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 'dentistry'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:47:34 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174750&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FFullosseousflapsDentalBlog%2F%7E3%2FGBeiLGazlTE%2F Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) Another oral bisphosphonate (Fosamax with ONJ) lawsuit trial set. The next trial date for a Fosamax lawsuit involving jaw necrosis is scheduled to begin early next month. The Fosamax trial will involve a complaint brought by Linda Secrest, of Florida, who alleges that Merck failed to adequately warn that side effects of Fosamax, the popular osteoporosis drug, can lead to severe jaw bone decay. Trial is scheduled to begin on September 7, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Fosamax is an osteoporosis drug that belongs to a family of similar medications known as bisphosphonates. Long-term use of oral bisphosphonates has been linked to an increased risk of serious and debilitating jaw problems, known as osteonecrosis of the jaw. The... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174750 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:27:46 +0100 5174750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159268&cid=t_92164_113_f&fid=22291&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMedgadget%2F%7E3%2F4QdwaeTGBKc%2Fa-cavity-filling-fluid-that-regenerates-tooth-enamel-is-this-the-end-of-the-dental-drill.html Perhaps someday, the bi-annual trip to the dentist may become much less intimidating, thanks to researchers at Leeds University in the UK who have developed a completely pain-free way to fill cavities. Taking inspiration from the principles of regenerative medicine, the process involves a special peptide-based fluid. Suspended in water, the peptide fluid, known as P 11-4 is clear and has a similar viscosity as water. Under certain conditions, namely when placed in contact with saliva that surrounds a tooth, the fluid forms a gel scaffold that fills the microscopic holes that are cavities. The scaffold, which mimics proteins that are found in growing teeth, attracts hydroxyapatite and other minerals to regenerate actual tooth enamel within weeks. If P 11-4 is shown to be effective in larger... Medgadget blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159268 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:58:58 +0100 5159268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159471&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Fprgf-pancreatic-growth-hormone-releasing-factor-dentists%2F There are few things in life that give us more confidence than a dazzling smile. Having a great grin boosts our morale, making us feel positive, and drawing others to us as we show off our smile. However, many people have stayed away from traditional dentistry techniques, concerned about the length of time it may take to heal after cosmetic dental work, or the pain involved with getting treatment. Now, all this is a thing of the past, as medical advancements and dentistry have fused techniques to come up with a revolutionary new way of encouraging prompt recovery from dental work. PGRF is transforming more than just smiles – it’s the application of a cutting-edge methodology for using the body’s own capacity to heal, accelerating the recovery process dramatically. What is PGRF? PGRF ... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159471 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:38:48 +0100 5159471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050931&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Fmastering-the-bite-doctoring-the-patient%2F Do you consider “neuromuscular dentistry” a bad word, but you’re not exactly sure why? The truth of the matter is that neuromuscular principles, e.g. a comfortable bite, can help you deliver longer-lasting results and contribute to happier, healthier patients. After all, who wants to live with headaches, bruxism, and chronic tooth wear? The Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics understands that dentists are sometimes hesitant about all the neuromuscular bruhaha. At their upcoming conference “ACE Bite Camp,” they’ll dispel common myths about neuromuscular dentistry, explain the theories and principles, and most importantly, show how you can market TMD treatment to your patients in an easy-to-understand fashion. Conference goals include: Delivering a new set of clinical skills for ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050931 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:55:56 +0100 5050931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992784&cid=t_92164_113_f&fid=22291&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMedgadget%2F%7E3%2Fu2xdIevNSf8%2Fhanako-2-dental-robot-simulates-a-real-patient.html A year ago we reported on a dental robot developed in Japan to help train dentists to work with patients.  The research team involved in Hanako’s development just announced the Hanako 2, an improved, more realistic simulator thanks to a collaboration with Japan’s, and probably the world’s, leading love doll company. More from DigiInfo TV: Ultra Realistic Dental Training Robot… Flashback: Robot Takes Over for Humans as Dental Guinea Pig Hat tip: Engadget… (Source: Medgadget) Medgadget blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992784 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:51:45 +0100 4992784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953151&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fearly-childhood-oral-health-learning.html Early childhood oral health management skills are the focus of an online learning module from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). The module Early childhood oral health: case studies from general practice is available on the gplearning website (www.racgp.org.au ) and for free on the Clin-ed website (www.clined.com.au). For further information on the NSW Early Childhood Oral Health Program contact Tanya Schinkewitsch at the Centre for Oral Health Strategy, click the above link for contact details. Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953151 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:07:00 +0100 4953151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934570&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fself-guided-instructional-material.html Developed by Dr Ranier M. Adarve from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Fixed Partial Denture is a self-contained learning material designed primarily for dental students in preclinical programs as they learn and develop their skills in tooth preparation for fixed partial denture. It contains the outline of the step by step procedures as well as photos that easily guide learners as they practice the skill. It also provides learners information regarding the clinical implications of the procedure, thereby providing context and relevance. The use of this material is most beneficial for students who are new to the procedure, and want to learn at their own pace. It is also designed for faculty members to use the material to augment their teaching resources for students. Both stu... DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934570 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:44:00 +0100 4934570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820852&cid=t_92164_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fkudos-to-a-pain-free-dental-practice%2F2011.05.13 Ordinarily, I’m wary of all things dental.  I had too many cavities as a child.  As a young man, I had a root canal done on the wrong tooth, followed immediately by the correct one.  My dental memories are a bit tainted.  Not an indictment of the entire profession so much as a kind of PPSD…post procedure stress disorder. But when I moved to South Carolina, my wife and I found a wonderful general dentist in Dr. Ronald Moore, in Seneca, SC.  Rarely would I ascribe the words ‘painless dentistry’ to one of the practitioners of that esteemed profession.  But I have to give credit where credit is due.  His hygenists, and Dr. Moore, have all been the pinnacle of gentility.  Even my children aren’t afraid to go for cleanings.  And when I need anesthesia, well Dr. Moore is an art... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820852 Fri, 13 May 2011 14:00:24 +0100 4820852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4653461&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2F29%2Fcelebrate-the-root-canal%2F   What was the dentist doing in Panama? …Looking for the Root Canal  Root Canal Awareness Week The American Association of Endodontists has designated  March 27-April 2 as Root Canal Awareness Week. This event is a national effort to raise awareness of endodontists and to teach the public that root canals should not be [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4653461 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:07:56 +0100 4653461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4566225&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Fits-a-social-media-revolution-are-you-making-the-connection%2F In order to market your practice effectively, you have to put your head in The Cloud and take the social leap. If you don’t know what that means, then you need this: Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics Tampa 2011 Conference on Social Media & Marketing for Dentistry Slated for April 1st and 2nd, 2011, there are just a few weeks left to sign up. Can you afford to miss it? If You Build It, They Will Come Today’s marketing environment has changed dramatically. It’s gone viral, to say the least. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and blogs are the hubs of social media and you can use them to leverage your practice, solidify your brand, and grow your patient base. If you’re not in the social media game, you’re simply not reaching your full potential. A Social Platform The benefits of socia... