Keep your drinking water safe on your next trip Aug 29, 2008
You don't need to drink contaminated water to be exposed; always consider alternate sources of exposure, like the water you use to brush your teeth, or to wash your contact lenses or dentures. Be sure to use bottled, boiled or purified water for these purposes as well. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Roxon wants closure on dental scheme Aug 28, 2008
The Health Minister, Nicola Roxon, yesterday stepped up her campaign to force the closure of the Medicare scheme which offers benefits of up to $4,250 in major dental work and dentures for those with chronic medical conditions. The Coalition so far has blocked the Government's plans in the Senate and there is no guarantee of independent and Greens senators' support. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
30 Juneau golfers compete in first Gustavus tourney Aug 26, 2008
The money pays for a variety of items such as dentures, wheelchairs, walkers and prescription medications. Families also can receive assistance with expenses when traveling Outside for medical procedures. (Juneau Empire)
Ted Kennedy Looks for DR's Clearance to Attend Convention... Aug 25, 2008
Live Blogging by Rick Klein: Kennedy Hoping to Attend Convention. Kennedy Hoping to Attend Convention. (The Drudge Report)
It all goes back to the playground Aug 23, 2008
Well, what do you expect me to do about it woman, throw my dentures at it ... Doesn t McCain have dentures because the North Vietnamese prison guards broke his teeth off at the gums. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
NHS dentists pulling more teeth Aug 23, 2008
He said: "The oral health of the nation has improved dramatically over the last 10 years thanks to fluoride toothpaste, fluoridated water and greater awareness of the importance of oral hygiene." The increase in dentures was caused by a growth in the number of older people and a switch towards providing partial dentures instead of a full set. The information centre said 27 million people - 53. (guardian.co.uk)
Tropical Storm Fay Not Over Yet; Prepare Now Aug 22, 2008
Include prescription medications and dentures, flashlight, batteries, radio, first aid kit, bottled water, change of clothes and bedding for each household member and your car keys. If you have time, bring things indoors that could cause damage to your home, such as outdoor furniture. (PR Newswire)
Dentists 'pull out more teeth' Aug 22, 2008
In England, treatments that included dentures increased from 38% to 48% between 2003/04 and 2007/08 and extractions from 7% to 8 ... Similar trends in the type of dental work being done were reported for Wales, although there was no increase in the amount of dentures fitted. (BBC News -- Health)
The horses are now in the starting gate, and .... Aug 22, 2008
Make sure he took out his dentures and put them in the glass beside the bed. The old fart can t remember his social security number. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Angry residents rally as homes remain shut Aug 12, 2008
Only a few doors beyond the yellow tape, his medication and dentures remained beyond his reach. Residents rallied behind Mr. Glass, shouting about asbestos, hungry pets, medications and personal items they needed "only a few minutes" to grab from their homes. (Globe and Mail)
Preparing for Surgery Aug 9, 2008
All jewelry must be removed along with dentures and contact lenses. Blood pressure, heart rate and temperature will be measured. (Suite101.com)
Freeclinic'depressing and inspiring' Aug 6, 2008
What she does not have is teeth, or a way to pay for dentures ... About 30 people, chosen by lottery, were fitted for free dentures ... She has come back to Wise this year to see if she can get dentures and have some questions answered about diabetes, which she suffers from, along with arthritis from the auto accident. (MSNBC -- Health)
2nd Annual Artexpo Las Vegas to Open September 18, 6-9PM, With a Gala Fundraiser and Trade-Only Preview at Mandalay Bay to Benefit Sunrise Children's Foundation Aug 6, 2008
Need to be fitted for dentures. Make your appointment today. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
An Electoral Satire Starring Kevin Costner? Oh Dear. Aug 1, 2008
It's something worse: a satire with dentures. What little bite it manages to apply against the American electoral system is fake, to be removed at will whenever a truly chewy topic comes up. (Slate)
Dentists warned off Medicare scheme Jul 29, 2008
The Government had planned to close by June 30 the previous Medicare scheme, which covered patients with chronic conditions up to $4250 for services, including dentures. The Opposition, using the majority it held in the Senate at the time, passed a disallowance motion preventing the shutdown. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Letters to the editor (July 18) Jul 27, 2008
Corvallis Gazette Times: Opinion. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
If gold rust, what will iron do Jul 25, 2008
Killing of innocent Ghanaians, armed robbery, Selective justice", as in the NPP Government deciding to selectively prosecute NDC officials of yester year whilst ignoring more serious offences committed by NPP officials today. Please dont insult our intelligence. KONONGO KAYA PLEASEHow can you create a society that is just humane and equitable? LIARSLIAR.WE KNOW YOUR TRICKS. AS an attorney general what did you do to make sure that the killers of Mobilla are brought to justice? Why... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
