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Orthodontia

A few people have naturally straight teeth that fit together perfectly. For everyone else, there is orthodontic care. Orthodontia is the branch of dentistry that deals with abnormalities of the teeth and face.

Orthodontic care involves the use of devices, such as braces, to

Most people who receive orthodontic care are kids, but adults get braces, too. In young children, orthodontic treatment may guide proper jaw growth. This can help permanent teeth to come in properly. Straight permanent teeth can help prevent tooth problems later on.

Dr. Dobb's Journal Of Computer Calisthenics & Orthodontia on Wikipedia

'''''Dr. Dobb's Journal of Computer Calisthenics & Orthodontia''''' with the subtitle "''Running Light without Overbyte''" was the full title of the pioneer microcomputer hobbyist newsletter published from early 1976 by Bob Albrecht and Dennis Allison's People's Computer Company. Jim Warren was the first editor, but for years the magazine observed a habit of rotating staff out of positions after comparatively short terms. The title was later shortened to ''Dr. Dobb's Journal'', then changed to ''Dr. Dobb's Software Tools'' as it became more mainstream. The magazine as of 2004 appears as '''''Dr. Dobb's Journal''''' with the byline "''Software tools for the professional programmer''", with the abbreviation '''''DDJ''''' also used for the corresponding website. The reason for the original subtitle was that the first page of the first issue showed an image of Robert Redford running with a lit torch. From the image, it was clear that his teeth were perfect, hence "without ''overbyte''". This explains the ''orthodontics'', while the running presumably was the inspiration behind ''calisthenics''. "Dobb's" came from collapsing together Allison's and Albrecht's first names, the pasteup artist titling the original newsletter thinking Allison's name was Don. Back in those days of microcomputers with minuscule resources, "running light without overbyte" was a meaningful catchphrase. The publishers had also considered the somewhat shorter title ''Byte magazine'', but that was already taken the year before. The newsletter's content was originally pure hobbyist material. Initial interest circled around the ''Tiny BASIC'' BASIC programming language interpreter, but this soon broadened as Dr. Dobb's turned into a full magazine. Much of the content came from volunteer contributions, Steve Wozniak counting among one of the more well known early contributors. Today the magazine receives contributions ...   [ Read More ]


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Barotz Dental - Downtown facility specializing in adult care, offering cosmetics, implants, dentures, and orthodontia.

Aspenwood Dental Associates - Cosmetic dental specialists also offering general and orthodontia services.

Tracy M. Murray, DDS - Providing a rull range of dental services including whitening and cosmetic dentistry and orthodontia.

Class One Orthodonics - Braces and general orthodontia.

Jedidiah R. Gass, DDS, MSD, PC - Orthodontia for children and adults. Profiles of the doctor and staff, map, initial visit forms, and videos explaining treatment.

Simply Smiles Dental Corporation - Dentistry and orthodontia. Describes the offices, dentists, financing arrangements, and patient education. In Montclair, La Verne, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, Norco, Upland and Corona.

McClurg's Smile Center - Orthodontist with offices in Sacramento, Roseville, Placerville, Stockton, and Modesto, CA. Offers information about the doctor and staff, and orthodontia.

California Dental Specialty Group. - A group of dental specialists providing prosthodontics, implant restorations, crowns, bridges, cosmetic dentistry, dentures, complete mouth reconstruction, orthodontia, oral surgery, and periodontal treatment. Offices in Sunnyvale and San Francisco.



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