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Dentistry, which is a part of stomatology, is the branch of medicine that is involved in the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and surgical or non-surgical treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dentistry is widely considered necessary for complete overall health. Those who practice dentistry are known as dentists. The dentist's supporting team aides in providing oral health services, which includes dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and dental therapists.

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thezak: What other groups are there?... alternatives to sci.med dentistry
11-25-2009 01:17 PM
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Nunyerbidnez Atall: Sorry for the caps but this group seems to have been taken over by SPAMMERS since I last came here. Thought the caps might help my question not get deleted by accident. My wife went to the denist yesterday for pain and the dentist showed us...
10-09-2009 04:30 PM
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lacie: Hi there, I have a situation that I think a lot of people may go through. 4 years ago my dentist, whom I liked and trusted, sold her practice to the first new dentist. This dentist did a crown that appeared to go fairly easy. She then sold...
07-09-2009 03:29 AM
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tenthmed: What has happened to our newsgroup? Where are all the interesting questions that were once posed about actual, everyday, dental concerns? Why is it that someone(thing?) named Jan Drew can monopolize our NG. Freedom of the 'net I guess. And of...
07-04-2009 10:23 PM
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thezak: Around twitter what is there regarding dentistry?... Who has setup on twitter with an interest in dental healthcare?... see also http://twitter.com
03-17-2009 12:44 PM
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the zak: a. In dentistry is a tooth regarded as a hexagon or a dodecahedron?... 6 or 12 facets?... b. What names, nomenclature, systems of terms are used for each facet?...
03-12-2009 05:16 PM
1 9 Dentistry
CA-DDS tired of BS: Universal dental insurance/low fees? Like in the UK? Will it cover cosmetic dentistry or only basic? So we cannot charge decent fees anymore? ARE WE SCREWED?
11-05-2008 04:13 AM
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David Hennessy: Hi! Are posts to this newsgroup announcing the launch of a dental practice's web site considered on-topic? Thanks, -- David Hennessy
11-02-2008 07:08 PM
3 388 Dentistry
The Real Bev: Bottom line: DO IT! *THE GOOD* The natives are friendly. Most speak English, and if they don't there's somebody nearby who does. The dentists are willing to work for 4 hours or more at a sitting and will shoot you sufficiently full of...
08-30-2008 06:50 PM
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Darbcour: I have a reason for asking; I'm considering becoming a 'Patient of Record' at SC as I don't have dental insurance, I need a LOT of work and THE best Dentist in the world, my dad, is no longer with us :-( My father who died 3 years ago told me...
08-12-2008 05:59 PM
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tyio: My front teeth are a little asymmetrical and I think it's time to fix them. One of them is a little longer than the other, which I understand is pretty easy to fix. But it also sticks out more than the other tooth, about a millimetre (maybe...
07-31-2008 06:05 AM
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The Webby: If you watched it this evening, what did you think about it? Webby
07-02-2008 07:55 PM
15 310 Dentistry
oralhealth@comcast.net: I have been working for two years and have finally published a book. It is called, "Insider's guide to gum disease, orthodontics and dentistry. What is not taught in dental school" It is available on iuniverse.com and very soon will be...
04-07-2008 09:04 PM
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fredq@comcast.net: There have been books written to help dentists sell dentistry. It has been a long time since one was written to help the consumer to know when to look out. Open Wider: Your Wallet Not Your Mouth is such a book. It became avaliable on...
03-03-2008 12:36 PM
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Fran L: I collect old newspapers. This is from The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, August 6, 1862. I hope you can make most of it out. I couldn't fit in the prices but a "Full upper or under set of teeth on silver...$10" . He also offers on "amber, gold or patina"...
01-28-2008 11:58 PM
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Robert: Is this real? And could we see its practical application anytime soon (e.g., this decade)? http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2006/06/28/teeth-grow.html
01-27-2008 09:51 PM
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Greggie Gibson: Any recommendations on a good sedation dentist in or around Berkeley Ca? I have a friend there who needs more than casual dentistry but is terrified of dentists and pain. Thanks
12-04-2007 06:40 AM
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Vaughn Simon: "There may be a violation of the law ... if a certain type of facility doesn't have an AED, so victims or their loved ones should give us a call," Goldenfarb says about his come-ons. "AEDs are required in all federal buildings, dentists' offices,...
09-10-2007 02:04 PM
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wickedimmi@hotmail.com: Hi... i m a student ov final year from Margalla Dental College Islamabad,my college is affilited with UHS(university of Health Sciences).I want to do my Post graduation.What is my scope of getting addmission in Uk,Australia,America for my post...
08-22-2007 10:34 AM
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Martin: DentistLive.net is a new website that aggregates content about dentistry from many different sources on the Internet. Users can find there articles on the most common dental problems and dental procedures. It's a great resource for people who...
08-03-2007 07:18 PM
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