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4566225 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:34:41 +0100 4566225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549827&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2F04%2Fcelebrate-dental-assistants-recognition-week-march-6-12%2F Bibby Library celebrates Dental Assistants Recognition week. This event is a joint effort of the American Dental Assistants Association, the American Dental Association, the Canadian Dental Assistants Association and the Canadian Dental Association to acknowledge and recognize the Dental Assistant. If you are an Eastman Institute for Oral Health Dental Assistant, we hope you’ll stop [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549827 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:42:21 +0100 4549827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532165&cid=t_92164_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F02%2F28%2Fthe-role-of-gp-consortia-and-public-health-in-improving-health-andwellbeing-and-delivering-effective-health-care-final-report-of-a-national-colloquieum-february-2011%2F Title: The role of GP consortia and public health in improving health andwellbeing and delivering effective health care: Final report of a national colloquieum, February 2011 Skinny: Report from Solutions for Public Health, Right Care and NHS Alliance that identifies the following key messages: The agenda, systems, approach are all new and require a new response – simply responding as we have in the past will not work. GP commissioners will need to engage with and understand the value of public health. There is a risk that public health in local authorities will not engage effectively with GP consortia. Pathfinder GP consortia and pathfinder Health & Wellbeing Boards need to develop effective ways of joint working. The public health (professional) workforce will be smaller and mo... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532165 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:51:19 +0100 4532165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489686&cid=t_92164_90_f&fid=34474&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCasesBlog%2F%7E3%2F7XeH48LCvx8%2Fpeople-who-brushed-their-teeth-less.html A Scottish national population based survey examined if self reported toothbrushing behaviour is associated with cardiovascular disease and markers of inflammation (C reactive protein) and coagulation (fibrinogen).Participants were 12,000 men and women, mean age 50. Oral hygiene was assessed from self reported frequency of toothbrushing. There were a total of 555 cardiovascular disease events over an average of 8 years of follow-up, of which 170 were fatal.Participants who reported poor oral hygiene (never/rarely brushed their teeth) had an increased risk of a cardiovascular disease event (hazard ratio 1.7).They also had increased concentrations of both C reactive protein and fibrinogen.Poor oral hygiene is associated with higher levels of risk of cardiovascular disease and low grade infla... Clinical Cases and Images - Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489686 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:01:52 +0100 4489686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473020&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fcrown-preparation.html This resource is an online course demo developed by Ronald Kaiser and Heiko Spallek at Temple University, School of Dentistry. It is designed to provide dental students with fundamental didactic and technical knowledge to begin preclinical skill development for full crown preparations. The course incorporates a variety of interactive features including images which allow students to examine the dimensions and contours of the burs in comparison to the dimensions and the shape of the crown preparation. QuickDraw 3D allows the direct manipulation of 3D graphical models by the users. (Source: MedEdPORTAL, accessed on 14/02/2011) Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473020 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:23:00 +0100 4473020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4464604&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F02%2F11%2Fhave-you-seen-these-recent-systematic-reviews-in-orthodontics%2F Effectiveness of orthodontic treatment with functional appliances on mandibular growth in the short term. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2011 Jan;139(1):24-36.Marsico E, Gatto E, Burrascano M, Matarese G, Cordasco G. INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to analyze the current literature for the best evidence (randomized clinical trials) about the efficacy of functional appliances [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4464604 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:54:38 +0100 4464604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4411623&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fporcelain-veneer-interview-with-cynthia-pauley-dds Bizymoms Interviews Bellevue Dentist About Porcelain Veneers Following in an interview with Dr Cynthia Pauley, a Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist, that was conducted by Bizymoms a website devoted to helped mothers with things including dentistry. The entire interview was reprinted on a website devoted to porcelain veneers. An Interview With Dr. Pauley, A Qualified Dentist In Bellevue Portrait of Dr Pauley's Patient After Porcelain Veneers The this patient has a porcelain veneers video testimonial which may be observed on You Tube as well as the before and after porcelain veneers photos of the beautiful work done at Brookside Dental, Bellevue, WA. Will porcelain veneers look like my natural teeth? When placed correctly they are extremely natural looking. Attention to detail is important. The co... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4411623 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 04:16:05 +0100 4411623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405897&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Ftop-dentists-2011-say-no-more-gummy-smiles This article quoted Bellevue Cosmetic Dentists at Brookside Dental in Bellevue, WA, as the source of information for this interesting article. The article is shown here exactly as it appeared in Seattle Met Magazine. Now matter how straight, pearly white, and healthy your teeth are, your overexposed gums may prevent your smile from showing its fullest potential. That’s where the Odyssey soft-tissue laser comes in. Invented with the aim of improving a “gummy smile,” the laser reshapes gum lines with precision and with less bleeding and discomfort than other methods. Brookside Dental, a family-owned practice with a relaxed, spalike environment has used the laser for over five years. Dr. Pat Pauley, now retired, says, “It’s a great way to improve the shape of gums, and healing time... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405897 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 03:48:43 +0100 4405897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399684&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FFullosseousflapsDentalBlog%2F%7E3%2Fctou3LMuQdk%2F Ohio Democrat Congressman Dennis Kucinich $150K for dental work – for an olive pit? Rep. Dennis Kucinich has sued a U.S. House of Representatives cafeteria for selling him a sandwich wrap that caused dental damage when he bit into a pitted olive, according to a Jan. 3 lawsuit filed in Superior Court for the District of Columbia. The Cleveland Democratic congressman’s lawsuit seeks $150,000 in damages from companies that operate the Longworth House Office Building’s cafeteria. It says he bought the suspicious sandwich wrap “on or about April 17, 2008,” and eating it caused “permanent dental and oral injuries requiring multiple surgical and dental procedures.” “Said sandwich wrap was unwholesome and unfit for human consumption in that it was pr... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399684 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:00:44 +0100 4399684 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394596&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Fdont-just-manage-to-manage-practice-management-advice-from-dr-mayer-levitt%2F Managing a business isn’t easy. Managing a thriving dental practice is downright difficult. With staffing, record keeping, marketing, and financials, it may seem like you spend the majority of your time running the office instead of caring for patients. It can leave even the most seasoned dentist overwhelmed at times and wondering why they don’t at least cram a few business classes into dental school. But when it comes to success, practice management is as important as clinical skill and dentists are regularly turning to consultants for advice. Enter Dr. Mayer Levitt, President and owner of Jodena Consulting, a firm that provides vital support and solutions to dental practices nationwide. Dr. Levitt spent nearly 30 years managing his now 12 chair dental practices before becoming a cons... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394596 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:41:31 +0100 4394596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399694&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F25%2Ftrustworthy-prescription-drug-information%2F Are you looking for reliable drug information, fast?  