Fair Lawn, NJ (February 14, 2012) – MIS Implants Technologies, a leading manufacturer of dental implantsand superstructures, recently created an animated video that clearly displaysthe mechanism of action for its oral wound management product, PerioPatch®,the first product from its newly-established brand within the oral health division, PeriZone™. The PeriZonePerioPatch was created to provide relief from the signs … Read more
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There are a few people who shall remain nameless, but you do know who you are, who I sincerely hope read this. There is a need to blend industry and profession in so many more ways than simply sponsorship funding……and the Internet is the truest catalyst of all for the inevitability of that synergy. In … Read more
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from DTStudy Club – Dr. Chaniotis Antonis Lateral portal of exits could be related with lateral lesions. The diagnosis and management of such lesions could be really challenging. It was the first time that i encountered purulent drainage through a lateral portal of exit. The result of this case management was beyond our expectations. Lateral … Read more
by JAN SINNIGE on Feb 21, 2012 • 12:43 pm MedGadget 3DISC Imaging inc., Dulles, VA, a manufacturer of digital imaging products, has developed a compact imaging device that provides reading of reusable dental imaging plates. The FireCR Dental Reader features a tablet computer to immediately view and share imaging results at the chair side and features touch screen software … Read more
by George Freedman DDS, FAACD, FADFE, FACD 1. The excavation of deep decay with a metal carbide bur carries the risk of not only removing infected dentin, but also unintentionally cutting away affected dentin. 2. This may cause an inadvertent iatrogenic pulp exposure. 3. Smart Burs 2 … Read more
Received a call today about pulp canal obliteration – dug through the archives and here is the most definitive article I could find. Look for 1. AAA Pulp canal Obliteration McCabe et al 2012.pdf in https://public.me.com/ken.serota160
by George Freedman DDS, FAACD, FADFE, FACD 1. Occlusal decay is readily visible. Electronic shade is taken for color matching the composite. 2. After conservative preparation, BeautiBond (Shofu) 7th generation adhesive is applied to the prepared tooth structures. 3. The adhesive is thoroughly air-dried. … Read more
And so it begins……..all clinical cases on the Mouthing Off Blog will be called CLOGS – share the concept, share your cases, tell a friend, tell a database, tell a referral base, OHJ – is open for dental business, the business of learning 24/7/365. Thanks to Dr. Faye Goldstep for the following clinical case – Dr. … Read more
The following came from a GOOGLE DENTAL NEWS ALERT. It’s happened to all of us at one time or another…..how would you handle this situation…..please comment for others to follow the thought process…….cheers Dear Annie: My dentist performed a root canal on the wrong tooth. Because of his mistake, I had to go through two … Read more
Terrific article from the Journal of Endodontics on Analysis of Factors Associated with Cracked Teeth – double click on image to read…
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It’s coming……….begin the process……….know what to expect, contact your PMS vendor and ask what they are doing in anticipation of the forth or fifthcoming RCDSO mandate in Ontario and the inevitability of the requirements for all dental offices in Canada to switch their systems and incorporate encryption, going paperless, et al. Double click on image … Read more
Rosedale, M. and Strauss, S. (2012), Diabetes screening at the periodontal visit: patient and provider experiences with two screening approaches. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. doi: 10.1111/j.1601-5037.2011.00542.x Abstract: Objectives: This study examined patient and dental provider experiences during the periodontal visit of diabetes screening approaches involving the collection of gingival crevicular blood (GCB) and finger stick blood (FSB) … Read more
1 | The American Dream … and the invaluable lessons Homer has taught us on how to live it. Montgomery Burns: “Turn around, Simpson.” Homer: “No! I can’t get in trouble if I can’t see you.” Smithers: “I’m afraid he’s got us, sir.” Or Homer’s “If you really want something in this life, you have to … Read more
A Bioactive Nanolayer for Orthopedic and Dental Implants from NanoWerk Feb 18th, 2012 (Nanowerk News) AddBIO AB, a subsidiary of Accelerator Nordic AB, has developed Zolidd®, a proprietary bioactive nanolayer for orthopedic and dental implants that releases bisphosphonate, a bone strengthening drug. A randomized clinical trial, conducted at Linköping University Hospital, Sweden, shows that dental … Read more
By Dr. George Freedman founder and past president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a co-founder of the Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry. His most recent textbook, “Contemporary Esthetic Dentistry is published by Elsevier. He is the author or co-author of 12 textbooks, more than … Read more
Contemporary Esthetic Dentistry – By George Freedman, BSc, DDS, FAACD, FADFE, FACD http://www.elsevier.ca/ISBN/9780323068956/Contemporary-Esthetic-Dentistry Covering both popular and advanced cosmetic procedures, Contemporary Esthetic Dentistry enhances your skills in the dental treatments leading to esthetically pleasing restorations. With over 1,600 full-color illustrations, this definitive reference discusses the importance of cariology and caries management, then covers essential topics such as … Read more