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This one’s for the wirebenders

Finally found a Canadian orthodude who gits elearning………..do check it out.. www.retrouvey.com http://wikisites.mcgill.ca/Dentalpedia/index.php/Main_Page

Eh, what’s yer treatment plan doc?

Not going to say a word about this case, the images speak for themselves……….what I’d really like is to have the comments reflect treatment considerations……..if you’re having trouble with Moveable Type and the blog on www.oralhealthjournal.com – kendo@endosolns.com, I’ll post the responses……..it’s the goal of this forum, at least one of them, to create clinical … Read more

The Progressive Dentist

Learning the business of dentistry: The Progressive Dentist is an online and print forum for dentists and other experts who serve the dental profession.  We strive to bring you fresh insights, progressive ideas, new trends and best practices for the BUSINESS of dentistry. Subscribe to TPD Magazine Our quarterly publication brings you thought-provoking, action-oriented articles … Read more

Sometimes, it’s right there under your nose

Always looking for the “Killer APP” or in this case, the web design firm that puts them all to shame………….found it! www.luludigital.com Check out the website……..it’s all there for the asking and taking and they are brilliant.

I think I can, I think I can

NEXUS – NOT LEXUS – NEXUS – there are links to dental blogs all over the NET – start with www.dentalblogs.com and go from there. OR – YOU COULD SEND YOUR BLOGS TO ME AND I COULD START A LIST THAT WOULD BE UPDATED MONTHLY.  Something to ponder upon. By way of example – here’s … Read more

Compendium Of Continuing Education In Dentistry

One of my favorite CE journals is Compendium from www.dentalaegis.com Check out this case from John Weston, DDS. http://www.dentalaegis.com/cced/2011/09/conservative-full-mouth-reconstruction-of-a-worn-dentition-utilizing-digital-impression-technology-and-moden-ceramic-materials which linked off the AACD blog at http://aacd.posterous.com/conservative-full-mouth-reconstruction-of-a-w Ah, the smell of napalm and social media/networking in the a.m. Related articles Neuromuscular Dentistry (blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com) Leaders in Dentistry: A conversation with Dr. David T.W. Wong (blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com) More than a … Read more

IV Sedation Training for Dentists

From PR.com – July 31, 2011 www.SedationConsulting.com The nation’s leading provider of continuing education and training on the administration of sedation for dental and medical procedures announced today that they are now providing IV sedation training for dentists. Conscious Sedation Consulting, the Missouri based company will be providing this training at a facility in Los … Read more

ACE Dental Education

From YOU TUBE – via Facebook ACE Dental Education. A series of informational website’s designed to help dental patients better understand the treatments and procedures available to them to improve oral health. For more info or to find an ACE Associate near you visit www.acedentalresource.com or www.facebook.com/Dentistry.Education Fan of ACE Image via CrunchBase Image via … Read more

Are dental companies afraid of social media?

It is what it is, has always rankled me, because it is a mendacious statement at best reflective of a lack of emotion, passion and commitment to anything that could “paint outside the lines”. It should be, “it is what it should rightfully be”. One has to wonder why more dental companies aren’t scrambling to … Read more

Carrier based obturator removal techniques

In anticipation of the introduction of MyDentalChronicles to www.oralhealthjournal.com, I thought it might be purposeful to demonstrate what I’m asking others to do. Apical lesion evident 1.5 Dots and associated lines (from top to bottom) 1. true cyst 2. foreign body reaction 3. extra-radicular infection 4. intra-radicular infection Armamentarium for removal of carrier based obturator … Read more

Encrypt me, encrypt you blues

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water; cue the theme song from JAWS…..Six months ago, the RCDSO issued guidelines on electronic communications….do you have it memorized? Issues about email and being in accordance with PIPEDA and guidelines from regulatory bodies are emerging. It has been long overdue for this issue … Read more

Canadian patient education software showcased world-wide

Dr. Reena Gajjar CEO of MyDentalHub was recently interviewed by Dental Tribune International. Dr. Gajjar, in collaboration with Melissa Summerfield, Catherine Wilson and the Biz Group, will in short order link MyDentalChronicles off www.mydentalbuddies.com to the new server running www.oralhealthjournal.com – I’m finally going to get BUDDY PRESS and we can go VIRAL – huzzah!!! … Read more

Well, we’re moving on up……

There were endless reasons why Melissa and Catherine reached out to Dr. Reena Gajjar of MyDentalHub to develop MyDentalChronicles on www.mydentalbuddies.com which in collaboration with www.oralhealthjournal.com will offer daily clinical case reports in time.  The editorial board of Oral Health represents a vast reservoir of talent, knowledge and skill and once they begin posting their … 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

Why being wrong is good for you

There is an absolutely fascinating website called TED: Ideas worth spreading at www.ted.com. This particular entry should resonate with all dentists, our default setting is to assume we are close to omniscient….as dentists we are masters of our own domain in a non-Seinfeld context.  There is some serious thought provocation in this sampling. Image via Wikipedia … Read more

Yee Olde Strip and Perf…….verily and foresooth

From the ROOTS forum Here is the 2 year follow up after  iatrogenic perforation on mesial root #47. I has started as a regular re-retreatment with under preparated RC system, short filling in both roots. After I’ve got apical patency and was ready to obturation I found myself in strip perf of the  coronal third … Read more

Dental intelligence is not an oxymoron

Dental Intelligence is a stellar website – do check it out…..www.dental-intelligence.com Check out the articles as well as the blog entries – of note http://www.dental-intelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/IMG-2.pdf But of greater importance is the article on Bob Barkley and his philosophy http://www.dental-intelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Brown-Article-on Barkley_v2.pdf For those of you for whom the name Bob Barkley holds no meaning – time … Read more

Orthodudes – inquiring minds wanna know – Damon or Damien 666

Not being an orthodontist, controversy over technique and systems is a bit off my radar…..however, there is certainly an awareness of the concerns re; the ubiquitous and uncertified use of Invisalign and now there appears to be a brouhaha about the use of the Damon system…..www.damonbraces.com.  To that end, I would like to open this … Read more

Natural Dental Implants and Absolute Ceramics launch manufacturing and marketing partnership at IDS

berlin, germany – march 22, 2011 – berlin-based natural dental implants ag,the developer of the replicate non-surgical tooth replacement system™,today announced its partnership with absolute ceramics, a leading manufacturer of all-ceramic dental restorations using state-of-the-art cad / cam technology.  absolute ceramics will manufacture replicate system™ components at their facility in leipzig, germany and sell the product … Read more