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Orthodudes – inquiring minds wanna know – Damon or Damien 666
Not being an orthodontist, controversy over technique and systems is a bit off my radar…..however, there is certainly an awareness of the concerns re; the ubiquitous and uncertified use of Invisalign and now there appears to be a brouhaha about the use of the Damon system…..www.damonbraces.com. To that end, I would like to open this … Read more
ADA sets up a discussion forum for the “peeps”
The ADA is to provide expert content in response to consumer questions…. CHICAGO, April 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The American Dental Association (ADA) has joined forces with Sharecare, a new online resource that invites the public to submit health-related questions and have them answered by health professionals. The website (“www.sharecare.com“) was created by Mehmet Oz, M.D., a physician … Read more
Money makes the world go around, the world go around, the world go around
2011-12-12 14:23:29
Beyond the Fringe – Survivor host Jeff Probst on using social media to join the ‘global conversation’
Social media is dominating our world. The press to incorporate it into the world of dentistry is meeting with expected resistance, but that is typical and traditional with dentistry. Early adapters abound, albeit in small numbers; they will however, win out in time. Numerous PM gurus and pundits recommend the use of the new iPAD2 … Read more
Open invitation to all Practice Management gurus in Canada
The Levin Group has a spectacular feature on DrBicuspid.com – Practice Success….the item below is the latest…..I’d sincerely like to open this blog up to Canada’s finest and showcase their practice assistance efforts and commentary…….please contact me at any time and let’s keep Image via Wikipedia Canadian dentist in the know – how? Dos and … Read more
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
New Fiber-Reinforced Composite Material Offers Advancements In Oral Implants
Source – Allen Press Publishing Services New materials and new technologies offer opportunities to bring implant dentistry to more patients. Fiber-reinforced composite is a new material that promises advantages for use in oral and craniofacial applications as well as in orthopedics. Discovering how it responds to stress and strain can help gauge its usefulness. As part of … Read more
Syringe cover takes the fear out of pediatric local anesthesia
By Rob Goszkowski – Dr.Bicuspid.com April 21, 2011 — Getting children to sit through a dental procedure is a challenge most practitioners inevitably face. The mere mention of the word “needle” can prompt anxiety and panic in young patients, making a routine dental procedure anything but. http://www.columbia.edu/itc/hs/dental/d7710/client_edit/LAExtRD.pdfRead more Related articles Uh-Oh: Robots Now Administering Anesthesia … Read more
Justin Bieber-Branded Dental Care Products to Arrive at Retailers in 2011
I wonder if I can go viral if I play my Kazoo on YouTube while obturating a third molar. Bravado, the world’s leading global music merchandising company, and Ashtel Dental, a leading provider of dental products nationwide, announced plans today to launch an exclusive full line of dental care products for teens and adults based on … Read more
The winds of change
From dentistry.co.uk – trends are global – by Guy Hiscott A new survey suggests that patient loyalty may be on the wane – and that patients who are dissatisfied with their care might vote with their feet without dentists knowing. Dental corporate Oasis, which commissioned the survey, has warned that the results indicate a changing … Read more
More Than a Mouthful – Are we putting braces on our kids too soon?
2011-12-12 14:22:56
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
If You Want To Keep Smiling Through Menopause – Get More Dental Checkups!
By Anna Rushton – April 18, 2011 – from Bioidentical Oral Health There’s a lot of attention paid now to the whiteness of our teeth and how brilliant our smile is and frankly false teeth are not something anyone willingly seeks out. The expertise and technology of dentistry has improved hugely so that a full … Read more
Fluff piece with a message
2011-12-12 14:22:38
Salesperson launched multi-million-dollar tooth brush business…well I’lloral bee
All about Gerald Munroe of Kitchener, Ontario. KITCHENER — It had been a gutsy move to give up a secure job for an uncertain future with a wife and five kids at home. But for the highly personable and hard-working Gerald Munroe, the gamble paid off. In 1970, he introduced the toothbrush manufacturer J.O. Butler … Read more
AstraZeneca to sell £1.3 billion dental unit as it focuses on medicine business
From the DailyMail in the UK – 1.3 billion pounds is 2.04 billion Cdn dollars Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has begun a £1.3 billion auction of its dental implants and medical devices division as it looks to focus on its core medicine business. Bids for Astra Tech, which makes catheters and breathing aids, as well as advanced dental … Read more
Need an orthodontist – forget YooHoo to a neighbour – just YOOOOOTOOOOOOB
It should come as no surprise. My four year old granddaughter keeps me appraised of her tuition needs for the Fashion Institute of Technology with daily emails of her renderings for her own boutique line of couture inspirations and my two year old twin grandsons order their latest APP needs off my iTUNES store account. … Read more
Extrapolate, extrapolate, dance to the music…….
From Webtwilight – how to create a website. Dentistry is a profession, dentistry is a business, therefore, dentistry is a business. Was sent this from a real estate blog. Does it have relevance to a dental practice, is the medium the message? You bet your tube or your bippy!!! Do you need one website or … Read more