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New therapy to overcome body dysmorphic disorder

People coping with body dysmorphic disorder seek out in particular plastic surgeons, orthodontists and aesthetic professionals to alleviate their suffering: “However, what they really need is psychological support and assistance,” says one expert.

Tray bleaching may improve oral health of elderly, special-needs patients

A tooth-bleaching agent may improve the oral health of elderly and special-needs patients, say dentists.

Bloomington-Normal Free Dental Clinic Expected To Be State's …

BLOOMINGTON — Dentists expect the Illinois Mission of Mercy — which will be Friday and Saturday in Bloomington — to be the largest free dental clinic in Illinois history.

Ashley Koff: Open Wide(r): What Our Mouths Say About Our Health

We begin digestion in the mouth, but also we establish immune health and overall health. I wanted to get a sense of optimal dental health.

Fake Dentist: Francisco Rendon Accused Of Performing Dental Work …

A Chicago man is accused of setting up a makeshift dental office on the Southwest Side and performing dental work on willing patients. Francisco Rendon, 49, was arrested Thursday and charged with misdemeanor providing medical service …

Dental News | Oral health | Dental phobic girl died due to 'lack …

An eight-year-old girl with a phobia of dentists died of starvation after she was failed by medical and professional experts, a report claims.

Charles Feldman: When Dental Surgery Beats Watching the Oscars

The big news this year, of course, was the expansion of the number of films nominated for best picture from five to ten. If only they could’ve contracted the broadcast down to five — minutes.

Annie B. Bond: Toxic Teeth — BPA Dental Bonding

New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof wrote an informative overview of BPA, and the suspected health problems those 92 percent of us share who have been found to have BPA in our urine.

Shopping Street | Blog | Dental Industry News From The Industry …

The latest dental industry news is that, with the rise in oral health awareness, increasing aging population, advanced dental treatments and high aesthetics have boosted a high growth in this segment. There are a number of other factors …

California Government Sees Importance Of Dental Coverage …

The Medi-Cal program, which provides health care coverage for qualifying California residents – announced this month that it will restore.