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Agility Guard
March 8, 2011

The potential to improve athletic performance by using a properly designed mouthguard is not a new idea . Dentists have, for some 40 years, noted improvements in athletic performance when athletes used a properly designed mouthguard.

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icon date 14:31:46 | icon author Amy

Basic Toddler Dental Care

 

Toddlers should have their teeth brushed twice each day using water and a soft-bristled toothbrush until the age of 2 or 3.  Fluoridated toothpaste should be introduced when a child is 2-3 years of age, consistent with the guidelines set forth by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.  In addition, children should have their first visit to the dentist by their first birthday.

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icon date 08:33:09 | icon author Amy
Reports of bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw (BON) associated with the use of Zometa (zolendronic acid) and Aredia (pamidronate) began to surface in 2003. The majority of reported cases have been associated with dental procedures such as tooth extraction; however, less commonly BON appears to occur spontaneously in patients taking these drugs.
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icon date 13:15:43 | icon author Amy

The American Dental Association (ADA) website has  the current requirements from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Heart Association (AHA), regarding antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental treatment for patients that may be predisposed to infective endocarditis due to heart conditions or who have had total joint replacement.

www.ada.org/public/topics/antibiotics.asp

www.ada.org/prof/resources/topics/antibiotic.asp

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icon date 09:27:16 | icon author Julie
Hypoglycemia
March 11, 2010
Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is most likely in a diabetic, particularly the type 1 insulin-dependent diabetic. The classic signs and symptoms are that the patient is cold, sweaty, shaking, and mentally disorientated. Many patients, however, do not exhibit these. Therefore, when reviewing the patient's medical history, it is important to ask diabetic patients to list their signs and symptoms.
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icon date 10:45:06 | icon author Amy

CHICAGO—February 18, 2010—The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) estimates that approximately three out of four Americans suffer from some form of gum disease – from mild cases of gingivitis, to the more severe form known as periodontitis. However, despite this prevalence, approximately only three percent seek treatment for their gum disease. With increasingly more research indicating that gum disease may be linked to several other diseases, including diabetes, heart disease and certain forms of cancer, maintaining healthy teeth and gums has become more important that ever.

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icon date 09:22:48 | icon author Amy