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Healozone UpdateEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Here is a copy of a letter from Curozone about Kavo distribution. Click to enlarge. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 20, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

WorlDental.org Launches Blogger ContestEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Alex, our friend over at Worldental.org is running a contest that he wants bloggers to be a part of. The contest, appropriately dubbed the “Dental Health is Important” contest is designed to raise awareness and promote the benefits of good oral hygiene. In light of several years of mounting evidence that dental health has a great impact on overall health, we think this contest is a great way to spread the word. Who Can Enter? Any bloggers who care about their health and the health of their friends and family *Please no adult content, no new blogs (less than 10 posts) or incomplete blogs. What can I win? The fir...
Source: Dental Heroes - March 19, 2010 Category: Dentists Authors: Cory Kemp Tags: Contests Source Type: blogs

Lares New Advanced Laser Hard Tissue Applications and TrainingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Chico, CA: March 15, 2010— Lares Research has added a third course to their advanced level training series: Advanced Laser Hard Tissue Applications Including PIPS™ (Photon Induced Photoacoustic Streaming) Endodontic Therapy and CEREC®. The two-day, hands-on course will be provided by the Montana Center for Laser Dentistry and the Arizona Center for Laser Dentistry, two premier laser training facilities. The new Lares advanced level training course trains the user on advanced laser endodontics, and advanced fixed prosthetics utilizing CEREC® 3D technology to restore teeth that have been prepared with the laser for cro...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 19, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

Shane MacGowan FINALLY gets new teethEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
He is infamous for his shabby looks and gummy smile.But all that's in the past now for Shane MacGowan.The Pogues singer has been spotted in Malaga with a new set of gnashers.Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1183171/Oh-bye-gum-Shane-MacGowan-FINALLY-gets-set-new-teeth.html#ixzz0i4Ndi9GV (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 18, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

New books received this weekEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Oral microbiology at a glance / Richard J. Lamont (et al). Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.Covers oral microbial origins of health or disease, various infections ranging from dental caries, periodontal and endodontic infections to oral mucosal, bone, and systemic infections, local and systemic extensions of oral infections, as well as sterilization & disinfection. Applied pharmacology for the dental hygienist / Elena Bablenis Haveles. 6th ed, Maryland Heights, Mo. : Mosby/Elsevier, c2011.Provides an understanding of the basic principles of pharmacology. It covers the most common drugs tha...
Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney - March 17, 2010 Category: Dentists Tags: New books Source Type: blogs

RelyX™ Fiber Post: A new family member is welcomedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
New post size to complement existing line of products, ensuring reliable clinical performance ST. PAUL, Minn. – (March 10, 2010) – As of mid-March 2010, RelyX™ Fiber Post will be available in an additional size. The new, smallest post “0”, with a coronal diameter of 1.1 mm, presents a beneficial addition to the existing portfolio. RelyX™ Fiber Post radiopacity was rated “Good” by a leading independent dental publication. RelyX™ Fiber Posts are a reliable, esthetic and convenient solution standing for predictable clinical performance.In contrast to metal posts, root canal posts made of glass fibers embedde...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 17, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

February 2010 U.S. Search Engine RankingsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Total searches were down for this period and Bing is coming up. MJFebruary 2010 U.S. Search Engine RankingsRESTON, VA, March 10, 2010 – comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today released its monthly comScore qSearch analysis of the U.S. search marketplace. In February 2010, Americans conducted 14.5 billion core searches, with Google Sites accounting for 65.5 percent search market share.February 2010 U.S. Core Search RankingsGoogle Sites led the U.S. core search market in February with 65.5 percent of the searches conducted, followed by Yahoo! Sites (16.8 percent), and Microsoft Sites (...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 16, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

ePocrates for WebOS and AndroidEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Epocrates Rx beta application, you will have quick and easy access to reliable drug information. Epocrates Rx provides you with multiple clinical tools in one easy-to-use application. Please note that the clinical content will not be updated for the beta version of this application.www.epocrates.com (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 15, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

iScrub for your dirty handsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
iScrub is a free application for Infection Control Professionals who wish to monitor hand hygiene compliance without the time-consuming and error-prone use of clipboards and transcription. Simply tell iScrub where you are, what type of person you are observing, what opportunity for hand hygiene you observe, and whether or not the healthcare worker being observed complied. When you are finished observing, simply go to Change Settings and make sure you have a valid e-mail address in the To: field, and go to Sync Observations to e-mail a spreadsheet to yourself.iScrub is brought to you by The Computational Epidemiology group ...
Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney - March 15, 2010 Category: Dentists Tags: Tips and hints Source Type: blogs

