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Dental Online Stories 2005 p11:

• Wisdom teeth in older adults associated with periodontal disease
  Adults aged 52 and older with visible third molars, or "wisdom teeth," are 1.5 times more apt to suffer periodontal disease in the area of the adjacent second molar than similar adults their age who have had their third molars removed.
• Medicaid programs help with children's dental-care access, report says
  ADA report indicates that innovative reforms initiated by some states have resulted in dramatic improvements in dental-care access for low-income children.
• Nominations sought for Smigel award
  Nomination deadline for 2005 Irwin Smigel Prize in Aesthetic Dentistry is May 1.
• Kodak to acquire OREX Computed Radiography Ltd.
  OREX is a leading provider of compact, robust computed radiography systems that enable medical practitioners to acquire patient X-ray images digitally.
• Pankey Institute's Continuum has new composition
  It's now composed of the Core Continuum (three Diagnostic/Occlusal/Philosophy levels followed by three Esthetic/Restorative levels) and the Interdisciplinary Continuum (three courses of special value to dentists and specialists attending as a team).
• Nominations being accepted for the 2005 Irwin Smigel Prize in Aesthetic Dentistry
  The Smigel Prize recognizes Dr. Smigel's pioneering achievements in aesthetic dentistry and honors significant contributions to the field by others at the global level.
• Dentalworkers.com updates Web site
  Cathy Price, Dentalworkers.com president, says that while the site offers several new resume and ad-managing features, it remains simple to navigate.
• American Dental Association, ADA Foundation announce tsunami relief efforts
  Efforts are immediate and long-term
• Sirona, Schein announce partnership
  Effective Jan. 10, 2005, Sullivan-Schein Dental, the U.S. dental division of Henry Schein, will be an authorized dealer of Sirona Imaging, Operatory, and Instrument products in the United States.
• SafeGuard Health Plans agrees to purchase GE's dental and vision health maintenance business in California
  The company provides dental and vision HMO, PPO, indemnity and ASO products to approximately 1.5 million members primarily in California, Florida, and Texas.

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