SPORTS PURGATORY: Surviving your team's nuclear winter Jul 22, 2008
Laughter beats tears any day, and cling to the belief that when you're old and wizzened, you'll enjoy telling your grandkids through rattling dentures that you stuck it out until the Maple Leafs finally won Lord Stanley's old bowl for the first time since 1967. Keep the faith. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Cook County Jail violates inmates' rights, US finds Jul 18, 2008
" The largest facility of its kind in the country, the jail long has been criticized as understaffed and overcrowded. In 2004 a special Cook County grand jury condemned the handling of a 1999 mass beating of inmates by correctional officers, and inmates regularly complain to criminal court judges about their treatment there. For more than a quarter-century, the jail has been monitored by a federal judge as a result of the settlement of a lawsuit over overcrowding. But the Justice Department... (Chicago Tribune)
Respite care nightmare Jul 17, 2008
They did say they would make dentures for her but again said No Thanks. Why would I put her through that if it were not necessary. (Kalona News, IA)
Psychological and social issues associated with tooth loss Jul 17, 2008
Review videos or still photos of others who have lost teeth and their current teeth status with removable or implant-supported dentures. Read testimonials of others who have undergone single, multiple, total tooth loss and replacement of these teeth with removable or implant-supported dentures, how they have coped with each stage and how they are functioning orally, systemically and psychologically with these dentures. (EurekAlert!)
America's Most Competitive Jobs Jul 15, 2008
They're the dental specialists who make dentures, bridges and crowns. The need for them is greater than ever, says Gary Goldstein, professor of prosthodontics at New York University, because of the aging population that requires specialized dental treatment. (Forbes)
37 comments Jul 14, 2008
Is it Mad Dog 20, Boones Farm Blueberry Ripple or loose dentures. Keep Jesse away from the Craftsman weed wackers or all presidential candidates will be singing high notes. (Human Events Online)
Federal Investigation Launched into Obama's MD-80... Jul 8, 2008
As I made my way onto the fuselage of that magnifficent plane, I slipped off my cane and lost my dentures in the gears of the tail wing. Dag nabbit. (The Drudge Report)
KTIV, HyVee raise funds for flood relief Jul 6, 2008
July 06, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. Entertainment Review : Art of Photography : Business Trends : Eyes of a Reporter. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Crime and publishing Jul 5, 2008
All those clean, huddled brick houses, all those perms, paisley scarves, clacking dentures and comfortable shoes, the eerie deja vu of Erina Fair - Target, Freedom, Hoyts, Rebel Sport, Fitness First, Max Brenner - it's surely too good to be true. But then the cracks begin to appear. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE NEWS BUDGET Jul 5, 2008
Scores of claims are filed and paid every year to Riverside County hospital patients whose dentures and partials go missing. 250. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
From dog food to dentures: M&S lets in other brands to save its ... Jul 5, 2008
From dog food to dentures: M&S lets in other brands to save its bottom line. Change of strategy sees consumer favourites take their place on the shelves. (guardian.co.uk)
More National Award For Naana Akuffoh Addoh Jul 4, 2008
As a side attraction to the National Highest award ceremony the, President has also unilaterally decided to award free dentures estimated to have a current market value of $1,000,000 to all toothless presidential flag bearers, who lost their teeth as a result of excessive use of narcotic drugs. The cost will be borne by the tax payer as part of ruling NPP government cosmetics expenditure. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Calif. county spits out cash for lost teeth Jul 4, 2008
Scores of claims are filed and paid every year to patients whose dentures and partials go missing at the Riverside County Regional Medical Center ... lost her full set of dentures between the time she was admitted to the busy hospital in February and transferred to Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, Calif ... "They operated on me and I did not see my dentures no more," recalled Burks, 86. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Beasley debuts in Miami Jun 29, 2008
He hid his grandmother's dentures. And most recently, he's a suspect in the investigation to determine who doused his sister's dinner earlier this week with hot sauce. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Family address keys-in-throat killer Jun 27, 2008
The court heard that he had struck Mr Smedley twice and that Mr Smedley's dentures had been smashed to pieces. However Barbetta said he did not remember exactly what had happened, only that he had woken the next morning and knew he had done something seriously wrong. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Letters from readers Jun 22, 2008
I'll remove my dentures and stand alongside of you and smile for the camera. Don't let anyone put a damper on your happiness. (Florida Times-Union)