Dental Blogs: The Week in Review March 8-12, 2010Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Top Stories of the Week 1) Nine things you should never do on Facebook Kevin Henry points out some great tips to remember when using Facebook – especially if you’re using it for business… 2) How your body language affects referrals Rita Zimora provides 5 quick-n-easy tips that you use in your practice TODAY to increase referrals… 3) Turning Patients into Missionaries Dr. James Kincaid discusses a number of ways you can turn your patients into missionaries and receive a steady stream of the types of referrals that are best for your practice… 4) Dental practice marketing campaigns This Wealthy D...
Source: Dental Heroes - March 13, 2010 Category: Dentists Authors: Cory Kemp Tags: Week in Review Source Type: blogs

Crest and Oral-B Great Canadian- Smile SurveyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Read the entire article by clicking the link below:Additional At-a-Glance Stats from the Crest and Oral-B Great Canadian --------------------------------------------------------------------- Smile Survey ------------ - Among those who don't brush their teeth at lease twice a day, 24 per cent say they're too tired at night and 16 per cent say they don't have time - 4 per cent of those who don't brush their teeth twice a day admit they don't know how to use a toothbrush - Among those who don't floss daily, 31 per cent say they can't be bothered and 25 per cent say they don't have time - 31 per cent of ...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 13, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

Sirona Dental Systems Presents CAD/CAM & 3D Cone Beam SeminarEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Sirona Dental Systems Presents CAD/CAM & 3D Cone Beam Seminar Top Industry Experts Slated to Speak –Dentists Receive Complimentary Tuition, Hotel Stay, and Up to 14 CE CreditsCharlotte, NC (March 11, 2010) – Sirona Dental Systems, LLC (Nasdaq: SIRO), the company that pioneered digital impressions & dental CAD/CAM 25 years ago and the world’s leading producer of dental CAD/CAM and digital impression systems, today announced plans to hold a complimentary seminar on CAD/CAM and 3D Cone Beam technology for dentists. Dentists are encouraged to attend the informative seminar which will take place at the Dolce Valley Forge ...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 12, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

Enter the $300,000+ Remodel, Relax, Relearn SweepstakesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dental Product Shopper is at it again. This time they’re offering you the opportunity to enter a contest they call the “Remodel, Relearn, Relax Sweepstakes”. If you’ll remember, the estimated value of the prizes in their last contest was around $290,000. However, this time, entrants can score over $323,000! To learn more about the prize packages you’re eligible to win, visit the prize page. Who’s Eligible to Enter To be eligible to win, you must be (i) a licensed dentist, (ii) a dental hygienist, (iii) a dental assistant, or (iv) an office manager that has been employed at a licensed den...
Source: Dental Heroes - March 11, 2010 Category: Dentists Authors: Cory Kemp Tags: Contests Sweepstakes Source Type: blogs

Mydent introduces defend® handpiecesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
HAUPPAUGE, NY: March 8, 2010— Mydent International has introduced two lightweight high-speed handpieces. The new DEFEND® Handpieces feature a 4-hole quick-release connection with 360-degree swivel to reduce hand fatigue, and push-button cartridge for fast and easy bur changing. One handpiece has a full head size; the other has a mini-head. Replacement turbines with ceramic bearings are available for both versions.DEFEND handpieces combine superior intraoral access and greater visibility with strong, controlled cutting power. The lightweight design provides perfect balance for maximal ergonomics. Operation of 260,000 rpm...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 11, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

New books received this weekEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Handbook of orthodontics / Martyn T. Cobourne. Edinburgh ; New York : Mosby, 2009.Whilst maintaining a strong clinical focus throughout, this new book provides the reader with a firm understanding of the problem of malocclusion and its management and addresses the controversies in modern orthodontics by taking an evidence-based look at current clinical practice. Clinical examination: a systematic guide to physical diagnosis. / Nicholas J. Talley. 6th ed, Chatswood, N.S.W. : Elsevier Australia, 2010.The sixth edition of Clinical Examination continues to serve all medical trainees with a clear explanation of history taking a...
Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney - March 11, 2010 Category: Dentists Tags: New books Source Type: blogs

