Interproximal incipient caries, white spot lesions, fluorosis, hypo-mineralization. What would you do if it was your child, your friend, yourself? Would you cut into the tooth to place an intra-coronal restoration? Would you look for alternate treatment options? We all know that intra-coronal restorations come with removal of plenty of healthy tooth structure to access … Read more
Terrific YOUTUBE series on porcelain veneers and an article from an outstanding practitioner in Turkey. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QALc88UEPEE[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riRLWpHAkxs[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiNSuCh4Mys[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcwaTheYDOY[/youtube] http://www.slideshare.net/kendo160/the-scienceandartofporcelainveneersbysmile4d – Please share this with colleagues and direct them to MOUTHING OFF……the Internet has provided a literal treasure trove of material to share and a new frontier for learning. And this just popped up on GOOGLE … Read more
From Cosmetic Dentistry News It goes without saying that some enterprising marketer will put this material in Play-Doh and plastercine (do they still manufacture plactercine?)… Zion Health, a San Francisco-based company specializing in natural clay minerals cosmetic and hygienic products has announced ClayBrite toothpaste will now be available for purchase at Noah’s Natural Health Food … Read more
By Ritchie S. King – the New York Times – November 28, 2011 Until 2010, Amelia Nuwer, 22, visited the same dentist every year in Biloxi, Miss., her hometown. And every year she came back with a clean bill of dental health: no fillings necessary. Then, as a junior at the University of Alabama, she … Read more
IT’S become commonplace to criticize the “Occupy” movement for failing to offer an alternative vision. But the thousands of activists in the streets of New York and London aren’t the only ones lacking perspective: economists, to whom we might expect to turn for such vision, have long since given up thinking in terms of economic … Read more
By David Brooks of the New York Times – while the article may be tangential to the routine of PM gurus which in truth has varied little in my 137 years in dental practice, it’s a worthwhile read. Prospect Theory if you can stickhandle through the mathematics has inestimable value in health care delivery……….do read … Read more
From PRNewswire LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Established dental practices face many challenges, number one being the lack of patients desiring cosmetic restorations for fear of painful shots or drilling. Now dentists can allay patient fears, going beyond just treating them with regular cleanings and maintenance, by offering the new painless SmileSimplicity procedures … Read more
From Dr.Bicuspid – Rob Gozkowski – Assistant Editor June 2, 2011 — A method of using calcium phosphate solutions to remineralize carious lesions in dentin using has had promising results in a recent study, dramatically decreasing the time needed for remineralization. Read more Related articles Toothpaste 101 (everydayhealth.com) Toothpaste for a Sensitive Mouth (everydayhealth.com) Spotlight on … Read more
Brilliant video on caries removal using ultrasonics – finishing and polishing under high magnification. This young lad is going to be one of the superstars in dentistry. Mark his name and particulars and get in touch….. Leandro A. P. Pereira Professor of Specialization and Master in Endodontics at São Leopoldo Mandic Dental School Master of … Read more