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       <title>Montana community helps provide dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/45829/montana-community-helps-provide-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Heather Stone is a blind, autistic 33-year-old woman who lives in Montana and hasn't received dental care in 12 years.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:59:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dentists in Illinois say patients should inform dental care providers of allergies</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/45785/dentists-in-illinois-say-patients-should-inform-dental-care-providers-of-allergies.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A group of dentists in Glenview, Illinois, says that people can be allergic to many different substances and patients should tell their dental care providers about which materials may cause a negative reaction.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:59:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental care procedures without mercury</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/45742/dental-care-procedures-without-mercury.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[On November 16, a number of nongovernmental organizations (NGO) urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to end the use of mercury in dental care procedures.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:59:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Comfortable dental care at the push of a button</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/45702/comfortable-dental-care-at-the-push-of-a-button.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[People who put off making an appointment for a dental care procedure because they are afraid it might involve discomfort or pain should know that new technology could make the experience less intimidating.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:59:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Some veterans in Ohio receive free dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/45612/some-veterans-in-ohio-receive-free-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Retired service members in a town in Ohio were recently invited to receive free dental care in honor of Veterans Day.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:59:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Organization provides dental care for those with no coverage</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/45112/organization-provides-dental-care-for-those-with-no-coverage.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[This month, a sponsorship organization is providing free dental care to citizens of Pennsylvania and Maryland who cannot afford dental insurance.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental care important for elderly</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/45044/dental-care-important-for-elderly.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Older people who do not perform the necessary upkeep on their teeth run the risk of negatively affecting their dental health.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental health to be evaluated with lasers</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/44368/dental-health-to-be-evaluated-with-lasers.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[For science fiction fans, the future has arrived, even to dental care as a team of researchers recently learned that it is possible to measure human tooth enamel with laser technology.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>White or silver fillings: what's best for dental health?</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/44174/white-or-silver-fillings-what-s-best-for-dental-health.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Dr Sultan Sherzoy a dentist practicing in Bergen County, New Jersey explains that there are a few differences between white or composite cavity fillings and the traditional silver fillings.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Cavities can be prevented with good dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/44079/cavities-can-be-prevented-with-good-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Many people learn that they have cavities every year, but some are not sure that uncomfortable fillings can be prevented by practicing good dental health.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>ADA and FDA unite on Amalgam guidelines</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/44034/ada-and-fda-unite-on-amalgam-guidelines.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final regulation on Amalgam, a substance used in dental fillings.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental care may be improved by nanotechnology</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/43635/dental-care-may-be-improved-by-nanotechnology.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A researcher at the Medical College of Georgia is trying to find a way to improve dental care by making the adhesive bonds used in tooth-colored fillings more durable.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>New material for dental care may blunt author's anger at mercury fillings</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/43080/new-material-for-dental-care-may-blunt-author-s-anger-at-mercury-fillings.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A plastic derived from bile acid has been developed for use for tooth filling by scientists from China and Canada, which may offer a new tool for dental care.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Patients come in for one last treatment before dental insurance runs out</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/42212/patients-come-in-for-one-last-treatment-before-dental-insurance-runs-out.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Dentists in Gainesville, Florida are seeing some changes in their patients' behavior due to the recession, most of them not healthy, according to an article in the Gainesville Sun.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 17:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dentists donate 2 days of dental care for those without access</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/42026/dentists-donate-2-days-of-dental-care-for-those-without-access.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The Arkansas Dental Association will run its annual Mission of Mercy free dental clinic Friday and Saturday in the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center, according to Arkansas Democrat Gazette.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 15:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>No clear best option for childhood fillings to preserve dental health</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/41735/no-clear-best-option-for-childhood-fillings-to-preserve-dental-health.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[There are so few useful studies on the topic of what type of filling to use to repair childhood cavities, that there isn't enough evidence to recommend which filling material to use, according to a new review of the available science.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>New product advances dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/38850/new-product-advances-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Dentists and patients may now be able to improve dental health thanks to a new tool that can reportedly spot subtle plaque build-up and administer early dental care.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental care for the timid thanks to sedation dentistry</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/38682/dental-care-for-the-timid-thanks-to-sedation-dentistry.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A new trend is emerging that gives hope to people who find keeping up their dental health through a dentist appointment on par with a mild form of torture.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental care important for newborns</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/38490/dental-care-important-for-newborns.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Good dental health should start as early as possible, even when a toothbrush may be too big for a person's mouth.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Composite resin fillings: Dental care with a cosmetic twist</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/38344/composite-resin-fillings-dental-care-with-a-cosmetic-twist.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[When a dental patient requires a filling, there are a few different options to choose from.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Selecting a dental restoration option</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/37661/selecting-a-dental-restoration-option.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The decision for what type of dental restoration option will best protect your dental health and deliver a winning smile is usually made by the patient in conjunction with a dentist.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:30:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Drug to reduce numbness from dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/37454/drug-to-reduce-numbness-from-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Anyone who has had a dental filling is familiar with the sensation of numbness caused by anesthesia that can sometimes last for the rest of the day.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Study deems mercury dental fillings safe</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/37188/study-deems-mercury-dental-fillings-safe.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[In the past several years, there has been some controversy in dental health circles about the use of amalgam tooth fillings, which contain a high proportion of mercury.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Amalgams 'still popular for dental care'</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/36708/amalgams-still-popular-for-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Dental amalgams have been used by dentists for more than a century to fill cavities.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Many ways to relax during dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/36489/many-ways-to-relax-during-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Dentists are trained to help their patients feel as comfortable as possible while they are receiving dental care and many offer a variety of options for easing anxiety.