From Dental Tribune – Dental Tribune is a large global dental publishing entity – very much worth a visit to www.dental-tribune.com – I personally enjoy their ePaper section…the following article is from DT. Sally McKenzie is CEO of McKenzie Management. by Sally McKenzie I shudder when dentists say to me, “I just don’t know what … Read more
Research into the collection and use of dental stem cells are in the early phase,but already some are saying the future is promising. In Las Vegas,a couple of dentists will pull children’s teeth to ship them off so the stem cells could be harvested. “It’s a pretty easy process,” dentist Joshua Saxe said. “We just … Read more
When was the last time, Doctor, that you entered your office reception area through the front door just the way your patients do? Many of you enter the office by a rear or private entrance to avoid walking through a reception area filled with patients. I would like to suggest a reality check. Imagine yourself … Read more
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Canadian and American dental patients are heading to Mexico in their droves to avoid high dental costs in their own countries. In recent years,the number of dental patients heading abroad for treatment has increased signif Image via Wikipedia icantly, as people look to save money on dental care. In some cases, treatment can be half … Read more
It’s the health issue activists like to get their teeth into -adding the compound fluoride to municipal drinking water to reduce dental decay. On one side are the proponents, including a majority of dentists and health specialists, who say there is considerable scientific evidence that adding fluoride significantly reduces cavities -particularly in children. They note … Read more
I.S. GOMES-FILHO1, J. COELHO2, J. PASSOS1, N. FARIAS1,C. FREITAS1,E. CERQUEIRA1, S. CRUZ3, S. TRINDADE1, and M. BARRETO4,1Feira de Santana State University, Feira de Santana – Bahia, Brazil, 2Biological Science, Feira de Santana State University, Feira de Santana, Brazil, 3Vale do São Francisco Federal University, Petrolina, Brazil, 4Bahia Federal University, Salvador, Brazil The relationship between periodontal disease and acute … Read more
Had a moment to check out the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association website. Not being a member, I was only able to “surf” the design et al, however, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Wiki – someone had their act together. Check this out – CDHA raises awareness about the role dental hygienists play in oral and overall health…….very … Read more
TO ALL RCDS MEMBERS: On February 14, 2011, the province of Ontario officially opened the public consultation process for input on the proposed regulatory amendments to the Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act that would allow dentists to use computed tomography (CT) in their dental offices. “This is an important milestone,” explained College President Dr. Peter Trainor. “We are almost at the end of … Read more
Copenhagen, December 23, 2010 – 3Shape A/S, the user-acclaimed worldwide leader in 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions, has released its next generation Dental SystemTM2010 to the market. This latest pacesetting software for Dental CAD/CAM solutions brings new and highly sophisticated indications never before seen in the digital arena, offering unsurpassed productivity and business gains for … Read more
According to experts, dentists are at risk for ear trouble. (DTI/Photo Miamiamia, Dreamstime.com) Feb 18,2011 | USA Dentists at risk for hearing loss by Fred Michmershuizen, DTI NEW YORK CITY: Everyone knows there are certain jobs that carry a risk for loss of hearing. Rock musicians come immediately to mind. So do construction workers who … 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
SEE ME: files.me.com/ken.serota160/cuglvy FEEL ME: US site: http://www.kodakdental.com/en/digital-imaging/extraoral-3d-imaging/9000/clinical-cases.aspx TOUCH ME: Canada site: http://ca.kodakdental.com/en/digital-imaging/extraoral-3d-imaging/9000/clinical-cases.aspx HEAL ME: As may or may not be apparent, depending on whether my family are the only folks reading these cbCT postings, I find the need to be certified to purchase small FOV cbCT equipment in Ontario – scandalous……..frankly, a lecture format … Read more
IBM computer could act as a physician’s assistant, sorting electronic medical histories and even diagnosing patients……….. Computerworld – The game show-playing supercomputer Watson is expected to do much more than make a name for itself on Jeopardy. IBM’s computer could very well herald a whole new era in medicine. That’s the vision of IBM engineers and Dr. Eliot … Read more
Dr. Robert G. Ritter DMD is the Clinical Director for IOAD, The Institute for Oral Art and Design in Sarasota and the program leader of PowerPAC for the Pacific Image via Wikipedia Aesthetic Continuum. Dr. Christopher D. Ramsey, DMD is currently the President of The Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and on the editorial review boards for … Read more
Feature piece from CNN.com Ida Alvarez avoided close conversations. She was afraid of what someone might tell her. She was pretty sure she had really bad breath. “It is such an embarrassing situation,” Alvarez, 31, of Los Angeles told CNN. “There was always a bitter taste in my mouth,but I didn’t want to ask … Read more
Facebook is reframing it’s look; it was never intuitive or user friendly, but it was long overdue for a visual overhaul and that is launching……..the use of newsletters is old hat in dental marketing…..what Facebook and Twitter offers is 24/7/365 newsletters and customer service and familiarity which builds and brands loyalties………….check out the following article. … Read more
By Donna Domino, Associate Editor – from DrBicuspid.com – FULL ARTICLE February 9, 2011 — Tongue cancer patients who have compartmental tongue surgery live longer and have fewer recurrences of the disease compared with those who undergo conventional surgery, a new retrospective study found (Oral Oncology, January 22, 2011). Cancer of the tongue is aggressive, as evidenced by its … Read more
“Well, I don’t know what will happen now. We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it really doesn’t matter with me now, because I’ve been to the mountaintop. And I don’t mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want … Read more
February 11, 2011 Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a debilitating bone condition that affects the jaws and occurs as a result of reduced local blood supply to the bone. The literature in this area has been severely limited since most investigations cannot evaluate sufficient numbers of afflicted individuals to accurately determine the incidence of … Read more