Dental Hypothesis: The Non-Conformist Journal for DentistsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new independent, international dental journal, Dental Hypotheses, will soon hit the web and the press. Like many dentistry publications, this journal will provide peer-reviewed articles for the professional dental community. However, Editors-In-Chief Edward F. Rossomando (Director of the Biodontics® Program at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine., United States) and Jafar Kolahi (Torabinejad Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences,Isfahan, Iran, Islamic Republic) and their editorial team seek submissions about controversial and out-of-the-ordinary issues. For example, nano-dentistry, ...
Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry - March 10, 2010 Category: Dentists Authors: Administrator Tags: Clinical controversial dentistry dental hypotheses dental hypothesis dental journal article submissions dentistry articles independent dental journal international dental journal international dental publication magazine for dentists n Source Type: blogs

SEC/Scottevest Great Customer ServiceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Great customer service is important no matter what industry you are in. I have purchased some Travel Clothing from SEC/Scottevest and really like their products. On my trip to the Chicago Mid Winter Dental Meeting one of the pull tabs on my TEC Shirt broke. I sent an email from Newark airport about the problem and 2 hours later when I landed in Chicago there was an email response telling me a new shirt would be sent immediately. The next day an email arrived telling me the new shirt had been shipped and included the tracking number. The shirt arrived 2 days after I returned from the meeting (the weekend got it the way). In...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 10, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

iPad, Yes or No in my Apex columnEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The new edition of Apex is out with my article on the iPad.Check it outAlso:Inside the latest issue:"Children entering school have on average 9 decayed teeth, three of which have pulp involvement" Dr Bella Monse in Sustainable programme invests in oral health of young children on page 12"There is still no proven gold standard of disease progression" Dr Vandana Laxman in Advanced diagnostic aids in periodontics on page 4"The hygienist can enjoy a longer and pain free career by practising proper posture and choosing good equipment" Keverly Sugden in Your body, your choice on page 16"Effective communication is about genuinely...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 9, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

Medical Professionals of Tomorrow ScholarshipEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
US Medical Supplies is a top supplier of medical supplies and mobility aids such as lift chairs, mobility scooters, stair lifts, and wheelchair lifts. As an industry leader, US Medical Supplies recognizes the importance of education and the incredible potential of tomorrow's medical professionals.The US Medical Supplies Medical Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to full-time college students who are pursuing a course of study in a medical field. Those studying to become a doctor, nurse, physical therapist, anesthesiologist, radiologist, etc. are encouraged to apply. Our goal is to contribute to the future o...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 8, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

Celebrate Your ProsthodontistEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The American College of Prosthodontists has designated the week of March 7-13 as National Prosthodontics Awareness Week. This event was established to raise public awareness about the importance of a healthy mouth and of replacing missing teeth. To show our appreciation, Bibby library has prepared gift bags for each of our prosthodontic residents. Stop in this week [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips)
Source: Bibby Library News and Tips - March 8, 2010 Category: Dentists Authors: bibby1 Tags: Bibby Library Dentistry Events Prosthodontics American College of Prosthodontists Missing teeth National Prosthodontics Awareness Week Source Type: blogs

Clinical practice guidelinesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Australian government has released a new clinical practice guidelines portal which links to clinical practice guidelines developed for use in Australian health care settings. Each guideline on this portal has been assessed according to rigorous selection criteria to help you find the type of guideline you are looking for. Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney)
Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney - March 7, 2010 Category: Dentists Tags: Tips and hints Source Type: blogs

FDA Sends Letter to Novalar Regarding Promotions for OraVerseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion and Requested ActionFor the reasons discussed above, the patient brochure misbrands OraVerse in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act), 21 U.S.C. 352(a) and 321(n), and FDA implementing regulations. 21 CFR 1.21(a); cf. 202.1(e)(5); (e)(6)(i), (xviii), & (e)(7)(viii).DDMAC requests that Novalar immediately cease the dissemination of violative promotional materials for OraVerse such as those described above. Please submit a written response to this letter on or before February 5, 2010, stating whether you intend to comply with this request, listing all promotional materials (with the 2...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 6, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