Here are some suggestions: If you are a URMC affiliate you have access to Micromedex, a clinical database that provides comprehensive drug summaries, drug comparisons,  images for easier identification, and allows you to look up drug interactions. To access, select the Micromedex link on the Bibby library [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399694 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:54:33 +0100 4399694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4389249&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fsearch-pubmed-on-your-smartphone-and.html Click on this link to Pubmed for Handhelds. When it opens in your browser save it to your home sceen or to your bookmarks. It works fine on the iPhone and iPad. I didn't test it on androids or Blackberry but it should work on those platforms too. You can do a PICO search or a natural language search also knowns as google type search, or a Medline/PubMed search. It automatically invokes the familiar Unikey login screen so even if you are not connected via the Usyd wireless network you would still be able to get to the fulltext. Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4389249 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 22:50:00 +0100 4389249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4382870&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fusa-topdentists-selects-dr-cynthia-pauley Dr Cynthia Pauley, a Bellevue WA family and cosmetic dentist has recently been listed as one of the Top Dentists for 2010-2011 by USAtopdentists website. Dr Cindy received a letter from USAtopDentists that stated, “We are pleased to inform you that you have been selected by a vote of your peers to be included in the 2011 list of topDentists. The listings from your area will appear online immediately [2010] at www.usatopdentists.com and will [also] appear on www.seattlemet.com during 2011.” Selection into USAtopDentists is based on an extensive peer-review process which includes a survey of hundreds of dentists and specialists throughout the Seattle Area. These dentists and specialists cast votes on the abilities of other dentists and specialists and these votes were tabulated t... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4382870 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:05:52 +0100 4382870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361153&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Ffamily-dentistry-done-right At Brookside Dental, we are passionate about treating the dental needs of the whole family. As your trusted family and pediatric dentist in Bellevue, Dr. Pauley believes that your young one’s first dental visits can set the tone for a lifetime of positive appointments, and also set your child on the right track towards excellent oral health! At your child’s first dental appointment, we strive to: * Above all, make it a positive experience! We keep it fun, upbeat, and give them a reason to want to come back. We love establishing relationships with each member of the family. * Enforce good oral health care habits. This is an important function of your pediatric dentist in Bellevue. By clearly educating your young one on the basics of good oral hygiene, we make them an advocat... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361153 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:43:23 +0100 4361153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4355808&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fcast-post-and-core-restoration.html This resource is a self guided instructional material in fabrication of cast post and core by Ranier M. Adarve, DMD, MS, MHPE from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. It is designed to assist learners through the detailed step by step instructions of the procedure. In this resource, two techniques are demonstrated: (1) Direct fabrication and the (2) Indirect fabrication of the post and core pattern . Learners can use this resource for self-paced learning while Faculty can utilize this resource to augment lectures and discussions. (Source: MedEdPORTAL, accessed on 17/01/2011) Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4355808 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 05:03:00 +0100 4355808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4324801&cid=t_92164_90_f&fid=34474&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCasesBlog%2F%7E5%2FWngyxy-D7kc%2FINFOWmAeAw0 For the first time in nearly 50 years, the government is recommending lowering the fluoride in drinking water. Officials say many Americans are getting too much fluoride and it's causing some kids to have "splotchy" teeth. The AP's Kelly Daschle reports.The US health department is recommending that water supplies contain 0.7 milligrams of fluoride per liter of water, replacing the current recommended range of 0.7 to 1.2 milligrams.Learn how much fluoride is in your tap water. Call your local water municipality because the level varies from city to city. If it's above 0.7 milligrams per liter, you could consider filtering your water.References:U.S. Wants to Reduce Fluoride in Drinking Water. WebMD. Posted at Clinical Cases and Images. Stay updated and subscribe, follow us on Twitter and ... Clinical Cases and Images - Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4324801 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 14:19:00 +0100 4324801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4134023&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F03%2F5-things-you-should-do-right-now-with-your-iphone-or-itouch%2F 5 things you should do right now with your iPhone or iTouch! 1. Get the mobile version of the Medical Center Libraries website – In Safari, search for Miner Library – our mobile page will load. To save to your home screen, locate the + sign on the bottom of the screen and select “Add [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4134023 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:15:16 +0100 4134023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119394&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Ftrick-or-treating-for-change%2F I don’t know about you, but we can’t get enough of Halloween! Adorable kids in their cute, scary, and sometimes downright hilarious costumes. It’s a time for creativity and fun. What’s even better is that charities across the country are finding new ways to involve their communities in brotherly love, even on holidays like Halloween, which, truthfully, is known more as a time of tricking than a time of giving. But the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation is just one of the many wonderful and deserving organizations that are aiming to make change this Halloween season (pun intended)! The National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) is dedicated to eliminating America’s number one chronic childhood illness: pediatric dental disease. Millions of children nationwide s... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119394 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:17:17 +0100 4119394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098218&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Fmaximize-your-practice-with-maxdent-pro%2F Computers should make our lives easier, but sometimes, they introduce a whole new set of complications. If you’re a Mac user, you know this all too well. You love the machine itself, but have become frustrated trying to find software options that fit your needs. Enter DDSMac, LLC. This group of dentists formed a business to provide software products that are fast, intuitive, feature rich, and just for Mac users like you! DDSMac, LLC was born when a group of dentists who had a common goal –to grow their practices using the best technology available –met on the Internet Dental Forum. For them, Mac was the clear choice. However, they soon found there were extremely limited choices in the dental software department. Something had to be done! Work immediately began on a practice managemen... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098218 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:39:16 +0100 4098218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098219&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Fthe-halloween-candy-buy-back%2F The Halloween season is upon us. The aisles are filled with costumes. Kids are getting excited about Trick-or-Treating and the bucketfuls of candy they’ll be hauling home. We all know that sugar is bad for teeth and warn parents and children alike against the dangers of tooth decay. But around this time of year, we might as well throw up our hands and give in. After all, if we can’t beat them, join them! Right? YES! If you haven’t been a part of the Halloween Candy Buy Back, it’s a great cause worth checking out. The Halloween Candy Buy Back enlists dentists across the United States to “buy back” all that extra Halloween candy that kids don’t need and parents don’t want. Dentists hold events to collect the candy in the days following Halloween and then donate it to Operatio... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098219 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:20:57 +0100 4098219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4074253&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Ftnt-dental-congratulates-dr-jeff-dalin-on-article-in-dental-economics-magazine%2F TNT Dental offered a great big “Well done!” to Dr. Jeff Dalin this week, congratulating him on his recently published article “My Web site makeover”. The story appeared in the September 2010 issue of Dental Economics magazine and has the dental community buzzing. Over the years, Dr. Jeffrey Dalin has published many great articles in DE magazine, but this particular piece struck a collective chord among dentists. With much debate in dental circles on whether or not to Web 2.0, Dr. Dalin said in his article that he strongly believed in walking the walk, not just talking the talk. And so, using his own website as a case study, Dr. Dalin dove right into a re-skin of his old, stagnant website, hiring TNT Dental to lead the SEO charge. He also gave the go ahead to optimize his new site i... