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Aging Well: Improving older adults’ oral health - Steamboat Pilot


Aging Well: Improving older adults’ oral health
Steamboat Pilot, CO - Oct 12, 2008
People with conditions such as diabetes, HIV and AIDS may also be at higher risk for developing severe periodontal disease. Older Americans’ oral health is ...

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Guest commentary: Bone-building drugs pose risks - Sacramento Bee


Guest commentary: Bone-building drugs pose risks
Sacramento Bee,  USA - Sep 25, 2008
This year, the US Food and Drug Administration issued an alert that these drugs may cause severe bone and muscle pain that usually subsides but has caused ...

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Ministry monitors status of 'dangerous' bridges - Taiwan Journal


Ministry monitors status of 'dangerous' bridges
Taiwan Journal, Taiwan - Sep 26, 2008
... foundations are similar to teeth suffering from periodontal disease: the surrounding tissues keep shrinking and the roots are experiencing bone loss. ...

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