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Patients welcome dental care with a nature soundtrack</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/36397/patients-welcome-dental-care-with-a-nature-soundtrack.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Some people who suffer from anxiety before visiting the dentist would do anything to avoid hearing the whir of the dental drill.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Museum celebrates dental care through the ages</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/36232/museum-celebrates-dental-care-through-the-ages.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A museum open to the public for one week each October aims to educate people about how dental care has progressed during the past 150 years.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Sedation 'can help make dental care less stressful'</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/35975/sedation-can-help-make-dental-care-less-stressful.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Offering sedation dentistry is one way to make patients more relaxed about visiting the dentist, it has been claimed.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:59:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>New sedative could improve dental care comfort</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/35834/new-sedative-could-improve-dental-care-comfort.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A sedative that is already in use in intensive care units may soon be able to be used in dental care scenarios as well, it has emerged.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:01:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental team provides care to soldiers in Baghdad</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/35656/dental-team-provides-care-to-soldiers-in-baghdad.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The dental needs of soldiers currently stationed in Baghdad are tended to by a team consisting of three dental professionals and two lab assistants, according to a report on KWTX.com.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Breakthrough for dental fillings</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/35627/breakthrough-for-dental-fillings.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A new type of simulation allows dentists to see how much tension will be present in different types of dental fillings before they use them in a patient's mouth.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental hygienists learn art of injection</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/35539/dental-hygienists-learn-art-of-injection.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Having a dental hygienist who is certified to give injections benefits the patient, the dentist and the worker herself, it has been claimed.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Tooth Taxi promotes child dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/35447/tooth-taxi-promotes-child-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A colorful van known as the Tooth Taxi is travelling Oregon with the aim of improving children's dental health.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental health concerns over mercury continue</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/35298/dental-health-concerns-over-mercury-continue.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Questions about whether the mercury contained in millions of dental fillings is safe are by no means answered, a story in U.S.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Gadget swaps dental drilling for nature sounds</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/35086/gadget-swaps-dental-drilling-for-nature-sounds.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Those who put off getting their teeth checked because they fear the whirring of the dental drill may have a solution.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Sound waves 'remove pain' from dental bone surgery</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/35021/sound-waves-remove-pain-from-dental-bone-surgery.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A new tool that uses sound waves to cut through bone is giving patients an alternative to traditional dental surgery.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental overlays and inlays explained</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/34908/dental-overlays-and-inlays-explained.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[There are a wide variety of corrective treatments people can have nowadays to repair teeth that have been damaged by an accident or tooth decay.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>'Sweet tooth gene' link supported</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/34632/-sweet-tooth-gene-link-supported.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Dental health practitioners will be pricking their ears at news a life sciences company in the US claims to have found supporting evidence of a link between a gene controlling sugar cravings and body fat.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Scientists announce new innovation in dental implants</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33773/scientists-announce-new-innovation-in-dental-implants.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Scientists have successfully used growth hormones in oral implantology to regenerate the bone and speed up the integration between the bone base and dental implant.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Missing teeth can cause dental disasters</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33518/missing-teeth-can-cause-dental-disasters.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Not replacing a missing tooth can cause a range of predictable problems, including creating an unsightly appearance or trouble with eating.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>FDA warns about mercury in dental fillings</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33409/fda-warns-about-mercury-in-dental-fillings.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Mercury present in certain dental fillings may affect the health of pregnant women and children, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 8:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Age-old dental problem persists</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32757/age-old-dental-problem-persists.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A dentist has said that despite all the developments and breakthroughs in dental technology over the last few decades, the age-old problem of tooth decay remains a major issue for many people.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental health a concern for seniors</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32409/dental-health-a-concern-for-seniors.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[With the number of Americans aged 60-plus expected to increase by 70 per cent by 2025, dental care for seniors is a growing concern.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Are your teeth worth their weight in gold?</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32335/are-your-teeth-worth-their-weight-in-gold.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[With the price of gold rising to record levels, many people are digging out their old dental caps, fillings and bridgework to sell at pawnbrokers, coin shops and specialized firms that buy dental gold.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Goodbye to dental fillings?</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32187/goodbye-to-dental-fillings.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Fillings, one of the most common dental treatments in the US, could soon be a thing of the past.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>New chewing gum could prevent cavities </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32001/new-chewing-gum-could-prevent-cavities.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[It is a sentence that most people would not expect to hear - 'chewing gum can help prevent cavities in children'.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Overweight kids 'have better dental health'</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31795/overweight-kids-have-better-dental-health.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The link between being overweight and having tooth cavities in children has been disproved, according to a new dental health study.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 8:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>NE bill aimed at improving dental health</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31767/ne-bill-aimed-at-improving-dental-health.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[If it is passed, a new bill that has recently been given first-round approval by senators would require any Nebraska city or town with more than 1,000 residents to add fluoride to its water.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Femtosecond laser has dentistry applications</title>
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       <description><![CDATA[A group of researchers at the University of Missouri has been developing what they call the UUL or ultra-fast, ultra-intense laser with possible uses in medical fields including dentistry, cancer treatments and joint implant surgeries.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
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       <title>Congress urged to raise oral health research funding </title>
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       <description><![CDATA[The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) and the American Dental Association (ADA) have called upon Congress to put more funding into the oral health research budget.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 17 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>ADA has updated advice on dental restorative materials</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30756/ada-has-updated-advice-on-dental-restorative-materials.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The American Dental Association (ADA) has produced a new, up-to-date brochure about the attributes of commonly-used dental restorative materials.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:50:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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