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4074253 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:16:16 +0100 4074253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4065486&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fbellevue-dentist-single-anterior-tooth-replacement THE COSMETIC DENTISTRY CHALLENGE OF FIXING A SINGLE FRONT TOOTH Cosmetic Dentistry alteration of a single anterior tooth to give the result of a beautiful smile would appear to be a relatively easy process compared to restoring several anterior teeth to accomplish an amazing smile. One tooth should be much less challenging and time consuming than working with several front teeth. However, in fact the opposite may often be the case. Changing a single front tooth is a significant cosmetic dentistry challenge from the perspective of the cosmetic dentist. When dealing with a single anterior tooth that needs to be restored, either a porcelain veneer or a porcelain crown, the restored single tooth must match exactly or have a highly compatible relationship to the teeth surrounding teeth in all a... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4065486 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 02:38:11 +0100 4065486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4065483&cid=t_92164_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=4105684&cid=t_92164_90_f&fid=34474&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCasesBlog%2F%7E3%2Fstf_1wY85H0%2Fdentist-of-jaipur-4-minute-documentary.html "The Dentist Of Jaipur" - "New teeth, dentures or extractions not a problem at all for Pushkar and his old master Pyara Singh. They treat their patients in front of the train station of Jaipur, on the sidewalk under the pure sky. The short film of filmmaker Falk Peplinski, who has been living in India for three years, is an ironical image-clip for a dentist of its own kind and therefore a homage to the incredibleness of the Indian everyday life. The film had a big success at fim festivals in 2006 and 2007. India, 2006, director & editor: Falk Peplinski, photography: Karsten Hohmann, sound: Valson P.D., producer: Meera Menezes." Warning: The video contains images that some viewers may find disturbing. View Larger Map Posted at Clinical Cases and Images. Stay updated and subscribe, fol... Clinical Cases and Images - Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4105684 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:55:00 +0100 4105684 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013360&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fheart-disease-and-stroke-linked-to-gum-disease GUM DISEASE LINKED TO HEART DISEASE AND STROKE Periodontal Disease Relationship to Heart Disease and Stroke Brookside Dental Blog Bellevue Dentists at Brookside Dental in Bellevue, WA, have observed that periodontal disease, commonly called gum disease, can be a problem which can interfere with the creation of a beautiful smile. Cosmetic dentists in Bellevue, WA, have previously discussed that periodontal disease is a major smile enemy. People that have serious gum disease will need to have this problem corrected by their Bellevue Cosmetic Dentists before they can have any dentistry smile makeover work performed, such as that done with porcelain veneers. Once periodontal disease is corrected, your cosmetic dentist will be able to create a beautiful smile using porcelain veneers or other c... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013360 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:38:56 +0100 4013360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3999128&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fbrookside-dental-patient-review-websites BROOKSIDE DENTAL PATIENT REVIEWS Brookside Dental Home Page BROOKSIDE DENTAL in Bellevue, Washington, along with other dentistry websites is listed on dozens of web review sites. How valuable these various review listings are is very difficult to comprehend. It seems that each day new local search sites appear on the web. Sometimes I get emails that are requesting to have advertising of our cosmetic dentistry practice on a local or national website. Other times I just find sites that have our listing and I need to go in and claim it. The obvious places that one sees their site listed in is Google Local, Yahoo Local or Bing Local. These have been outlined very well in a book by my friends Richard Geasey and Shannon Evans that is titled, “GET FOUND NOW! LOCAL SEARCH SECRETS EXPOSED.” I... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3999128 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:12:13 +0100 3999128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946590&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F08%2Fbisphenol-a-and-dental-sealants-the-evidence%2F Researchers at Children’s Hospital in Boston recently conducted a systematic review examining the existence of Bisphenol A in dental materials and assessing potential health risks. This chemical is thought to cause problems with reproduction and development. The study, cited by sources such as CNN and HealthDay News recommends continued use of these dental products, with [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946590 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:47:06 +0100 3946590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3935796&cid=t_92164_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsolar-powered-toothbrush-no-toothpaste-required%2F2010.09.05 Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have developed a solar-powered toothbrush that doesn’t require toothpaste. At the base of the brush is a solar panel, which transmits electrons to the top of the toothbrush through a lead wire. These electrons react with acid in the mouth, breaking down plaque without the help of toothpaste. It’s an advancement of a model described 15 years ago using a titanium dioxide rod which released electrons when illuminated. The researchers are currently recruiting 120 teens to test the brush. The model is named Soladey-J3X and is manufactured by the Shiken company of Japan. More from Saskatoon StarPhoenix: Solar toothbrush could make toothpaste obsolete… *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Hea... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3935796 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:00:55 +0100 3935796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3907696&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fdr-cynthia-pauley-%25e2%2580%259cbest-of-everything%25e2%2580%259d-top-dentist-for-2009 DR CYNTHIA PAULEY SEATTLE MAGAZINE “BEST OF EVERYTHING” DENTISTRY 2009 TOP DENTIST Dr Cindy Pauley Gets Seattle Magazine TOP Dentist Honor Each year Seattle Magazine has a reader survey where all types of professions, businesses, and services are voted on by the readers of the magazine. There are many major categories such as healthcare, beauty, restaurants and others. Under each of the major categories there are several subcategories. Under healthcare for example, there are subcategories of Cosmetic Dentist, Skin Care, Plastic Surgeon, and Hospital. The current “Best of Everything” for 2009 is posted at the Seattle Magazine website. Those receiving a required minimum number of reader votes are listed in the Seattle Magazine “Best of Everything”. Searching the Dentists categor... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3907696 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:22:58 +0100 3907696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3831472&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F06%2Ftrustworthy-prescription-drug-information%2F Are you looking for reliable drug information, fast?  Here are some suggestions: If you are a URMC affiliate you have access to Micromedex, a clinical database that provides comprehensive drug summaries, drug comparisons,  images for easier identification, and allows you to look up drug interactions. To access, select the Micromedex link on the Bibby library [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3831472 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:03:33 +0100 3831472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794944&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Fputting-your-money-where-the-mouths-are%2F Transworld Systems White Paper Dental Visit www.web.transworldsystems.com/douggraham/ for more information. View more documents from Doug Graham. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794944 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:49:01 +0100 3794944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794946&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Fpr-nominate-aadom-office-manager-of-the-year%2F Red Bank, NJ., JULY 2010 — The American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) is accepting nominations for their 6th Annual Office Manager of the Year Award through September 17, 2010. Behind every successful practice is an office manager who displays innovative thinking, business acumen and leadership qualities, within their practice and their community. Each year, the AADOM recognizes these exceptional individuals and highlights their accomplishments at their annual conference. “I’ve been in dentistry for over 20 years.  When you’ve been around that long, you know what it takes to get results.  It takes a great team, great clinical skills and delivering a great patient experience,” said Kay Valentine, 2009 AADOM Office Manager of the Year. The 2010 AADOM Office Manage... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794946 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:38:38 +0100 3794946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737043&cid=t_92164_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fteeth-regenerating-gel-may-mean-no-more-fillings%2F2010.07.08 Although people are generally proud of their dental hygiene, undoubtedly many have had root canals that have been plugged using traditional fillings. The procedure is far from being everyone’s favorite pasttime, as only true masochists can enjoy having high speed drills working their teeth and hot glue guns filling them. A team of French researchers has been working on a new approach that uses nanostructured and functionalized multilayered films to help regenerate teeth and fill in cavities with little pain but all the gain. