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When you come to a fork in the road, take it

From Marty Jablow: Seattle, WA, August 25, 2011 – Sesame Communications, a dental industry pioneer in online patient connection systems, today announced that it has been named to the fifth annual lnc. 500|5000,an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. In its debut year on the list,Sesame is ranked an impressive #2024 for its 125% … Read more

A is for Apple

I am obsessed with Apple as a company, as a culture, as the most innovative business to model in the past century and of course, I dress like Steve Jobs, granted several sizes larger. From Dental IQ – Jul 21, 2011 – for all those who thought I was meshugenah when I went on and … Read more

Artefacts in CBCT: a review

Artefacts are common in today’s cone beam CT (CBCT). They are induced by discrepancies between the mathematical modelling and the actual physical imaging process. Since artefacts may interfere with the diagnostic process performed on CBCT data sets, every user should be aware of their presence. This article aims to discuss the most prominent artefacts identified in the scientific … Read more

Don’t Forget to Analyze Your Practices’ Management Systems

From Dental Heroes – Jameson Management – June 12, 2011 Take the time to Analyze Take a look–a hard, honest look at each and every one of your systems and ask yourself, “What are we doing well?” Do more of that! Then ask yourself the really difficult question, “How can we do this better?” That’s … Read more

Atlantis Abutments – Astra Tech Implants

I’ve mentioned Todd Welch before – www.wtnperio.com and www.wtnperioblog.com – he’s a superb talent. Check out his latest posting today. Image by M. Janicki via Flickr Here is a recent case I completed. I place Astra Tech dental implants and typically utilize Atlantis abutments for implant supported bridges and anterior implants. I have the lab … Read more

Your morning smile; you’re a dentist, you need one!

In an interview given today presidential hopeful Donald Trump, reportedly stated that President Oba Image via Wikipedia ma needs to release a copy of his dental records to “prove that those are his real teeth.” “We don’t know and the people need to know. We’ve heard the rumors; now we must have the truth from … Read more

A video series!!!! I’m farklempt, talk amongst yourselves…will it float?

From PRWeb – April 27, 2011 Tri Hawk Corporation announced today the premiere of the first in a series of videos demonstrating the ability of its Talon burs to cut supposedly impenetrable materials. The 3-minute video can be viewed on the company’s website (http://www.trihawk.com). Image via CrunchBase Inspired by the YouTube sensation “Will It Blend?” … Read more

Obama aims to fight identity theft with new online ID plan

Many dentists purchase sundries online to accrue points for rewards programs; this article in particular is something that OUR government should pursue aggressively. In an attempt to better fortify the security of online transactions, the Obama administration today revealed a new online security strategy that will provide individuals with a single, more reliable online identification. The White … Read more

The Piper at the Gates of Dawn

Cogito ergo sum – Rene Descartes To a greater or lesser degree, I opt not to editorialize in these blog entries. I see this volunteer effort as a mechanism for the creation of a NEXUS, whereby, the push technology of over a decade of Internet interest brings, in addition to hundreds of pharmaceutical providers commenting … Read more

Endodontic Parousia; Nullius in Verba

Lorraine Daston and Katharine Park; two eminent historians who write on the subject of scientific claims note that in the days prior to enlightenment, “the hallmark of the narrow-minded and suspicious peasant, trapped in the bubble of his limited experience” was a comment directed at those who challenged “eye-witness” testimony or as we know it … Read more

The #1 Killer In a Dental Practice: Indifference

By Yin Chew Visit his blog  There are a myriad of problems associated with practising dentistry today. We’ve been inculcated by consultants NOT to take phone calls and disrupt production, many don’t have email in their practices to assist in quasi virtual consultations and sharing information about long term treatment planning at times can feel … Read more

Rampant discrimination against transgender people by health providers

Image via Wikipedia A press release from Washington crossed my desk today that makes me angry, sad and praying that these findings do not reflect the ‘Canadian’ situation. Let me know… Transgender and gender non-conforming people face rampant discrimination in health care settings, are regularly denied needed care, and experience a range of health risks … Read more

WOW!!

In the sixties, it was Benjamin Braddock being advised that his future lay in “plastics”.  Today, it’s a website and very much worth your time and trouble. http://www.helainesmithdmd.com/blog/ http://twitter.com/helainesmithdmd Nothing more need be said…

“Take the chute” – makes for one heckuva staff meeting

by Peggy Noonan Why has the JetBlue flight attendant story captured everyone’s imagination? Because the whole country wants to take the emergency chute.  You know the story: A steward named Steven Slater, after a difficult flight, apparently got fed up, grabbed the intercom, cursed out passengers, and made a speedy and unauthorized exit, activating and … 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

Women in Implant Dentistry

From Implant Dentistry – April 2010 – 19(2) – p 91by Misch-Dietsch, Francine DDS, MDS We contributed, and we continue to contribute, to the world of science; and that is for the betterment of the world. “We” are women. This past year, 2009, was especially noteworthy because 3 women were awarded Nobel Prizes in the … Read more