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...that black hairy tongue is a condition caused by defective desquamation of the filiform papillae and may appear after antibiotic use? November 11, 2007 - ...
...that the miswak is a natural toothbrush that can be made from the twigs of the Salvadora persica tree? November 11, 2007 - ...
...that the field of oral microbiology studies the microorganisms of the mouth and their role in the development of dental caries and periodontal disease? November 11, 2007 - ...
...that the gingival fibers, which attach teeth to the gingiva, consist predominantly of collagen and are arranged into three groups? July 5, 2007 - November 11, 2007
... that gingival enlargement may arise in various conditions, including gingival inflammation, use of certain medications, pregnancy, puberty, Wegener's granulomatosis, and sarcoidosis? July 5, 2007 - November 11, 2007
... that fusion, a condition in which two teeth join during development, may affect the entire length of the tooth or only the roots? July 5, 2007 - November 11, 2007
...that centric relation is the mandibular jaw position in which the head of the condyle is situated as far superior and posterior as possible within the glenoid fossa? June 12, 2007 - July 5, 2007
...that a post and core is a dental restoration which weakens a tooth but serves to retain a crown when there has been excessive loss of tooth structure? June 12, 2007 - July 5, 2007
...that edentulism, which is the absence of all teeth, can allow the tongue to expand to fill up all the space in the mouth? June 12, 2007 - July 5, 2007
...that occlusal trauma refers to damage on teeth from occlusal forces, resulting in pain and mobility of teeth? May 5, 2007 - June 12, 2007
...that mutually protected occlusion describes the manner in which anterior and posterior teeth protect each other from occlusal damage based on how the teeth are oriented with each other? May 5, 2007 - June 12, 2007
...that a typodont is a model of the mouth, including teeth, gingiva, and the palate? May 5, 2007 - June 12, 2007
...that osteonecrosis of the jaw has been found to occur with use of bisphosphonates, common medications for treatment of osteoporosis? April 5, 2007 - May 5, 2007
...that the universal numbering system is the notation system for teeth, using letters for deciduous teeth and numbers for permanent teeth? April 5, 2007 - May 5, 2007
...that the cusp of Carabelli, named after Georg Carabelli, is the name of a smaller, fifth cusp sometimes found on maxillary first molars? April 5, 2007 - May 5, 2007
...that Pierre Fauchard was a French physician, known as the father of modem dentistry? March 4, 2007 - April 5, 2007
...that Baltimore College of Dental Surgery was the first dental college in the world and the birthplace of the D.D.S. degree? March 4, 2007 - April 5, 2007
...that internal resorption of a tooth may cause it to appear pink? March 4, 2007 - April 5, 2007
...that the appearance of the enamel rod, the basic unit of enamel is similar to that of a keyhole? February 4, 2007 - March 4, 2007
...that wisdom teeth are so named because they are the last teeth to appear in the mouth when the person is supposedly wiser by that time? February 4, 2007 - March 4, 2007
...that Saint Apollonia, who had all of her teeth violently shattered, is the patron saint of dentistry? February 4, 2007 - March 4, 2007
...that the controversy of water fluoridation has led some to argue that fluoride ingestion may lead to the development of cancer and AIDS? January 17, 2007 - February 4, 2007
...that a ranula has its named because of a similar appearance to the underbelly of a frog? January 17, 2007 - February 4, 2007
...that the pleomorphic adenoma is the most common salivary gland tumor? January 17, 2007 - February 4, 2007

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