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       <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2006 10:51:25 GMT</pubDate>

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       <title>Dental care easier with conscious sedation dentistry</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/42072/dental-care-easier-with-conscious-sedation-dentistry.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Conscious sedation dentistry, where a patient is sedated to the point they can still breathe on their own and respond to commands is offered by 97 percent of dentists, according to a survey by dental management resource The Wealthy Dentist.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 13:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>ADA: New rule would drive up dental care costs</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/41160/ada-new-rule-would-drive-up-dental-care-costs.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The American Dental Association is urging the Federal Trade Commission to not include dentists in a new rule and says that if it is implemented, it would drive up dental care costs for the consumer.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>ADA urges Congress to protect IHS dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/40884/ada-urges-congress-to-protect-ihs-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The Indian Health Service dental care workforce is reportedly facing a significant amount of retirements, which has caused the American Dental Association to ask for increased funding in an effort to recruit and retain these dental professionals.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental care training on the Nintendo Wii?</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/40825/dental-care-training-on-the-nintendo-wii.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Three University of Glasgow Dental School students have found a way to use the Nintendo Wii to possibly assist them in their career training.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>ADA releases dental care resource for professionals</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/40418/ada-releases-dental-care-resource-for-professionals.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The American Dental Association has launched a new online resource that will give dentists and dental professionals access to dental health information to improve clinical decision making.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>ADA congratulated for 150 years of improving dental health</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/40349/ada-congratulated-for-150-years-of-improving-dental-health.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A new resolution observed the landmark 150th anniversary of the American Dental Association for the organization's continuing effort to improve the dental health of adults and children as well as offering dental care advice to those who may not have access to dental insurance.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:59:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>State bill looks to administer free dental care to children</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/40211/state-bill-looks-to-administer-free-dental-care-to-children.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[One state apparently wants the good vibes of the Give Kids a Smile program to last all year.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:59:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Possible treatment found for dental health disease</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/40059/possible-treatment-found-for-dental-health-disease.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[New research has emerged from a medical device company that may be a step closer to fighting certain strains of oral bacteria related to conditions that attack one's dental health.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Habits to avoid while getting dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/40017/habits-to-avoid-while-getting-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[In preparation for the Chicago Dental Society's annual Midwinter Meeting, the organization conducted a survey asking dental care professionals about some of the more irritating or strange habits of some of their patients.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental health research to benefit from stimulus package</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/40016/dental-health-research-to-benefit-from-stimulus-package.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[When President Barack Obama signed the $787 billion stimulus package on February 17th, he gave the economy and dental health research a boost.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Study examines children's fear of dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/39988/study-examines-children-s-fear-of-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A new study has emerged stating a sensory environment within a dentist's office may be beneficial for children who have heightened anxiety while getting dental care, especially for those with developmental disabilities.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:01:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Soda blamed for poor dental health in news report</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/39870/soda-blamed-for-poor-dental-health-in-news-report.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[In a recent 20/20 report on the life of residents in eastern Kentucky, ABC's Diane Sawyer suggested the soft drink Mountain Dew was the cause of the poor dental health of the area's inhabitants.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>ADA conference discussed national dental care issues</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/39869/ada-conference-discussed-national-dental-care-issues.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[At the American Dental Association's annual meeting of president-elects, a group of approximately 50 dental health industry leaders gathered to discuss value of sharing information with different networks.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental care, re-imagined</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/39784/dental-care-re-imagined.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A new type of toothbrush may attract certain people interested in dental care who enjoy working with tools.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:59:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Evolutionary finding may lead to improved dental care for diseased teeth</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/39736/evolutionary-finding-may-lead-to-improved-dental-care-for-diseased-teeth.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Researchers have found a network of dental genes in species of fish that may have been involved in the construction of the first tooth approximately half a billion years ago.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Free dental care program started in St. Louis</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/39700/free-dental-care-program-started-in-st-louis.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[While all the cities across the country celebrating National Children's Dental Health month with free dental care for children are special, there may be one that stands above them all.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Study: more employers see dental care as essential benefit</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/39660/study-more-employers-see-dental-care-as-essential-benefit.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[In what could be described as a huge step forward among dental health advocates, new research has found employers are now placing a higher value on dental insurance than they did before.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>New bill places dental care as part of nation's disaster response</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/39568/new-bill-places-dental-care-as-part-of-nation-s-disaster-response.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill last week that would allow dentists to respond to natural and man-made federal disasters.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Survey: dental care professionals have influence over patients</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/39439/survey-dental-care-professionals-have-influence-over-patients.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Dental hygienists may have an influence with their patients that extends past providing them with dental health advice.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:01:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>ADA program gives free dental care to children</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/39062/ada-program-gives-free-dental-care-to-children.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Eligible children all around the country will have the opportunity to receive free dental care in a program that has ballooned since its humble beginnings in 2002.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Another step toward more children getting dental insurance</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/38964/another-step-toward-more-children-getting-dental-insurance.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[For families who may not have access to much-needed dental care, this has been a good week in Congress.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Grants to benefit dental health programs</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/38930/grants-to-benefit-dental-health-programs.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A national organization has awarded a significant amount of money to 16 non-profit dental health initiatives aimed at providing dental care and education to economically disadvantaged families.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Study: one in nine people not getting dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/38928/study-one-in-nine-people-not-getting-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A consumer survey has found approximately six million people, age 25 years or older, defer the dental care they need.