Cassandra Dickerson

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  The American Heart Association released a new statement stating that there is no conclusive evidence to support the relationship between gum disease and heart problems, and that treating gum disease can improve heart conditions. Gum disease is a major contributor to tooth loss and decay in adults....

• Autism: How to Handle a Child Running Away from School

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• Recovery for a Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, and Septoplasty

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