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American Dental Association: Patients and Consumers Guide - Information about many different dental procedures, information for parents, online list of dentists and advice about dental insurance.

Ohio Dental Association - the Ohio Dental Association advances and supports members and the dental profession in the delivery of quality oral health care.

American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) - The American Dental Association recognizes the ACP as the organization for the specialty of prosthodontics, and the ACP is the only prosthodontic specialty association where membership is based solely on education credentials. ACP members must be in or have completed an ADA-accredited advanced education program in prosthodontics.

The American Academy of Restorative Dentistry - The Academy endeavors to have a membership composed of the leading teachers, researchers and practitioners from around the world with a special interest in Restorative Dentistry. The Academy is dedicated to the ethical and scientific practice of Restorative Dentistry and is limited to 165 active members. Membership and attendance to the annual meeting is by invitation only.

To alleviate snoring, the TAP III oral appliance moves the mandible forward while the patient sleeps. This position holds the throat open and the tongue out of the airway. TAP stands for Thornton Adjustable Positioner, and the principal behind the appliance is similar to that of CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) in that it opens the path for airflow. It simply snaps on the upper an lower teeth, and the top and bottom parts are connected by a titanium hinge. For more information, visit www.amisleep.com/snoring_sleepapnea.html.

Lumineers - Are you hesitant about porcelain veneers because of the necessary tooth reduction prior to placement? Lumineers require minimal, if any, tooth reduction, and they accomplish the same bright, full, straight smile that traditional veneers create.

TAP Appliance - To alleviate snoring, the TAP III oral appliance moves the mandible forward while the patient sleeps. This position holds the throat open and the tongue out of the airway. TAP stands for Thornton Adjustable Positioner, and the principal behind the appliance is similar to that of CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) in that it opens the path for airflow. It simply snaps on the upper an lower teeth, and the top and bottom parts are connected by a titanium hinge.

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