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Changes In Orthodontic Treatment Modalities In The Past 20 Years: Exploring The Link Between Technology And Scientific Evidence, T. Gerard Bradley

T. Gerard Bradley

Statement of the issue: Is there a link between the many perceived advances in orthodontic techniques/therapy and science in the past 20 years? The purpose of this paper is to take five topics and match the perceptions with the scientific evidence. The variety of appliances and the swings in treatment philosophy have been dramatic, including the swing from extraction to non-extraction therapy, the introduction of space-age wires, appliances that grow mandibles, the introduction and extraordinary growth of Invisalign, and reduced friction brackets to reduce treatment time, all with claims by manufacturers of better results than ever before. The focus is …

The Role Of Alcohol In Forging And Maintaining Friendships Amongst Scottish Men In Mid-Life, Carol Emslie, Kate Hunt, Antonia Lyons

Dr Carol Emslie

Objective: Men drink more heavily and are more likely to die from alcohol-related causes than women. Most alcohol research focuses on young drinkers. We describe the context of men’s drinking in mid-life and explore how alcohol is associated with the construction of masculinities.

Methods: Qualitative research was used to examine the social context of drinking alcohol. We conducted 15 focus groups (single and mixed sex) with respondents in the west of Scotland, UK. Here, we focus on the findings from 22 men aged 28 to 52 years.

Results: Men regarded drinking pints of beer in the pub together as an …

Talented Children And Adults: Their Development And Education, Jane Piirto

Jane Piirto

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In Search Of The Anglophone Doctor In Jacques Ferron’S Story “Le Petit William”, Vivian C. Mcalister, Christiane I. Mcalister

Vivian C. McAlister