From Dentistry Today – September 28th, 2011 Health care providers today are feeling significant pressure to work more efficiently and streamline procedures in their offices. The pressure can come from insurance companies, patients, or the government, but the message from all parties is to reduce costs and avoid waste. For dentists faced with the pressures … Read more
From Dr. Fred Barnett Patient is a 16 year old female; past history of trauma to tooth #2.1. Patient originally presented with a significant cellulitis (to the orbital area) to her local ER and she was admitted and placed on IV clindamycin. She was then referred to us for treatment. Decompression case……6 weeks between radiographs. Angles … Read more
From The Endo Blog.com by Jason Hales It has been reported that 11.6% – 33% of boys and 3.6% – 19% of girls suffer some kind of dental trauma before age 12. Internal staining is common following a traumatic injury to a tooth. Calcific metamorphosis is the partial or complete obliteration of the pulp following … Read more
By Kathy Kincade – editor in chief of Dr. Bicuspid Drs. Rosenfeld and Mandelaris shared their thoughts on the evolving role of periodontists in interdisciplinary dentistry and their recent experiences with cone-beam CT in their practice, which they believe will open up new diagnostic and treatment opportunities for periodontists. DrBicuspid: How long have you been … Read more
From Dr. Bicuspid September 22, 2011 — Sealing caries in primary molars using the Hall Technique “significantly outperformed” standard restorations in the long term, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Research (September 15, 2011). Read more Related articles The Endo Blog – Jason Hales rocks! (blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com) 3 rooted maxillary premolars (blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com) Eh, what’s up … Read more
I’m much too farklempt to add a tag line……..carry on….. By DrBicuspid StaffSeptember 20, 2011 — A new pilot project at the University of Pacific‘s Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry has brought iPads into the school’s Main Clinic. Students are using iPads equipped with a special application that gives them a new way to communicate with patients, … Read more
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Someone finally realized that you can’t suck and blow at the same time…it’s long overdue for organized dentistry to do the same…… …Something huge happened at the American Medical Association House of Delegates meeting. Although the meaning of what happened will be spun throughout the blogosphere, twittersphere, and schmuckosphere, the bottom line is that the … Read more
I often wonder if over-analyzing anyhing is a positive or a negative. Obviously, second guessing yourself is dangerous, but in the context of getting as much information from a patient as possible, do we set ourselves up to fail as the amount of information offered from a patient’s perspective could conceivably bias our decision making … Read more
iPADS and Dentistry – nuff sed…..iOS 5.0, the latest iteration of the Apple mobile platform operating system is due out……watch for the explosion…..do check out the image as it MUST in due course become “de rigeur” for reps and their companies.. Get Results For Dentists Top Points: 1.,,) It’s important to remember that an iPad … Read more
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From Marty Jablow’s blog BALTIMORE, MD (September 16, 2011)–The National Museum of Dentistry has created a new resource to help parents of children with autism spectrum disorder succeed in teaching good oral healthcare. Healthy Smiles for Autism is a guide that helps parents teach children with autism spectrum disorder how to brush and floss with … Read more
It’s likely you’ve seen this at one time or another, but something truly brilliant is always worth revisiting. A little bit of humour to start your week with a giggle and a snort….. Related articles What Makes You Smile? (mayfairmum.wordpress.com)
Billboard, bus or radio marketing – I think not. VIDEO ON THE INTERNET – that’s the ticket. http://vimeo.com/28786200 Related articles Electronic dental lab prescriptions report available for comment (blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com) FBI forensic course to convene in California (blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com) Dr. Bicuspid – Leaders in Dentistry: A conversation with Dr. Joel Weaver (blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com) Growing Mature Dental Practices with … Read more
How long have we as a profession been educated by others, been sold to by others, been sold off by others and failed to find our unified voice. The world of social networking is changing all that. I could harangue, but that would be pointless. It’s easy to dismiss concern as demagogic and pedantic. First … Read more
From Medscape News Today – by Megan Brooks September 13, 2011 — In a pilot study, a nasal spray form of insulin, used daily for 4 months, stabilized or improved cognition, function, and cerebral glucose metabolism in adults with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) and mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease (AD). “Taken together, these results … Read more
Wonderful presentation!The maxillary premolars have a higly variable anatomy. The maxillary premolars with three distinct roots are extremely rare, especially the second maxillary premolar.This new video describes the diagnosis and clinical management of first and second maxillary premolars with three distinct roots, drawing perticular attention to radiographic interpretation and access refinements. Enjoy! Related articles Agenesis … Read more
From PRNewswire LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Established dental practices face many challenges, number one being the lack of patients desiring cosmetic restorations for fear of painful shots or drilling. Now dentists can allay patient fears, going beyond just treating them with regular cleanings and maintenance, by offering the new painless SmileSimplicity procedures … Read more
It’s unending….. MELVILLE, N.Y., Sep 07, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) –Air Techniques, a manufacturing leader in dental equipment and digital imaging products for the dental industry has developed an app for iPhones and iPads. The app is available to everyone and was designed especially for Air Techniques’ customers and dealers. “We are extremely happy with the … Read more