New (Crowns, that is)
December 01, 2008
In recent years, the field of cosmetic dentistry has made great strides forward in techniques and materials, and we can choose from many more procedures now than in years past.
Many of us had metal crowns done at one time or...
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1708. Porcelain Crowns to Improve Your Smile
December 01, 2008
In the past, crowns have been made of a gold alloy. This is very durable and provides a strong chewing surface. But a gold crown stands out among its natural, white neighbors and does not give an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Cosmetic dentistry has advanced in huge strides over recent years, so...
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1709. Tummy Tuck Do’s and Don’ts – Save Time and Money
December 01, 2008
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, can be a wonderful plastic surgery option for you if you have loose, excess skin around your abdomen that won’t respond to diet or exercise.
When excess skin and fat hang loose around the...
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1710. Can Children Benefit from Sedation Dentistry?
December 01, 2008
Children make great candidates for sedation dentistry. Just like adults, most children experience some degree of anxiety when it comes time to visit the dentist. Some children have such extreme fear of the dentist that they make it n...
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Author: Erich Shrefler
