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Jan 27 / 9:49am

5 Ways Poor Dental Care Makes You Sick

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Your oral health can affect your overall health, according to a recent ABC News article, which recently cited five ways that poor dental care can make you sick. The first is your heart. Read more here: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Dental/ways-poor-dental-care-makes-sick/story?id...

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Jan 26 / 7:32am

Top Dating Turnoffs: Bad Breath and Yellow Teeth

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Bad breath and yellow, crooked teeth topped the list of dating turnoffs in a recent survey conducted by CosmaLite, which was founded by AACD Member Dr. Steven Roth. Respondents also ranked facial attributes in order of importance: teeth first, by a landslide at 87.5%. To read more, click here: http://bit.ly/wBWanj

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Jan 25 / 9:07am

Teeth and Gums Can Reveal Your Overall Health

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The condition of your teeth and gums can signal problems in your overall health, according to an article by the Times Herald-Record. The article also quotes Dr. Bruce Weiner, AACD Member in Middletown, NY. Dr. Weiner says that in addition to dental exams, he reviews his patients’ medical history and medications, citing the “oral systemic connection.” Such an exam could display manifestations of systemic diseases—like mono, blood diseases, vitamin deficiencies and even metabolic disorders like diabetes. To read more, click here: http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120125/HEALTH/201250302/-1/SITEMAP

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Jan 24 / 11:53am

The Debate Over Fluoride

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The New York Times recently published a blog entry about fluoride playing a role in preventing cavities. The also article cites a CDC statistic, which says that every $1 invested in fluoridation saves about $38 in dental treatment costs. Some of the article’s comments are mixed. Read more here: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/23/dental-exam-went-well-thank-fluoride/

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Jan 23 / 12:53pm

What do firefighters and dentists have in common? It’s spelled T-R-U-S-T.

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According to Consumer Reports, dentists are among the five most trusted professionals in the U.S. Other trusted professions (which vary from study to study) are list-leading firefighters, nurses and doctors, and teachers.

 
Jan 20 / 8:53am

AACD Accreditation Candidates and Examiners in Madison for Oral Exams

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Thanks to our dedicated volunteer examiners who have traveled to AACD’s Madison, Wisconsin, headquarters this chilly weekend to administer oral examinations to Accreditation candidates on their final step to receiving the coveted credential at the Annual AACD Scientific Session in Washington, DC, May 2-5, 2012. Wish them luck!

 
Jan 19 / 12:55pm

The Winter AACD Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry is Here! Dig in…

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This feature packed issue, featuring clinical content by some of cosmetic dentistry’s brightest, is hitting mailboxes around the globe. Check it out here: http://bit.ly/wHzlvT

 
Jan 19 / 6:33am

Digital Smile Design Webinar—With Christian Coachman!

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The AACD offers access to FREE webinars on cosmetic dentistry through the AACD Webinar Series! Dr. Christian Coachman will present Feb. 3 from noon to 1 p.m. on digital smile design. For more information, visit: http://aacd.com/index.php?module=cms&page=644

 
Jan 18 / 10:38am

Cosmetic Dentistry with Minimal Prep Veneers, via IDT

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AACD Accredited Lab Technician, Juan Escobar, CDT, is featured in the January issue of Inside Dental Technology offering an in-depth look at how proper treatment planning and communication fulfilled a patient’s specific cosmetic expectations. Read it here: http://bit.ly/wiyQ3h