Blogs

A little song, a little dance, a little seltzer down your pants

I’ll do anything to get this blog’s numbers to skyrocket………sadly, the title is from Chuckles the clown on his passing in the Mary Tyler Moore show, so those of you who are up in arms, “SETTLE DOWN!” Nope, this entry is about http://www.clinicianschoice.com/posecom/pages.php?pageid=46 I want to encourage those who put on CE in Niagara, the Okanagan, … Read more

The hardest part is just listening…

By Claire Edmonds, PhD ……….previously, we left our hero in the unlikely position of surrendering to the bereaved Mrs Smith, who is mourning the sudden loss of her husband. She has a painful tooth and in the process of opening up, she really opened up, something that happens to the bereaved in spite of their … Read more

Sorry doctor, it’s not just my tooth…

By Claire Edmonds, PhD Roll camera… Mary Smith, along with her husband Jerry, has been coming to your practice for a dozen years or so. They are both recently retired, and during their appointments often talk about their recent travel adventures. Mrs Smith has called for an appointment because she is having pain in one … Read more

Shifting gears; the unexpected, the uninvited and the inevitable

I have a birthday looming. When I’m sixty-four isn’t that much farther. Eliot’s suggestion that I grow old, I grow old, I shall wear the cuffs of my trousers rolled is beckoning, and the Simonesque image of sitting on a park bench like bookends is forthcoming. Friends are missing by design and default, family members … Read more

Biodigital Chumans

http://www.biodigital.com/ 3D learning – whodda thunk it eh hoser????

Lexicomp Launching New Online Interface

Dear Valued Customer, I want to take a moment and share some exciting Lexicomp news with you, one of our valued customers. Very soon, we will be launching a new interface for our Online product — The Next Generation of Lexicomp Online for Dentistry. Re-engineered for increased speed, ease and intelligence, this new interface will … Read more

Resistance to compression of weakened roots subjected to different root reconstruction protocols

ZOGHEIB, Lucas Villaça et al J. Appl. Oral Sci. [online]. 2011, vol.19, n.6, pp. 648-654 OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated, in vitro, the fracture resistance of human non-vital teeth restored with different reconstruction protocols.MATERIAL AND METHODS: Forty human anterior roots of similar shape and dimensions were assigned to four groups (n=10), according to the root reconstruction protocol: Group I (control): non-weakened roots … Read more

UBC program emphasizes practice management

By Rosemary Frei, MSc, DrBicuspid.com contributing writer January 19, 2012 — A Canadian university is offering a continuing dental education (CDE) program taught mostly by master of business administration professors that is tailored to dentists’ specific needs as small-business managers. Read full article

What would YOU DO?!

Patient was referred to an office by a dentist in regard to tooth #2.5 treated by an associate.  The patient was advised that the palatal canal was not detected and a PFM was placed about 6 months ago. Patient now presents on referral with a chronic apical periodontitis evident and the request is to surgically … Read more

Oral surgery protocol to control bleeding for heart patients shows positive results

From Dental Tribune USA Jan 24/12 NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Cardiac patients who take anticoagulant medications and need a tooth extraction face an increased risk of bleeding that must be addressed by the treating clinician. Therefore, experts say, a protocol for heart patients is needed that will avoid significant bleeding after dental extractions without suspending … Read more

Anti-Buzz: Social Media of the Future

The Buzz: Social media is trending down and of no use to your business. The Anti-Buzz: It is still be a good tool and will undoubtedly be more so in the future. Once again we are abuzz about social media and its use for you, the dentist and so I thought I would weigh in again, as time has granted all … Read more

Dried Licorice Root Fights Tooth Decay and Gum Disease

From WebDental – Dr. Carey Feuerman – January 14, 2012 Scientists are reporting identification of two substances in licorice — used extensively in Chinese traditional medicine — that kill the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease, the leading causes of tooth loss in children and adults. In a study in ACS’ Journal of … Read more

There at the post…………

From AP and Yahoo News……..Yahoo in this case is quite accurate……and who knew that you can use paper clips on a temporary basis……..you gotta love a lawyer……. NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts (AP) — A former dentist in the U.S. has pleaded guilty to fraud for using paper clips instead of stainless steel posts in root canals. … Read more

My Teeth Tube

Interesting site, worth a peek and a boo….myteethtube.com  

Autotransplantation

Hello rooters! My name is Daniella Peinado and I’am a post grad student at Albert Einstein Philadelphia with Dr Fred Barnett. I would like to share this case we did 2 weeks ago with a follow up last week. OMS helped with the extraction of #32 (third molar)I will start RCT in 2 weeks.  I have to say … Read more

Checkdent – if a picture is worth a thousand words, then an animation is worth a thousand pictures.

http://checkdent.com/en/dental-videos – fabulous site to access chairside or with a tablet, videos are free. All on four [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvSuNf1vbMc[/youtube] Endodontics [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEE2_YOKUxI[/youtube] Tooth TV IQ has a substantial library for viewing – http://www.toothiq.com/TV/video.aspx?id=18 Porcelain veneers – [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdQunaRzeGY[/youtube] A smattering of what you can access off of YOUTUBE and others sites………..

Monday Morning CHUMORE!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY0acn0USw4[/youtube] An oldie but a goodie…….no matter how many times I watch this, it makes me laugh……….and that as we all know is the best medicine. It even makes the fact that NO ONE IS TAKING THE POLL less exasperating!!!

Invisalign ‘Not as Efficient as Fixed Brackets’ States Orthodontist (video)

Invisalign is one of the most amazing orthodontic devices ever, unless like some people, you think it’s just a big waste of time. Still cosmetic patients love how easy and attractive the aligners are. Either way, more and more dentists are offering Invisalign. Said one dentist, “All the work for the most part on simple cases is done by the Invisalign computer.” But … Read more

Why All Dental Websites Should Have A Blog

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Dentistidentity.com   In this age of web-informed patients, blogs are golden opportunities for dentists. These blogs enhance dental practice and keep patients informed about services and features that your dental office has. Generally, a blog refers to a post or a personal journal published in the web. This may be created … Read more