Archive | November, 2009

30 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Android Robot Used by Dentists for Practice

In Japan, dental students have a way to practice without needing a real person. An android robot that senses pain and moves and reacts like a human has been developed for use by dental students. If the dentist drills too far or hard the dummy yelps. It even fidgets in the chair while waiting for [...]

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30 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Dentists Give Advice on Pacifiers and Thumb-Sucking

It’s pretty common for kids to suck their thumbs or use a pacifier. And for the most part it is completely harmless. But there comes a point when doing so can affect the child’s bite or tooth growth. What’s the solution? Find a way to entice the child to make the move on his own. [...]

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