June 2010 Blog Posts (15)

I will make myself available, to ANY Dentist on ANY topic, for a FREE 20' Consultation. If I don’t provide you with an acceptable answer to your question(s), I will find them for you, ALSO at no charge...

NO hidden agenda, NO hair brain new products for you to try, NO selling insurance, No Condos in Cabo, NO Ponzi schemes, NO investment advice, No real estate deals, No political discussions, NO attempt to convert you to any religion or splinter organization, No… Continue

ATP-Driven Bioluminescence Is A Useful Tool At The Dentist's Office For Predicting Children At High Risk For Tooth Decay.pdf



I took particular interest in this news due to my Pediatric background. I was surprised to learn of Bioluminescence via the internet and not my rep, honestly ! However, I wonder if this technique will become main stream?



The technique detects and links ATP to… Continue

We are happy to announce our

new course in Orthodontic Mini Implants. As

you know, orthodontic screws are the latest in treatment mechanics.

This method will reduce the strain on anchorage and also provide new

areas form which force can be applied, thus introducing new and

interesting biomechanical possibilities. We are also offering the…

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A technique pioneered in the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory of Dr. Jeremy Mao, the Edward V. Zegarelli Professor of Dental Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, can orchestrate stem cells to migrate to a three-dimensional scaffold infused with growth factor, holding the translational potential to yield an anatomically correct tooth in as soon as nine weeks once implanted.



People who have lost some or all of their adult teeth typically look to…

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Preview of “New text message trial for dentist appointments (From Stourbridge News)”.pdf



As you know, now more than ever before, new technology is around us. With this comes new ways of integrating the technology into all facets. Many new advances are available. Capitalizing on them is of course just another avenue.



What do you think about the possibility of "texting" patients about… Continue

June 7, 2010, Woburn, MA – Virtual Dental Solutions has announced that its free dental webinar for this month will take place on June 17. The online dental meeting, titled “Pediatric Dentistry Pearls”, will be presented by Lance Kisby, DMD from 7-8 PM EST / 4-5 PM PST. This informative dental webinar will give useful tips for dental professionals in the pediatric…

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By Dr.Sahar Rakhshanfar

The first few days – You’re in good company. More than 5 million Canadian adults (about one in four) wear dentures! With a positive attitude and approach to denture care, wearing dentures can become as natural and easy as putting on and taking off shoes.

While you are sure to become comfortable with your dentures, wearing them for the first time may seem challenging. It…

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Kodak RVG 6100 Intraoral X Ray System

Digital Radiography System

Highest Quality. Highest Resolution.

The KODAK RVG 6100 Digital Radiography System has the highest resolution digital imaging sensor on the market today. We understand how image resolution is related to confident diagnoses - and ultimately to the quality of patient care. The RVG 6100 System provides the…

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ACADEMY OF FIXED ORTHODONTICS Trichy class was a grand successes with 12 Dentist attending the theory and hands-on course. For class dates in your city, contact us.

Contact Details:

Dr.Ravi Kumar

Ph: +91 9961658186

Email: orthocourse@drravikumar.in

Website: www.drravikumar.in…

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US Dental Schools Unprepared To Screen For Sleep Disorders.pdf



This subject has been coming up in the past couple of years that I notice. The "health history" of patients seems to become all encompassing! More and more information is asked....but as this article points out, more is needed to be asked!



It may seem invasive, but in reality we are are health care providers and need to… Continue

Science daily 2010-05-08 ----The stage for osteoporosis is set well before menopause -- but exercise can help rewrite the script, according to researchers. They hypothesize that higher levels of follicle-stimulating hormone decrease bone mineral density by influencing the production of cytokines.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100426105643.htm

The LANAP Protocol (Periolase MVP-7) recently received a European certification. A lot of Europeans have requested this procedure here in the USA and will now have better access to this laser therapy in the years to come.… Continue

Missoula children climb aboard for train ride, dental checkup.pdf



I wanted to share this with you all ! It will make you stop and feel good about what our profession CAN and SHOULD bring to the table.



Children were aboard this train in Montana to .....yes......get a dental check up. The kids of course were so excited and fears set aside. Three dentists and four dental assistants… Continue

A few months ago I was asked to participate in a phone interview by a writer for the Dental Chronicle. It was going to be about Green Dentistry and she wanted to know what some of the things I was doing as a dentist in Richmond Hill to be more "green friendly". (Beyond just having "green" in our practice name "Richmond Green Dental Care".) So I spoke to her about the pros of being able to construct our dental office from scratch and incorporate green friendly materials and technology right from… Continue

SureFil SDR flow from Dentsply Caulk.pdf



We use Surfil quite often now in the office. Wanted to touch base with all of you and compare our experiences with the product.



We use it as a base most often. The product is flowable and without fear of voids or "slump". No packing or condensing required. One of the doctor's I work with loves this product!



Tell me what you… Continue