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Chinese complain about the high cost of dental implants

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Installation of dental implants cost Chinese tens of thousands of yuan. According to the agency, this segment of the market only began to develop in China, and the cost of such services varies from a few thousand to tens of thousands of yuan, depending on the materials used. "Despite the fact that the prevalence of dental implants in China is low, they are already making a profit is very good, many clinics now specially engaged in the development of this part of the market", - said the representative of the Shanghai dental clinic by the name of Mao. Also, according to the speaker, the cost of the implant cost 30,000 yuan ($ 4,900) is about 3,000 yuan ($ 491). His colleague from the hospital in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, Mao confirmed the price tag, saying that the cost of the implant is about 10%. At the same time stressed that the profitability of some consumable parts is very high, and sometimes reaches 600%, the speaker also said that investing in dentistry, it i

Toothpaste for cancer patients

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Iranian scientist invented the natural toothpaste that helps patients with cancer to deal with dental problems. The fact that cancer patients, especially those undergoing chemotherapy, is hampered or impaired saliva production, it provokes dry mouth, which in turn leads to the development of oral infections, dental caries, tooth decay, weakening or loss of sense of taste and deterioration of quality of life in general. Iranian researcher Omid Rajabi claims that they invented pasta contains special polymers that act like natural proteins found in saliva. These polymers remain on the surface of the gums and thus prevent occurrence of dry mouth. I must say that the idea is not new and has been in the west, there are special paste for cancer patients, the inventor does not deny it, but he insists that his pasta is qualitatively different from their foreign counterparts, because, unlike them, it is 90% of the components of natural origin and contains no artificial chemical soedineniy.

The State of Dentistry in India Today

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Dentists in India If you follow dental news or you happen to be interested in dentistry in India you may have come across articles on the subject of the number of dentists in India. The Dental Council of India has recently appealed to ministers to prevent the opening of new dental colleges in some states. The number of graduates is increasing year on year and more and more graduate dentists are struggling to find a job. According to the World Health Organisation, the recommended ratio of dentists to patients should be 1:7500, but in some areas of India, including Maharashtra, the ration has dropped to 1:5000 and there are not enough jobs to go round for newly qualified dentists. In the state alone, there are 35 dental collages, producing 3000 new dentists every year. A graduate dentist who qualified recently said that a decade ago there was a huge amount of prestige attached to being a dentist, but there are now so many dentists and clinics on every corner that there is little

The advantages of dental implants

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Dental implants are becoming popular because they look and feel just like natural teeth. No one will know you have artificial teeth as long as you keep the secret to yourself. You will be able to eat better and speak naturally, and your facial contour will also improve. The only thing that deters people from receiving them is the high cost. A single implant can cost as much as £1,200 in the UK. The good news is that the prices are coming down. Dental implants have several advantages over traditional teeth restoration techniques like bridge and denture. Here are some of them. Look and feel like natural teeth: Dental implants look and feel like so natural that you won't feel the difference most of the time. Not only will you be able to eat better (than with bridges and dentures), but you will also be able to speak without any difficulty. Last much longer: Dental implants last at least ten years, which is much longer than bridges and dentures. They also do not need much repai

5 Reasons that Make Six Month Teeth Braces Popular

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Why should you opt for six month teeth braces? Before you make any decision in this regard, it is important to find out the reasons that make these a better choice than conventional teeth braces. Here is a look at the reasons that make six month braces a popular option amongst all. Reason 1: It is discreet: As the brackets of this type of braces are made from tooth-coloured material and the wires are very small, they are not conspicuous. This makes it difficult to discern their presence even when you open your mouth to talk, smile or eat. The teeth braces remain unnoticeable during the treatment; this makes them a good choice if the worry about your appearance prevents you from wearing conventional metal braces. However, these are not invisible, like the clear braces are. Reason 2: It is quick: The best advantage of this type of teeth braces is that they help straighten your teeth within a short time. You may only need to wear it for a few months, typically for 6-9 months. Th

How could you improve your dental practice consulting?

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Most of the dentists practice to craft most of their time and for grand majority of the dentists, they come up to setting up their own clinic. But, there are several dentists who get their residencies in big hospitals and they just sign up for the major clinics. Running the show will not likely to be the part of the contract even if they are working as a senior staff or a partner. Thus, if they have been running their own business they are not able to give enough time towards their practice or they take early retirement to continue that for the selling purposes. They must have good intentions to continue with the contract and thus they make sure that there will not get off the ground while they put it on the sale. In this article, we are going to suggest some few tips on how they can either improve their business quality while they put it on sale Improve your production quality: Before the actual retirement, the doctors sometimes start to slow down their business and thus in an ex

Just how good is your oral hygiene?

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The quality of our oral hygiene is dependent on a number of factors working together, such as: Diet Oral cleaning Professional dental scaling and polishing Dental treatments Teeth grinding habits Lifestyle choices Dental check-ups Diet - The types and combinations of foods we consume daily impact our oral health. For example, foods high in sugar and acid may cause excess plaque build-up and potential tooth decay. Beverages, such as wine, coffee and tea may discolour or stain teeth, not leaving the mouth looking fresh. Oral cleaning - Whether or not we follow dentist-recommended oral hygiene practices impacts oral hygiene and health. Brushing teeth daily with proper teeth brushing technique after meals, before sleep and on awaking removes debris and plaque build-up from the teeth. Flossing daily after meals removes food that maybe trapped between teeth. Brushing the tongue removes plaque and bacteria from the surface. Proper oral cleaning keeps the mouth hygienic and fre