Burlington, MA – August 22, 2011 Keystone Dental, an oral healthcare company focused on the delivery of breakthrough products to the oral healthcare space, announced today that a five-year, multi-center study to evaluate the long-term success of Genesis, The Biomimetic Implant System™, will begin this week. This postmarket surveillance study will evaluate both the long-term … Read more
I had the opportunity to wander through the MaRS complex the other day because of http://www.marsdd.com/events/details/free-geek-toronto-used-computers-and-electronics-pickup. If you don’t know much about MaRS, then wander through http://www.marsdd.com/ and make it a point to revisit….brilliant concept, but MEDICAL YOU KNOW………I have young granchildren who each own an iPAD2, and a MacBook Air…….when my 4 year old has to remember something, … Read more
I’m farklempt, read on, APP’s, more APP’s…….Laval, Canada – CANADA!!! – August 20,2011 Created in partnership with Bold Technologies, an innovative mobile application marks the next step for Styledent Technologies in finding more solutions in new technologies with the goal of improving communication between dentists and technicians. (PR.com)– Building on its journey to become a … Read more
Hopefully that will catch someone’s attention….been trying to get one Canadian dentist to be the pebble that starts the avalanche of clinical case postings………..just ain’t happening. Thought I’d share something that goes on about 50 to 100 times a day and has for the past 13 years…..only endo, but then again, what else is there. … Read more
Them iPHONES, them iPHONES, them IIIIII PHONES!! Get your websites MOBILE READY!!!! Although the world is dependent on personal computers, making them has not been a great business for most American companies for almost a decade. The announcement on Thursday by Hewlett-Packard that it was considering offloading its PC business, even though it is the undisputed worldwide … Read more
It’s the economy stupid! Came across this interesting story; it can be distilled down to apply to any business. Know the lay of the land, look down the road……in the immortal words of Creedence Clearwater Revival – try to see “up around the bend.” From CNet News – Business Tech – HP’s Carly Fiorina era … Read more
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Most dental companies have woken up to the power of social media/networking. They understand that viral marketing is as effective perhaps more so than real time events. Neither contraindicates the other, but together they offer a synergy the dental industry has never seen before. Would that most could see the value of social networking, discussion … Read more
For once, the use of files, or new files, or one file, or a twisted file, or a new obturating material, or a Teflon obturation material, or the sealer du jour or the handpiece du jour is not the focus of an industry related, industry driven, royalty or honorarium linked publication and the article under … Read more
Tis essential to remember, that when the mighty fall, it takes a tad longer, but they crumble all the same. From Dr. Bicuspid staff….. August 12, 2011 — Swiss implant maker Nobel Biocare reported revenues of 286.4 million euros ($408 million U.S.) for the first half of 2011 (end-June 30), a 1.4% decrease from revenues of 291.6 million … Read more
This is such a routine procedure and yet it is fraught with risk……there is something close to 20K dentists in Canada, 19K alone in the GTA. Surely, don’t call me Shirley, someone has a clinical example of this concern that they would be willing to share with the 3 other folks who read this blog….rest … Read more
By Stuart J. Oberman, Esq from Dental Tribune – August 12, 2011 For a practicing dentist who aims to always deliver high-quality patient care, staff retention is an important value. Staff retention aids the dental practice in providing stability and continuity and eliminates the high costs associated with employee turnover. Obviously, staff members are more … Read more
Spectra looks to be a remarkable device re; patient presentation and case acceptance. I am familiar with the Diagnodent, however a numerical display won’t impact the same as the visual display of the Spectra Unit. Date: 08/08/2011 MELVILLE, New York— August 8, 2011–Air Techniques, Inc., a leading dental equipment manufacturer and developers of Spectra Caries … Read more
Dog needed a walk, I did too by default…..chanced upon this as I waited for her to do her business, which apparently allowed me to do mine. Leading Newport Beach Cosmetic Dentists at Aesthetic Dental Designs(R) are Seeking Participants for Specific Front Teeth Treatments to Aid in Dental Literature,Lecture Presentations – ah,the smell of genius … Read more
There is method in the madness of having your patients linked in to you on social media…. http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/immunization/default.aspx Related articles Childhood Immunizations and Vaccinations | Special Edition | Education.com (education.com) Measles, mumps going around (healthzone.ca) To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate? (education.com) Vaccines for Children Program: For Parents (education.com) When A Flawed EHR Threatens Patients … Read more
By Caleb Garling – August 12, 2011 – Cool Tech The intensive hospital procedures use has skyrocketed in the last decade. If you’ve ever been unfortunate enough to be an emergency room patient, you likely know how ominous the idea of a CT scan can be. No one wants to be inserted into a narrow … Read more
From Dr. Bicuspid – August 12, 2011 August 12, 2011 — Sota Imaging is gearing up to launch its newest dental imaging products: Clio digital x-ray sensors and Cliosoft dental imaging software. The Clio imaging system is one of the first truly tablet-friendly sensor and software combinations, according to the company. The Clio x-ray sensors will feature rounded … Read more
From the AACD blog….. AACD member, Dr. Amanda Seay, presents a how-to piece in the current issue of Dental Products Report, “How to better place posterior composites” using Ivoclar Vivadent‘s Tetric EvoCeram to help solve premature polymerization problems. Read it online here: http://bit.ly/qKrOUi Related articles Agenesis of the lateral incisors treated with Straumann Bone Level implants and Etkon … Read more
New iPAD APP available……. OXNARD, California, August 10, 2011- Dental office organization can be confusing and overwhelming. Questions like “why do I need so many trays?” or “should I buy cassettes?” and “am I in compliance?” come up all the time when speaking with dental professionals. That’s why the Office Organization Calculator iPhone/iPad App and … Read more
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