What would YOU DO?!

Patient was referred to an office by a dentist in regard to tooth #2.5 treated by an associate.  The patient was advised that the palatal canal was not detected and a PFM was placed about 6 months ago. Patient now presents on referral with a chronic apical periodontitis evident and the request is to surgically … Read more

Scuse me, pardon? Can you repeat that, louder please………

According to experts, dentists are at risk for ear trouble. (DTI/Photo Miamiamia, Dreamstime.com) Feb 18,2011 | USA Dentists at risk for hearing loss by Fred Michmershuizen, DTI NEW YORK CITY: Everyone knows there are certain jobs that carry a risk for loss of hearing. Rock musicians come immediately to mind. So do construction workers who … Read more

Who or what is in the driver’s seat?

Image by enno via Flickr It is no surprise that the market for implant dentistry continues to grow impressively as the result of advances in science and technology and from the purchasing power of the most affluent older generation in U.S. history – the baby boomers. First, let’s acknowledge the tremendous impact of evidence-based research … Read more