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       <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2006 10:51:25 GMT</pubDate>

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       <title>Dental care professionals offer H1N1 flu prevention tips</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/45135/dental-care-professionals-offer-h1n1-flu-prevention-tips.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Dental hygiene is more important than some people know, so one association has started spreading the word about the risks of not having good teeth cleaning habits.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dentist: Recession causes more people to go without dental insurance</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/44950/dentist-recession-causes-more-people-to-go-without-dental-insurance.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[As the unemployment rate in the U.S. fails to lessen, some people are still living without access to dental insurance, which is potentially doing serious harm to their dental health.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental Insurance Cut in States with Strapped Budgets</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/43865/dental-insurance-cut-in-states-with-strapped-budgets.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The Guilford County Board of Education, facing the need to cut their budget by over $30 million due to cuts by the North Carolina legislature, intends to stop paying for dental insurance for school employees.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Many Americans would drop employer dental insurance if taxed</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/43824/many-americans-would-drop-employer-dental-insurance-if-taxed.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[A poll conducted by the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) found that 56 percent of Americans would drop the family dental insurance provided by their employers if the benefits on those plans were taxed $300.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Patients without dental insurance forced to turn to dental schools</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/42293/patients-without-dental-insurance-forced-to-turn-to-dental-schools.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Unable to afford dental care, some Missouri residents turn to dental schools to try and find a cheaper treatment option for their dental health.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 17:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental care more than a quarter of farmer and rancher health care costs</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/41783/dental-care-more-than-a-quarter-of-farmer-and-rancher-health-care-costs.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Family farm and ranch operators in the Great Plains states spend on average $873 annually on dental care, more than they spend on prescription drugs and constituting 27 percent of families' overall out-of-pocket health care costs, according to a new report issued by The Access Project and Brandeis University.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 9:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Some low-income patients lacking proper access to dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/41707/some-low-income-patients-lacking-proper-access-to-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Low-income patients often have to wait months, if not years, for proper dental care due to a lack of dental insurance.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:59:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>For some, no job means no dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/41603/for-some-no-job-means-no-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[In a trend that may be happening in other parts of the country as well, some California residents are putting off dental care because they are either unemployed or can't afford a dental checkup, the Ventura County Star reports.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Costly dental insurance preventing surgery</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/41117/costly-dental-insurance-preventing-surgery.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[It's been a year since Alex Berry has been able to flash a proper smile.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2009</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Connecticut seniors struggling with dental care costs receive help</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/38159/connecticut-seniors-struggling-with-dental-care-costs-receive-help.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[After they retire and lose access to dental insurance from their employer, some senior citizens may be more reluctant to visit a dentist.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Nebraska kids get free dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/37952/nebraska-kids-get-free-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Some low-income children in Nebraska recently received some needed dental care from a group of volunteers who are determined to bridge the dental health gap.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:25:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Utah dentists help bridge the dental care divide</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/37774/utah-dentists-help-bridge-the-dental-care-divide.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The high cost of dental care and problems with insurance may lead some people to opt out of visiting a dentist - but some Utah dental professionals are happy to help bridge the divide.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Closings raise fears about dental care affordability in NYC</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/37663/closings-raise-fears-about-dental-care-affordability-in-nyc.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Proposals by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to close 44 public dental clinics in the city would affect the dental care of needy children, according to a dental group.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:30:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Experts urge dental care for young children</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/37458/experts-urge-dental-care-for-young-children.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Children who do not have access to adequate dental care may develop tooth decay, a disease that can affect their learning and concentration due to high discomfort.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Many U.S. families struggling to afford dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/37383/many-u-s-families-struggling-to-afford-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Nearly one in four children in America has not had any dental care in the past year, according to new data.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Mobile dentists aim to bridge dental insurance gap</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/37308/mobile-dentists-aim-to-bridge-dental-insurance-gap.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Recent headlines have focused on the effects that high costs related to dental insurance and dental care may have on children's teeth.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:01:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Poor economy affects dental care in Spokane, Washington</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/37020/poor-economy-affects-dental-care-in-spokane-washington.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The high cost of dental insurance and dental care may be causing residents of Spokane, Washington to visit the dentist less frequently.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>ADA: Dental care should be on candidates' agenda</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/36737/ada-dental-care-should-be-on-candidates-agenda.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[The inability of many Americans to afford dental care has not been adequately addressed by either of the two major candidates for president, the American Dental Association has said.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Free clinics help people access dental care</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/36377/free-clinics-help-people-access-dental-care.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[People who struggle to afford dental insurance may cut back on visits to the dentist or give up on them altogether.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:00:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Dental care encouraged for Arizona kids</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/36067/dental-care-encouraged-for-arizona-kids.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Families in Arizona are being encouraged to make sure their children receive adequate dental care from an early age.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:00:30 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>Support for Dental Assistant Recognition Week </title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31030/support-for-dental-assistant-recognition-week.html</link>
       <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>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>Anchorage dentistry offers low-cost services to 'anyone'</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30799/anchorage-dentistry-offers-low-cost-services-to-anyone.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[At the UAA Dental Hygience Clinic in Anchorage, Alaska anyone can receive low-cost dentist services at about 20 percent of what regular services cost, even if they do not qualify for low-income or student services.]]></description>
       <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:05:30 EST</pubDate>
       <CopyRight>Brafton Inc.</CopyRight>
       <CopyRightYear>2008</CopyRightYear>
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       <title>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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       <title>Poor dental health 'does' affect total body nutrition</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30753/poor-dental-health-does-affect-total-body-nutrition.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[Periodontist Dr. David Goteiner has added to the body of science that has claimed that people who have poor dental health also have an increased risk for heart health problems.]]></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>Spa dentistry makes check-ups more relaxing</title>
       <link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30751/spa-dentistry-makes-check-ups-more-relaxing.html</link>
       <description><![CDATA[With about one quarter of adults in the U.S. avoiding a trip to the dentist because of their fear, dentists are trying additional methods to ease their patients' qualms about dental procedures by offering entertainment and spa-type refreshments in the office.]]></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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