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January 2010 Blog Posts (9)

WebDental - Social Network and Community for Dentists and Dental Professionals

I am currently attending the Yankee Dental Congress in Boston. Many of my dental colleagues have expressed disappointment with other dental social networks because members can oftentimes become a bit "unruly" with their comments and blog posts. It is truly exhilarating to be a part of a community that is dedicated to professionalism and integrity as members share and communicate their ideas.

Added by Giovanni Castellucci, DMD on January 29, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Win a Trip to Paris, France with DentalEZ® Group’s “Museum of Handpiece Art (MoHA)” Sweepstakes

DentalEZ’s New Interactive Website Invites Dental Professionals to Apply their Artistic Talents and Take Advantage of Monthly Contests, Promotions, and Giveaways

Malvern, PA - DentalEZ® Group, a supplier of innovative products and services for dental health professionals worldwide, will announce the launch of a fun and interactive website for dental professionals, www.starmasterpiece.com, at this year’s upcoming Greater New York Dental… Continue

Added by Erin Foster on January 28, 2010 at 10:57am — No Comments

Treating Tooth Decay with 'Plasma Jets' Instead of the Dental Drill or Laser?

Plasma jets could offer a painless alternative to dentists' drills, according to German researchers. The study is in the February issue of the Journal of Medical Microbiology.

Plasmas are known as the fourth state of matter after solids, liquids and gases and have an increasing number of technical and medical applications. Plasmas are common everywhere in the cosmos, and are produced…

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Added by Cary Feuerman, DMD on January 21, 2010 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Henry Schein, Inc. Earmarks $1 Million in Aid for Haiti Earthquake Relief

Hats off to Henry Schein. In response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, medical and animal health practitioners, and its supplier partners have earmarked $1 million in life-saving medical supplies to partner non-governmental… Continue

Added by Giovanni Castellucci, DMD on January 17, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Wood - The Next Bone Graft Material?

One of our members brought the following story from the BBC to my attention. Scientists in Italy have developed a way of turning rattan wood into bone that is almost identical to the human tissue. The team is lead by Dr Anna Tampieri. "It's proving very promising" she says. "This new bone material is strong, so it can take heavy loads that bodies will put on it. "It is also durable, so, unlike existing…

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Added by Cary Feuerman, DMD on January 9, 2010 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

comment on possible prosthetic treatment options

To anybody reading this comment - have you been involved restoring an occlusion of a patient suffering from primary ( idiopathic ) failure of eruption. Patient is female 15 years old and pretty. Several attempts to surgically / orthodontically erupt teeth failed, posterior open bite and although upper anterior teeth erupted she shows no teeth at all. Several treatment options available later but interim a problem.

A second patient presents with type of amelogenisis / dentinogenisis… Continue

Added by Deon Ferreira on January 5, 2010 at 6:10am — 2 Comments

Matt Roberts Teaching Site

Check out Matt Roberts on-line teaching videos

http://www.teamaesthetic.com/education/dental-education-on-demand

Added by Mike Girard RDT on January 3, 2010 at 6:39pm — No Comments

Industrial Milling of IPS e.max CAD

Dental laboratories across the USA and in Canada can now access an industrial milling partner specializing in the precision milling of IPS e.max CAD and Empress CAD restorations. Using Roeders industrial milling equipment including RC3 robotic automation , Diadem Digital Solutions partners with laboratories who forward their digital scan information and restoration designs. With their industrial precision milling equipment, Diadem and its lab partners can now achieve marginal fits of less than… Continue

Added by Mike Girard RDT on January 3, 2010 at 5:30pm — 16 Comments

CAD/CAM Dentistry and the Lab Technician - A Vital Partner for Success

With the emergence and growth of CAD/CAM dentistry and fabrication of simple in-office dental restorations, one might regard this as a threat to the dental laboratory technician. However, the experience, expertise, knowledge, and guidance provided by the dental lab technician are critical for successful outcomes for our patients, especially for larger, more sophisticated cases. The lab technician remains a vital member of the dental team from the initial diagnosis to the delivery of the…

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Added by Cary Feuerman, DMD on January 1, 2010 at 11:30pm — 4 Comments