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It is our great pleasure to provide you with the Dear Doctor - Dentistry & Oral Health Digital Library. Written exclusively by the foremost dental educators and clinicians in the field of dentistry, this library provides you with the latest developments and advancements on all aspects of dentistry to help you make the best decisions for your dental health. Such decisions can change not only your smile but your life for the better. If you have any questions after exploring the library, please feel free to ask our team.
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| Featured Article on Teeth Whitening
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Teeth Whitening
Today brighter, lighter, whiter teeth have become a norm. Tooth whitening by bleaching is a successful, conservative, relatively inexpensive and safe alternative...
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| Featured Article on Porcelain Veneers
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Porcelain Veneers
Take an in-depth look at Porcelain Veneers, a superior yet minimally invasive technique for smile enhancement. We'll explain not only when they're appropriate, but also when they're not...
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| Featured Article on Dental Implants
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Dental Implants
A discovery fifty years ago paved the way for one of dentistry's most exciting, natural looking and successful tooth replacement systems. Learn how dental implants might just possibly change your life...
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| Featured Article on Gum Disease
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Understanding Gum Disease
Have your gums ever bled when you brushed or flossed? This most commonly overlooked simple sign may be the start of silent (periodontal) disease leading to tooth loss. Learn what you can do to prevent this problem and keep your teeth for life...
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| Featured Article on TMD
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TMD - The Great Impostor
This "chameleon" of dental disorders manifests in a variety of ways, including joint pain, sinusitus, ear pain, tooth and headaches. The causes of TMD, its signs and symptoms and what can be done to treat this common disorder... Read Article
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| Featured Article on Tooth Decay
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What is Tooth Decay?
Tooth Decay is an infection, and many people don't realize that it is preventable. Explore the causes of tooth decay, its prevention and the relationship to bacteria, sugars and acids...
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| Featured Article on Restorative Dentistry
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Tooth Colored Fillings
The public's demand for aesthetic tooth colored (metal free) restorations (fillings) together with the dental profession's desire to preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible, has led to the development of special "adhesive" tooth colored restorations...
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| Featured Article on Sedation Dentistry
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Oral Sedation Dentistry
Step out from under the shadow of fear and into the calm of sedation dentistry. There are safe and time-tested options available to ensure that you have a positive and painless dental experience...
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| Featured Article on Oral Hygiene
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Oral Hygiene
The best tools for maintaining your oral health are a quality toothbrush, toothpaste, a roll of dental floss, approved mouthwash and good diet. This article provides a winning game plan for oral health...
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