MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'dental emergency'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:31:05 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4065483&cid=t_222859_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Fdental-emergency-scheduling-made-easier-with-crumbs-cranium%2F You have a full day scheduled and as soon as the phones are off of forward, the emergency calls start; a patient with a severe tooth ache who waited a week to see if it would “go away”, another whose crown has broken loose, and a pediatric patient who knocked out a baby tooth when he fell rushing into kindergarten. Your team is doing their best to juggle the calls, calm and comfort your patients, and glean the right information in order to fit them all into a heavily booked day. However, between a hysterical mother, a busy executive inconvenienced by another office visit, a difficult patient in terrible pain, and the front offices’ lack of clinical experience, the important facts needed to schedule and treat your emergency patients fall short. Each of these urgent appointments winds ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4065483 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:32:30 +0100 4065483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2905001&cid=t_222859_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Fdental-emergencies-americans-unprepared%2F New York, NY (October 16, 2009) Although 72 percent of Americans have fillings, caps or crowns and one in six had a dental emergency during the past 12 months, most are not prepared to deal with a dental emergency, according to a recent survey conducted by Majestic Drug Company, a leading provider of oral care products. Interestingly, in the national survey of 1,000 Americans, those with a lower income (less then $35,000) were more likely to have had a dental emergency in the past 12 months (vs. 14 percent of those who make $100,000 or more). Of those who had a dental emergency, 23 percent involved a loose crown or cap, 10 percent involved a lost filling, while 72 percent said their dental emergency involved something else. Among those who had a dental emergency involving a loose crown/ca... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2905001 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:00:56 +0100 2905001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2839009&cid=t_222859_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FtbVBiExnTos%2F Dental emergencies may pop up at any time, much like medical emergencies. They can range from a toothache to damage to the jaw. Would you know what to do in a dental emergency? According to a survey of 1000 people, done by Majestic Drug Company, the most dental emergencies occurred to people in lower income brackets. The press release said that this was an interesting finding, but it is really not all that surprising. Those in the lower income brackets as defined by this survey (less than $35,000 per year income) likely have less access to a dentist and may avoid the cost of preventative dental care, compared with the higher income (over $100,000). However, the press release did have some good tips on what to do if you find yourself with a problem with your teeth: Knocked out tooth. If a... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2839009 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:12:23 +0100 2839009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2832289&cid=t_222859_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fstatistics-on-dental-emergencies-in-the-us%2F In a PR Newswire post regarding a Majestic Drug survey, we learn some interesting statistics that may not shock you, but will inform you. One in six Americans experienced a dental emergency in the past year. Seventy-two percent of Americans have fillings, caps, or crowns, and 23 percent of dental emergencies relate back to these restorations. In these situations, 67 percent of respondents went directly to a dentist, and 14 percent tried to find a temporary solution. Nineteen percent did nothing. The survey revealed that out of a thousand people, respondents with an annual income under $35K had a higher instance of dental emergency than those with an income exceeding $100K. How can you help your patients avoid a dental emergency? Inform them. Education, not fire-and-brimstone, but solid... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2832289 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:39:59 +0100 2832289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2121513&cid=t_222859_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Flisten-to-patients-who-feel-lightheaded-in-the-dental-chair%2F If you have ever had a patient complain of feeling lightheaded, you’re not alone. According to a study (AGD May/June 2008), this complaint is the most common emergency occurrence at the dentist’s office. About 3.5% of people suffer from vasovagal syncope. It can lead to loss of consciousness. People experience this condition as a result of stress, anxiety, fatigue, pain, or at the sight of blood. Vasovagal syncope can begin with dizziness, whitening of the face, heart palpitations, a heated sensation, cold and clammy sweating, nausea, vision changes, hyperventilation, and lightheadedness. MayoClinic.com defines vasovagal syncope as “…the most common cause of fainting… The trigger results in a sudden drop in your heart rate and blood pressure, which reduces blood flow... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2121513 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:04:36 +0100 2121513