SLSA 2008 * Self Learning/Self Assessment 2008 will commence in the January 2008 issue of Oral Health. The format will continue to consist of four (4) questions per month for 10 months (January – October), concluding with a 15 question quiz for CE points in the November 2008 issue. SLSA 2007 * Dentists who wish … Read more
As a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, I’m always happy to see journal articles on the above subject; however I must take issue with a number of points mentioned. I feel that the choice of appliance design that the author uses is less than ideal. While I am sure that in … Read more
I believe we should always try to be positive and look for the best in people. I also believe that when we are hired and accept a new position that we make a commitment to complete the duties that are delegated to us and follow office protocols. In an ideal world we would all go to work happy and leave happy at the end of the day, all without stress. But we know that in the real world, my fantasy happy, stress-free day is usually not the case.
A new dentist guide to JUMP STARTING A PRACTICE
Choosing the right location to build or buy a practice can be a daunting task for many new dentists
The First Five Years
After completing dental school, one’s attention often focuses on personal, professional and financial goals. This article will address practical tax and financial issues facing today’s new dentists. Some of the comments are skewed toward a general practitioner versus a specialist. Mature graduates, some of whom received their training in a foreign country, but who have … Read more
For 14 years I was like many hygienists. I didn’t know about business nor did I care. My focus has always been about taking care of people, helping patients progress from infection and disease into health and wellness. That element has never changed but the costs connected with doing our businesses have changed drastically. Through … Read more
For years, Dr. Steven Bongard had made dental implants a prominent aspect of his general practices. However, upon learning about and soon developing his expertise in the revolutionary All-on-4 treatment concept, Dr. Bongard decided to open a new practice solely devoted to dental implant restoration. Based on the idea of transforming his edentulous patients’ lives … Read more
New York–If you’ve picked a copy of any of the top fashion/lifestyle magazines in the past two years, you’d be hard pressed to find one that hasn’t featured a cosmetic dentistry article. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) is frequently referenced due in part to its proactive PR efforts. AACD president Laura Kelly and … Read more
When walking into the North York Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Centre, you might double check to make sure you’re at the right place. The space looks more like a Beverly Hills spa than an oral & maxillofacial clinic. You can see how Dr. David Dara Yarmand’s design tastes, have been influenced by the 10 years … Read more
Dry mouth, staining, tooth wear, periodontal disease, sensitive teeth, difficulty speaking, chewing and swallowing and the ever-popular gum shrinkage… ahh, aging. Ain’t it grand? The potential association between oral health and overall health, including heart problems, diabetes and pneumonia, make it even more important for seniors to maintain good dental hygiene as long as possible. … Read more
San Francisco, CA–Close to 50,000 dental professionals attended the 148th annual ADA session in San Franscisco. This session hosts the largest dental exhibition in North America with thousands of dental products and exhibits from more than 700 companies. The ADA meeting occupies the space of more than 7.5 football fields. Highlights of the sessions included: … Read more
Los Angeles, CA–With baby teeth cavities becoming epidemic in North America, it might be time to switch it up when it comes to your child’s oral health routine. Firefly MouthSwoosh Anti-Cavity Fluoride Rinse from Dr. Fresh is sugar and alcohol-free and encourages good oral hygiene at an early age. It’s bright pink in colour and … Read more
The esthetic revolution has expanded beyond all expectations. The desire for a beautiful smile is more and more the primary reason patients seek dental care. But don’t make the mistake of thinking that smile design is just about straight, white front teeth. There is a basic principle that must be understood if perfected smile design … Read more
Choosing a method of restoration and a material comes down to evaluating several different parameters. These include the condition of the existing tooth, colour of the existing tooth, position of the tooth in the mouth, (anterior vs. posterior) esthetic desires of the patient and the skills and preferences of the laboratory technician doing the restoration.1,2 … Read more
Developing a comprehensive library of informative texts is essential if a dentist strives to become a master of dentistry. Dr. Dawson’s textbook is certainly one of the cornerstones of this quest. No specialty in dentistry can be practiced effectively at the highest level of competence without an understanding of how teeth relate to the rest … Read more
Cosmetic dentists are called upon daily to improve patients’ smiles. Yet at the heart of this request is the patient’s desire to look better and to retain a youthful appearance. The aging process of the face and the dentition creates an additional dimension of understanding when treatment planning cases where smile enhancement and facial appearance … Read more
If you know what to look for when evaluating your impression, you can predict the fit and function of your definitive restoration. The purpose of this paper is to discus the difference between a quality impression and the “clinically acceptable” impression. The laboratory technician, the impression material, the type of quadrant tray or the technique, … Read more
