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       <title>Modern dental care: Teeth aligners</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/45767/modern-dental-care-teeth-aligners.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Having crooked teeth can make many people feel insecure about their smile, but dental care options such as braces are often ignored by adults because of how they make mouths look.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:59:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental care scholarship in Florida</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/45679/dental-care-scholarship-in-florida.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Dental care can be expensive for families without coverage, especially when it comes to getting braces, so one dentist in Florida has decided to offer an interesting scholarship.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:59:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental care for kids with braces</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/45405/dental-care-for-kids-with-braces.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Both adults and kids wear braces to correct their crooked teeth, but some children seem to have difficulty following the rules their dental care provider has set, especially around Halloween.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Discreet dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/45385/discreet-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[October is National Orthodontic Health Month and one dentist in Minnesota is encouraging adults to seek out dental care.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Speedy dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/45194/speedy-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A dentist in Florida claims his braces work just like everyone else's, except patients only need them for half as long.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental care can provide new identity</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/44995/dental-care-can-provide-new-identity.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Some adults who decide to fix their crooked teeth through dental care have found that the appearance of their new teeth can be an overwhelming experience.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Innovative dental care improves smiles</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/44666/innovative-dental-care-improves-smiles.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[While dental care today has advanced a great deal, some older adults may have initially missed out on the latest procedures.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Braces may help improve a bride's dental health</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/44319/braces-may-help-improve-a-bride-s-dental-health.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Every bride wants to look perfect on her big day and sometimes this means making a dentist's appointment for a teeth cleaning.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>More adults wear braces for dental health</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/44127/more-adults-wear-braces-for-dental-health.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Long believed to only be for teens, more adults are starting to get braces to correct problems from childhood.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Braces no longer a terrible burden for adult dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/43839/braces-no-longer-a-terrible-burden-for-adult-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The TV show Ugly Betty, in which a less-than-perfect-looking young woman tries to make her way in the fashion industry, was fiercely criticized by the British Orthodontic Society for misrepresenting the way cosmetic dentistry is performed in the modern era.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Orthodontists offer advice about teen dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/41241/orthodontists-offer-advice-about-teen-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Parents may want to start corrective dental care at the beginning of their child's teenage years in an effort to get the best results, according to two orthodontists from Washington DC.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>More teenagers may get dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/40237/more-teenagers-may-get-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Thanks to the international availability of a certain teeth-alignment technology, more teenagers may be willing to receive dental care since the innovative device is less noticeable than braces.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>More adults opting to improve dental health with braces</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/39626/more-adults-opting-to-improve-dental-health-with-braces.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Older adults whose parents may not have been able to afford braces when they were younger are getting the dental care they missed out in, despite being a couple of decades late.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Expanded dental care options attract adults to braces</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/38659/expanded-dental-care-options-attract-adults-to-braces.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[As the options for improving the appearance of someone's smile increase, more adults are choosing orthodontics such as braces.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Crooked teeth: How they affect your dental health</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/38622/crooked-teeth-how-they-affect-your-dental-health.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Crooked or misaligned teeth are not a problem just for aesthetic reasons - in fact, they can affect your dental health.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental care goes robotic</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/38116/dental-care-goes-robotic.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Those looking for orthodontic treatment may find themselves faced with more dental care options than ever before.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Orthodontics 'can improve dental health and self esteem'</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/37770/orthodontics-can-improve-dental-health-and-self-esteem.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Many orthodontic patients who get braces find that after the treatment has finished, they have more confidence in their smile, as well as benefitting their dental health.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Times tight for child dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/37659/times-tight-for-child-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Parents keen to improve their child's smile through the appropriate dental care procedures are increasingly feeling the pinch of the economic downturn.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:30:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Cosmetic dentistry 'should take dental health into account'</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/37549/cosmetic-dentistry-should-take-dental-health-into-account.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A whiter, brighter smile is a common desire which can be addressed with various cosmetic dentistry procedures.