Lasers in Endodontics

Comments from Maarten Meire re; subject about to get a lot of press as Biolase Technology has secured a new patent for cleaning and disinfecting root canals. The new patent called “Fluid Controllable Laser Endodontic Cleaning and Disinfecting System” covers the use of an endodontic probe loaded with cleaning particles/agents and measuring kit to clean … Read more

Biomet 3i unveils smartphone app

From Dr. Bicuspid – it’s long overdue for the dental companies to get their toe in the water of social networking and APP’s.  The complexity of treatment planning and related techniques mandates more than voice mail hell and “I’m not available messages” when a problem arises. September 8, 2011 — Biomet 3i, a manufacturer of dental implants, … Read more

The case against fluoride – London, Ontario

There are several YOUTUBE videos.. The first part of the seminar is by Pam Killeen (www.pamkilleen.com). She presents her case against fluoride by explaining the work of Canadian dentist, Dr. Weston A. Price. She emphasizes the point that tooth decay is not caused by a fluoride deficiency; rather, it is caused by a combination of … Read more

Peel (no relation to Emma) chooses to stick with fluoride

By Peter Criscione from Mississauga.com Peel Region’s drinking water will continue to be fluoridated after council decided today to carry on with the 40-year practice.Councillors opted to stick with fluoridation after hearing arguments from more than 20 delegates representing both sides of the fluoride debate.Delegates speaking against the practice, pointed to evidence they believe shows … Read more

Philips Sonicare AirFloss – eat spinach salad in public w/o fear

From Dental Health Hub Imaging  Philips, a leading provider of innovative medical devices, has recently introduced its Philips Sonicare AirFloss. The new innovation was revealed at the IDS (International Dental Supply) tradeshow 2011, which took place earlier this month. While the event took place in Cologne, Germany, dentists had a chance to try the new Philips Sonicare AirFloss by themselves. As dentists … Read more

Filtered and bottled water consumption could increase tooth decay risk

By Juliet Eilperin Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, January 17, 2011; 4:31 PM Little did I know that filtering my family’s tap water might put our teeth at risk. Two years ago,when I was pregnant and reporting on how the federal government was unwilling to regulate the rocket-fuel component  Image via Wikipedia perchlorate in drinking water, my husband … Read more

50 reasons to oppose fluoridation

Dr. Paul Connet, Ph.D. of St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY offers 50 reasons to oppose fluoridation as listed below and the statements are slightly edited. 1, Humans don’t need fluoride to have good teeth; 2, Fluoridation is unnecessary. Most Western European countries are not fluoridated and they have experienced the same decline in dental decay … Read more

When you smile, I see spots before my eyes?

ATLANTA (AP) — In a remarkable turnabout, federal health officials say many Americans are now getting too much fluoride because of its presence not just in drinking water but in toothpaste, mouthwash and other products, and it’s causing splotches on children’s teeth and perhaps more serious problems. The  Image via Wikipedia U.S. Department of Health and Human … Read more

Does Fluoride Really Fight Cavities by ‘the Skin of the Teeth?’

ScienceDaily (Dec. 15, 2010) — In a study that the authors describe as lending credence to the idiom, “by the skin of your teeth,” scientists are reporting that the protective shield fluoride forms on teeth is up to 100 times thinner than previously believed. It raises questions about how this renowned cavity-fighter really works and … Read more

Time to move to Alberta – “Four strong winds that blow insanely”

Calgary residents want fluoridation stopped……….yee haw, or is that hee haw…….plan is to prevent tooth decay by brushing with tar sands………….in the immortal words of Pogo, “we have met the enemy and he is us………..” Did everyone elect Rob Ford clones to run their governments.  I know where the 13K dentists registering to practice in … Read more