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September 2009 Blog Posts (7)

Tooth Implanted in Eye Helps Woman to See Again

Perhaps you have heard about this amazing procedure which recently helped a Miami woman regain her lost eyesight. A prosthetic lens was inserted into a tooth that was removed from the patient, and then implanted into the eye. The surgical technique, modified osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis (MOOKP), has proven effective in cases where severe corneal scarring blocks vision, but the eye remains healthy. Has anyone heard of this before? Thoughts or… Continue

Added by Giovanni Castellucci, DMD on September 27, 2009 at 1:00pm — 3 Comments

ADA Combats Fears of Mercury Toxicity

The ADA made an announcement recently that it was urging Congress not to support a resolution that "expressed the need for enhanced public awareness of potential health effects posed by mercury." The resolution made frequent references to mercury in dental amalgam.

The primary argument is that most public concern over the mercury content in amalgam is based on… Continue

Added by Jamie Bull on September 21, 2009 at 2:41pm — No Comments

WebDental Job Board Launches

We recently launched a job board where WebDental members can post resumes, view jobs, create alerts and find open positions from resources all over the Web.

So if you are looking, or even if you are just curious to see what else is out there, head over and… Continue

Added by Jamie Bull on September 21, 2009 at 1:53pm — No Comments

Is Drinking Water Destroying Your Patient's Teeth?

The New York Times just had this eye opening article toxic water supplies and its impact on peoples health. If people have to put on special lotion on their skin aver showering, I can't even imagine the damage that it is doing to their teeth.

I have become attached to… Continue

Added by Jamie Bull on September 15, 2009 at 12:58pm — No Comments

"Lip Fillers" and Cosmetic Dentistry

One of the newest treatments on the frontier of cosmetic dentistry is Juvederm and Restylane. These are injectable fillers that can create fullness in the lips,as well as to eliminate "smiles lines". We have all been taught that the lips are the frame for the smile, and the teeth represent the "artwork". An increasing number of restorative dentists have embraced these techniques and are incorporating them into their daily esthetic dentistry practices. What…

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Added by Cary Feuerman, DMD on September 12, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

ADA Lobbying for Increased Dental Medicaid Funding

A recent article in the Nation's Journal provided insight into the ADA's lobbying activity around the current proposed heathcare reform legislation. Increasing funding for dental medicaid is a primary focus of the ADA according to the article.

The ADA noted that low-income Americans are the ones hit hardest when it comes to access to adequate dental care and they… Continue

Added by Jamie Bull on September 3, 2009 at 3:37pm — 1 Comment

Dental Implants Increasingly Preferred for Tooth Restorations

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) said times have changed and patients should forego prolonged dental heroics to save failing teeth and replace them with long-lasting dental implants.

"There really is no justification for undergoing multiple endodontic or periodontic procedures, and enduring the pain and financial burden, to save a diseased tooth," said John Minichetti, DDS, speaking for the AAID. "The days are over for saving teeth till they fall out. Preserving…

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Added by Cary Feuerman, DMD on September 2, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments