The image below is produced by a technology called microCT. 90 years ago, similar images were produced by ink infusion technology. Dr. Hess in Germany showcased the inordinate complexity of the root canal system and tragically begat the Focal Infection Era. Technology for the sake of technology obviates the reality of biologic fundamentalism. No matter … Read more
NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — A new nationwide study by Verasoni Ah Ha! (The Research arm of Verasoni Worldwide), of how dentists use Facebook to promote their practice reveals that dentists are at a loss on Facebook. Data from the study reveal that dentists do not yet understand how to leverage social media channels such … Read more
Method Man might have helped make gold fronts famous, but it looks like Japanese schoolgirls could be the driving force behind a new era of fashionable accessories for your teeth. Instead of gold, however, these “fronts” contain bright multicolored glowing LED lights. Image via Wikipedia The new fashion accessories were originally created as an experiment by two Japanese designers … Read more
People at the end of the alphabet are more impulsive buyers than those at the front. People waiting in line for days for the latest must-have product are probably a bunch of Zimmermans, Youngs, and, yes, Wilkinses, according to a truly bizarre new study. It’s apparently all the fault of elementary school teachers overusing alphabetical … Read more
TORONTO, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ – Biosign Technologies Inc. (TSXV: BIO) and bioAnalytics Inc. announced today that the Dental Health Group in Burlington, Ontario, has deployed the HeartFriendly Dentist™ program, which utilizes the UFIT®TEN-10 Health Monitor. “Our mandate for the HeartFriendly™ Dentist program is to support patient health and help improve vital sign testing in dental care,” stated Steve Colivas,President of bioAnalytics. … Read more
Shares of BIOLASE Technology Inc., the world’s leading dental laser manufacturer and distributor, are soaring for a second day after the company announced the launch of its Waterlase® iPlus™ System dual-wavelength all-tissue laser. The hype signifies the device’s status as the first major breakthrough in all-tissue laser technology since the Waterlase MD™ was introduced in … Read more
by Jason J. Hales D.D.S., M.S. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is a valuable tool in endodontic diagnosis. The following case illustrates how CBCT provides added diagnostic information not available through traditional 2D imaging. This patient was referred to our office today after a long week of infection and diagnostic dilemmas. Here’s the story… 10 … Read more
Consider the implications of sharing your clients work product with them so that they can keep a record until such time as such records are mandatory…..to say nothing of the marketing implications….. Image via CrunchBase Apple looks set to introduce social media features in the next release of the iPhone operating system, iOS 4.3. Trawling … Read more
COPYRIGHT DR. BICUSPIDJanuary 18, 2011 — Health officials in Ontario, Canada, are considering revising a moratorium that prohibits any dental practitioner in the province who is not also an oral radiologist to buy or install cone-beam CT (CBCT) equipment. All radiology equipment in Ontario is regulated by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care through … Read more
By Juliet Eilperin Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, January 17, 2011; 4:31 PM Little did I know that filtering my family’s tap water might put our teeth at risk. Two years ago,when I was pregnant and reporting on how the federal government was unwilling to regulate the rocket-fuel component Image via Wikipedia perchlorate in drinking water, my husband … Read more
Copyright – Dr. Bicuspid January 17, 2011 — The case against bisphenol A (BPA) as an estrogen-mimetic toxin is weakening, according to a presentation last week at the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention in Denver. The most recent statement justifying acceptance of the compound at low levels in dental sealants and composites was issued in July 2010 … Read more
ToothIQ by Symbyos ToothIQ was developed by Symbyos (www.symbyos.com), a health information systems company founded in 2001 to build Web-based solutions for dental health care delivery. It is our belief that educated consumers make the best decisions about their health care. Once a person is knowledgeable about their dental health needs and treatment options, their … Read more
A new drug, developed by a team of researchers at the University of Toronto, shows promise for controlling chronic pain caused by nerve damage. The drug, called NB001, produces strong pain-killing effects in mice and in human neuronal cell lines by blocking a particular enzyme produced in the neurons of the spinal cord and front … Read more
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Dirk Ziebolz, Ivette Szabadi, et al BMC Oral Health 2011, 11:3doi:10.1186/1472-6831-11-3 Published: 14 January 2011 Abstract (provisional) Background The periodontal screening index (PSI) is an element of the initial dental examination. The PSI provides information on the periodontal situation and allows a first estimation of the treatment required. The dental panoramic tomography (DPT) indicates the proximal bone … Read more
Dr. Paul Connet, Ph.D. of St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY offers 50 reasons to oppose fluoridation as listed below and the statements are slightly edited. 1, Humans don’t need fluoride to have good teeth; 2, Fluoridation is unnecessary. Most Western European countries are not fluoridated and they have experienced the same decline in dental decay … Read more
This case from Dr. William Cohen of St. Louis, Missouri was presented to the members of osseou@ls.rxdentistry.com – www.osseouniversity.com. It sequentially demonstrates a pre and post autogenous block graft, a connective tissue graft (preliminary and post block scans taken, fixtures placed with surgical guide). I encourage those who wish to show similar examples to send … Read more
Posted by Dr. Todd Welch on Jan 8, 2011 in Oral Surgery The use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) following tooth removal appears to speed healing and bone formation,according to an article in the Journal of Oral Implantology. When a tooth is removed, poor healing can lead to excessive bone loss in the jaw that can delay tooth replacement, require … Read more
ATLANTA (AP) — In a remarkable turnabout, federal health officials say many Americans are now getting too much fluoride because of its presence not just in drinking water but in toothpaste, mouthwash and other products, and it’s causing splotches on children’s teeth and perhaps more serious problems. The Image via Wikipedia U.S. Department of Health and Human … Read more
Lee Culp, CDT and Edward A. McLaren, DDS, MDC Abstract: As dentistry continues to evolve, new technologies and materials are continually being offered to the dental profession. Throughout the years restorative trends and techniques have come and gone. Some material developments have transformed the face of esthetic dentistry, while other initial concepts have already phased out … Read more