Leverage is not a four letter word

See link on bottom to read entire article… Most health care professionals prioritize patient education, because an educated patient makes wise, informed decisions for treatment. This translates into higher case acceptance rates for your practice. While personal consultations, combined with videos,images,and print materials, are important in patient education, don’t overlook the most convenient and customized … Read more

The line forms to the right!!!! or left………..

The University of Pittsburgh offers a Dental Informatics program…. Pittsburgh, pA:  November 15, 2011– The University of Pittsburgh is seeking applicants for MS,PhD, and postdoctoral positions for its training program in dental informatics. These programs provide training in a cutting-edge discipline which is focused on the application of computer and information science to improve dental practice, research, education, and management.  A full … Read more

Shifting encryption gears

It seems unlikely that those who are working with the RCDSOntario will choose to enter a constructive dialogue on encryption and the drive to mandate, quelle domage or fromage, never did do well in French. SLIPSTREAM Just Give Me the Right to Be Forgotten By NATASHA SINGER Published: August 20, 2011 RECOMMEND TWITTER LINKEDIN SIGN … Read more

Transmitting Medical Records … The Ins and Outs

Persistence………….I’m sure the root word is PEST………..for your consideration……. You’ve asked your legal assistant to retrieve medical records for a court case and then email you a copy at your home email address so that you can work on the case from home. Not a problem, right? It depends. Email is not an inherently secure … Read more

BlogWorld Expo Features Social Media In Health Care

If you’re reading this, you’ve been blogged Social media has changed the landscape in health care.  Social media is a powerful and phenomenal platform to help educate consumers, raise awareness of health issues and connect with consumers and colleagues. Social media gives a voice to patients and consumers and it allows the conversation to get … Read more

3M ESPE launches educational website on temporization

From Dr. Bicuspid – October 25, 2011 http://www.3mespetemps.com/ 3M ESPE‘s new education microsite, www.3MESPEtemps.com, offers a spectrum of information about the company’s temporization materials, including an overview of indications, techniques, troubleshooting tips, and case studies. The site also features printable technique guides, examples of successful cases, and information on ordering, according to the company. The more … Read more

Introducing Dental Students to Evidence-Based Decisions in Dental Care

How do we move beyond basic technical fundamentals which are the mainstay of salesforce based education into more purposeful and relevant self-directed learning……….I plan on approaching the author of this paper with the hope that he will contribute to this blog. In this author’s opinion, dentistry must expansively embrace comprehensive reasoning to prevent being diminished … Read more

G. V. Blacklist

From –  Some dentists have disclosed their patients‘ private information on a so-called ‘black list‘ on a website asking other colleagues not to treat them. The patients, however, do not know whether they are on the list because they are not allowed to access the site. Titled ‘BL,’ the abbreviation of black list or jinsang,’ … Read more

J. Morita Usa Joins Facebook Community With Root Zx Mini Giveaway

From Dentistry Today – October 6th, 2011 IRVINE, Calif. – (October 5, 2011) – J. Morita USA announces the launch of their new Facebook page. In promotion, licensed dentists that “like” the page will be entered to win a Root ZX mini, the company‘s new apex locator, through October 30, 2011. J. Morita USA has entered into … Read more

Think too much Part A

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

Air Techniques – Now Available for Free Download Through iTunes

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

Sjogren’s syndrome

With the news that Venus Williams‘ tennis career may be ending because of Sjogren’s syndrome, I thought it purposeful to review the condition in light of the fact, that many patients may now wonder if they have it as well. Sadly, there is the inevitable mass “hysteria”, and I use the term very loosely with … Read more

Are Dentists’ Facebook Fans Local?

From Modern Dental Practice Management Some interesting information hit my email box this morning, thanks to Dr. Emmott’s blog. An article at www.pcmag.com tells us “Most Facebook Fans of Small Businesses Aren’t Local, Study Finds.” I know that’s the case with the MDPM Facebook page. We have fans from all over the globe — but … Read more

Kudos to Nobel Biocare

The vision behind MyDentalChronicles, currently on MyDentalBuddies while we await – drum roll please – the update of the OH server and the move to Word Press blogging software, is in evidence on http://www.nobelbiocare.com/en/resource-library/cases/case-reports.aspx. Nobel remains without doubt the most visionary and market aware of the implant companies world-wide.  It is my hope, that the same … Read more

The Start-Up of You

To avoid redundancy of the News section of the OH website with the blog section, as we find our information from similar resources at times, I’m going to post op-ed pieces occasionally that while not directly on point, nonetheless if you can see things peripherally, may well provide you insight into your career and it’s … Read more

A word to the wise – nothing should surprise you

From Dr. Bicuspid – think it can’t happen to you?  That’s your first mistake……we live in very strange times…….reporters hacking the cell phones of private citizens to fill “newspapers”, a repeat of the 30’s for many, too many, desperate times make for desperate people……  Image via Wikipedia July 11,2011 — A worker at an Illinois dental … Read more

The 5 best dental apps

It’s getting better all the time………….. Jul 10, 2011 By Eugene Antenucci, DDS Disclosure: Dr. Antenucci is a paid consultant with Planmeca USA. Apps for everyday dentistry The iPad is a device that uses applications, or apps, to accomplish a limitless set of tasks. An app is computer software that is designed to perform singular or multiple related tasks. … Read more

Doctors driving IT development with their mobile technology choices

By Pamela Lewis Dolan, amednews.com – May 23, 2011 When physicians at Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center started adopting smartphones a few years ago, they almost immediately looked for ways to use them in their clinical lives. Doctors liked being able to access their patients’ records and clinical tools anytime,from any place,so they pressured the hospital … Read more

CE Diary Connects Dental Professionals with CE Courses

Online PR News – Queensland, Australia – May 23, 2011 – Great place to live except for the snakes and the spiders. In today’s busy world where Dental Professionals are required to keep abreast of professional developments, there is one place they can go to view hundreds of Dental Implant CE courses. For Dentists in … Read more