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A Filipina Dentist's Journey To Canada

December 30, 2016 Francis Dominic 0

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<span style="font-size: large;">She worked hard to challenge the national dental board examination – a road not many new immigrants would dare tread.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was a cold blustery spring day in 1998 when Michelle first set foot in Canada. She came to attend a funeral. She was given a parka to put on but as she stepped out of Winnipeg’s airport, a sudden gust of frosty wind on her face gave her a chilly welcome she would never forget. She had no plans of staying in Winnipeg as she had left her heart in Manila. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Two years earlier, Michelle graduated from the University of the Philippines (UP) Faculty of Dentistry. Her diligence and hard work paid off as she was awarded the Most Outstanding Clinician medal. Dr. Michelle Agpalza-Santos</span><span style="font-size: large;"> takes after her tatay (dad), Dr. Ezra Agpalza of San Agustin, Isabela, who worked his way to become a dentist and eventually owned a small dental clinic in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Michelle recalls stories of her dad’s inventiveness and resourcefulness; he sometimes had to improvise or even build his own dental equipment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> “He modified the aquarium pump and turned it into a dental suction. Back then, there were no power tools!” she relates. Her father also sold his homemade dental equipment to his classmates to help pay for his tuition. His example was a source of inspiration for the young Michelle. After graduation from university and passing the board exam, Michelle found herself helping around in her dad’s dental clinic until she came to Canada. Her mom, Teresita Agpalza, who is from Sta. Rosa, was likewise a hard worker. She gave up her career as a teacher at Arellano High School to take care of her family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Encouraged by relatives in Winnipeg, she decided to explore the requirements of earning a license to practice dentistry in Canada. Driven by a thirst for knowledge and a deep sense to expand her horizons, she worked hard to challenge the national dental board examination. A road not many new immigrants would dare tread. Undeterred by the hoops and hurdles that must be overcome to get a Canadian license, she went ahead and took the first three of four exams that were offered only in BC. For her last exam, she had to travel to Nova Scotia. This was a practical exam, so she had to bring along her own patients and pay their way and lodging. Four exams, many sleepless nights, and a sizable bank loan later, she obtained the coveted license to practice dentistry in Canada. This was no small feat for a young newcomer with foreign credentials. Michelle is now a member of the Manitoba Dental Association and the Winnipeg Dental Society, while still a member of the Philippine Dental Society.</span>

A Filipina Dentist's Journey To Canada

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Dr. Rommel A. Manalit Of Mandaluyong

December 16, 2016 Francis Dominic 1

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<span style="font-size: large;">In Mandaluyong, specifically at Unit 1604, Medical Plaza Ortigas, you will find a quality dental clinic called RMFC Dental Clinics primarily visited by Dr. Rommel A. Manalit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dr. Manalit has an experience of 21 years in this field. He practices at RMFC Dental Clinics in Wack-Wack Greenhills, Mandaluyong. The doctor completed DMD - Doctor of Dental Medicine from Centro Escolar University.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Dental Fillings, Artificial Teeth, Tooth Extraction, Cosmetic/ Aesthetic Dentistry and BPS Dentures Fixing etc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">His appointments are strictly done by prior reservations so it is imperative to set a consultation or a procedure with him beforehand. He is available from Tuesday to Saturday and he is reachable through his clinic's telephone number, 910-70-52. </span></div>

Dr. Rommel A. Manalit Of Mandaluyong

In Mandaluyong, specifically at Unit 1604, Medical Plaza Ortigas, you will find a quality dental clinic called RMFC Dental Clinics pr...

