Wiki waki woo……..

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

Lasers in Endodontics

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

Of case reports and virtual journals

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

More dental schools means more dentists – who’s doing the math?

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

The winds of change

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

Almost 15 Million Americans Now Caring for Loved One With Alzheimer’s

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

Of crystal balls and Ouija boards

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

UH OH Part Deux!!!!!!!!!!! not a warning about the GM IPO

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

Making a single veneer blend so naturally it’s undetectable

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

RSA Animate – Changing Education Paradigms

FASCINATING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U&feature=player_embedded# Related articles Changing Education Paradigms – Sir Ken and RSA Animate (angelamaiers.com) Changing Paradigms (neilperkin.typepad.com) Scrap Our Education System (on-purpose.blogspot.com) The surprising truth about what motivates us (guardian.co.uk) Number theory & RSA public key cryptography (mvngu.wordpress.com) RSA Animate – The Empathic Civilisation (kestalusrealm.wordpress.com)

That was then; this is now

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

What’s the holdup on cbCT access in Ontario?

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