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April 2010 Blog Posts (16)

Are Gum Disease and Prostatitis Linked?

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and University Hospitals Case Medical Center report initial results from a small sample that inflammation from gum disease and prostate problems just might be linked. They discuss their new evidence in the Journal of Periodontology. The researchers compared two markers: the prostate-specific antigen (PSA)…

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Added by Cary Feuerman, DMD on April 29, 2010 at 7:30am — No Comments

Can Dentistry Make You Look Younger ?!

Can Dental Procedures Make You Look Younger.pdf

Most of our patients want their face to be esthetically pleasing. This is almost always an issue while doing procedures on a patients teeth. In fact, many times a patient, no matter how severe the pain may be, is driven by the bottom line of esthetics. Of course, if you deliver that and satisfy the patient, they will come see you… Continue

Added by cherie tschudi on April 26, 2010 at 12:51pm — 1 Comment

Warschaw Learning Institute Launches the DentalManagementClub.com

A comprehensive new dental career development and networking website, DentalManagementClub.com, launched this week to support a wide range of professionals in dental practice management. “We have built a robust website to meet the needs of virtually everyone in the dental field, at all career stages,” explains Cathy Warschaw, director of the Dental Management Club. “Our goal is to provide a one-stop-shop, so… Continue

Added by Cathy Warschaw on April 22, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Oral Cancer Month and my personal message

The Oral Cancer Foundation - 2009.pdf

In the name of Oral Cancer Month, let us all please pay more attention to our exams.

This is where dentistry becomes "gray" perhaps. We focus on the patient and oral cavity, particularly the teeth. At times, especially in Pediatrics, we may tend to overlook lesions and/or other signs of early stages of oral cancer. We can be at the forefront of… Continue

Added by cherie tschudi on April 20, 2010 at 7:52pm — No Comments

Beta Testing for www.designsmile.com

Wow!, after months of preparation, we finally launch www.designsmile.com (yesterday) for Beta Testing. All Dentist beta testers, please register and check the features inside DesignSmile. We have some basic and familiar features already in place. (More neat stuffs yet to come).

Please update your information and we welcome any input that you might have. Test out the Online Appointment Booking System with your staff members for we are going to drive a…

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Added by Eng Joo Koh, RDT on April 20, 2010 at 6:02am — No Comments

4th AOI International Congress of Oral Implantology, New Delhi, India

Hello,

Academy of Oral Implantology (India) is going to hold its 4th International Congress from the 21st to 23rd May-2010 at Hotel

Lalit, New Delhi, India.

Besides the continuing education benefits in Dental Implantology and the trade-fair it also provides with an opportunity to meet up with each

other and create new friends. It also carries 15 CDE points as per the Dental Council of… Continue

Added by Dr. Arun Grover on April 19, 2010 at 12:56am — No Comments

Launching www.designsmile.com for Beta Testing tomorrow.

Hi Doc,

We came up with a very neat idea to drive patient traffic to the dental office with an Real Time Q&A and Online Appointment Booking System. We need some real beta testers and who can test it better than the dentists users themselves? Let me know what you think of the idea. It is just a beta set up for now, so nothing is concrete yet… Continue

Added by Eng Joo Koh, RDT on April 18, 2010 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Endodontic surgical case showing healing of a lateral canal

Patient presents with a symptomatic lateral lesion on tooth #8. Root canal therapy was completed 2-years prior. Symptoms: Palpation sensitivity mid-root. Periodontal probing was within normal limits. Differential Dx: Fracture or lateral canal.

Since probing was WNL, surgical endodontic tx is an option.

During surgery, a large lateral canal was visible in the surgical window. The lateral canal was ultrasonically prepped and sealed with MTA cement. 6-month recall shows bone…

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Added by Timothy Gabe on April 18, 2010 at 11:56am — 1 Comment

Launching of www.designsmile.com this coming Friday!

Hi Doc,

We are launching a Dental Platform this coming Friday. It is called…

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Added by Eng Joo Koh, RDT on April 15, 2010 at 7:03pm — No Comments

Self-Etching Agents

Preview of “Bond strength of different adhesives to normal and caries-affected dentins”.pdf

I added this topic as it seems to come up in my clinical procedures often. One doc I work for has been a DDS for over 30 years now and still the one-step (etching + bonding) approach is stressed to him each time our sales rep. comes in !

The point being that we have tried many ! But still,… Continue

Added by cherie tschudi on April 12, 2010 at 3:04pm — No Comments

10 Dentists Needed for Research Project at CDA Anaheim

Lanmark Group Research will be moderating a series of research interviews on behalf of a leading dental equipment manufacturer at the upcoming CDA Scientific Session in Anaheim, CA.

We are looking for 10 practicing dentists to provide professional feedback that will be used in the design of an ergonomic dental chair.

The research interviews will last only 30 minutes, and will be conducted on Friday, May 14th, at the Anaheim Marriott at 700 West Convention Way, which is… Continue

Added by Michael Ventriello on April 12, 2010 at 12:48pm — No Comments

Nano-Bio-Chip Effective In Pilot Study To Detect Premalignancies In Oral Cancer

Researchers at Rice University, the University of Texas Health Science Centers at Houston and San Antonio and the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center have found that gently applying a brush to a lesion on the tongue or cheek can help detect oral cancer with success rates comparable to more invasive techniques, according to preliminary studies. The test that uses Rice's diagnostic nano-bio-chip was found to be 97 percent "sensitive" and 93 percent specific in detecting… Continue

Added by Giovanni Castellucci, DMD on April 11, 2010 at 4:57pm — No Comments

Zirconia – The Truth

Open Discussion Forum / Q&A

Thursday 13 May, 2010…

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Added by Dr. Dobrina Mollova on April 11, 2010 at 9:11am — No Comments

Important Information on Botox and Dermal Fillers

As a Dental professional you need to be certain of the specific exclusions on your Professional Liability policy.

Botox and Dermal Fillers are a "hot topic" amoungst Dentists and Insurance companies over the past few years. Some insurance companies have adapted to allow a minimal amount of procedures however, even more companies have opted to exclude any type procedures outside of the tyical scope of dentistry.

All policies are not the same, be sure you know what your…

Added by Lynn Lavallee on April 7, 2010 at 9:21am — 4 Comments

How Healthcare Reform Will Change Dentistry......

How Dental Care Will Be Changed by Healthcare Reform - Dental Health Magazine.pdf

This is of course particularly of importance now. It seems to be good news! What's your view???

The new healthcare reform bill will "appreciate" dental education toward the public and one of the main focus' being on children. This is such a proactive measure. Children need good hygiene habits early on… Continue

Added by cherie tschudi on April 6, 2010 at 5:40pm — No Comments

Medical Billing In Dentistry

When treating patients with medical issues we can begin the process of medical billing. This increases your referrals with MD's, the referrals that keep on giving. Patients who understand the difference on treatment and the need for collaboration with their MD"S will also be great referrals. Understanding that you are different working with their medical insurance will increase the accepted treatment in your office.. Practices that are including testing for diabetics,working with sleep labs,… Continue

Added by Christine Taxin on April 6, 2010 at 1:00am — No Comments