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737043 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:00:49 +0100 3737043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794952&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Fdentsits-spread-sunshine%2F It can prevent bone loss, improve dental health, reduce the risk for 16 types of cancer, as well as heart disease, chronic pain, and other serious chronic health problems. It’s free… or you can buy it for about $.03 for 2000iu. What is this wonder drug? Vitamin D, which isn’t really a vitamin at all, but a steroid hormone. With the news that Gwyneth Paltrow has a pre-osteoporosis condition because of her vitamin D deficiency, the sunshine vitamin is getting lots of attention. What does this have to do with dentistry? Vitamin D Deficiency… Allows bone resporption (as in jawbone degeneration) Allows increased inflammation (as in the symptom closely linked to periodontal disease) Affects almost 40% of Americans (that’s about half of your patients) We know that dentists play an imp... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794952 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:15:58 +0100 3794952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714318&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fbellevue-cosmetic-dentist-single-front.html THE COSMETIC DENTIST CHALLENGE OF THE SINGLE FRONT TOOTH The idea of a Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist fixing a single front tooth so that it gives a person a beautiful smile would seem to be a very simple process as opposed to restoring multiple front teeth to accomplish that incredible smile. It seems that one tooth would be much less challenging and time consuming than doing multiple teeth. However, the opposite is really the case. Restoring a single front tooth is a very large challenge from a cosmetic dentistry perspective. The reason for this is that the single restored tooth, either a porcelain veneer or crown, must match or have a highly compatible relationship to the teeth adjacent to it in all aspects. These aspects would include tooth size, shape and color as well as spatial perspec... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714318 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:14:00 +0100 3714318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794953&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Ftnt-dental-offers-custom-patient-galleries%2F This week, the folks at TNT Dental shared some of their most fabuloso before-and-after galleries. Check it out at www.tips.TNTDental.com. TNT Dental is a custom website and hosting company that specializes in search engine optimization for dental practices. For nearly a decade, the expert graphic designers, web technicians, and dental copywriters at TNT have created some of the top dental websites in the United States and Canada. Always on top of technology, TNT recently premiered TNTmobile, a smart phone application for dentist websites. If your website needs a makeover, or if you’d like to launch your Internet marketing to amazing new heights, call TNT Dental today at 877-868-4932. They have a habit of making dentists smile. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794953 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:11:18 +0100 3794953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794954&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Fdoes-your-dental-practice-make-the-grade%2F No matter how busy you may be in the daily grind of your dental practice it’s important to gather together as a team on a regular basis to determine how well your practice systems are working. Jameson teams use the 25 systems of a dental practice that Jameson has pinpointed and they rate themselves on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being poor; 10 being excellent.  Everyone rates the systems individually; then the group tallies their scores and studies the averages.  This acts as a measurement tool and a compass on where to focus your attention as a team for practice improvement and continuous growth. Have you graded your practice lately?  Rate yourself on Jameson’s 25 systems: Improve Teamwork Discover Effective Communication Develop & Achieve Mission / Vision / Goals – Strategic Plan... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794954 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:37:41 +0100 3794954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794955&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Ftouchdown-for-digital-dentistry-cadapalooza-%25e2%2580%259910-scores%2F Dallas, TX – (June 21, 2010) – CADapalooza ’10 certainly lived up to its reputation and delivered an exceptional program this year in Dallas, Texas! Hundreds of dental professionals attended the 3-day event held at the Gaylord Texan Resort, Cowboys Stadium and D4D Technologies’ world headquarters to see the future of dentistry firsthand. The event began with a “Millin’ Around” Welcome Reception in the scenic Main Atrium at the Gaylord Texan Resort where registered attendees, manufacturers and sponsors gathered for an evening of camaraderie and celebration. D4D’s Social Media representative mingled among the crowd with her Apple iPad and invited them to follow and join our social networking sites, www.facebook.com/e4dsky, www.twitter.com/e4dsky and www.youtube.com/user/d4dte... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794955 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:55:35 +0100 3794955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794956&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Fanother-article-about-oral-cancer%2F Yes. This morning, in my email, I found to notifications about oral cancer information, but they weren’t the same old heart wrenching statistics we already know about. Every dental professional knows that oral cancer screening is an essential part of a thorough dental checkup. The highly publicized statistics about oral cancer frequency, mortality rate, and cure rate are common knowledge in the field. A recent Web Exclusive article titled “Part 1: The importance of oral cancer screenings” appeared on www.DentalProductsReport.com this month. Written by Eileen Morrissey, a dental hygienist, the text supports the importance of oral cancer screenings and provides a good example of how a dentist can adopt new oral cancer screening technology. Morrissey provides this advice: “If you are ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794956 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:53:18 +0100 3794956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683755&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fteeth-and-smile-are-important-advises-bellevue-dentist FOCUS ON YOUR SMILE ADVISES BELLEVUE DENTIST Smiling Girl with White Teeth and Red Lips Bellevue Dentist Dr Cynthia Pauley says focus on your smile. Your mouth is a complex system and many scientists believe that gum disease can potentially influence other parts of your body and have harmful effects. Therefore, take care of yourself by focusing on your smile. If you have a vibrant and beautiful smile it indicates that you have a healthy mouth and this in turn should be good for other parts of your body. If you your smile is right, you will feel right also. There are many things that you can do with the help of your cosmetic dentist to improve your smile if there is anything that needs improvement. Research indicates that a majority of people are either not happy with their current smile or... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683755 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:21:25 +0100 3683755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794957&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Fhealthvault-and-dental-optimizer%2F If you aren’t yet familiar with Microsoft’s HealthVault, you will probably be more than slightly impressed after watching the introduction video. Health Vault is a free, interactive website where patients can safely store family health records for quick access. But HealthVault offers a lot more than record storage. On HealthVault, individuals can set and monitor weight, exercise, and health goals. The site integrates with certain electronics, like the One-Touch glucometer and Zune MP3. Users can prepare for emergencies by making sure all health records for the family are available online. And data does not have to be manually input. In many cases, health records can be pulled from providers and insurance companies. There’s a long list of health and fitness sites, including American H... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794957 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:12:34 +0100 3794957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629756&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Flaser-surgery-and-crown-lengthening-at-bellevue-dentist BELLEVUE DENTISTS SOFT-TISSUE LASER CREATES NEW SMILES Three Beautiful Smiles at Brookside Dental Staff Gathering Bellevue Dentists at Brookside Dental are always striving to stay on the cutting edge of new technology in the field of Dentistry. Dental technology is constantly evolving and developing new methods, procedure and equipment to make visits to the dentist more rewarding and pleasant. Our newest patient-friendly acquisition at Brookside Dental has these Bellevue Cosmetic Dentists using the Odyssey soft-tissue laser to create beautiful new gum lines. The soft-tissue laser is used for sculpturing a new contour around the teeth resulting in a new more attractive gum line and overall smile. Whenever gum tissue does not have the correct contour for a beautifully aesthetic smile, the so... