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       <title>ADA partnerships to award grants to programs focused on dental health for seniors</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/39737/ada-partnerships-to-award-grants-to-programs-focused-on-dental-health-for-seniors.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Whether some senior citizens have dental insurance or not, the American Dental Association (ADA) will fund dental health programs to educate them on the benefits of good dental care.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Periodontal disease linked to gestational diabetes </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31511/periodontal-disease-linked-to-gestational-diabetes.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A new study has highlighted the importance for pregnant women to maintain healthy teeth and gums before and during pregnancy.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Find a whiter smile at the dentist's </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31423/find-a-whiter-smile-at-the-dentist-s.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[There are many dental procedures out on the market today that offer in-office and at-home teeth whitening methods, but a healthy oral hygiene regimen should always be followed as a prerequisite before whitening teeth.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Global initiative to reduce childhood dental disease </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31385/global-initiative-to-reduce-childhood-dental-disease.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Dentists from around the world are working together to reduce the incidence of dental disease in children, a problem that affects those in both the poorest and richest of countries.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:05:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Good dental health can impact diabetes, gum health </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31342/good-dental-health-can-impact-diabetes-gum-health.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[People with diabetes are more likely to have poor gum health and are being urged to inform dentists of their condition so as to increase their likelihood of controlling the condition as well as to maintain the health of their gums and teeth.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:05:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Comedy show to bring smiles, laughter to children </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31204/comedy-show-to-bring-smiles-laughter-to-children.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Colgate-Palmolive is kicking off its national campaign to promote the importance of good oral hygiene with a comedy show that will have children laughing as well as learning about how to keep their teeth healthy and white.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:05:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental hygiene students become Tooth Fairy trainees</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31203/dental-hygiene-students-become-tooth-fairy-trainees.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A yearly program to get dental hygienist students up and running with some practice under their belts includes dressing like tooth fairies on their mission to offer better oral health.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:05:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Enamel hypoplasia a concern for children </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31054/enamel-hypoplasia-a-concern-for-children.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[When children have a lack of enamel, their growing teeth can become vulnerable to cavities and leave them at risk of poor dental health in the future.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:05:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Online groups to help the wary patient </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30973/online-groups-to-help-the-wary-patient.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[People who may be afraid of visiting the dentist could get help from online support groups, according to a survey.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:07:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Oral health preventative services program targets high-need children </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30924/oral-health-preventative-services-program-targets-high-need-children.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A community-based program designed to give initial care to children in need of dental care has been set up in Missouri for its young students and works to get youngsters into the dentist chair for early treatment.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:05:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Tooth fairy gives more than expected this year</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30856/tooth-fairy-gives-more-than-expected-this-year.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[New research has shown that children in the U.S. are receiving more from the Tooth Fairy than in previous years for their teeth.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:05:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Wrigley donates $100K to keep kids chewing </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30800/wrigley-donates-$100k-to-keep-kids-chewing.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[In honor of the National Children's Dental Health Month this month, the Wrigley Jr.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:05:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Anchorage dentistry offers low-cost services to 'anyone'</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30799/anchorage-dentistry-offers-low-cost-services-to-anyone.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[At the UAA Dental Hygience Clinic in Anchorage, Alaska anyone can receive low-cost dentist services at about 20 percent of what regular services cost, even if they do not qualify for low-income or student services.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:05:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>February: National Children's Dental Health Month </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30748/february-national-children-s-dental-health-month.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The American Dental Association (ADA) has designated February as the National Children's Dental Health Month and part of its program is to ensure that children in need receive dental care in the Give Kids A Smile Campaign (GKAS).]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:49:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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