I have a dream – V-learning, the step beyond E-learning

I had the opportunity to make the acquaintance of an e-learning genius, Dr. Ovidiu Ciobanu, some time ago.  At the time we met, the use of 3D graphics and animations was NOT the province of presenters in the dental world nor a component of publication in dental journals. I have to believe that is about … Read more

The Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography for the Evaluation of Pathology, Developmental Anomalies and Traumatic Injuries Relevant to Orthodontics

Image via CrunchBase Byung-Cheol Kanga, Suk-Ja Yoonb, Jae-Seo Leec, Wisam Al-Rawid, J. Martin Palomoe YOU TUBE – plug link in your browserhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTf9ph3Gsjk The objective of this work is to illustrate pathologic conditions relevant to orthodontists who use dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. A total of 1703 cases from 2300 CBCT images taken from June 2006 to May 2009 … Read more

Share and care – let science drive market – let us know your favorites

Simply click on the links associated with the images below:  If you have found a new product that you would like to share with your fellow “in the trenchers”, please send along the name or a link for posting on the blog……thank you. NOT THIS ONE!!! http://www.demandforce.com/dental.php http://sybronendo.com/index/sybronendo-fill-systembcordless-02 Gonna let this one speak for itself … Read more

Topix – Dental Forum – when anonymity and psychosis meld

Topix community is a website for towns and cities across N. America – the postings below came from the dental forum…..isn’t it time for an op-ed dental section on www.canoe.ca DENTISTS CRIMINALs! MUST BE EXPOSED! posted January 6th, 2011 DO click on the link above, scads of GTA dentists and beyond advertise on this site….. … Read more

DMFR, CSIS, FBI, NSA, CIA, KGB, FSB – which one applies to dentistry?

For those of you who haven’t been introduced to DrBicuspid as yet, you should make it a serious priority – Kathy Kincade and her team are simply the best of the best……I read her everyday as she is an important lead into finding salient and relevant information for this blog…..her lead entry today…which you can … Read more

Academy of Osseointegration to meet in Washington – Tea Baggers up in arms over stem cell bone regenerative techniques

The Academy of Osseointegration’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C., will focus on ‘Combining Fundamental Principles with New Technologies.’ (DTI/Photo stock.xchg) Feb 22, 2011 | USA – FROM DENTAL TRIBUNE INTERNATIONAL by Academy of Osseointegration WASHINGTON, DC: Recognizing implant dentistry‘s global reach,the Academy of Osseointegration will introduce an International Symposium to highlight clinical research,technology and treatment … Read more

Oh! That’s Easy! Oh! That’s Brilliant! Oh! That’s Opalescence! shhh, this is called product placement

Ida Baghoomian, Public Relations Manager (801) 553-4243 ida.baghoomian@ultradent.com Steve Clark, Senior Brand Manager Whitening (801) 553-4303 steve.clark@ultradent.com  SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH- February 2011 -Opalescence makes another striking statement with the launch of Opalescence Oh! at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting this month. Unit-dose disposable bulbs filled with Ultradent’s award-winning, sticky,viscous Opalescence whitening gel are unlike any other. Opalescence Oh! … Read more

Case du jour – your thoughts and comments

Dr.med.dent. Liviu SteierSpecialist in EndodonticsQualified Specialist in Prosthetics with Further Education of DGPro Assoc. Clin. Professor Course director MsC in EndodonticsWarwick Dentistry Warwick Medical School Pictures speak a thousand words, animations speak a thousand pictures……….I see this kind of content as a significant component of the future of this blog………it’s not always necessary to publish … Read more

Endodontic retreatment of failing Thermafill obturation

Before I present this case, I’d like to clarify that many of these entries are obtained by scouring the Internet, looking at primary sources such as Dr. Bicuspid and Dental Tribune and then looking deeper into their resources for addendum material. In a majority of the entries, the information is simply topical and FYI…..the byline … Read more

Astra Tech at the IDS

Check out the link on the Astra Tech website for their technical videos Astra Tech Videos  Products At Astra Tech Dental we aim to provide dental professionals with the freedom of unlimited possibilities when it comes to implant therapy. Our products and solutions are designed to help make your job easier, but we never compromise … Read more

Straumann – IDS Internationale Dental Schau www.ids.com

DO VISIT STRAUMANN’S website Straumann® CARES® Digital Solutions represents a complete dental solution, from digital impression-taking using intra-oral scanning to the computerized production of prosthetics using state-of-the-art CAM processing. Each individual step is well-coordinated, seamlessly interlocking and is designed for high quality. Digitalization will impact all aspects of dentistry. Straumann is committed to bringing the … Read more

IDS 2011 – Wilkommen – Nobel Biocare

As the world leader in innovative restorative, and esthetic dental solutions, Nobel Biocare proudly offers the most comprehensive dental restorative and implant product lines in the world. Our latest innovation – NobelClinician™ software – the next generation of digital diagnostics and treatment planning applications is ready for testing in our Nobel Biocare booth. In addition … Read more