For all those I told to buy Apple at $86.00 – Steve Jobs YOU ROCK!!! Apple is looking at designing keyboards with an air feedback system which will know you are typing before you type Image via CrunchBase Apple’s latest keyboard idea was published today by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The concept aims … Read more
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This is probably the weirdest blog entry I’ve posted, but, I feel it has merit. We have looked at retail stores and wondered what it is that makes people feel comfortable and hang around and have tried to emulate that feel in our reception area. No chairs lined up against a chair rail on the … Read more
Was doing a search on the topic of SEO/Search Engine Optimization for a blog entry and came across a website that truly encompassed every conceivable facet of web based marketing and landing #1 or #2 on a GOOGLE search. We seriously ain’t in Kansas any more Toto….this is the new world of being a dental … Read more
From the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – May 7, 2011 Olufemi K. Ogundipe, Vincent I. Ugboko and Folusho J. Owotade Purpose This investigation assesses the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) gel on postoperative pain, swelling, and trismus as well as healing and bone regeneration potential on mandibular third molar extraction sockets. Patients and Methods A … Read more
From Medscape Dentistry and Oral Health – May 5, 2011 Editor’s Note: Oral cancers occur in the lips, tongue, gingiva, floor of the mouth, oropharynx and tonsils, hypopharynx, salivary glands, nasopharynx,and other oral and pharyngeal areas. Over the last 30 years,the typical location of cancers within the oral cavity has changed. The overall 5-year survival rate … Read more
From the Yoga of Dentistry – unknown author My annual dental cleaning was this morning, and while reclining in the dental chair, I couldn’t help but be reminded of the language of teaching yoga and the eight elements of a Kripalu yoga class. Welcome/Intro/ContextAfter warmly greeting me, the dental hygienist proceeded to ask if there … Read more
Yes, that’s billion with a B……Dr. Evil From Dr. Bicuspid – by Dan Tynan – May 11, 2011 The first time Chris Bowman, DDS, offered a Groupon deal — an at-home whitening service for just $77 — more than 200 new patients signed up. Image via Wikipedia But nearly 90% of those who showed up … Read more
From Dentistry IQ – May 10, 2011 AMD LASERS, a leading dental laser company, has been awarded the prestigious TechPoint MIRA Award in the health and life sciences category. To read more about AMD LASERS, go to AMD LASERS. Image by antonio bustamante via Flickr The award gala was held May 7, 2011, at the … Read more
PR.com Vancouver, Canada – May 11, 2011 Frontier Dental Laboratories announced a commitment of an additional $10 million dollars to the California Center For Advanced Dental Studies (CCADS). This brings Frontier Dental Laboratories’ total commitment to CCADS to over $15 million dollars. CCADS is a post graduate dental education organization that currently offers a unique … Read more
Posted by Todd Welch on May 11, 2011 in New Dental Technology People who live in fear of the dentist’s drill could be in for a more comfortable future – as new plasma dental technology arrives. “Plasma jets” could one day be used to clean out bacteria from tooth cavities,say researchers from Saarland University in Homburg, Germany. Tests … Read more
From the ROOTS forum Here is the 2 year follow up after iatrogenic perforation on mesial root #47. I has started as a regular re-retreatment with under preparated RC system, short filling in both roots. After I’ve got apical patency and was ready to obturation I found myself in strip perf of the coronal third … Read more
From Health News, by Susan Brady, May 9, 2011 Last Friday, the FDA cleared a diagnostic test that will be able to quickly determine staph infections and their resistance to antibiotics. Staphylococci bacteria are common in infections, but many are methicillin resistant (MRSA) or methicillin susceptible (MSSA) and required altered treatment protocols. Being able to … Read more
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From DentalIQ – May 9, 2011 SOUTH JORDAN, Utah–Ultradent plans to showcase a new addition to the adhesive line, Peak Universal Bond, at the 2011 California Dental Association meeting in Anaheim. To read more about Ultradent, go to Ultradent. Peak Universal Bond is a light cure resin adhesive with Chlorhexidine (0.2%).The adhesive has the ability to … Read more
The following is from the Wall Street Journal – does it apply to dentistry? We are a profession AND A BUSINESS – everything is grist for the mill……adapt away… By ANNE KADET Businesses expect a lot more out of their employees these days, as a visit to Rioja, the top-rated Denver restaurant, can demonstrate. If … Read more
From Dentistry IQ.com – from Jenny Waddington DENTISTRY has changed massively over the past two decades, becoming more business-like than ever before, according to experts in Coventry and Warwickshire. More practices are having to provide additional services as well as adopting a more modern Image via Wikipedia approach to the industry, to cope with rising … Read more
Noodlin’ on the Net – picked up this most interesting site. Worth your time to Nvestigate… http://www.orad.org Image via Wikipedia Oral Radiology from UCLA – LA – oral radiology on the NET – hmmmm, website, diagnosis, not in camera, keywords, LA, NET, VPN collaborative diagnosis, archived images, no certification required,not in Ontario….pity……
From PRNewswire – May 7, 2011 BILLERICA, Mass. Objet Geometries Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, will demonstrate the benefits of adding 3D printing to the workflow, at LMT LAB DAY West. Exhibiting at Booth B6, B-7, Objet will present printed dental parts and models live on the stand throughout the show on … Read more
By Stacey Doyle – HULIQ – May 8, 2011 Childhood development experts suggest weaning a child off the bottle by the age of 12 to 14 months. Temple University researchers agree with this time table, stating the age is “unlikely to cause harm and may prevent obesity along with other problems. Pediatricians Image via Wikipedia … Read more