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Da nose knows – hahchachacha……..

Most of you are way too young to remember Jimmy Durante, but that was one of his signature phrases…..except now, it has increasing relevance as researchers in Israel have developed an artificial nose sniffs out cancer. An artificial electronic “nose” that uses nanomaterials to recognize patterns of molecules in exhaled breath was able to distinguish … Read more

Alzheimer’s Diagnostic Guidelines Updated for First Time in 27 Years

By Angela Haupt – The first new diagnostic guidelines for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 30 years expand the definition to include patients with earlier stage symptoms, emphasizing that the disorder begins wreaking havoc on the brain years before it can be detected. The recommendations, issued today by the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer’s … Read more

The Ten Commitments

Monday, April 18th, 2011 was the first night of Passover. It is a night to tell stories of history and culture. One of the attendees at this evening’s seder left me with the following. It’s not religious, it’s spiritual and something that perhaps some or many of you will read, and consider of relevance to … Read more

Obama aims to fight identity theft with new online ID plan

Many dentists purchase sundries online to accrue points for rewards programs; this article in particular is something that OUR government should pursue aggressively. In an attempt to better fortify the security of online transactions, the Obama administration today revealed a new online security strategy that will provide individuals with a single, more reliable online identification. The White … Read more

Mercury free – #1 with a bullet

Not sure how to categorize this; let’s just call it your mourning smile…….ah amalgam we hardly knew yee………………..

Better Dentistry through iPads

For those of you who recognize the name Medtronics from your use of rhBMP, I’d urge you to visit the accompanying link…..CLICK AWAY My persistence with OH on getting them to build a robust iPHONE and iPAD app will most likely get me a pink slip, but in the immortal words of those with no … Read more

I am more than my jeans – Sebastian Seung: I am my connectome

TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte … Read more

Canadians With Disabilities Need More Quality Dental Care

April 7th, 2011 – From Dental Health Magazine Currently, in Canada there are living approximately 4.4 million people with certain disabilities. They would need more attention, because they do not receive proper dental care. In some cases, they have to wait even over a year to get the proper treatment. According to Sandy Lawlor who is … Read more

The Power of Words

This short film illustrates the power of words to radically change your message and your effect upon the world.  The film? was shot in Royal Exchange Square in Glasgow city.  THINK BEYOND DIFFERENT…………….

Cost is big factor in dental care, survey results show

Just over a quarter (26 per cent) of adults say the type of dental treatment they chose in the past has been affected by the cost of treatment. And almost a fifth (19 per cent) said that they have delayed dental treatment for the same reason, according to a major survey published today. Image by … Read more

3M ESPE and Straumann collaborate to develop a streamlined digital workflow for restorative dentistry

By Marty Jablow – Dental News and Technology Blog •    Companies plan to connect 3MTM ESPETM LavaTM Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. to the Straumann® CARES® digital platform for restoration of Straumann implants.•    Companies plan to offer new 3M ESPE CAD/CAM Restorative materials through Straumann CARES, improving the workflow from both companies.•    Collaboration builds upon their … Read more