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:00:30 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>Baseball slugger raises awareness of dental health for kids</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/38812/baseball-slugger-raises-awareness-of-dental-health-for-kids.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[St. Louis Cardinals first basemen Albert Pujols will be starring in public service announcements slated to run in February in honor of National Children's Dental Health Month.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental health may suffer with halt to water fluoridation in Vermont</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/38715/dental-health-may-suffer-with-halt-to-water-fluoridation-in-vermont.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A Vermont city is considering halting fluoridating its water supply, which has sparked a debate about the practice that was started to prevent tooth decay.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:01:30 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>Drug may affect dental health</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/38574/drug-may-affect-dental-health.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Some patients who use osteoporosis medication to promote dental health may be adversely increasing jaw pain.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Some dentists employing innovative technology for dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/38535/some-dentists-employing-innovative-technology-for-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A Louisiana dentist has incorporated a computer in his dental care procedures that allows patients to witness their crowns being made thanks to 3-D photography.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Make dental health a New Year's resolution</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/38525/make-dental-health-a-new-year-s-resolution.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The New Year offers plenty of opportunities to make plans to improve your health - and focusing on dental care can make a big difference to your mouth.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>New partnership to foster children's dental health</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/38433/new-partnership-to-foster-children-s-dental-health.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[In an effort to improve the dental health of children living in low-income housing, a state health department has teamed up with a national organization to address the issue of childhood tooth decay.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Stress from recession may affect dental health</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/38410/stress-from-recession-may-affect-dental-health.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[With the country in a recession, the American public may be at an increased risk for worsening their dental health, just by naturally worrying about their bank accounts and pay checks.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Doctors and dentists 'should share dental health data'</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/38342/doctors-and-dentists-should-share-dental-health-data.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Medical professionals should have convenient access to records detailing a patient's dental health, a computer and information systems expert has suggested.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental health can benefit earning potential</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/37191/dental-health-can-benefit-earning-potential.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Having healthy teeth is not only good for aesthetic and dental health purposes, but it can affect your earning potential, according to a new study.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Survey: Americans value dental health</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/36687/survey-americans-value-dental-health.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The vast majority of Americans believe that good dental health is very important, but they also admit they could take better care of their teeth, according to the results of a new poll.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Could stress cause dental health problems?</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/36603/could-stress-cause-dental-health-problems.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The current economic situation in the U.S. may be causing many people to worry - and possibly to damage their dental health.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>More connections found between heart and dental health</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/35682/more-connections-found-between-heart-and-dental-health.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Numerous studies have already linked dental conditions such as gum disease with cardiovascular disease, but the exact relationship is still being explored.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Employer "impressed" with dental plans</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31931/employer-impressed-with-dental-plans.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A human resources director at insurance-services provider MIB Group has told a newspaper how he was &quot;impressed&quot; with the &quot;creativity&quot; he found in the dental plans industry.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:01:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Human oral microbiomes to be housed in dental database </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31637/human-oral-microbiomes-to-be-housed-in-dental-database.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A free online compendium called the Human Oral Microbiome Database (HOMD) is to house the first comprehensive database of all known oral microbiomes known to live in the mouth.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Cranberries show protection against periodontal disease </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31430/cranberries-show-protection-against-periodontal-disease.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Drinking cranberry juice could possibly help cut down on what affects nearly 67 million Americans: gingivitis.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>YAG laser dental procedure considered 'effective' in treating gum disease </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31429/yag-laser-dental-procedure-considered-effective-in-treating-gum-disease.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) from Millennium Dental Technologies has been proven an effective treatment of moderate to severe gum disease, including gingivitis and periondontitis in a peer-reviewed study.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:00:30 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>Femtosecond laser has dentistry applications</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31422/femtosecond-laser-has-dentistry-applications.html</link>
       <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>
       <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>Congress urged to raise oral health research funding </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31341/congress-urged-to-raise-oral-health-research-funding.html</link>
       <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>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>A winning smile could make all the difference</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31189/a-winning-smile-could-make-all-the-difference.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The importance of dental hygiene is highlighted by the fact that a dazzling smile could be the difference between making friends and losing them.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:05:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Employers should 'reanalyze' dental coverage </title>
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       <description><![CDATA[A new report by The Segal Group found that employers should re-evaluate their coverage plans.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:05:30 EST</pubDate>
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       <title>Enamel hypoplasia a concern for children </title>
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       <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>
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       <title>Support for Dental Assistant Recognition Week </title>
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       <description><![CDATA[This week has been designated as Dental Assistants Association Week - a time to &quot;acknowledge and recognize the versatile, multi-talented member of your dental team - your dental assistant&quot;.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:05:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
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       <description><![CDATA[The often-neglected dental floss has received new support from a study that showed that all four types of floss helped remove plaque more effectively than brushing alone.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:05:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
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       <title>Oral health preventative services program targets high-need children </title>
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       <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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       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30883/zocdoc-helps-book-last-minute-appointments.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A new company that allows dental patients to book last-minute appointments online for instant verification is helping patients get quick treatment.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:05:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Small-diameter implants 'more popular' in U.S. </title>
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       <description><![CDATA[New research has shown that small-diameter dental implants, less than or equal to 3mm, are becoming more popular for use in the U.S.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:05:30 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>
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