<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><!-- generator="WordPress/2.9.2" -->
<rss version="0.92">
<channel>
	<title>Dr Steve Acker Blog</title>
	<link>http://blog.cosmeticdentistrystatenisland.com</link>
	<description>Cosmetic Dentistry Blog</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 04:58:57 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<docs>http://backend.userland.com/rss092</docs>
	<language>en</language>
	
	<item>
		<title>Salivary Diagnostics and Oral DNA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Steven Acker is Now Offering Two Salivary DNA Tests to Fight Gum Diseases!
Using DNA for healthy smiles…
One of the most significant advances in dental medicine, a simple DNA test, can now determine the specific type and quantity of disease-causing bacteria in your mouth! These bacteria, if left untreated can cause periodontal disease, tooth loss, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.cosmeticdentistrystatenisland.com/salivary-diagnostics-and-oral-dna/222/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>The Anatomy of an Opportunity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Allison M. DiMatteo, BA, MPS

Scientific advances in biomarker research have led dentistry and medicine to consider saliva a viable diagnostic medium. The intricate composition of this body fluid, combined with emerging science designed to exploit its inherent capabilities, could potentially change dental practice, patient care, and usher in an age of individualized treatment protocol.
Part [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.cosmeticdentistrystatenisland.com/the-anatomy-of-an-opportunity/196/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>An Easier Trip to the Dentist &#8211; Dr Kevin Barrett on Dr Phil</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
&#160;
&#8220;I hate going to the dentist, and I will do whatever it takes to avoid another appointment,&#8221; says Michael, a Dr. Phil staff member. &#8220;I’ve got a cracked front crown, which means that I have to get both of my front teeth replaced, yet again, which will be my sixth set of new front teeth. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.cosmeticdentistrystatenisland.com/an-easier-trip-to-the-dentist-dr-kevin-barrett-on-dr-phil/183/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>A Conversation with Dr. John Kois</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This month, the founder of the Kois Center shares some of his insights on where the profession is, where it’s going, and how private continuing education programs can contribute.
INSIDE DENTISTRY (ID): How did your experience in dental school have a lasting impact on your career as a practitioner—on your philosophy as a teacher?
JOHN KOIS (JK): [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.cosmeticdentistrystatenisland.com/a-conversation-with-dr-john-kois/181/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Is TMJ Disorder Causing You Needles Amounts Of Pain?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Most people suffer from grinding teeth, neck pain, headaches and migraines, and automatically link it to a doctors problem, and more than frequently go to the doctor for some form of pain treatment, little do they know that it could actually be a more severe case and it could be TMD (Temporomandibular Disease) which is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.cosmeticdentistrystatenisland.com/is-tmj-disorder-causing-you-needles-amounts-of-pain/174/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Now Braces Can Be Worn Without The Embarrassment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Braces can be embarrassing for anybody that needs to wear them. They are more commonly known to be worn by teenagers and can be the cause of misjudgement of a person. Braces can also be worn by adults, but they feel at their age wearing conventional metal braces can be unsightly and not the correct [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.cosmeticdentistrystatenisland.com/now-braces-can-be-worn-without-the-embarrassment/172/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Dentures Are A Quick And Effective Treatment For Tooth Loss</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Missing teeth can cause discomfort and stress even for the best of us, and we would like a quick and easy solution to this problem. Your teeth are one of the most important parts of your body and you should not have to deal with some of them missing and damaged. 
Missing teeth can cause [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.cosmeticdentistrystatenisland.com/dentures-are-a-quick-and-effective-treatment-for-tooth-loss/171/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Crowns and Bridges</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Proper function of speaking, eating and drinking are often compromised when you suffer from tooth loss and this can have a number of negative effects on your health. Luckily modern dentistry provides a range of options for replacing missing teeth, from traditional dentures to dental crowns and bridges. Replacing missing teeth is important to your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.cosmeticdentistrystatenisland.com/crowns-and-bridges/169/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Revolutionize Your Smile With Invisalign Treatment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Having a straight, attractive smile is a valuable asset, for both your personal and professional life, though not all of us have perfectly straight teeth.  If you require orthodontic treatment, Invisalign is a breakthrough in orthodontic procedural methods, which completely eliminate the need to use metal wires and brackets.  Traditional metal braces, unlike Invisalign, are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.cosmeticdentistrystatenisland.com/revolutionize-your-smile-with-invisalign-treatment/167/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>TMJ Treatment Can Effectively Alleviate Your Pain</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Migraines are often an intolerable experience and if you are a victim to their trauma on a frequent and long lasting basis, with symptomatic headaches and tension headaches, you may have a condition known as TMJ syndrome. Other frequent TMJ symptoms experienced in suffers of TMJ syndrome are ear, jaw and facial pain as well [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.cosmeticdentistrystatenisland.com/tmj-treatment-can-effectively-alleviate-your-pain/149/</link>
			</item>
</channel>
</rss>

