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| Bringing you the Latest News Update in The ever-changing World of Dentistry! |
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www.drmacknight.com SUMMER 2003 |
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What's New... |
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| PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN WITH "TOOTHPRINTS" ! The New Dental ID System, Like Fingerprints. One of the greatest fears parents have today is that their child will get lost or kidnapped. This is such a growing concern that to date, thirty-four states have implemented the AMBER Alert program that issues state-wide public alerts about missing or abducted children through the state highway system and police agencies. America's Most Wanted host, John Walsh, experienced this tragedy firsthand when his son Adam was abducted and murdered. Adam was identified through forensic dental records. The forensic pediatric dentist who identified the body was Dr. Dave Tesini of Milton, Massachusetts. He has developed a unique, cost effective method of preserving a child's bite record which can play a pivotal role in providing a means of identifying children through their unique tooth arrangement, as well as providing a saliva sample for possible future DNA analysis. In addition, the bite record retains the child's scent for use with police tracking dogs during a search. The product is called Toothprints. |
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Too Much Water Can Be Bad! Seems like everyone is drinking bottled water, which can be very good for your health. But like everything, too much of a good thing can be bad. New research shows that drinking more than 32 ounces of water at one time can cause permanent eye damage. Apparently, drinking too much water at one sitting can cause the intraocular pressure in the eyes to rise dangerously. This can lead to ocular hypertension and glaucoma. Other beverages like coffee, tea, and soft drinks can be worse since caffeine keeps the pressure elevated longer. It is important to keep hydrated, but never drink more than 16 ounces at one time. |
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THE DENTAL BENEFITS OF GREEN TEA In many Asian countries, people drink green tea in similar quantities that we consume coffee in America. They have described health benefits of the beverage for centuries. But recently, western science has confirmed with documented research that green tea can kill oral cancer cells. Green tea contains loads of a powerful antioxidant and polyphenols that destroy existing oral cancer cells and significantly slow the growth of new tumor cells without harming normal cells. The antioxidants are 100 times more powerful than those found in Vitamin C! Over 30,000 people are diagnosed every year with oral cancer and over 8,000 die each year. That is why it is so important to get regular dental checkups, during which we perform a free oral cancer screening. So drink up!! |
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Winter 2004
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David L. MacKnight, D.D.S., INC. 473 Old State Route 74 Cincinnati, Oh 45244 (513) 528-1150 (513) 528-1167 (fax) |
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Disclaimer: This web site and its contents is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as professional advice for your dental needs. Please consult a dentist in person for individual dental needs and treatment advice. Copyright 2004 David L. MacKnight, D.D.S., Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this information without permission is strictly prohibited.
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