This Toothpaste Will Finally Put An End To Dental Fillings

December 13, 2016 Francis Dominic 0

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<span style="font-size: large;">It's definite and universal to all. Going to a dentist costs big time. From just having a simple check-up to getting surgical treatments for cracked teeth and damaged gums. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Aside from the extravagant expenditure a trip to the dentist's clinic entails, some people are just irrationally and plainly terrified with the thought of having to widely open their mouth and getting their teeth swept away with dental instruments. This may seem funny and absurd for some, but this phobia is scientifically and medically existent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, for those who aren't convinced with the standard every-6-months appointment with the dental docs, here is a hint of bright light for you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kazue Yamagishi of Japan, led the way for the discovery of a toothpaste called Charcle, capable of hastily filling unwanted holes in teeth as well as embarrassing dental cracks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The toothpaste is basically black in color and comes with a unique ingredient causing the mixture to crystalize 3 minutes after its application.  In addition to its ingenuity, the toothpaste is able to restore enamel in the teeth. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tooth enamel is one of the four major tissues that make up the tooth in humans and many other animals, including some species of fish. It makes up the normally visible part of the tooth, covering the crown. It is a very hard, white to off-white, highly mineralised substance that acts as a barrier to protect the tooth but can become susceptible to degradation, especially by acids from food and drink.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The toothpaste basically attaches to the natural enamel of teeth thereby making the structure more durable and fortified able to withstand crunchy and hard edibles. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Charcle is now being commercialized in Japan and in some parts of the world. </span></div>
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This Toothpaste Will Finally Put An End To Dental Fillings

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The 'Smile Artist' Of Makati City

December 09, 2016 Francis Dominic 0

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<span style="font-size: large;">"I always believe in innovation and making use of the best technology and materials available. I believed in improving the way we do things. Not just in my practice, but in every aspect of life," Dr. Infantado beams. She adds, "Tailor fitting treatment for patients is very important. I believed that treatments should always be based on the needs and comfort zone of patients."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dr. Cecile Infantado, The resident dentist of Smiles Dental Clinic, located in Makati City, admits that she believes in the traditional dental practices, however, as she claims that she only utilizes materials that are state-of-the-art and competent in the modern era of advanced aesthetics. She cites an example, saying "if I get young patient young patient wanting to get veneers, I would usually advice against it and offer bonding instead. This procedure will drastically change the appearance of anyone's smile in less than a couple of hours."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Starting off with her training in Hawaii, she even aspired for higher academic attainments in dentistry in the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Infantado, through her almost 2 decades and 2 years of dental practice, is already honed to give her patients the smile they always wanted. She became, and still is, an active member of the prestigious American Academy of Cosmetic Industry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But her clinic isn't all about beauty and glamour for it also boasts of the latest dental equipment perfectly fir for the wide range of cosmetic dental procedures she offers. From teeth whitening to teeth sculpture, from porcelain veneers to porcelain crowns and bridges - event orthodontics dental implants!</span></div>
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The 'Smile Artist' Of Makati City

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Humans May Soon Regrow Teeth With This New Advancement Found In Fishes

December 06, 2016 Francis Dominic 0

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<span style="font-size: large;">You know that the key to a great smile is keeping your pearly whites in top-notch shape. The best way to do that? By taking really good care of your tooth enamel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hey Kids, here is some candy!  All kidding aside, this could be an amazing advancement if the technology holds true in the coming years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Colorful fish found in Africa may hold the secret to growing lost teeth. In a collaborative study between the Georgia Institute of Technology and King’s College London, researchers looked at the cichlid fishes of Lake Malawi in Africa, who lose teeth just to have a new one slide into place. Their study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, identifies the genes responsible for growing new teeth and may lead to the secret to "tooth regeneration" in humans.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Working with hundreds of these colorful fish, researchers are beginning to understanding how the animals maintain their hundreds of teeth throughout their adult lives. By studying how structures in embryonic fish differentiate into either teeth or taste buds, the researchers hope to one day be able to turn on the tooth regeneration mechanism in humans – which, like other mammals, get only two sets of teeth to last a lifetime.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The work, which also involved a study of dental differentiation in mice, shows that the structures responsible for growing new teeth may remain active for longer than previously thought, suggesting that the process might be activated in human adults.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The research was supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Worldwide, approximately 30 percent of persons have lost all their teeth by the time they reach the age of 60. Beyond the painful dental health issues, this can causes significant medical and nutritional problems that can shorten life.</span><br />
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Humans May Soon Regrow Teeth With This New Advancement Found In Fishes

You know that the key to a great smile is keeping your pearly whites in top-notch shape. The best way to do that? By taking really good ...

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This Toothpaste Will Finally Put An End To Dental Fillings

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