From Digital Trends by Geoff Duncan – May 6, 2011 I sincerely expect that in the next year or so, dental industry and practice websites will be infused with APPS to drive business and market services…….one simply needs to follow the trends…. New figures Nielsen show consumers like tablets for portability, and they’re increasingly using … Read more
From Dentinal Tubules: By Anand Krishnamurthy – 19/03/2011 Dr Krishnamurthy presents a case of implant placement using CAD CAM planning and involving block grafting, before positioning and placing dental implants The initiative with Oral Health and My Dental Hub intends to go one step beyond what you see below into blended learning. It will include … Read more
This is what they call a “schadenfreude” posting…..APPL was $86.00 when I urged a certain sales force to look into the first iPHONE, but I digress…. Dental professionals can hold this year’s most versatile tool for Annual Session planning and information in the palm of their hands when they download the free ADA Annual Session … Read more
April 29, 2011 – I walked around the ODA convention exhibit hall on Friday acting like a fly on the wall. I was curious to hear and see what went on at the booths, particularly the high-tech booths. No question, the loot bags are still out in full force, it still looks like the midway … Read more
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
Copy genius – it reads faster and in this sound byte era enacts greater impact than “if I see further, it’s because I stand on the shoulders of giants.” A few years back, it became apparent to those of us geeky enough to pay attention to the tech world, that “cloud computing“, mobile information and … Read more
From CoolestGadgets.com – by Mark R I recently had my mouth examined by a dentist, and I was fortunate to get one with years of experience. I always wondered who are the patients for the starting dentist. Fortunately,the dentist-in-training will have more at his disposal than a frightened grin with this 5-foot tall Japanese robot … Read more
From Dentistry Today ST. PAUL, Minn. – (March 29,2011) – Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. introduces Smile Channel 10, an updated version of its reception area programming that entertains and educates patients while promoting dental services. As part of the popular CAESY Education Systems family, Smile Channel 10 offers attention-grabbing and informative presentations with dramatic before-and-after photos, … Read more
As indicated, there is an initiative being advocated for www.oralhealthjournal.com to create a CLINICAL eCHRONICLE of TREATMENT OUTCOMES……..the industry will be solicited to identify the strength from within their endusers in all disciplines and direct content as you see it here, with perhaps a bit more fleshed out wording to the commentary. As a result, … Read more
When new patients enter Dr. Jonathan Ferencz’s thriving prosthodontics practice in midtown Manhattan,they’re greeted with a smile — and an iPad. For Dr. Ferencz, the latest technology has always driven quality patient care. As an early iPad adopter, Dr. Ferencz knew the device could launch a new era in digital dentistry. iPad has become central … Read more
From: Maarten Meire <maartenmeire@gmail.com>Reply-To: ROOTS <roots@ls.rxdentistry.com>Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 20:34:08 +0100To: ROOTS <roots@ls.rxdentistry.com>Subject: [roots] Sinusitis of dental origin Hello Rooters, Haven’t posted for a while, for the same reasons as Bojidar explained. Now things start to settle (and I get more sleep :-),,) I hope to find more time to prepare cases. Here is a … Read more
The intention of this blog continues to be the blending of graphics, video and hopefully, soon to be forthcoming – ANIMATION…..as suggested, I’m somewhat access limited to other disciplines – however, there are scads of Canadian dentist who deserve to be showcased in this format and others as yet to be defined……..eChronicles immediately come to … Read more
“Innovation–the heart of the knowledge economy–is fundamentally social.” — Malcolm Gladwell Image via Wikipedia By Benj Edwards from PCMAG.com New technology has been killing off older technology since the dawn of mankind. Thanks to irrepressible human ingenuity, we’re always inventing newer and better ways to do things, which makes those older methods fade into history. … Read more
From ROOTS member Leandro A. P. Pereira ………pssssssst – if you choose to comment, bug Melissa to bug Kim to get a “plug in” for the blog software that will let me embed YOU TUBE CODE!!!!! nudge, nudge, wink, wink, say no more. Increasingly, the vision for this blog is morphing…..and with any luck, come … Read more
I had the opportunity to make the acquaintance of an e-learning genius, Dr. Ovidiu Ciobanu, some time ago. At the time we met, the use of 3D graphics and animations was NOT the province of presenters in the dental world nor a component of publication in dental journals. I have to believe that is about … Read more
The Academy of Osseointegration’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C., will focus on ‘Combining Fundamental Principles with New Technologies.’ (DTI/Photo stock.xchg) Feb 22, 2011 | USA – FROM DENTAL TRIBUNE INTERNATIONAL by Academy of Osseointegration WASHINGTON, DC: Recognizing implant dentistry‘s global reach,the Academy of Osseointegration will introduce an International Symposium to highlight clinical research,technology and treatment … Read more
TechEdge – Dental Aegis A New Breed Opportunities abound for the pioneering technologist with specialized education and knowledge. It is uncertain how a shrinking dental laboratory industry will restructure to combat the pressures of being overtaken by big-store manufacturers, off-shore competition, and digital production. For many, the reality is that the choice will come down … Read more
March 31st to April 2nd, 2011 – Naples Hotel Royal Continental. A boat ride from Capri – can you afford NOT TO ATTEND. ICOI ITALY AND EUROPE present their 2nd International Conference, NOT TO BE MISSED. Multi-disciplinary approach – From Endodontic Surgery to the Aesthetic Aspect in Implantology VISIT files.me.com/ken.serota160/z748f8 for the .pdf Con Image … Read more
Oliver P. Kuhrt (left), Executive Vice President Koelnmesse, and Dr Martin Rickert, Chairman of the Association of German Dental Manufacturers (VDDI) are expecting approximately 1.900 companies to attend the IDS 2011. (DTI/Photo courtesy of Koelnmesse) Feb 16,2011 | EUROPE Interview: by Daniel Zimmermann, DTI & Jeannette Enders, DT Germany The countdown is on: The IDS … Read more
Vancouver, BC: Dental professionals are invited to attend the 2011 Pacific Dental Conference at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This is the meeting’s second year in this venue, and organizers say the new home of the PDC has brought the conference to a fresh and exciting level. Last year’s attendance was over 12,000. Image by photodreamz_ … Read more