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Dental/Oral Health
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The Dentist - "I'll Go if You'll Go"
Dental caries disproportionately affect minority and low-income children, the same population least likely to use preventive oral health services. In 2006, 55% of children under age 21 years did not have a dental visit in the previous 12 months. . . .
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Teeth That Never Come In
The congenital absence of one or more teeth is known as hypodontia or oligodontia. This is the most common developmental anomaly of permanent dentition, affecting 5-8% of children (when you exclude third molars/ wisdom teeth). The pattern of tooth absence varies. . . .
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Dental Caries: A Condition Acquired At School
Dental caries is an infectious and transmissible disease in which the oral bacteria, "mutans streptococci", play a major role. No one is born with these bacteria in their oral cavities. Although we all acquire these mutans streptococci bacteria eventually, acquisition early in life of has been shown in many studies to be a major risk factor for early childhood caries and future caries experience. . . .
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Healthy Smiles for All (2005)
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine faculty found that taking dental education and sealants to children in the Cleveland schools had a significant impact on the entire dental curriculum and other health sciences. . . .
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Teen Oral Health
Teen oral health is most ignored. It is estimated that between one-half and two-thirds of U.S. teens have untreated caries. This article suggests 7 ways to get the right message to teens. . . .
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The Most Common Infections You Encounter
Dental infections, including dental caries and periodontal disease, are commonly encountered in primary care settings. Nationally, dental disease is the most common disease in children (and adults). Fifty percent of children (ages 6-8 years) have dental caries. This is a review article on these infections. . . .
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