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Myriad Reasons Behind COVID-19 Supply Chain Disaster

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

An MIT Sloan Management Review article reports that more than one factor caused the COVID-19 supply chain perfect storm. First, consumers and businesses over-ordered goods due to concern about the length of the pandemic lockdown. This created heightened demand for everything from household gadgets to microchips. Second, manufacturers were unable to rapidly increase supply for reasons such as shortages of components, reduced workforce, and exorbitant shipping costs.

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Unlike Brad Pitt, You Didn't Mean To Chip Your Tooth. We Can Still Fix It

North Suburban Endodontics

It's not unusual for serious actors to go above and beyond for their roles. They gain weight (or lose it, like Matthew McConaughey for True Detective ). They grow hair—or they shave it off. But perhaps nothing tops what Brad Pitt did to assume the character of Tyler Durden in the movie Fight Club —he had his dentist chip his teeth. While a testament to his dedication to the acting craft, Pitt's move definitely falls into the category of "Kids, don't do this at home.

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3 Reasons Why You Should Get Your Dental Crown Before Next Year

Denton Dental Center

If you’ve been told by dentists in the past that you need a dental crown for a damaged tooth, you may have put off your treatment due to the cost. However, if you have dental insurance and you’ve already met your deductible, you could be leaving savings on the table if you don’t make use of benefits now as well as putting your tooth at greater risk.