Press Release: Sirona Launches New CEREC® Software with Biogeneric CapabilitiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Easily and Precisely Reconstructs Natural Occlusion Automatic Design Procedure is Fast, Reliable, and Compatible with all Restorative Indications Charlotte, NC (February 25, 2010) – Sirona Dental Systems, LLC (Nasdaq: SIRO), the company that pioneered digital impressions and dental CAD/CAM 25 years ago and the world’s leading producer of dental CAD/CAM and digital impression systems, is pleased to introduce user-friendly software developed for its CEREC® chairside system. The new software is based on Sirona’s patented Biogeneric technology. Like fingerprints, no two human teeth are identical and each t...
Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry - March 5, 2010 Category: Dentists Authors: Administrator Tags: Dental Equipment Press Release cad cam dentistry cerec 3d cerec technology chairside restorations dental technology one visit crowns onsite dental restorations sirona dental Source Type: blogs

Updated List of iPhone Apps for DentistryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The following is a list of iPhone applications pertaining to dentistry: (updated March 5, 2010) 3D Teeth ($1.99): General information about teeth and mouth, shown in 3D. Information on dental caries, dental disease, implants and dental care. 3D Head and Neck Skeleton System: Concentrates on the bones of the head and neck. Allows user to zoom in and [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips)
Source: Bibby Library News and Tips - March 5, 2010 Category: Dentists Authors: bibby1 Tags: ASDE NBDE test packets Antibiotics in Dentistry Bibby Library Cavities Clinical Evidence Cochrane Oral Health Reviews Continuing Dental Education Dental Anatomy Dental Assistants Dental Boards Dental Implants Dental Liscensure Dent Source Type: blogs

Whats New From Chicago Part 3Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Here is the 3rd part of new and exciting products from the Chicago Mid Winter meeting.I have been using the Kavo Diagnodnet for caries detection for what seems forever. Recently there have been some new video based fluorescence products available. Spectra from Air Techniques and Acteon's SoporoLife. The SoporoLife combines an intra-oral camera (717) and caries detection into one device. I have previously used the Sopro 717 and thought it was an excellent camera. In the very near future I hope to have both the Spectra and SoporLife in my office and will provide a full review after I put them through their paces. I did see a...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 5, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

Bellevue dentist has strong dental hygiene demand but notes drop by some dentistsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
SOME DENTISTS ARE REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF DENTAL HYGIENEBellevue Dentists at Brookside Dental, Bellevue, WA, still have a strong demand for dental hygiene in their cosmetic dental spa. However, Dental Practice Marketing and Management Blog had a post by Julie Frey, February 9th, 2010, that stated One family dentist in three has cut their the working hours for their dental hygienists, because the slow economy is leaving less demand for dental hygiene services. Another 11% have reduced the number of dental hygienists they employ, and 5% have cut compensation. How much hygienists are paid is an important decision for each ...
Source: Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry - March 5, 2010 Category: Dentists Tags: Bellevue Dentists Bellevue Dentistry Bellevue Dental h\Hygienists Bellevue Dental Hygiene Dentist Bellevue dental management Source Type: blogs

Press Release: SensAble Delivers More Dental Restorations, Speed and Convenience With New Release 3 of SensAble Dental Lab SystemEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Release 3 Brings Accelerated Performance, More Types of Fixed and Removable Prosthetics, Support for Milling, Impression Scanning and More WOBURN, Massachusetts – February 25, 2010 - SensAble Technologies, Inc®, a leading provider of touch-enabled 3D modeling systems, dental CAD/CAM solutions and haptic devices, has announced Release 3 of the SensAble Dental Lab System (SDLS), with significant enhancements to this integrated system for creating dental restorations efficiently and more cost-effectively. Release 3 dramatically speeds the scan, design and fabrication processes for partial dentures as well as crowns a...
Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry - March 4, 2010 Category: Dentists Authors: Administrator Tags: Clinical Press Release cad cam dentistry chairside crowns chairside dental milling dental crown fabrication denture fabrication dentures in one day digital dental impression one day dentures one visit crowns one visit dentures onsi Source Type: blogs

