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Kathryn Jan Clark DDS
Orthodontist
4110 RIVER RD NW WASHINGTON DC, 20016About
Dr. Kathryn Clark practices Orthodontics in WASHINGTON, DC. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment includes metal wires that are inserted into orthodontic brackets, which can be made from stainless steel or a more aesthetic ceramic material. The wires interact with the brackets to move teeth into desired positions. Being advanced in the field, Dr. Clark may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Clark must recognize various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial deformity, define the nature of the problem, including the etiology if possible, and design a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of the patient.
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- HLA-B*1586 is a novel, hybrid HLA-B15/B22 allele with unique serology and haplotypic association.
- Reversal of hyperglycemia in diabetic NOD mice by human proinsulin gene therapy.
- Differential inhibition of DNA synthesis in human T cells by the cigarette tar components hydroquinone and catechol.
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