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    Dental insurance plans are insurance designed to pay the costs associated with dental care. Dental care by dentists, orthodontists and hospitals will have a portion of their charges paid by dental insurance. By doing so, dental insurance protects people from financial hardship caused by unexpected dental expenses. More than 50% of the people in the United States aren 't covered by any of dental insurance plans according to the American Dental Association (ADA). Almost all of those people that receive

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    Considering the anthropological, social and cultural evidence that has documented the nature of the relationship since the canine was domesticated, what has man learned from his dealings with this unusually loyal of best friends? It is that a dog does not choose you, any more than he or she controls you. Having a dog and imbuing on it the indelible print of dominance is not a form of heinous control, but rather a social baring that the dog needs and wants as much as you need a good dog. Responsibility

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    Clients are referred to BAC from various sources, including but not limited to linkage agreement with hospital and clinics in the community. Nonetheless, BAC has a mobile unit in the community, which brings the services to transient clients and those who cannot come to the agency for whatever reasons. The agency also conducts street outreach and events to inform residents of the services we provide in the community. Upon enrolling into the Linkage and Navigation program a requirement is for all

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    Title Page Title: Postoperative Pain in Dental Implant Surgery Biomodulated with Laser Therapy: A Split Mouth Study Running title: Pain in laser biomodulated dental implant surgery keywords: Laser – biomodulation – biostimulation – pain – implant Authors: Ali Fahd1, Mushira Dahaba2, Mohamed Khalifa3, Hanaa El-Shenawy4 and Yousef Abd-ElGhaffar5 1, Assistant lecturer, Oral and maxillofacial Radiology department, Faculty of oral and dental medicine, South Valley University, Egypt 2, Professor, Oral

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    Diagnosis The most common tool for diagnosing BRONJ, especially for early stages of the disease, is radiological imaging. Three different imaging techniques are commonly employed and each have their advantages and disadvantages. Panoramic radiography takes two-dimensional x-ray images of the jaw area and is beneficial for the detection of abnormalities in the teeth and bone. It is the least expensive of the imaging techniques and can be taken in almost any dental office. However, a major disadvantage

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    specializes in dentistry-- the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. A dentist has additional tasks rather than just checking on and pulling teeth, there is much more that a dentist does in their day to day job. A dentist performs many important tasks in the keeping up of oral health. Check-ups are a huge part of the job and are important for patients to stay on top of their oral care. In addition to general check-ups, general dentistry includes basic

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    more fluid as my mind steered into a clear and focused state. I stop feeling nervous and am soon overtaken by a calm joy as I work with my hands to create. Little, did I know this hobby would later become the spark that would ignite my passion for Dentistry. My grandparents raised me most of my life and taught me the value of humility. They told me stories of when they were in Pakistan and how there was a lack of education and healthcare opportunities. As I grew older, I developed a feeling not of

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    clinic. I told him that I wanted to explore what dentistry was about, and he was kind enough to allow me to shadow him. During my time of shadowing, he asked me to perform trivial duties, such as peeling an apple with a knife or replacing the rubber bands on his patients’ braces. Over time, I found meaning behind those trivial tasks. They allowed me to improve my skills in dexterity, which is essential in the field of dentistry. My perspective in dentistry grew tremendously while I was working as a dental

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    All I ever want to be is a superhero... Generally, when "superheroes" are mentioned, people think of the Avengers, Batman, or Superman. However, I think of my mother. She is my superhero. I admire her deeply and hope that I can be at least a tenth of what she is: an Indian woman balancing a household with three generations in an American society. She plays the roles of a wife, daughter-in-law, mother, and business partner with a positive attitude. Without her, our household and business would not

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    At that time, there was only one dental school in Ghana which only admitted about 30-40 students a year making it really hard to get into dental school. Luckily, I was offered a scholarship from the Brazilian government to study dentistry in Brazil. On receipt of the scholarship, the fact that I would have a language barrier for a while did not deter me from pursuing the course. In fact, I thought little about that because all I knew was I had a chance to become a dentist. My parents

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