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629756 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:54:08 +0100 3629756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625668&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fmake-your-dental-website-mobile%2F These days, access to information is everything. For dentists, practice marketing in the Internet age is evolving constantly and quickly. TNT Dental, the premier dental website and marketing company, has taken dental marketing to the next level with TNT.mobile. It’s all about the apps. Fact: In only nine months, iPod app downloads topped one billion. What is an app? App is short for application. A website app is a downloadable version of a website that’s completely user friendly on a cell phone that has Internet capability. Dr. Lance Timmerman of Seattle has a custom website with TNT Dental. The website features email contact forms, a blog by Dr. Timmerman, video introductions by the dentist, a before-and-after gallery, and many other cutting-edge features that promote conversion – t... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625668 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:02:05 +0100 3625668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621837&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fbellevue-dentist-uses-porcelain-veneers-to-create-a-beautiful-smile BELLEVUE PORCELAIN VENEERS FOR A BEAUTIFUL NEW SMILE Kym portrait exhibits beautiful smile created with porcelain veneers Kym’s Testimonial Video on YOUTUBE discusses her Brookside Dental porcelain veneers which were used to create her new smile. With Bellevue Porcelain Veneers the shape, shade and whiteness that you want for your teeth can all be done by your Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist at Brookside Dental. We are able to serve our patients in a high quality manner because we have an on-site porcelain artist that will make a new smile just as you would imagine it by individually crafting your new porcelain veneers. PORCELAIN VENEER USES A Bellevue Porcelain Veneer can also be named a dental veneer, a porcelain veneer or a dental laminate. Porcelain veneers are a more recent and succes... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621837 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 02:50:55 +0100 3621837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617962&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fa-new-definition-for-dental-implants%2F Human molar scaffold by Dr. Mao of Columbia University Medical Center Here at DentalBlogs, we were giddy to bring you news about scientists making prosthetic sheep bones from wicker. We thought that might have been the absolute coolest thing ever. We jumped up and down while typing blog posts (thank goodness for spell check) that told you about stem cells that promote implant stabilization. We love to bring you exciting news from the world of dentistry every day. But nothing – nothing – has tickled our fancy as much as the new report from Columbia University Medical Center. Nine weeks. New tooth. No prosthetic. Seriously. The recipe for re-growing a tooth is as follows: Insert a special scaffold made of natural materials Direct stem cells within the body to the scaffold Let the bo... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617962 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:32:56 +0100 3617962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3614522&cid=t_92164_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbrush-up-on-heart-health%2F2010.05.30 The British Medical Journal reported on a study of toothbrushing and found that people with poor oral hygiene had an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attack. We’ve known for the last two decades that inflammation plays an important role in atherosclerosis. Markers of low-grade inflammation like C-reactive protein are also shown to be higher in heart disease. The Scottish Health researchers looked at the general population and followed a large subset with questions about their oral health. They asked about frequency of dentist visits, toothbrushing, and controlled for many co-variables such as general activity, hypertension, smoking, height and weight. They also collected blood for studies of C-reactive protein as a marker of inflammation. They removed from the... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3614522 Sun, 30 May 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3614522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603710&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fbellevue-dentist-discusses-acid-erosion-in-children BELLEVUE DENTIST DISCUSSES ACID EROSION IN CHILDREN Children’s dietary habits can influence acid erosion, because young teeth have softer and thinner enamel than adult teeth. Studies have shown that many children have erosion of the dental enamel of at least one tooth. Orange juice although full of vitamins is a major culprit for young tooth erosion of the enamel. Parents can take some steps to cut down on dental enamel erosion in their children. These include: Limit the exposure of children to acid foods and drinks each day. Do not let children sip juice all through the day. Do not let children keep and swish acidic drinks around in their mouths. Have children rinse their mouths with water after eating foods or having acidic drinks. Children should brush their teeth regularly twice dail... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603710 Thu, 27 May 2010 03:37:55 +0100 3603710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595721&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fbellevue-dentist-new-sea-king-dental.html DR. CYNTHIA PAULEY ELECTED PRESIDENT OF SEATTLE-KING COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY Dr Cindy Pauley, Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist, was elected the new President of the Seattle-King County Dental Society (SKCDS) (http://skcds.org/) in April 2010. She served as Secretary of SKCDS for 1 year and then as a member of the SKCDS Executive Council for 8 years, during which time she was a delegate to the Washington State Dental Association for two terms. During her time on the Executive Council, she is most proud of her involvement on projects to help the underserved citizens of King County. Currently, she is involved with projects that include “The Northwest Kidney Foundation” and SKCDS Dentists working together to take care of the dentistry needs of kidney transplant candidates to assist them to... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595721 Tue, 25 May 2010 00:25:00 +0100 3595721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585720&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fnever-miss-an-opportunity%2F If your practice is not doubling every ten years, you may have missed opportunities along the way.  How much have missed opportunities cost you?  Where would your practice be today if you had seized a few more opportunities over the last few years? Ken Runkle has uncovered 5 Rules related to the high cost of missed opportunities.  Learn them now and empower your practice to take advantage of opportunities for substantial growth today. Download the pdf here: MissedOpportunities Visit the Paragon Blog! (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585720 Fri, 21 May 2010 14:23:37 +0100 3585720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581735&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F19%2Fread-critical-summaries-of-systematic-reviews-from-the-ada%2F Wondering how medication effects orthodontic tooth movement? Or if antibiotics used at the time of implant placement prevent complications? Here is a way to get valid answers, fast; bookmark the American Dental Association’s Evidence Based Dentistry portal. In addition to its database of systematic reviews of oral health topics, the ADA provides one-page, concise, user-friendly [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581735 Wed, 19 May 2010 13:55:45 +0100 3581735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577511&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdr-radz-on-the-aacd-meeting%2F Two weeks ago, I attended the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s annual meeting in Dallas. Traffic is up, people are happy, and the positive atmosphere I noticed in January and February has continued. It’s especially good to see because there are more dentists at the AACD meeting who focus on elective procedures in their practices. The  temperature showed that things in even cosmetic dentistry are looking up. When you see patients coming back for elective services, it indicates consumer confidence and a positive trend. The one piece of technology that I saw (and had already purchased) was Discus’s new diode laser, the NV,  that’s extremely small and cordless. The booth was crowded, but I took my friends over to show them because I  am so pleased with my NV laser. It’s gr... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577511 Wed, 19 May 2010 13:41:56 +0100 3577511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577512&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2F5-tips-to-remember-when-creating-digital-case-presentations%2F Here are a few tips to help you stay on the right path when it comes to creating powerful and effective digital case presentations. Less is more.  Too much animation, sound effects, objects, text, etc., can overwhelm your patient, diluting your overall message. The total amount of time you or a team member should invest into one digital case presentation is approximately 35 minutes. Use PowerPoint templates to minimize the time you put into creating the presentation.  Why reinvent the wheel? When altering an image to show potential cosmetic results, remember the purpose is to give the patient an idea of what he or she would look like with cosmetic dentistry.  It is not a diagnostic tool. The patient photos need to show his or her teeth.  Sounds simple and like common sense.  However,... