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July 2010 Blog Posts (7)

Gel Replacing the Drill ?!

http://www.cbs19.tv/global/story.asp?s=12891500

I was first introduced to this "idea" through word of mouth in the dental community. The thought of a gel actyally replacing a drill is of course extremely appealing. Yet, so many things to cosider, of course.

The article attached also includes a video news clip on the finding, which was tested on mice. Caries seemed to be eliminated, or disappeared! In which case,… Continue

Added by cherie tschudi on July 29, 2010 at 5:54pm — 1 Comment

Dental Website Photo Shoot

You need some original pictures on your website. Where to start? There's so much... team photos, office photos, patient gallery pictures... This article will give you a play-by-play, as well as tips and suggestions for planning, and executing, a great dental practice photo shoot. You could end up with photos to use not only on your website, but for print, blogs, and portraits in your dental office. Check it out here:… Continue

Added by Shauna Duty on July 24, 2010 at 10:09pm — No Comments

ACLS & Airway Managment Hands On Workshop Houston, TX Oct. 9 & 10, 2010

This workshop will provide participants with American Heart Association ACLS® Certification and provide a full day of emergency airway management techniques. Course consists of didactic lectures, intensive imaging, discussion and hands -on…

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Added by Randy Pigg on July 22, 2010 at 7:55pm — No Comments

Saliva Implants for Patients ?!

New Research Explores Relief For Xerostomia Cancer Patients.pdf

This is quite interesting news in dentistry. The article explains the effects of radiation on cancer patients and more so the effect on the mouth of a cancer patient.

Dry mouth is extreme in many patients. As we know, the presence of saliva is crucial to the health of a mouth. The amazing thought of an actual saliva… Continue

Added by cherie tschudi on July 20, 2010 at 2:45pm — No Comments

Blogs for Dentists

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Added by Shauna Duty on July 16, 2010 at 12:46pm — No Comments

Community Promotions for the Dental Office

Just posted 5 ideas for great community events you can host at your office. The premise of the article is, while online marketing is essential for any business today, dentists should not forget the importance of building a name for their practice within the community. It's a fine balance, but well worth the effort!…

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Added by Shauna Duty on July 15, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments

Bleaching helps oral health in the elderly?

Tray Bleaching To Improve The Oral Health Of The Elderly, Special-Needs Patients.pdf

In this attached article we look at bleaching teeth in a different light.

Still, bleaching poses questions in long term use and side effects over time. Though these questions lume, more information rises. But oral health for the elderly and special-needs patients? Like any other news, more testing is… Continue

Added by cherie tschudi on July 8, 2010 at 8:28pm — No Comments