Lean and mean means green

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

Veritas; In the realm of the philosopher kings

Please bear with me re; this particular blog entry. It is an experimental model for future design parameters of both clinical and op-ed pieces on the winds of change in dentistry. As well, it is hoped that it can in time, be used to denote transitional change as product, technique and philosophy iterate temporally as … Read more

Strokes – Gum Disease More Harmful Than Diabetes

From Medical News Today New research suggests that gum disease carries a higher risk of causing a stroke thandiabetes, and its impact is nearly the equivalent of high blood pressure as a major cause of strokes.  High blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes (diabetes mellitus) are widely recognised as major risks which contribute to non-fatal strokes (ischemic strokes). In recent years there … Read more

Dentists should be checking blood pressure in children

From Topix Because it has no symptoms, children don’t usually complain.  Catching it early is key and now pediatric dentists are stepping up to help doctors find it. Dr. David Kaelber of MetroHealth Medical Center came up with an easier to follow chart to help dentists know if their pediatric patient has high blood pressure. It’s … Read more