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577512 Tue, 18 May 2010 17:53:04 +0100 3577512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566714&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fpain-free-dentistry-nasal-anesthetic-sniff-sniff%2F This is pretty darn cool. The lab of William Fray, Ph D and Leah Hanson, Ph D at Regions Hospital in St. Paul were pleased when their employee, Neil Johnson, discovered that lidocaine or xylocaine inhaled through the nose of laboratory rats ran down the trigeminal nerve to numb the teeth, jaws, and mouths. The results were 20 times stronger than when the same medications were administered to the brain or in the blood. In addition to using the new discovery for numbing dental patients during procedures, the technique may be used to treat dental phobia, severe facial pain, migraine headaches, and other problems. The research indicates that the sprayed lidocaine or xylocaine may be administered into the maxillary sinus for quick, precisely focused numbing. There is hope that the technique wil... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566714 Fri, 14 May 2010 16:10:07 +0100 3566714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3564096&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fcosmetic-dentistry-works-for-men This article discusses how a Cosmetic Dentist can be used to improve and create new their smiles for men. Andy After Cosmetic Dentistry Cosmetic work performed: Upper arch central Porcelain Crowns, general Tooth Whitening, and lower arch Cosmetic Tooth Movement for midline alignment Patient of Dr Pauley, Brookside Dental, Bellevue, WA Most articles about Cosmetic Dentistry show photos of beautiful women. However, this article is different because it does not show any photographs of beautiful women only handsome men of various ages that have new smiles. Cosmetic surgery photos, beauty ads, and nutritional advertisements are generally aimed at women. Therefore it is understandable that Cosmetic Dentists resort to the same thing in their advertising and on their websites where they show and d... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3564096 Thu, 13 May 2010 22:42:33 +0100 3564096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566716&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F13%2Fdoes-periodontal-treatment-in-patients-with-diabetes-lower-blood-sugar-levels%2F The Cochrane Oral Health Group recently published Treatment of periodontal disease for glycaemic control in people with diabetes, a systematic review examining the relationship  between periodontal treatment and glycaemic control in diabetics. The review, which included 7 Randomized Controlled Trials concluded there is evidence of improvement in metabolic control in people with diabetes, after treating [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566716 Thu, 13 May 2010 13:38:17 +0100 3566716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556237&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F11%2Fdental-hygienists-learn-to-be-%25e2%2580%259cmasters-of-information%25e2%2580%259d%2F In April, dental hygienists from the Eastman Institute for Oral Health attended the class, “Information Mastery for Dental Hygienists” lead by librarian Elizabeth Kettell. The course was held in a computer equipped classroom to allow hygienists hands-on practice in searching for dental information. In the context of Evidence Based Dentistry, hygienists developed skill in critiquing [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556237 Tue, 11 May 2010 15:20:35 +0100 3556237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552431&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fyour-dental-team-wants-money-respect%2F “Dental Assisting Digest” compiled the top ten things dental assistants want their dentists to know. At the top of the list? You guessed it. Compensation. Assistants want to be paid well for their work. But how can you pay out when money isn’t coming in, at least not like it used to? Let’s see what the experts have to say about it… Linda Miles, formerly of Linda Miles & Associates and creator of Speaking and Consulting Network, says that 70% of dental practices have reduced hours, laid off employees, cut benefits, or put a freeze on raises. In “Times are tough – no raises this year,” Linda tells us that salary increases for dental professionals may not happen this year because of our lagging economy. She says that merit raises are a much better option than cost of livin... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552431 Tue, 11 May 2010 14:24:51 +0100 3552431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538278&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fhedge%2Fthe-sky-factory-at-aacd%2F (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3538278 Thu, 06 May 2010 13:55:48 +0100 3538278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538279&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fhedge%2Fvertise-flow-at-aacd%2F (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3538279 Thu, 06 May 2010 13:54:52 +0100 3538279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533981&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fbellevue-porcelain-veneer-patient.html BELLEVUE PORCELAIN VENEER TESTIMONIAL BY BEAUTIFUL PATIENT Kym's Beautiful Smile After Porcelain Veneers by Dr Pauley, Cosmetic Dentist, at Brookside Dental, Bellevue, WA Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist patient gives Testimonial discussing how she had her smile changed with Porcelain Veneers. This Bellevue Cosmetic Dentistry procedure was done to straighten and even her teeth, eliminate the visible chips on the biting edges of her teeth and to generally improve her smile. The results are the beautiful smile in her photo. Kym discusses how she has aquired a beautiful smile with porcelain veneers by Cosmetic Dentist Dr Pauley at Brookside Dental in Bellevue, WA. Kym talks about not only how beautiful her teeth look, but how naturally looking that her beautiful smile is and that no one is able t... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533981 Wed, 05 May 2010 02:27:00 +0100 3533981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533982&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fbellevue-porcelain-veneers-change-smile.html BELLEVUE PORCELAIN VENEERS CREATE BEAUTIFUL SMILE Brookside Dental Patient Before Porcelain Veneers Brookside Dental Patient After Porcelain Veneers Bellevue Porcelain Veneers are also called dental veneers, porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates. They are one of cosmetic dentistry's more recent and successful developments, which are wafer-thin shells of porcelain that are bonded onto the front side of teeth and that also cover the biting edge of the teeth. They can be an excellent cosmetic dental solution for a variety of problems including teeth that are stained, chipped, or slightly misaligned. Porcelain Veneers are used for beautiful smile makeovers by Bellevue Cosmetic Dentists every day. Their uses include closing gaps between teeth, fixing chipped teeth, improving ... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533982 Tue, 04 May 2010 22:09:00 +0100 3533982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533979&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fhedge%2Fnew-zirconia-primer-from-bisco-at-aacd%2F (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533979 Tue, 04 May 2010 15:57:22 +0100 3533979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519576&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fbellevue-dentist-patient-testimonial.html BELLEVUE COSMETIC DENTIST PATIENT TESTIMONIAL LIMITED TOOTH MOVEMENT Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Patient Testimonial regarding short-term orthodontics or limited tooth movement. This dentistry procedure was done to straighten and align her teeth and improve her smile. Meredith discusses how she has had her smile transformed by Cosmetic Dentist Dr Pauley at Brookside Dental in Bellevue, WA. Meredith talks about the effects of straightening her lower teeth with a Hawley Appliance and subsequently using a night guard to keep the teeth in place and looking beautiful. Meredith's Testimonial Video may be viewed on YOUTUBE at the following URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD5V3w-tpmE Meredith Testimonial Video (Source: Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry) Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519576 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 02:19:00 +0100 3519576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519577&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fcosmetic-tooth-movement-used-by.html Cosmetic Tooth Movement Gives Beautiful Smiles The Cosmetic Dentists at Brookside Dental, Bellevue, WA, use removable orthodontic appliances, called Hawley Applicances, to move a limited number of teeth prior to doing veneers and crowns on anterior teeth. This limited tooth movement method is used to preserve the integrity and strength of the individual teeth by aligning the teeth, so that much less tooth structural material needs to be removed if crowns or porcelain veneers are used for a smile makeover. The limited use of removable orthodontic appliances is usually a more conservative option to veneers and crowns that are done without any orthodontic treatments. In many cases the limited movement of the teeth will be such that no tooth structure will need to be removed and therefore not ... