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Tooth cleaning leads to fewer heart problems: study 

November 15, 2011
Tooth cleaning leads to fewer heart problems: study 

A man receives dental work during the Remote Area Medical (RAM) health clinic at the Wise County Fairgrounds in Wise, Virginia July 24, 2009. Regular visits to the dentist for tooth cleaning may provide more than just a brighter smile. According to data compiled by researchers in Taiwan, people who had their teeth professionally scraped [...]

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Over 80 percent of Vietnamese children suffer tooth decay

December 13, 2008
Over 80 percent of Vietnamese children suffer tooth decay

A child has his teeth examined at a HCMC dental clinic. Experts report that 80-90 percent of Vietnamese children aged six to eight have tooth decay. A recent conference highlighted an alarming rate of dental disease among the country’s youth and the need to improve dental education. More than 80 percent of Vietnamese primary school [...]

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Half of 12-yr olds have tooth decay

September 30, 2008
Half of 12-yr olds have tooth decay

VietNamNet Bridge – Up to 50 per cent of 12-year-old students in HCM City suffer from tooth decay, according to a recent report by the city’s Dental Hospital. More than 80 per cent of children between 6 to 12 years old nationwide suffer from gum disease and tooth decay, according to the Ministry of Health. [...]

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Vietnam, Cuba foreign ministries to bolster ties

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Vietnam’s top diplomat has affirmed that the Foreign Ministry will closely cooperate with its Cuban counterpart to implement the agreements reached by the two...