I’m in the midst of building a Wiki for the ROOTS forum……it’s become impossible to keep any semblance of order with the explosive number of blogs that are appearing minute by minute in the dental world. There has to be a central node – nothing exists without a hub. (as an aside, since no one … Read more
Comments from Maarten Meire re; subject about to get a lot of press as Biolase Technology has secured a new patent for cleaning and disinfecting root canals. The new patent called “Fluid Controllable Laser Endodontic Cleaning and Disinfecting System” covers the use of an endodontic probe loaded with cleaning particles/agents and measuring kit to clean … 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
By Caleb Garling – August 12, 2011 – Cool Tech The intensive hospital procedures use has skyrocketed in the last decade. If you’ve ever been unfortunate enough to be an emergency room patient, you likely know how ominous the idea of a CT scan can be. No one wants to be inserted into a narrow … Read more
Still working on getting an eChronicle up at Oral Health……ah, the corporate world…….just ask S&P………. Wish to share a number of intriguing sites I’ve come across as I seek a way to build the perfect beast…….. http://orthocj.com/ http://www.arvanitis.com/smile-makeover-proofs/detailed-smile-gallery.html And of course, my personal favorite http://www.ijdcr.com/ Related articles Now is the time for all good dentists to … Read more
I am completely unaware of the workings of our licensing bodies in Canada, privy only to the mutterings around the table at a study club or society meeting. Mostly, I’m advised about the number of new endodontists coming to Ontario, or the number of dentists trained abroad who are being given “carte blanche” entrance into … Read more
From dentistry.co.uk – trends are global – by Guy Hiscott A new survey suggests that patient loyalty may be on the wane – and that patients who are dissatisfied with their care might vote with their feet without dentists knowing. Dental corporate Oasis, which commissioned the survey, has warned that the results indicate a changing … Read more
Indian Patents NewsApril 9, 2011 New Delhi, April 9 — Spain based Biotechnology Institute I Mas D S.L. filed patent application for narrow dental implant and associated pieces. The inventor is Eduardo Anitua Aldecoa. Biotechnology Institute I Mas D S.L. filed the patent application on July 8,2007. The patent application number is 6151/DELNP/2007 A. The … Read more
By Madonna BehenHealthDay Reporter – Tue Mar 15,11:48 pm ET TUESDAY,March 15 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 15 million Americans are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, and the number is rising, according to a report released Tuesday. “People with Alzheimer’s who are otherwise healthy may live as long as 20 or 25 years,” said William H. Thies, … Read more
Dental economic trends give us clues about the industry”s future. The first two articles in this series explored trends in dental education and how they have impacted dental manpower trends. We saw how major shifts in dental school enrollments eventually translated into changes in the number and mix of dentists. Some of the major changes … Read more
By NANCY KEATES Kids still getting visits from the Tooth Fairy are getting braces. The number of children 17 and younger getting orthodontic treatment has grown 46% over the past decade to 3.8 million in 2008, the latest figure available from the American Association of Orthodontists. The association doesn’t break the number down further by age, … Read more
by L. Emery Karst, DDS from Dental Tribune As patients get older,anterior teeth commonly show wear,chipping and discoloration. These changes are the result of a number of factors because of aging. There is increased awareness of these unattractive teeth and the desire to have a more youthful appearance. Because of the recent media attention to … Read more
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Image via Wikipedia The global economy has changed, and the dental world is forced to change. too. Once thought by most to be recession-proof, dental practices are being impacted by the economic downturn in many ways. Today’s economic conditions are unpredictable and have placed new challenges on staff and resources. As the economy continues to … Read more
The incorporation of the third dimension into practical dental and craniofacial imaging is now a reality. The value of small FOV cbCT in endodontics and periodontics specifically is an unimaginable iteration of the standard of care in diagnosis. The Ministry in Ontario responsible for ensuring access to greatest number of practitioners and by extension the … Read more