The Intersection of Science and Belief in Dentistry In the practice of dentistry, as in all fields of medicine, our primary commitment is to the health and well-being of our patients. “Do no harm.” This commitment necessitates that we base our treatment recommendations on the most reliable and valid information available. To fulfill this duty, … Read more
If you wish to ignore my blather, simply read the article on the link below. I couldn’t help but reflect on the past year in dentistry. There is no question technology is elevating the service mix of the profession; however, is all technology reflective of positive change. If this article was on the revolutionary/evolutionary/cult creation … Read more
Wave One – New product introduction………..very little science as yet re; apical debris extrusion….a mix of Protaper design on shaft and K3 style configuration apically…….used in reciprocating handpiece, ProMark from TDS…….as with all new product launches, time will tell. https://picasaweb.google.com/101688955052453412186/RecentlyUpdated Case presentation as easy as it gets, either Google Picasa or iPHOTO – the best … Read more
Time to look for a deserted island and a cave. Politics is a given, Wall Street has always been the world’s largest legalized casino, religion, let’s not go there, but now, science. In the immortal words of Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now; The horror, the horror. Image by drp via Flickr From the guardian.co.uk – … Read more
From Dr. Bicuspid – June 28, 2011 Researchers from the University of Alberta conducted a systematic search of electronic databases, including Medline, PubMed, Embase,Cochrane Library,and Web of Science up until May 2010. They identified and selected articles in which investigators explored anterior dental aesthetics from a layperson’s perspective, and assigned methodological scores to the studies. … Read more
From Dental Tribune ANAHEiM, CA: Once a year, sunny Anaheim, Calif.,opens its arms to tens of thousands of dental professionals from around the world for CDA Presents the Art and Science of Dentistry. This year’s meeting will take place May 12 to 14 (Thursday through Saturday) at the Anaheim Convention Center. Image via Wikipedia Attendees … Read more
Science gets partial answers slowly – Margaret Scarlett – April 18, 2011 from Medscape Connect In these changing times with technology always changing, I’m reminded of a saying from a colleague at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). When faced with new scientific data on prevention of disease, this scientific expert said something … Read more
The intent of this “article/op-ed/editorial” piece is to see if I can finally shake loose those of you who read this blog, spend time on it and yet don’t post……….the point of this “MASHUP” is to engender “discovery” of information, trends, likes, dislikes et al and to DIALOGUE in the truest manner and context of … Read more
I was privileged last week to be part of a special programme put on by the Toronto CEREC Study Club and Ivoclar Vivadent. The session was entitled “Contemporary Ceramics: A Closer Look at the Materials”. After a wonderful cocktail hour with generous refreshments and wonderful opportunities to network, the 30 plus attendees were ushered into … Read more
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