In response to a high prevalence of neck and back pain among working dentists and dental hygienists, the dean of the University of Maryland Dental School Christian S. Stohler, DMD, DrMedDent, has launched an initiative to bring renewed attention to ergonomics into dental education. Image via Wikipedia Starting with the current semester, every incoming student … Read more
On the afternoon of Nov. 16, 2010, Mark Zuckerberg was leading a meeting in the Aquarium, one of Facebook‘s conference rooms, so named because it’s in the middle of a huge work space and has glass walls on three sides so everybody can see in. Conference rooms are a big deal at Facebook Image via … Read more
Source: 7thspace.comAuthors: Luis Sanchez-Vargas et al Previous studies have either investigated the relationship of HPV with oral cancer or the prevalence of HPV on the oral cavity. The purpose of this investigation was to study the prevalence of HPV in oral cavity of women with oral sex practices and cervical lesions. Methods:Forty six (46) non-smokers … Read more
Abstract Introduction Long-term predictability of restored endodontically treated teeth is important for the decision of tooth retention versus extraction and implant placement. The purpose of this study was to validate the hypothesis that preoperative factors can predict the long-term prognosis of molars requiring endodontic and restorative treatment for future prognostic investigations. Methods A clinical database … Read more
The accompanying links are an amalgam of commentary, prognostication and at the same time a reflection that so much of what we are fed is like watching a duck on a pond; what you see is calm, almost serene, a pastiche of dynamics and quiescence, except that if your perspective changed and you were able … Read more
A webinar is a neologism to describe a specific type of web conference. It is typically one-way, from the speaker to the audience with limited audience interaction, such as in a webcast. A webinar can be collaborative and include polling and question & answer sessions to allow full participation between the audience and the presenter. In some cases, the presenter may speak … Read more
By Eric S. Solomon, DDS, MA Part 1 of a 4-part series Dentistry is going through a transition. As we shall see,the range of dental services and the mix of dental practice employees have changed dramatically during the past half century. We also are experiencing a major shift in the number of dental care providers. … Read more
The series of entries to follow are a review of the blogs and literature that describe the trends that the current layer of dental pundits suggest will alter the face of our profession in the coming years. Some are fascinating, some are repugnant, most are simply a reflection of market driving science. What is imperative … Read more
by Martin B. Goldstein, DMD I think we’ve all purchased products at one time or another and shortly thereafter wondered, “What will I do with this stuff?” This might describe how I felt shortly after acquiring Voco America’s Amaris Gingiva. “AG,” as I’ll call it, is a composite system geared toward cervical restoration of teeth … Read more
By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. health regulators are seeking a second opinion on whether mercury-containing dental fillings pose a risk to dental patients, especially children and pregnant women. Food and Drug Administration officials said that while there are no new scientific findings on such silver-colored cavity fillings, it wants feedback on methods it … Read more
Women are twice as likely to suffer extreme anxiety when visiting a dentist compared to men, according to a government survey of dental health. The study found 19% of women suffered extreme anxiety in the waiting room compared to 10% of men in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The research, carried out by the Office … Read more
In the wake of a bleaching promotion I’ve found myself talking to a lot of patients about their sensitive teeth. Most of them use Sensodyne and say that it helps, so I support the brand. And after seeing this spot on YouTube, I really support the brand. Good stuff, Im sick of hearing that 4 … Read more
For years, I have administrated a series of online discussion forums whose sole purpose has been to learn collegially. The case presented is from an Estonian dentist, the images are in a MOBILE ME link. The case references an endo-implant algorithm determination of the critical thought process used in determining the sine qua non of … Read more
2011-12-12 06:32:08
Calgary residents want fluoridation stopped……….yee haw, or is that hee haw…….plan is to prevent tooth decay by brushing with tar sands………….in the immortal words of Pogo, “we have met the enemy and he is us………..” Did everyone elect Rob Ford clones to run their governments. I know where the 13K dentists registering to practice in … Read more
Luke F. Chen, MBBS, MPH, CIC, FRACP: Hello. My name is Luke Chen. I’m from the Division of Infectious Diseases and International Health at Duke University [Durham, North Carolina]. Today we are talking about the evolving epidemiology and increasing threat of gram-negative infections, particularly multidrug-resistant gram-negative infections. With me is Dr. Matthew Falagas,Director of the … Read more
2011-12-12 06:31:57
The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) held its 3rd Fall Focused Symposium in the Washington, DC area. This year, the them was the fast moving field of Salivary Diagnostics, with a focus on Scientific and Clinical Frontiers. The symposium was sold-out, but AADR also offered a live WEBINAR braodcast of the oral sessions. AADR … Read more
First read the obscene and misguided article in the NY Times on cbCT http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/23/us/23scan.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2&hp Then realize that once again, they are mixing a DelMontre cocktail of apples, kiwi and mango and calling it truth……..
Since dentistry remains the red haired bastard step-child of medicine due to our penchant for technologic not biologic fundamental obsession, something to do with industry meeting quotas, nonetheless, we as a profession are going to have to understand that APPS for smart phones and tablet computers are our future. Patient education, electronic record keeping, virtual … Read more