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       <title>North Carolina issues grant to improve dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/43984/north-carolina-issues-grant-to-improve-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Three counties in North Carolina are receiving a $300,000 grant from the Health and Wellness Trust Fund Commission in order to improve the access to dental care of low-income residents in the area.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental care for children provided by the PGA tour</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/43700/dental-care-for-children-provided-by-the-pga-tour.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The non-profit dentistry group Christina's Smile, brings dental care to children in the form mobile dentistry clinics housed in a 48-foot trailer that follows the PGA tour around the nation.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Survey: Full effect of recession on dental care unclear</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/43548/survey-full-effect-of-recession-on-dental-care-unclear.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Exactly what effect the economic recession has had on how people are using their dental insurance is unclear, according to experts studying the issue, but the pattern may become clearer later this year.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Massachusetts tries to fill gap in dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/43487/massachusetts-tries-to-fill-gap-in-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Pending legislation in Massachusetts would allow dental hygienists to provide dental care to patients in public health settings without the direct supervision of a dentist, according to the Boston Globe.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Mission of Mercy provides dental care for needy</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/43486/mission-of-mercy-provides-dental-care-for-needy.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The two-day Mission of Mercy program at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin provided free dental care for 1,533 people during a two day event sponsored by the Wisconsin Dental Association and Foundation.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Patients without dental insurance barter for dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/43455/patients-without-dental-insurance-barter-for-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Dentists are seeing a spike in the number of customers opting for alternative payment methods such as bartering for dental care, according to an article in the Miami Herald.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Sports dentistry specialized dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/42743/sports-dentistry-specialized-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Sports dentists don't just work on the superstars and Olympic athletes; their patients include little league kids and college students.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 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>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>Digital technology may improve dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/37969/digital-technology-may-improve-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Getting a bridge or crown fitted has traditionally required having a physical mold taken first.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental care benefits for root canal therapy</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/37947/dental-care-benefits-for-root-canal-therapy.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Anyone suffering with a diseased tooth may want to consider the option of root canal therapy and avoid the possible complications of tooth extraction.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:25:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental students give homeless something to smile about</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/34778/dental-students-give-homeless-something-to-smile-about.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Students from San Francisco's Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry recently got the opportunity to hone their dental skills while doing a good deed.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Patients failing to turn up to dental referrals</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/34044/patients-failing-to-turn-up-to-dental-referrals.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[New research has found that many people are failing to turn up for appointments with dental specialists.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Oral cancer is "highly preventable"</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33855/oral-cancer-is-highly-preventable.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[As this week is Oral Cancer Awareness Week, health experts and offered advice on avoiding and detecting one of America's most common cancers.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Conscious sedation eases dental fear</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33208/conscious-sedation-eases-dental-fear.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Research has found that 30 to 50 per cent of Americans avoid going to the dentist due to fear, with some living with pain for years before venturing to the dental office.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>A guide to dental visits and children</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33089/a-guide-to-dental-visits-and-children.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Getting children to go to the dentist can be a difficult task, despite the promises of stickers and sugar-free lollipops.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 10:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental staff and doctors 'should work together' to tackle osteoporosis</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33014/dental-staff-and-doctors-should-work-together-to-tackle-osteoporosis.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Researchers have called on physicians and dentists to work together in order to improve the early detection and treatment of osteoporosis.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 16:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Modern innovations make dental treatment a doddle</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32844/modern-innovations-make-dental-treatment-a-doddle.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Although going to the dentist is always likely to involve an element of discomfort, modern innovations have made it an altogether more pleasurable experience than it was a hundred years ago.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Leaving dental infections untreated 'could be fatal'</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32813/leaving-dental-infections-untreated-could-be-fatal.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Ignoring a dental infection could have fatal consequences, Reader's Digest has warned.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Hand signals 'could ease anxiety' over dentist visits</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32803/hand-signals-could-ease-anxiety-over-dentist-visits.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A new study from Harvard University has found that using hand signals to communicate could ease patients' anxiety in the dentist's chair.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 8:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Could toothbrushing be detrimental to dental health?</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32650/could-toothbrushing-be-detrimental-to-dental-health.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A dentist and naturopathic doctor has suggested that brushing teeth could sometimes do more harm than good.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 16:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental disorder could be cause of headaches</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32552/dental-disorder-could-be-cause-of-headaches.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[People experiencing chronic and severe headaches normally assume that they are suffering from migraines, but that may not be the case.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>New dental technology leaves a lasting impression</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32519/new-dental-technology-leaves-a-lasting-impression.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Dentists have developed a new tool to help them take dental impressions without an invasive or uncomfortable procedure.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 14:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Oral cancer needs early detection</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32297/oral-cancer-needs-early-detection.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[This week is Head, Neck and Oral Cancer Week here in the US, so now is a good time to get a reminder about the dangers of oral cancer.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Home treatments for dental emergencies </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32237/home-treatments-for-dental-emergencies.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Dental emergencies, such as lost teeth and fillings or severe dental pain can happen at anytime of the day or night, regardless of whether the dentist is open or not.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:00:30 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>Watching out for sensitive teeth</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31081/watching-out-for-sensitive-teeth.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[When someone says they have sensitive teeth, knowing what causes sensitivity can be the first step in helping to alleviate the symptoms.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:05:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Cavities plaguing more than half of youngsters </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31055/cavities-plaguing-more-than-half-of-youngsters.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[According to the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC's) Division of Health, more than half of children aged five to nine years old have had at least one cavity or filling and 78 percent of 17-year-olds have experienced some kind of tooth decay.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:05:30 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>Brushing without flossing a no-no </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30961/brushing-without-flossing-a-no-no.html</link>
       <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>
       <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>ZocDoc helps book last-minute appointments</title>
       <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>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30882/small-diameter-implants-more-popular-in-u-s.html</link>
       <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>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>Ten ailments that can be found by a dentist</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30840/ten-ailments-that-can-be-found-by-a-dentist.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[While going to a dentist often involves a check-up for cavities or advice about how to better keep teeth white, there are a number of other ailments that can be diagnosed by a dentist that if caught early can be treatable.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:05:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>New power swabs dental stain removal </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30839/new-power-swabs-dental-stain-removal.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The Power Swabs Corporation is launching a new dental stain removal and smile enhancement product called Power Swabs.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:05:30 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>Schools emphasize dental health </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30754/schools-emphasize-dental-health.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[One teacher decided she would find a way for her students to learn about better dental health after she realized one of her second-grade students had half of a molar missing.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:50:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Early dental care advised for youngsters </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30752/early-dental-care-advised-for-youngsters.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[While many children may only have one or two teeth to care for or do not seem old enough to need a check-up at the dentist, starting a dental hygiene regimen early in life can do wonders for a youngster's teeth and lifestyle.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:50:30 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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