Whats New From Chicago Part 2Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Chicago is where many manufacturers announce their new products for 2010. So in no particular order here are some products that caught my eye. Part 2 One of the coolest things I saw was Sirona's New Biogenic Software. A simple scan of some teeth with the Cerec AC digital impression wand easily and precisely reconstructs a patients natural occlusion based on their own teeth. Version 3.8 of the CEREC software enables dentists to create lifelike reconstructions – even while working with completely damaged occlusal surfaces. On the basis of a single intact tooth, the program extrapolates the natural morphology of ...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 4, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

New books received this weekEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Practical periodontal diagnosis and treatment planning / Serge Dibart (ed). Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.A step-by-step guide to diagnosing and planning treatment for periodontal patients through the latest evidence-based protocols. It summarizes the available scientific evidence for efficacy and effectiveness and links it to everyday clinical practice in a concise, user-friendly manner. Dental management of sleep disorders / Ronald Attanasio. Ames, Iowa : Blackwell Pub., 2010.Highlights the background to these problems, discusses the dentist's role in their diagnosis and treatment, and outlines clinical strategies &...
Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney - March 4, 2010 Category: Dentists Tags: New books Source Type: blogs

Teeth Show Evidence of Radiation ExposureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Researchers at Howard University in Washington College of Dentistry believe that tooth enamel stores important data about a person’s exposure to radiation. The team is developing Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) to determine the level of free radicals in substances, including tooth enamel. What will this information be used for? The hope is that EPR can assist medical workers in triaging patients or dividing victims of radiation exposure into classes by the amount of radiation received. The new technology is minimally-invasive and would provide data useful in treating people exposed to radiation in an accident or by...
Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry - March 3, 2010 Category: Dentists Authors: Administrator Tags: News dental news dental science dentistry and science level of radiation measure radiation exposure medical science nuclear disaster nuclear energy radiation poisoning teeth and radiation Source Type: blogs

What was new at the Chicago Mid Winter Meeting Part 1Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Chicago is where many manufacturers announce their new products for 2010. So in no particular order here are some products that caught my eye.Lets start with imaging and more in the next few days.Cone Beam goes High Definition – Introducing the GXCB-500 HDMy buddy John Flucke is talking about the new Gendex GXCB-500HD. Building on its award-winning 3D design, Gendex is pleased to introduce the GXCB-500 HD Medium Field of View Cone Beam system, featuring an advanced High Definition sensor for precise i-CAT®-powered 3D scans and detailed 2D pan images. Along with High Definition, the GXCB-500 HD offers scan flexibility, f...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 3, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

Chicago Midwinter Conference: Smile ReminderEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Smile Reminder Thanks to Dr. Tom Hedge for providing video coverage of select vendor booths at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Conference! (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry)
Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry - March 2, 2010 Category: Dentists Authors: Administrator Tags: Administrative chicago dental conference dental news dental visit reminders email dental reminders midwinter dental conference recall reminders smile reminder Source Type: blogs

Goodbye HealzoneEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
I am a big fan of ozone use for dental treatment and think its a great modality when used for its intended purposes. Kavo has for years been waiting for FDA approval for their Healzone unit. The Healzone has been available for the rest of the world.A rumor I heard from multiple sources (including a Kavo representative) is that the Healzone will no longer be available world wide because of low sales. The biggest problem with the device was trying to get a good seal so that the unit would dispense the ozone. There are other ozone machines on the market but none are as nicely built and none have FDA approval. Too bad about th...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 2, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

Heartwarming Smiles Campaign LaunchedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Recently, WomenHeart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, partnered with Colgate-Palmolive to launch Heartwarming Smiles, an initiative to help educate women throughout the U.S. about the impact proper oral care can have on their heart health. Heartwarming Smiles will focus on empowering women by providing the knowledge and tools needed to make positive lifestyle changes to help reduce their risk of heart disease. The campaign’s online resource, www.womenheart.org/ourPartners/heartwarmingsmiles.cfm, is specifically designed to encourage women to talk with their physician to discuss their overall health a...
Source: Dental Heroes - March 2, 2010 Category: Dentists Authors: Cory Kemp Tags: News Source Type: blogs

