Leaky, smelly implants takes on a whole new meaning…..

From Dr. Bicuspid Team July 26, 2011 — In response to concerns over the degradation of titanium implants, researchers from the University of Oviedo in Spain have developed a highly sensitive method to determine the levels of titanium in human blood (Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, July 22, 2011). Read article Related articles Heavy metal: Titanium implant … Read more

Whistle down the “Goin’ Mobile” Wind

It’s continuing unabated and it will radically change the dental landscape in marketing, practice management and dental education. You don’t need to be an IT expert, you can hire those, but you need to have the vision and to see the implications for your future in terms of patient CONNECTIVITY. The same will hold with … Read more

Something for Oral Health to ponder upon……

Albeit, the free trip would be to East Kobakonk….nonetheless… Win a free trip to New York City and join us for the Dental Tribune Awards Dental Tribune is the largest dental newspaper worldwide, published in more than 25 languages with a readership of 650,000+ dentists, and it is one of the best known brands in … Read more

Rupert Murdoch is using Fox News to deflect animus to dentists

From PRNewsWire If you’re being demonized, demonize someone else…..it’s historical. CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 25,2011 /PRNewswire/ — A leading international scientist in the field of infection control is urging patients to ask their dentists about the potential for cross-contamination in the dental office, specifically from reused chains and holders that fasten patients’ protective bibs in place. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/question-your-dentist-about-potential-for-cross-contamination-leading-infection-control-scientist-tells-fox-news-126112098.html Related … Read more

Green, green, you’re young and alive….with apologies to Rod McKuen

Green, green, they say, on the far side of the hill From John Flucke’s technology blog Even dentists hate toothpaste tubes.  They aren’t very efficient which means they are wasteful.  They are also messy and sometimes hard to control. However, I think Designers Sang Min Yu and Wong Sang Lee are onto something here with their … Read more

Beyond Practice Management: Fear of change

Just another thing they never taught you in dental school… By Don Deems, DDS, FAGD from Dr. Bicuspid July 18, 2011 — Frank knew he needed to make a change. He just couldn’t do it. After all, what would happen if he did do it? Frank was paralyzed into inaction. You know Frank; you’ve either been … Read more

The Replacements – terrible movie, effective use of amalgam?

From Dental Bicuspid.com – Assistant editor Rob Goszkowski July 26,2011 — There’s a pervasive problem in restorative dentistry, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association (July 2011, Vol. 142:7, pp. 842-849): Too many dentists are replacing amalgam restorations when a repair will suffice, and practices have patients spending more money while limiting … Read more

Can someone explain how a blog works as if I’m six years old?

Sure……from Modern Dental Practice Marketing – admin The purpose of a dental practice blog is to attract patients who may not find your website. Because of the diversity of content in the individually written blogs we post for a dental practice, Google sees more information related to your practice that it would if you had only a website. Read arrrhtickle … Read more

Are dental companies afraid of social media?

It is what it is, has always rankled me, because it is a mendacious statement at best reflective of a lack of emotion, passion and commitment to anything that could “paint outside the lines”. It should be, “it is what it should rightfully be”. One has to wonder why more dental companies aren’t scrambling to … Read more

Reader’s Digest – Laughter is the best dentistry?

I asked my office manager why we have four subscriptions to Reader’s Digest….her response, they are routinely “five finger discounted” from the reception area……not Vogue or Veranda or Golf Digest, Road and Track, we tried the Robb Report for a time, but we’re Mississauga not Rosedale………and yet, Reader’s Digest disappears……..go figure……which is what I tried … Read more

Retreatment of failing endodontic procedures REDUX (1)

The big picture objective is to use the “COMMENTS” section to begin an engagement or discussion at which point, I can harass the BIZ GROUP for the long dreamed of BLOG DISCUSSION FORUM and engage all the editorial consultants and contributing consultants to act as a tech support group for Canadian dentists……..snooze, you lose; use … Read more

Retreatment of failing endodontic procedures REDUX

Just checking to see if anyone of the three regulars was paying attention……..this is a teaser, does not include the firecat from the Cat Steven’s album of long memory, but we’re experimenting remember……… Do some GOOGLE on this image and then we’ll chat more……..fireside chat if you will….. Related articles Veritas; In the realm of … Read more

Retreatment of failing endodontic procedures

I’ve been giving a great deal of thought about why some folks glom onto the blogosphere and others could care less. There is no question that Facebook is an acquired taste and it’s possible that GOOGLE + will give it a huge run for it’s money. Twitter seems to be making in roads with the … Read more

Zoom, zoom!

It’s not a new concept, it’s not a revolutionary concept, but it is, in the author’s opinion, the inevitability of how sales by corporate dentistry will flourish, especially when they grasp how social networking can explode the monetization of sales.  A company like Apple is destined to become the largest company in the world because … Read more

Gordie Cee – COME ON DOWN!

From Dentistry IQ / Dental Economics Ask Dr. Christiansen Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD For more on this topic, go to www.dentaleconomics.com and search using the following key words: dental assistants,in-service education, clinical time, Dr. Gordon Christensen. Q: I was recently at one of your courses, and I heard you say that you have no plans to … Read more