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Incoming AACD President, Dr. Ron Goodlin, featured on Labome.org and PubMed for his work, “Photographic-assisted diagnosis and treatment planning”

Good on ya Ronnie G: Dr. Goodlin’s paper–excerpted from his contribution to the textbook, Dental Clinics of North America, Vol 55 #2 entitled, “Esthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry for Modern Dental Practice“–describes recommended digital dental photographic equipment, how to produce the standard series of diagnostic dental photographs, photographic assisted diagnosis and treatment planning including a discussion … Read more

CORRECTED-UPDATE 3-Ridiculed crystal work wins Nobel for Israeli

Of the golden ratio and Fibonacci – purely an entry of interest….. By Patrick Lannin and Veronica Ek Oct 5 (Reuters) – An Israeli scientist who suffered years of ridicule and even lost a research post for claiming to have found an entirely new class of solid material was awarded the Nobel Prize for chemistry on Wednesday … 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

Yawn = lost productivity

Insomnia is costing the US 63 billion dollars in lost productivity – CNN STORY HIGHLIGHTS Survey finds 23% of workers experience some form of insomnia Insomniacs were no more likely than their well-rested peers to miss work But they cost their employers equivalent of 7.8 days of work in lost productivity (Health.com) — People who have … Read more

Gordie Cee – COME ON DOWN!

From Dentistry IQ / Dental Economics Ask Dr. Christiansen Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD For more on this topic, go to www.dentaleconomics.com and search using the following key words: dental assistants,in-service education, clinical time, Dr. Gordon Christensen. Q: I was recently at one of your courses, and I heard you say that you have no plans to … Read more

Your blog moment of the day…..

Steps to creativity……..what really really disturbs me is of the four of you who read this, three have no idea who Tallulah Bankhead is………..sob……… Nobody can be exactly like me. Sometimes even I have trouble doing it.–Tallulah Bankhead “To approach a workplace problem creatively, we need to be fluent, flexible thinkers,” says author Michael Michalko … Read more

No. 36/No. 19 – Website innovations and Office design

Spent Friday afternoon at the AGO – Musee des Beaux-Arts de l’Ontario for our Francophone readers.  Exhibition on Abstract Expressionists, Jack the Dripper Pollock, Mark Rothko, de Kooning, Newman and Krasner et al……just brilliant.  But i Image via Wikipedia t was Rothko who stunned me the most. Always been a fan, but it was the … Read more

Looking for Dr. Goodcase..

Elliot, Bruce, Dwayne, Janice, Randy, Jordan anon – we’re hungry for ya folks.  Readers, share and care – send your work product for all to see.  The Clinical eChronicle is an opportunity for Canadian dentists to educate other Canadian dentists and raise the collective professional bar…..always remember and never forget, a rising tide raises all … Read more

The Ten Commitments

Monday, April 18th, 2011 was the first night of Passover. It is a night to tell stories of history and culture. One of the attendees at this evening’s seder left me with the following. It’s not religious, it’s spiritual and something that perhaps some or many of you will read, and consider of relevance to … Read more

Recession putting bite on dental care

by Katie Foutz – Chicago Sun Times Mar 27, 2011 The dentist will see you now — even on nights and weekends — and might even help you pick up the check. Although the recession officially has ended, people still are feeling its effects and cutting expenses where they can — dental work included. According … Read more

Newton Fahl

I’ve seen this gentleman on very rare occasions; however, found a treasure trove of work product on YOU TUBE……….very much worth your time and trouble to review

The Root Canal Anatomy Project – there is magic and wonder in the world

“The Root Canal Anatomy Project” is being shared with Oral Health and those who enjoy this blog by members of the ROOTS forum. It is my most evanescent hope that others from the dental community in Canada and elsewhere will begin to contribute content to this forum and turn it into an educational powerhouse. Social … Read more

Take a laboratory technician to lunch and give him or her a hug month

From Dental Tribune………. By Kevin Kim………… I evaluate about 40 cases per day. Five of those 40 cases may have inadequate impressions. In the morning, with my coffee in hand, I can easily spot them without even sifting through the work tickets. They’re demarcated with a square yellow paper with a big red stamp that … Read more

In your face!

By Benita Zahn: Some 30 states have expanded what’s called “the scope of practice” for oral-maxillofacial surgeons, allowing them to do cosmetic procedures beyond the mouth area.   That’s got plastic surgeons up in arms. In depth: the arguments for and against this change and how it would affect your life. Dr. Lucie Capek is a … Read more

Go green, save mold…. Most patients don’t need antibiotics before dental procedures to prevent infective endocarditis

American Heart Association scientific statement DALLAS, April 20 – Taking a precautionary antibiotic before a trip to the dentist isn’t necessary for most people, and in fact, might create more harm than good, according to updated recommendations from the American Heart Association. The guidelines, published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association,are based on a … Read more