Bellevue cosmetic dentistry for menEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article shows several men and describes how their smiles were improved using Bellevue Cosmetic Dentistry. Cosmetic work performed: Upper arch multiple Porcelain Veneers and lower arch Tooth Whitening Patient of Dr Cynthia Pauley, Brookside Dental, Bellevue, WA This article departs from most articles with photos related to Cosmetic Dentistry, because it does not show any photographs of beautiful women. Cosmetic surgery, beauty, and nutrition advertisements are generally aimed at women. Thus Cosmetic Dentists resort to the same thing in their advertising and websites by displaying women with beautiful smiles. These stun...
Source: Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry - March 2, 2010 Category: Dentists Tags: Porcelain Veneers Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Bellevue Bellevue Dentistry Source Type: blogs

FDA Doesn’t Like Brochure on OraVerse by NovalarEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dentalblogs has covered OraVerse in previous posts. The drug is intended to reverse the effects of local anesthesia quickly so that patients promptly regain feeling in areas made numb during dental procedures. On February 26th, xconomy San Diego published an article that tells us the FDA is not pleased with a marketing brochure published by Novalar. The FDA instructed Novalar, maker of OraVerse, to amend the drug brochure. Read the letter here. The FDA claims that the brochure minimizes and omits risks and overstates benefits of OraVerse. Issues such as pain at the injection site, headache, and pain following a dental proc...
Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry - March 1, 2010 Category: Dentists Authors: Administrator Tags: Uncategorized dental anesthesia reversal dental news dentistry news fda and oraverse fda letter to novaclar novaclar brochure oraverse brochure oraverse by novaclar Source Type: blogs

Chicago Midwinter Conference: Veneer Conditioning CabEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Veneer Conditioning Cab Thanks to Dr. Tom Hedge for providing video coverage of select vendor booths at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Conference! (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry)
Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry - March 1, 2010 Category: Dentists Authors: Administrator Tags: Clinical Dental Equipment chicago dental conference chicago midwinter conference cosmetic denitstry materials cosmetic veneers dental veneer fabrication porcelain veneer preparation Source Type: blogs

Chicago Midwinter Conference: E4DEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
E4D Flash Desktop Scanner E4D CAD/CAM Materials & eMax Visit E4D online here. Thanks to Dr. Tom Hedge for providing video coverage of select vendor booths at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Conference! (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry)
Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry - March 1, 2010 Category: Dentists Authors: Administrator Tags: Clinical Dental Equipment cad cam dentist chicago dental conference chicago midwinter conference d4d e4d one visit crowns one-hour crowns onsite dental restorations Source Type: blogs

Chicago Midwinter Conference: KaVo’s DIAGNOdent PenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
DIAGNOdent Pen Visit KaVo and DIAGNOdent online here. Thanks to Dr. Tom Hedge for providing video coverage of select vendor booths at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Conference! (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry)
Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry - March 1, 2010 Category: Dentists Authors: Administrator Tags: Uncategorized caries prevention chicago dental conference dental equipment diagnodent pen early caries detection kavo diagnodent kavo usa laser cavity detection midwinter dental conference Source Type: blogs

Chicago Midwinter Conference: Dental EZ LiteEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dental EZ Lite Visit DentalEZ Lite online here. Thanks to Dr. Tom Hedge for providing video coverage of select vendor booths at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Conference! (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry)
Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry - March 1, 2010 Category: Dentists Authors: Administrator Tags: Clinical Dental Equipment chicago dental conference dental ez lite dental light dentalez midwinter dental conference operatory light Source Type: blogs

What Is New From the Chicago Midwinter Meeting.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
After 3 very long days the Chicago Mid Winter Meeting is over. Lots of stuff to go over and can't wait to update everyone on all the cool stuff I saw over the next few days.So until I can get through everything here is something new from Biolase.The iLase is a handheld 5 watt diode laser similar to the Discus Styla. The iLase is currently not available as it is awaiting FDA approval. Officially the cost is supposed to be less then $8000 but I heard rumors of a cost of $3000. Time will tell if the rumor is correct.In the mean time check out the video (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 1, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

SpringerImages - a new image bankEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
SpringerImages has replaced ImagesMD but it includes much more than clinical images and now you can access it with your UniKey.The massive collection of 1.6 million scientific, technological, and medical images includes photos, tables and figures, charts, graphs, histograms, and other illustrations. Although covering all scientific subject areas, some 61% of the collection focuses on medical and life sciences. Subscribers can use the material liberally as long as they do not use it for direct commercial purposes. SpringerImages also includes a small but growing collection of open access images, which are available to anyon...
Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney - March 1, 2010 Category: Dentists Tags: Images Tips and hints Source Type: blogs