Can Sears be as cool as LL Cool J? Jun 19, 2008
Now, the company that once offered hearing aids and dentures is teaming up with MTV to produce a back-to-school movie - while adding a line of street clothes and accessories designed by hip-hop artist LL Cool J.. After spending years trying to get shoppers to embrace its softer side, the ailing retailer is still known more for its hardware than its handbags. (Boston Globe)
LETTERS: NCT, June 17, 2008 Jun 18, 2008
Alf wrote on Jun 17, 2008 10:59 AM:If you aren't careful, "Chuck", I'll clack my dentures at you. Regards, Alf. (North County Times)
Dental queues alarming Jun 10, 2008
ST ALBANS residents are waiting up to four years for dentures and more than two years for general dental care at ISIS Primary Care in Brimbank. According to the State Governments latest figures, compiled from more than 58 public clinics to lodge reports, the waiting times at more than 30 exceeds the target of 22 months for general care and 20 months for denture care. (Keilor, Taylors Lakes, Sydenham Star)
Jasper can't forget horrific dragging murder Jun 8, 2008
Police marked where they found his dentures here, his head there. By late that same afternoon, police had arrested three men, all of them white: John King, Lawrence Brewer and Shawn Berry. (KHOU.com, TX)
Senior Cares: Are we prepared for the Age Tsunami? Jun 7, 2008
That s good for people who sell everything from dentures to Viagra. A 2006 U.S. National Institute on Aging study reports that while there are currently about 500 million people worldwide age 65 and up, by 2030 this number will increase to 1 billion. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
The drill on dental tourism Jun 5, 2008
He recalls seeing one patient who had received poor-quality gold fillings that contained a high level of copper, and there has been a recent scare in the US over dodgy dentures, veneers, bridges and crowns manufactured overseas. Patients also put themselves at risk because foreign clinics do not have to abide by the regulations that apply to dental qualifications, infection control and blood control in Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Smiles are the golden rule for Parkway dentist Jun 4, 2008
As a child, he said, he remembers his aunt s dentures always making a clack, clack, clack sound ... And whenever I would stay over there, I would get up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, and the dentures would be in a glass jar of water that magnified the teeth. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Doctor Provides Practical Tips to the South Florida Community on What to Do Before and After a Hurricane Hits Jun 3, 2008
Dr. Reyes also urges his patients to ensure they have adequate supply of other medical equipment and supplies such as dentures, glucometers s, nebulizers, crutches, prostheses, etc. After an emergency Dr. Reyes encourages his patients to prevent common health risks associated with storms such as those from food, water and heat exhaustion. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Video: Major Independent Trial Demonstrates Significant Anticancer Benefit of Zometa(R) in Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Jun 1, 2008
Many of these patients were also receiving chemotherapy and corticosteroids, which may be risk factors for ONJ. Postmarketing experience and the literature suggest a greater frequency of reports of ONJ based on tumor type (advanced breast cancer, multiple myeloma) and dental status (dental extraction, periodontal disease, local trauma, including poorly fitting dentures). Many reports of ONJ involved patients with signs of local infection, including osteomyelitis. (PR Newswire)
Chipper tearin' it up May 31, 2008
is removing dentures before kissing. By woogidy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Lenguaviva: To laugh at old age? May 29, 2008
They generally deal with wrinkles, falling dentures, incontinence, forced sexual abstinence, Medicaid and Medicare. They are not funny. (Somerville Journal, MA)
At Tom's Septic, the job 'smells like money' May 26, 2008
"Squirt guns, little plastic soap dishes, dentures.". YOU-KNOW-WHAT HAPPENS. (Anchorage Daily News)
The Pigeon Detectives May 24, 2008
Well hold on to your dentures, gramps, cos The Pigeons are finally back. No-one was expecting Matt Bowmans gang to cloister themselves in a studio for eight years of sampling Kieran Hebden chewing celery, but 363 days between albums. (NME.com)
Evidence sparks debate at trial May 24, 2008
Her dentures were nearby. Another photo showed the blue, four-wheel ATV as it lay on its side just after the crash. (NJ.com -- Times)
Al Dente: When physicians and dentists talk May 23, 2008
Dryness makes dentures slip and uncomfortable to wear. Bisphosphonates are medications that slow the loss of bone substance. (Malden Observer, MA)
Temporary dentures improve patients' smiles and overall health May 23, 2008
Temporary dentures are not only economically feasible to wear while waiting for a permanent denture, but they can also aid in a persons overall health and restore a fading smile, according to a study from the January/February 2008 issue of General Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistrys (AGD) clinical, peer reviewed journal ... While many dentures that help to restore a damaged smile, interim removable partial dentures, also known as temporary dentures provide an immediate and short-term... (EurekAlert!)
