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Dentistry Blog with Shawn Watson August 2009 Archive

By Shawn Watson, About.com Guide to Dentistry

Do You Need to Buy Some Chewing Gum?

Friday August 28, 2009
Did you know that chewing gum helps to prevent cavities? Chewing gum that contains xylitol has been shown to reduce tooth decay, stop the progression of existing decay, and ... Read More

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Position on Diprivan (Propofol)

Sunday August 23, 2009
In the wake of news reports concerning the possible use of such anesthetic drugs as Diprivan (propofol) by the late Michael Jackson, questions have been raised about the availability and ... Read More

Stem Cell Breakthrough - Rodent Tooth Regenerated From Stem Cells

Saturday August 15, 2009
Japanese researchers have successfully "grown" a new tooth for a very lucky rodent. Stem cells were used to create a "tooth germ" that harvested in the socket of the ... Read More

Reaction to the FDA's Mercury Classification Not Surprising

Thursday August 6, 2009
The reclassification of dental amalgam has caused a ruckus in the dental world. The following statement was released by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, in response ... Read More
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