Successful Treatment of Early Implant Failure: A Case SeriesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Early detection and treatment of early progressive bone loss around dental implants are the key to saving early failing implants. The author recommends reevaluation visits 4–6 weeks postimplant placement to detect any signs of early failure so that immediate treatment can be undertaken if needed. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 27, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

Press Release: Patients Accepted 44% More Dental Services with CareCreditEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study supports the 2005 ADCPA Report that CareCredit increases practice production an average of 25.3%. ADCPA 2009 Study Key Findings: • In the initial year the CareCredit account was opened, patients accepted 282% more recommended dental services and visited the practice 62% more often. • In the following five years, patients with CareCredit accepted 44% more recommended dental services and visited the practice 25% more often. “The ADCPA works with dentists on a daily basis and we’ve always hypothesized that CareCredit positively impacts patient behavior,” said Rick Willeford, President of the ADCPA. “T...
Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry - February 26, 2010 Category: Dentists Authors: Administrator Tags: Administrative Financing Source Type: blogs

Replacement versus repair of defective restorations in adults: resin composite.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: There are no published randomised controlled clinical trials relevant to this review question. There is therefore a need for methodologically sound randomised controlled clinical trials that are reported according to the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement (www.consort-statement.org/). Further research also needs to explore qualitatively the views of patients on repairing versus replacement and investigate themes around pain, anxiety and distress, time and costs. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 26, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

Notes From OralDNA press conference.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
OralDNA saliva tests helps patients acknowledge their disease state and accept treatment.Salivary diagnostic tests enable accurate, easy and biological diagnosis of disease. A 30 second oral rinse of saline is all it takes to produce a sample for analysis.My PerioPath test determines the cause of perio infections providing personalized treatment options. MyPerioPST test looks at the suseptibility traits of individuals for periodontal disease. 35 to 40% carry the trait and are more likely to have more aggressive perio disease.Human HPV virus is transmited via sexual contact. Oral HPV can lead to oral cancer. The OraRisk HPV...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 26, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

Dental Care for Low Income Children: NYS gets a “C”Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Approximately one in five low-income children in America goes without dental care each year, according to The Cost of Delay: State Dental Policies Fail One in Five Children, a newly released report from the Pew Center. Pew assessed and graded states on proven policy solutions that ensure dental health and access to care. Here are some [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips)
Source: Bibby Library News and Tips - February 25, 2010 Category: Dentists Authors: bibby1 Tags: Bibby News Source Type: blogs

Press Release: Educating Women on Heart Health-Oral Health LinkEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
WOMENHEART AND COLGATE TOTAL TOOTHPASTE LAUNCH “HEARTWARMING SMILES” CAMPAIGN TO HELP EDUCATE WOMEN ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ORAL HEALTH AND HEART HEALTH WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 24, 2010) – In recognition of American Heart Month, WomenHeart: The National Coalition For Women With Heart Disease and Colgate Total® toothpaste have partnered again to launch the Heartwarming Smiles campaign – an initiative to help educate women throughout the U.S. about the impact proper oral care can have on their heart health. Heartwarming Smiles will focus on empowering women by providing the knowledge and tools needed to mak...
Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry - February 25, 2010 Category: Dentists Authors: Administrator Tags: News Press Release Source Type: blogs

Children's understanding of and motivations for toothbrushing: a qualitative studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: This study has revealed information that is of value in directing oral health education messages, oral health promotion programmes and has identified issues that potentially affect compliance with toothbrushing that merit further investigation. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 25, 2010 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs

New books received this weekEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Basic guide to medical emergencies in the dental practice / Phil Jevon. Chichester, West Sussex ; Ames, Iowa : Blackwell Pub., 2010.A must have book for all dental care professionals. Written in a clear and accessible style, chapters cover such key topics as patient assessment, adult resuscitation, respiratory and cardiac disorders, paediatric emergencies, emergency equipment and law and ethics. Fundamentals of anaesthesia / edited by Tim Smith (et al). 3rd ed. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2009.Fully updated with a number of completely new chapters. Presentation of information is clear and concise, with extensiv...
Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney - February 24, 2010 Category: Dentists Tags: New books Source Type: blogs