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Adults choosing braces for dental health</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/37521/adults-choosing-braces-for-dental-health.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[More adults are opting to undergo orthodontic treatment for the benefit of their appearance - and their dental health, according to a report on Keloland TV.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Some kids see braces as a cool accessory</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/37519/some-kids-see-braces-as-a-cool-accessory.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[In the past, many children and teenagers may have dreaded wearing braces - even if they knew it would improve their dental health.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Orthodontists buy back candy to protect dental health</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/36944/orthodontists-buy-back-candy-to-protect-dental-health.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[It is a difficult season to protect your dental health.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>New braces options 'revolutionize orthodontic care'</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/36396/new-braces-options-revolutionize-orthodontic-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The technology used to straighten teeth has been growing increasingly more advanced, encouraging more people to investigate their orthodontic options, a report in USA Today suggests.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental health counts for first impressions</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/36376/dental-health-counts-for-first-impressions.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[They say that the eyes are the window to the soul, but research has shown that many people also look at a person's teeth when sizing others up.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Braces help create a healthy, straight smile </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/36255/braces-help-create-a-healthy-straight-smile.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[People of all ages can benefit from orthodontic treatment, but it is most common between the ages of eight and 14, when a child's mouth is still growing.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Orthodontist reports positive results from 3D technology</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/35991/orthodontist-reports-positive-results-from-3d-technology.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A 3D imaging system known as SureSmile has been shortening the amount of time that some patients need to wear braces, according to a Virginia orthodontist.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Alternative braces provide more dental options</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/35566/alternative-braces-provide-more-dental-options.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[An orthodontic treatment that provides an alternative to conventional braces is giving patients more choices about how to straighten their teeth.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Braces 'serve cosmetic and practical functions'</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/35200/braces-serve-cosmetic-and-practical-functions.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[An increasing number of adults are choosing to have braces on their teeth, for both cosmetic and dental health reasons, according to reports.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Straight teeth not just for the young</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/35048/straight-teeth-not-just-for-the-young.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Despite a perception that braces are for teenagers, a significant number of adults decide to straighten their teeth later in life, according to a report in the Winston-Salem Journal.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Clear plastic dental retainers 'growing in popularity'</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/34989/clear-plastic-dental-retainers-growing-in-popularity.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The demand for clear plastic dental retainers that aim to straighten teeth in a similar manner to traditional wire braces is increasing, according to a report in the Modesto Bee.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental expert explains optimum time for orthodontics</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/34477/dental-expert-explains-optimum-time-for-orthodontics.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Braces are normally associated with adolescents, but when is the right time to begin orthodontic work?]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>US orthodontists see increase in adults wanting braces</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/34322/us-orthodontists-see-increase-in-adults-wanting-braces.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Dental practitioners in the US are seeing an increase in the number of adults coming to them for braces, it has been reported.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental technology revitalizes orthodontics </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/34045/dental-technology-revitalizes-orthodontics.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Technology has had a big impact on almost all industries in recent years and dentistry is no exception.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Orthodontist answers common dental questions</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33950/orthodontist-answers-common-dental-questions.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Straight, pearly whites are increasingly coveted by people wanting to look their best.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Researchers develop dental procedure for straight teeth</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33713/researchers-develop-dental-procedure-for-straight-teeth.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Dentistry claim to have improved on a surgical procedure for straightening teeth.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental embarrassment could be a thing of the past</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33241/dental-embarrassment-could-be-a-thing-of-the-past.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Braces are the bane of many a teenagers' life, with traditional wire tracks a rite of passage for most people.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 16:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Disadvantaged children could get dental work over the phone</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31831/disadvantaged-children-could-get-dental-work-over-the-phone.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A team of scientists have looked at a revolutionary new way of providing socially disadvantaged children with access to orthodontist's services, using teleconferencing.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Orthodontist's device cuts down on time wearing braces </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30855/orthodontist-s-device-cuts-down-on-time-wearing-braces.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A new device called OrthoCAD IQ can reportedly cut down on the time needed to wear braces on average according to one Summit County, Colorado orthodontist.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:05:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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