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Treatment of Intrabony Defects After Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Removal With Resorbable and Non-Resorbable Membranes

Giuseppe Corinaldesi, MD, DDS, Giuseppe Lizio, DDS, et al ackground: Mandibular second molar (M2) periodontal defects following third molar (M3) removal in high-risk patients is a clinical dilemma for clinicians. This study compared the healing of periodontal intrabony defects at the distal surface of the mandibular M2 using resorbable and non-resorbable membranes. Methods: Eleven patients … Read more

Full mouth rehabilitation – CRITICAL THINKING

Another example of the simplicity possible in creating a Clinical eChronicle. More detailed explanation of the procedure, the sophistication can be expanded upon by having an instructive template and the graphic inclusion in this case is aggregate, it can be simplified and standardized based upon the sequence of treatment, lab inclusion images, radiographs, video and … Read more

iPad advances digital dentistry

When new patients enter Dr. Jonathan Ferencz’s thriving prosthodontics practice in midtown Manhattan,they’re greeted with a smile — and an iPad. For Dr. Ferencz, the latest technology has always driven quality patient care. As an early iPad adopter, Dr. Ferencz knew the device could launch a new era in digital dentistry. iPad has become central … Read more

Brand recognition and loyalty – Huzzah!! BIOLASE Announces the Formation of a New Division: BIOLASE Imaging

IRVINE, CA–(Marketwire – February 24, 2011) – BIOLASE Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLTI), the World’s leading dental laser manufacturer and distributor, today announced that it has formed a new division, BIOLASE Imaging, to design and distribute state-of-the-art extra-oral and intra-oral dental imaging devices. The creation of BIOLASE Imaging will enable the Company to offer high-quality diagnostic solutions … Read more

Certify me, certify you blues – IT’S A DIAGNOSTIC IMPERATIVE

From: Michiel de Cleen <mjhc@xs4all.nl>Reply-To: ROOTS <roots@ls.rxdentistry.com>Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 16:22:31 +0100To: ROOTS <roots@ls.rxdentistry.com>Subject: [roots] cbct-resorption A 17-yr old girl was referred for diagnosis and treatment. Only with a CBCT I could fully appreciate the extent of the resorptive defects…….   Michiel Related articles What Can Be Done for Root Resorption? (everydayhealth.com)

Canadian Faculty of Dentistry Researchers Fight With Early Childhood Caries

February 19th, 2011, posted by Dental Health Magazine staff TORONTO — An investigation using four interventions concurrently including dental treatment, fluoride applications, anticipatory guidance and motivational interviewing specifically designed for First Nations pregnant women will commence this spring in several communities across Ontario and Manitoba. The Canadian arm of this project is funded at almost $1.2 … Read more

IDS 2011 – Wilkommen – Nobel Biocare

As the world leader in innovative restorative, and esthetic dental solutions, Nobel Biocare proudly offers the most comprehensive dental restorative and implant product lines in the world. Our latest innovation – NobelClinician™ software – the next generation of digital diagnostics and treatment planning applications is ready for testing in our Nobel Biocare booth. In addition … Read more

Have You Analyzed Your Hygiene Department Lately?

by Debbie Seidel-Bittke The dental hygiene department is one of the biggest parts of every successful dental practice! Many dental practices have dental hygiene departments that do not produce at least 30% of the total office production. Why does this occur? Does the hygiene department have numerous cancellations each day? Does the hygiene department co-diagnose non-surgical … Read more

New Heart Failure Therapy Proves Most Effective in Women – CRT-D device led to 72% reduction in death among female patients, study found

MONDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) — A therapy to prevent heart failure is twice as effective in women as in men, a new study finds. It’s the first time that a heart treatment has been shown to offer greater benefit to women, the researchers added. The finding was “unexpected, but extremely important,” study author Dr. Arthur J. Moss, a professor … Read more

Wouldn’t normally do this…..

But I remember Sandie from U of T when Barry Korzen was assistant dean of continuing education and alumni affairs and the unique programs she orchestrated. In today’s economy, this business approach to the business of dentistry is crucial…………..look into it. Deadline for registration February 10, 2011   Registration Form Below – Return by email … Read more

Valentine’s Day: Love me, love my iPad with iOS 4.3

The number of dental APPS in the APP store remains small, but is growing…..expect to see it continue exponentially as the impact chairside for treatment explanation in conjunction with monitors in treatment rooms showing diagnostic material explodes……. Y U should be using iPads in your dental practice Several rumors surfaced recently that detail more possible … Read more

iPads are soooooooo passe…….

  B G Boumya, Srinivas Sulugodu Ramachandra From a new dental website – www.dentalhypotheses.com Haptics in Dentistry: is the time Poised Yet? Abstract The essence of dental education is not only to impart knowledge but also to equip an aspiring clinician with all the paraphernalia to face most clinical situations if not all. What becomes … Read more

To prep or not to prep, whether tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune or to take armes against a sea of troubles – sorry, I got carried away.

By David Hornbrook DDS FAACD – 27/01/2011 from www.dentinaltubules.com Are non-prep veneers an option for the demanding dentist and their patients, asks David S. Hornbrook, DDS, FAACD David Hornbrook is speaking at The Dentistry Show at the NEC, Birmingham on 4 and 5 March 2011. Figure 1: Before treatment Figure 2: After with no-prep veneers  One … Read more

Tooth IQ – we’re going mobile…sing it with me.

ToothIQ by Symbyos ToothIQ was developed by Symbyos (www.symbyos.com), a health information systems company founded in 2001 to build Web-based solutions for dental health care delivery. It is our belief that educated consumers make the best decisions about their health care. Once a person is knowledgeable about their dental health needs and treatment options, their … Read more

Initial periodontal screening and radiographic findings – A comparison of two methods to evaluate the periodontal situation

Dirk Ziebolz, Ivette Szabadi, et al BMC Oral Health 2011, 11:3doi:10.1186/1472-6831-11-3 Published: 14 January 2011 Abstract (provisional) Background The periodontal screening index (PSI) is an element of the initial dental examination. The PSI provides information on the periodontal situation and allows a first estimation of the treatment required. The dental panoramic tomography (DPT) indicates the proximal bone … Read more