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Russian Dentist Has Unusual Artistic Talent

July 3rd, 2009 · 2 Comments

This may not be breaking news or even important information, but it’s definitely interesting. An 18-year veteran dentist, Dr. Igor Tsarik of Siberia, has carved/sculpted about 300 teeth, many of which are on display. He uses a drill, heat, and lacquer to create his tooth art, which is a form of Japanese netsuke. Primary teeth […]

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Dentistry in History

May 19th, 2009 · 1 Comment

These days, tattoos and piercings are all the rage for young people. It seems faddish and immature to some, but ours isn’t the first culture to do silly things to alter our image. Hundreds -even a thousand years ago, people altered their bodies in the name of faddish beauty – and I use that term lightly. This is […]

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Olympic Dentist Takes Gold

August 14th, 2008 · Comments Off on Olympic Dentist Takes Gold

Tuesday evening, the German oral surgeon/equestrian won a gold medal for showjumping. Hinrich Romeike played a vital role in securing the gold for his team, as well. How does Romeike find time to train? He practices dental surgery full time by day and rides horses by night. And it has paid off.

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Siberian Tiger at the Dentist

June 23rd, 2008 · Comments Off on Siberian Tiger at the Dentist

In Mobile, Alabama, a zoo owner called the dentist when his Siberian tiger, Ana, broke two teeth and needed a root canal. Dr. Greg Sand responded to his human patient’s feline friend by performing the root canal – while Ana was under sedation, of course. See the video at MyFoxGulfCoast.com.

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TVs Funniest Dental Visit Videos

June 23rd, 2008 · Comments Off on TVs Funniest Dental Visit Videos

Check out YouTube’s dental visit videos – including skits with Tim Conway, Mr. Bean, and Al Bundy, here.

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Dentists in the Afterlife

May 15th, 2008 · Comments Off on Dentists in the Afterlife

There was once two lab owners that were friends outside of business. One owner kept his lab clean and tidy, all of the work was done on time and accurately, and he only suffered an occasional complaint from his dentist clients. The other lab owner was quite the opposite. His lab was always a mess, […]

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The Dentist and the Plumber

May 15th, 2008 · Comments Off on The Dentist and the Plumber

The dentist has a leak in one of his sinks. He calls a plumber in on an emergency and he fixes the leak. He hands the dentist a bill. The dentist looks at the bill and says, “I’m a dentist and I don’t charge this much!” The plumber replies, “Neither did I, when I was […]

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Bluetooth April Fool’s Prank

April 3rd, 2008 · Comments Off on Bluetooth April Fool’s Prank

If you read about the Bluetooth insert that was designed to actually be placed in a tooth to detect vibrations for sound, you may have believed it! With all the new technology and medical miracles developing these days, a Bluetooth dental insert sounds feasible. However, this one was an April Fool’s Day hoax. The Chinavision […]

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Going Rate for a Primary Tooth

February 25th, 2008 · Comments Off on Going Rate for a Primary Tooth

According to Securian Dental Plans, the rate for a primary tooth in on the rise. The Tooth Fairy PollSM reported a 22% increase, from $1.71 to $2.09. Read the full article here.

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Dairy Products Boost Periodontal Health

February 14th, 2008 · Comments Off on Dairy Products Boost Periodontal Health

An estimated 80% of Americans have sum form of gum disease. As we well know, gum disease can cause overall health complicaitons and increase a person’s risk for serious health problems. In the Journal of Periodontology, a recent study revealed that people who regularly eat or drink dairy products, like cheese and milk, are less […]

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