Million could dump private health cover: AMA May 15, 2008
"Private health insurance is a rip-off and the Government should be beefing up the public system. (0) mick: 15 May 2008 11:57:24am I know what you mean mate, had exactly the same thing a few times over. Would have been better with the public system and putting the money aside! (0) Juliet: 15 May 2008 11:23:09am i am seriously considering dropping our family's insurance now. it costs about $1,500 per year (and rising) and our med expenses are never been over that, so self-insurance is a good... (ABC Online)
Accidents can occur anytime, anywhere May 14, 2008
"He was being held up at gun point, and as the robber pulled the trigger the cabbie turned his head. The bullet hit his metal dentures and that prevented much greater damage. " ... His dentures proved hazardous to his health. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Last-ditch plea to prevent extraction May 13, 2008
DENTISTS have made a pre-budget plea to the Government to retain a Medicare dental scheme that has delivered more than 150,000 services including thousands of dentures to patients in five months ... But waiting until patients met the criteria for expensive services "inevitably means that the services provided are more about extractions and dentures than about prevention and restoration", said Dr Russell, a former policy adviser to federal Labor and now a fellow at the Menzies Centre for Health... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Republicans Give Mixed Reasons for Obama Votes May 7, 2008
I mean when she slips her dentures out that is. And what about that sister of yours, you know the one, the REALLY UGLY ONE who nobody would screw at the prom. (Washington Post)
Hawks last stand May 2, 2008
Franco we ll be back in Boston on Sunday, better hope the Celtics will be able to bring their walkers and dentures to deal with our young guns. Ok, so the Celtics were able to hamstring JJ for most of the game and if not for that 6-0 run at the end of the third quarter I think Atlanta would ve been gotten back in it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Getting your teeth into the cost of vital dental work Apr 12, 2008
What are my legal rights as a foreign patient. Am I prepared to go through the courts. (Scotsman)
Jaguars coach is irked by new rule Apr 8, 2008
Augusta State men's golf coach Josh Gregory voiced his displeasure for the newest college golf rule when it went into effect this season. Gregory still isn't happy with the. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bonelike Coating For Dental Implants Makes Everyone Smile Apr 8, 2008
23, 2005) The enticing aroma of a thick, juicy steak was a temptation Marvin Goodwin oftentimes avoided because his dentures made the meat difficult to chew. Now that he's had implants placed to support his. (Science Daily)
Brighter Smiles: Critiquing the Report- Part I Apr 8, 2008
This column also states advances in miniature dental implants are making the replacement of decayed or missing teeth with dentures more palatable. Other than stating that they are less expensive, it does nothing to explain that the mini-implants are inferior to conventional dental implants and are only used to secure dentures and not replace actual teeth. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Garner dentist draws critics and fans Apr 6, 2008
He also put in partial dentures. In my opinion, he is a wonderful man, she said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Saving dollars on dental in Mexico Apr 6, 2008
by Ken Alltucker - Apr. 6, 2008 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. (AZCentral -- News)
Alamosa recovery slowly continues Apr 1, 2008
Brushing teeth or cleaning dentures. Pet drinking water. (Pueblo Chieftain)
Gag gifts always popular, but have special meaning today Apr 1, 2008
Who doesn t need fake dog doo, a rubber chicken and Big Bubba dentures. I really need an Electronic Yodeling Pickle (c mon, it s only $14. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Generation Y Me? Mar 27, 2008
How do I respond when someone says, "Wow, you got a boob job!" I find it very rude when mere acquaintances make such comments, as I would not comment if they got dentures. Newly Enhanced. (Slate)
Pawns of economics Mar 25, 2008
"Yesterday a lady called, wanting to know if she could pawn her dentures," says Benson. Buy, sell or loanThere are three things customers can do at a pawn shop: buy, sell or get a loan. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Further education fees included in personal reliefs, rebates Mar 24, 2008
Dental treatment limited to tooth extraction, filling, scaling and cleaning but not including cosmetic dental treatment expenses such as teeth restoration and replacement involving crowning, root canal and dentures. Further education fees. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
