Dentists Embrace Laser Diagnostic Tool in Modern Dentistry
Dentists like Hatten and Mullen tout the diagnodent laser as a supplementary tool for detecting tooth decay with a fluorescence readout from 0 to 99. The device aids decisions on restorations, while traditional bitewing Xrays remain less accurate for surface enamel. The technology sits alongside cosmetic advances and ongoing patient education.
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Border highway plan would reshape regional shipping routes
MOTRAN leader Don Wood surveyed the Chihuahua corridor highlighting a 126 mile Copper Canyon road project and a 144 mile Ojinaga to Chihuahua link. Officials expect warehousing growth after border crossings upgrade with 10 new gates and multi lane upgrades from La Junta to Chihuahua.
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Michael J. Fox Grants Fund Parkinson Search Initiative
Michael J. Fox co leads a $2.6 million research grant spread across 11 institutes to study Parkinsons disease. The foundation, tied to Spin City creator Michael J. Fox, supports global efforts including ETH Zurich, University of Alabama, Baylor College of Medicine, McGill Montreal Neurological Institute, Lund University, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Washington, University of Pennsylvania, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and The Parkinsons Institute in Sunnyvale.
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Queen Elizabeth II cancels January public engagement
Queen Elizabeth II has canceled a planned service at Chelmsford Cathedral to mark the 50th anniversary of regional floods due to recovering from knee surgery. A palace spokesman said the queen will adjust her spring program and expects to be fully active within weeks after the knee operation.
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Prince Edward
OA football section wins first in annual special sections
IPA From 1A IPA a come OA staffers including Julie Breaux Eric Smith Lisa Haiss Paul Zoeller Gary Payne Cindeka Nealy Laura Black Ben Adams Naomi Watts Marilda Oviedo Kara Turskey Aaron Bensenhaver Powell and Executive Editor John Kerr led the OA football section headed by sports editor John Erfort for high school college and pro coverage. Dennis and Powell praised the team for meticulous reporting and naming every starter, making this year standout among entries.
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Julie Breaux
Eric Smith
Lisa Haiss
Paul Zoeller
Gary Payne
Cindeka Nealy
Laura Black
Ben Adams
Naomi Watts
Marilda Oviedo
Kara Turskey
Aaron Bensenhaver
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John Erfort
VA chief defends funding as veteran care strains grow
VA Secretary Anthony Principi says the system serves 6.8 million veterans, with 1.4 million in high income Category 8 poised to be affected by possible changes. He backs a 7.7 percent budget rise and outlines income thresholds for care priority while warning of enrollment limits if a $1500 deductible for higher income vets is not approved.
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Jay Carson
Anthony Principi
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Iraq
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Atlanta
Abilene
Texas
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Air Force cadet expelled over honor code charges
Air Force Academy cadet Matt Bayless of Topeka was expelled in April for honor code violations after lying to colleagues about jars kept in his room used for urinating at night. Earlier, in December, the academy demoted him to enlisted ranks for three months.
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