By Rabia Mughal, Contributing Editor Dr. Bicuspid October 26, 2011 — Patients who come in for cosmetic work are often seeking the perfect smile. But some dentists are compromising sound enamel and dentin to give patients unnecessary porcelain crowns and veneers, according to Martin Kelleher, BDS, MSc, a consultant in restorative dentistry at the King’s … 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
OMG, OMG!!! By COURTNEY HUTCHISON, ABC News Medical Unit June 2, 2011 The American obsession with dental hygiene has taken an ironic turn over the past decade. In an attempt to have the bright, white, healthy-looking smile of the stars, many consumers are bleaching their teeth into oblivion. Dentists call this addiction to whitening “bleachorexia,” calling the overbleachers “bleach junkies.” … Read more
Topix is hot, looks good in the reception area for the clients……….just check the grammar in the writeup……..tends to be wonky……….we all want our 15 minutes of being faymoose, but not at the expense of sounding illiterate. Image via Wikipedia Toronto, Ontario (I-Newswire) July 12, 2011 – Toronto, Ontario Dr. Dennis Marangos, an experienced dentist … Read more
And Image via Wikipedia just when you thought no country could go lower than to claim Kim Kardashian as a citizen….. Read article Related articles Leaders in Dentistry: A conversation with Dr. David T.W. Wong (blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com) Reality Dentistry – Big Screen Star Cured of Dental Fear by Dentist (blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com) Keeping up with the changing face … Read more
From our friends at o’er the pond at dentistry.co.uk Some dental patients are having unnecessary, expensive and aggressive restorative treatment for minor cosmetic problems because porcelain crowns and veneers are being overused. That’s according to Martin Kelleher, consultant in restorative dentistry. His article, Porcelain Pornography – published in July’s edition of theFaculty Dental Journal (FDJ) – highlights concerns … Read more
From Dr. Bicuspid – June 28, 2011 Researchers from the University of Alberta conducted a systematic search of electronic databases, including Medline, PubMed, Embase,Cochrane Library,and Web of Science up until May 2010. They identified and selected articles in which investigators explored anterior dental aesthetics from a layperson’s perspective, and assigned methodological scores to the studies. … Read more
From Dr. Bicuspid – June 21, 2011 Red laser light enhances teeth whitening June 21,2011 — When used to activate bleaching gel,low-level laser energy increases the effectiveness of teeth whitening, according to a study in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry (June 15, 2011). Read more Related articles Anti-Aging Dentistry: Looking Beyond Botox (blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com) Whiten Up. (veggiefitness.wordpress.com) … Read more
MarketWire – June 13, 2011 – on a Monday, not Friday California Dentist Dr. Sam Muslin Announces an Alternative to Dermal Fillers, Botox and Going Under the Knife — His Trademarked Face Lift Dentistry Procedure; Using Neuromuscular Dentistry Techniques Along With Dental Artistry, This Santa Monica Doctor’s Anti-Aging Dentistry Restores Oral Health and Facial Function … Read more
From Metal Miner – by T. Berezowsky – June 10, 2011 With the NBA Finals upon us – a doozy of a series between the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks – I got to wonder what some of these prized athletes like LeBron James or Dwayne Wade do with their money. I came up … Read more
From Dental IQ – June 3, 2011 HATFIELD, Pennsylvania–The 3D Imaging Institute, sponsored by Imaging Sciences International, has announced the latest addition to its curriculum of 3-D dentistry events: the Live 3D Dentistry Forum. Image via Wikipedia To read more about Imaging Sciences, go to Imaging Sciences. The clinical event combines lectures, live scans, real-time surgical,and … Read more
Botulism at a glance: The botulism neurotoxin is one of the most potent, lethal substances known. Botulism is a disease caused by this neurotoxin (or specifically A, B, E, or F type neurotoxin). The neurotoxin is produced by bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. T Image via Wikipedia he neurotoxin paralyzes muscles and can be deadly. There are … Read more
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder…the origin of this saying first appeared in the 3rd century BC in Greek. It didn’t appear in its current form in print until the 19th century, but in the meantime there were various written forms that expressed much the same thought. In 1588, the English dramatist John Lyly, … Read more
By Rob Goszkowski, Assistant Editor of Dr. Bicuspid May 16, 2011 — Joining CAD/CAM fabricated veneers to CAD/CAM fabricated zirconia frameworks can reduce veneer chipping frequency and speed the fabrication process. Researchers at Ivoclar Vivadent evaluated the fatigue behavior of two different systems during cyclic/static loading and found that the IPS e.max CAD-on fabrication technique with lithium disilicate … Read more
I was in Sephora today picking up eyeliner and mascara for a Goth evening on the town – pause, 1, 2, 3……humour arh, arh…. GLO Science, LLC, introduces the GLO Brilliant Personal Teeth Whitening Device–available in Sephora stores nationwide and on Sephora.com–today, Thursday May 12. The Smile Revolution is here! The GLO Brilliant Personal Teeth Whitening Device … Read more
Thomas Friedman called it in his book, The World is Flat: A Brief History of the 21st Century. From Worldental.org – India has always been an interesting and at the same time fascinating tourist spot for people from all over the world. However, recently India has earned a new title for itself, Image via Wikipedia that … Read more
PR.com Vancouver, Canada – May 11, 2011 Frontier Dental Laboratories announced a commitment of an additional $10 million dollars to the California Center For Advanced Dental Studies (CCADS). This brings Frontier Dental Laboratories’ total commitment to CCADS to over $15 million dollars. CCADS is a post graduate dental education organization that currently offers a unique … Read more
From Dental Tribune USA – May 5, 2011 Coltène/Whaledent has a long history of manufacturing and selling endodontic products under the Roeko, Hygenic and Whaledent brands. The ParaPost system from Coltène/Whaledent has been dominating the market for more than 50 years. Well known for its product line that includes gutta-percha and paper points as well … Read more
From PRWeb – May 4, 2011 The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) is hosting their 27th Annual Scientific Session in Boston, MA from May 18-21, 2011. Specializing in search engine marketing and website design for cosmetic dentists, CEO Keith Humes says his Rosemont Media team can be found in booth 2228 in the Boston Convention … Read more
Round and round it goes, and where it stops, I haven’t got a clue……… Read more…..