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Hygiene Tribune U.S. Edition | May 2014D2 HYGIENE TRIBUNE Tell us what you think! Do you have general comments or criticism you would like to share? Is there a particular topic you would like to see articles about in Hygiene Tribune? Let us know by emailing feedback@dental-tribune.com. We look forward to hearing from you! If you would like to make any change to your subscription (name, address or to opt out) please send us an e-mail at database@dental-tribune.com and be sure to include which publication you are referring to. Also, please note that subscription changes can take up to 6 weeks to process. Publisher & Chairman Torsten Oemus t.oemus@dental-tribune.com President & Chief Executive Officer Eric Seid e.seid@dental-tribune.com Group Editor Kristine Colker k.colker@dental-tribune.com Editor in Chief Dental Tribune Dr. David L. 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Is there a particular topic you would like to see articles about in Hygiene Tribune? Let us know by emailing feedback@dental-tribune.com. We look forward to hearing from you! If you would like to make any change to your subscription (name, address or to opt out) please send us an email at c.maragh@dental- tribune.com and be sure to include which publication you are referring to. Also, please note that subscription changes can take up to six weeks to process. INDUSTRY NEWS Ad By Keystone Industries Staff Many goals of minimally invasive, pre- ventiveorienteddentalpracticescanbere- alized using the unique treatment advan- tages of NiteBite. The device helps ensure your patients’ dental health investment by reducing the need for future treatments. WiththeNiteBiteinplace,thejaws’open- ing reflexes achieve a “non-contacting” in- traoral relationship. 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