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Who Invented Cotton Candy?

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Dr. Stephen A. Coates

Have you ever wondered who “invented” cotton candy? A Dentist! As if it wasn’t ironic enough that a dentist invented a treat made of spun sugar and air, it was invented independently by two different dentists–(Was it a plot to … Continue reading →

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HPV-16 Virus Now The Leading Cause of Oral Cancers

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Dr. Stephen A. Coates

Approximately 37,000 Americans will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer in 2012 and HPV-16 virus (human papilloma virus), the most commonly sexually transmitted virus, is now the leading cause of oral cancers in the US. There is nothing we can do to stop this virus from spreading but your dentist can help find oral cancer and save your life. Continue reading →

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Who Invented Cotton Candy?

HPV-16 Virus Now The Leading Cause of Oral Cancers

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