Fluoridation is useless for low-income children, US federal data shows. Now please keep in mind the source, the New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation (NYSCOF) Inc. Having said that, Center for Disease Control (CDC) 2011/2012 statistics reveal that low income children’s tooth decay rates are increasing substantially despite record numbers of children served fluoride … Read more
Responding to an exponentially increasing number of online tutorials and websites, that claim to teach consumers how to straighten their own teeth, the American Association of Orthodontics has issued a series of television and radio public service announcements warning about the risks associated with do-it-yourself orthodontics. Most homemade braces consist of a combination of paper … Read more
I am honoured to have been selected as an editor for the implantology issue of Oral Health. My father, Blake Nicolucci, has had an extensive career full of accolades and I can only hope to achieve some of what he has accomplished. He has served both Oral Health and the profession as a whole with … Read more
The 2016 ODA ASM was a resounding success, with record attendance! Attendees enjoyed amazing learning experiences with outstanding speaker sessions, hands-on workshops and 2 world class Keynote speakers: Jann Arden and Harley Pasternak! The sold-out exhibit floor offered great opportunities to see new products, talk with leading dental companies and network with colleagues! Mark your … Read more
With more than 12,900 dental professionals attending the 2016 conference, the Pacific Dental Conference celebrated its highest attendance to date. And it continues to be one of the largest dental conferences in North America. Thank you to all who attended! We look forward to next year when we can once again offer our attendees a … Read more
Tips for Delivering Powerful New-Patient Experiences Part 1 When you sit down with a new patient for the first time, it’s not only you that’s assessing them. The patient is conducting an exam of their own. They are assessing “YOU”! Can I trust you? Do you care about me? Do you know what you are … Read more
Click to watch more Dental FAQ videos. 5 Ideological Factor Associated with Peri-Implant Bone Loss Dr. Mark Lin lists the five ideological factors commonly associated with peri-implant bone loss, before discussing which of the two treatment options – surgical vs non-surgical – he would recommend and why. Dr. Mark Lin has given numerous lectures, presentations … Read more
Simple Steps to Great Financial Conversations Are “money” barriers getting between you and the ideal care patients deserve. Are you tongue tied when patients bring up cost/money? Would you like to inspire more customers to value the cost of treatment that is in their best oral health interests. In this video Peter will discuss how … Read more
7 Tips to Ensure Your New Practice Thrives If you just bought an existing practice, or are thinking about buying one, this just may be the most valuable 8 minutes you’ve ever spent watching a video! From the best ways to introduce your vision to your new team to the benefits of getting involved in … Read more
Oral Health recently had the opportunity to meet up with Dr. Bobby Chagger, following the very successful CEREC 30th meeting in Las Vegas. Dr. Chagger shares his thoughts on the developments in digital dentistry, its benefits for patients and team members and where digital dentistry is headed for the future.
Click to watch more Dental FAQ videos. Dr. Mark Lin discusses the latest thinking on socket grafting, including whether it should be standard after every tooth extraction or limited to instances where the buccal plate has been compromised. Dr. Mark Lin has given numerous lectures, presentations and courses on the topics of Implant Dentistry (Surgical/Prosthetics), live … Read more
Dr. Wilson Chen, BSc., DDS, CFP, FMA, weighs the pros and cons of various strategies and approaches to paying down the sizeable student debt accrued by recent graduates from dental college. Dr. Chen graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1992 and, over the course of 20 years, built a successful family practice. Wilson is the … Read more
Click to watch more Dental FAQ videos. Dr. Mark Lin discusses the various categories of implant complications. Dr. Mark Lin has given numerous lectures, presentations and courses on the topics of Implant Dentistry (Surgical/Prosthetics), live surgical and prosthetic demonstrations with patient treatment, human cadaver surgical and implant courses, anterior implant aesthetics, implant complications and practice … Read more
Click to watch more Dental FAQ videos. Dental guarantees and warranties, should you or shouldn’t you? Dr. Mark Lin of TIDE, Inc. – the Toronto Institute of Dental Excellence. Dr. Mark Lin has given numerous lectures, presentations and courses on the topics of Implant Dentistry (Surgical/Prosthetics), live surgical and prosthetic demonstrations with patient treatment, human cadaver … Read more
The 2015 Pacific Dental Conference was a great success once again. We invite you to see selected highlights from the busy exhibit floor with interviews from some of the leading dental companies. Be sure to mark your calendar now for the 2016 PDC-March 17th through 19th 2016!
The 2015 Pacific Dental Conference was a great success once again. We invite you to see selected highlights from the busy exhibit floor with interviews from some of the leading dental companies. Be sure to mark your calendar now for the 2016 PDC-March 17th through 19th 2016!
From the Land of OZ IT WAS once the essential beauty feature for celebrities obsessed with appearance. But that dazzling white smile has moved beyond the Hollywood hills and into the Australian suburbs. Read more: and before you read below Read more: However,this is a more personal entry,one of concern. I was driving to Tim’s … Read more
By Rabia Mughal, Contributing Editor Dr. Bicuspid October 26, 2011 — Patients who come in for cosmetic work are often seeking the perfect smile. But some dentists are compromising sound enamel and dentin to give patients unnecessary porcelain crowns and veneers, according to Martin Kelleher, BDS, MSc, a consultant in restorative dentistry at the King’s … Read more