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519577 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:35:00 +0100 3519577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508322&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fno-tax-on-cosmetic-dentistry-procedures.html Beautiful Cosmetic Dentistry.Cosmetic Dentistry Tax Did Not Pass In Washington StateWashington State recently proposed a sales tax on all cosmetic procedures. While this proposed tax would have mainly impacted medical doctors, it had serious implications for all family dentists in Washington State. The implementation of a retail sales tax on "cosmetic dentistry" procedures would have had terribly bad effects for patients. It would have put general Bellevue Dentists in the position of being tax experts by having to determine what would be taxable "cosmetic dental" procedures and what would not be a taxable "general dentistry" procedure. This would have been a nice cash cow the state legislators, but would have made nightmare situation for the average dentist to make such a determination. In... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508322 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:11:00 +0100 3508322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499189&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdentists-spread-disease%25e2%2580%25a6awareness-with-preventive-tests%2F As research and science continue to develop, we’re learning the importance of oral health to the health of the body as a whole. Dentistry is gaining higher regard as a necessity of good health; oral healthcare is getting off the bench and getting in the game. To further the importance of dental care, dentist-administered tests can reveal a person’s proclivity for dental decay, as well as serious conditions, like severe gum disease and HPV. Some of the tests provide early detection of conditions, like oral cancer, which allows for proactive treatment that literally saves lives. Periodontal Disease Risk Assessment: MyPerioID® PST & MyPerioPath® HPV Assessment: OraRisk SM HPV Diabetes Test: If a patient has bleeding gums, you may conduct a finger-stick blood test to check glucose le... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499189 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:28:21 +0100 3499189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490747&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fno-more-dental-drill-with-icon-caries-infiltrant%2F Minimally invasive is in. That makes DMG America one cool cat. Instead of treating a decaying tooth with remineralization or a filling, dentists can now rebuild a decaying tooth with Icon caries infiltrant by DMG America. No drill. No filling. No problem. Icon is a microscopic, invasive material that literally fills and reinforces tooth enamel. The product can be used for smooth surfaces and proximal caries that extends to the first third of dentin, D1. In just 15 minutes, you can restore the integrity of a tooth with progressing caries. Simply prepare the area with a rubber dam, then treat the tooth with a gel containing 15% HCL. The pores will open in the affected area, and you will then rinse, apply ethanol to dry, and then air dry the tooth. Apply Icon to the lesion and light cure. A s... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490747 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:05:41 +0100 3490747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3482991&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fevora-plus%25e2%2584%25a2-the-first-probiotic-mints-for-complete-oral-care%2F Fresh breath. White teeth. Balanced oral health. Evora Plus™ mints for adults and EvoraKids™ chews for children add good bacteria and a low level of hydrogen peroxide to the oral environment for fresher breath, a healthier mouth, and whiter teeth. Twenty-five years of research went into the making of this innovative product, developed by Jeffrey Hillman, DMD, PhD. The company’s website states: “Within 30 days of using EvoraPlus twice daily, the natural healthy oral balance of good bacteria will be greatly restored and you will begin to notice a whiter, brighter smile and long-lasting fresh breath.” How it Works For some time, scientists have known that probiotics promote good digestive health. Yogurt, a food rich with probiotic power, is often recommended for patients with stoma... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3482991 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:11:38 +0100 3482991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3482993&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fwhat-is-systematic-review.html Systematic reviews have increasingly replaced traditional narrative reviews and expert commentaries as a way of summarising research evidence. Read more about systematic reviews in this article published in Bandolier, an independent journal about evidence-based healthcare from Oxford. (Accessed on 19/4/2010) Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3482993 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:43:00 +0100 3482993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467879&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdentists-who-go-green-grow-green-for-earth-day-2010%2F On April 22, that’s just a few days away, tree huggers and vegans will celebrate the 40th annual Earth Day. Even dentists have hopped on the clean green machine. From the Emerald Coast to Greenland, your colleagues are practicing eco-friendly dentistry. Some have designed office interiors with air filtration systems, natural lighting, bamboo flooring, and latex-free paint. Extreme green dentists hire architects to design offices that minimize electricity usage and recycle rainwater for landscape irrigation. Don’t be envious or jaded, just get on board. For the average Dr. Joe, going green doesn’t have to involve redecorating or rebuilding. And contrary to a popular frog’s beliefs, it IS easy being green. Here are just a few ways to celebrate Earth Day this year: Your Front Office ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467879 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:45:42 +0100 3467879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443852&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fthree-small-steps-for-big-results-starting-points-to-increasing-case-acceptance%2F With so much happening in the economy and in healthcare today, you may find yourself running into more and more obstacles with your patients when it comes to case presentation and case acceptance. Have you started hearing new objections?  Are you hearing more objections about money?  Are more concerns circling around fear for the future when it comes to healthcare coverage?  These are not times to sidestep and avoid the unavoidable.  These are also not times to back away from presenting the best possible care to your patients because you are afraid to hear no – again.  What it is time for is a Back to Basics approach on patient care and case presentation.  Here is where you can start. In a recent report by the ADA, it was stated that 51.6% of adults stated they would be more likely... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443852 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:42:56 +0100 3443852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3440931&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fcosmetic-dentistry-making-stars-shine-a-little-brighter%2F According to Inside Edition, Tom Cruise underwent Invisalign to straighten up his midline. Apparently, he went to his child’s orthodontist and was told that HE needed braces. Well Tom, like any successful businessman, just couldn’t sacrifice his image. After all, his stunning smile got him pretty far in life. Invisalign tickled his fancy, though, and he was sold. Cher, Diana Ross, and the late Michael Jackson also underwent orthodontic therapy, says the Inside Edition anchor. Other stars who’ve undergone noticeable cosmetic dentistry include Hilary Duff, who got whiter and bigger; George Clooney, who got whiter with a more uniform edge; Zac Efron and Nicolas Cage, who had big diastemas that are no longer in existence; and Miley Cyrus who had work done, but could use some more. Simon ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3440931 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:24:03 +0100 3440931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3433044&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fnational-museum-of-dentistry-facebook-contest%2F The National Museum of Dentistry announces a two-month Facebook challenge to raise awareness of the museum and its mission to improve oral health nationwide. Help the National Museum of Dentistry reach 5,000 Facebook fans by June 1 —and you could win a tooth-rific dream tour… Now through June 1, 2010, all National Museum of Dentistry fans on Facebook are automatically entered for a private tour package that features: An exclusive curator-led tour of the museum for six people, including a rare chance to get up close and personal with George Washington’s choppers A peek into the museum vault, where some of the most curious dental treasures are stored A swag bag from the Museum Shop And to cap it all off, smile kits for each of your guests, including toothbrushes, toothpaste ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3433044 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:08:47 +0100 3433044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3420622&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Froot-tip-remover-by-inventdent%2F InventDent introduces the Root Tip Remover… Extracting a difficult tooth? Did you break off the root tip in the bottom of the socket? Is it too late to call the Oral Surgeon? Don’t spend thousands of dollars on expensive root removal kits! Remove root tips in minutes, and save your production for the rest of the day! The Root Tip Remover is a finger instrument that will allow you to remove root tips without causing substantial or unneeded trauma to the surrounding hard and soft tissues. Allowing for increased healing time, and a more predictable end result.  The crisscross design allows the doctor to turn the cylindrical finger grip without tearing their gloves, while maintaining enough grip to screw the Root Tip Remover down into the remaining root tip for removal. The ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3420622 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:49:17 +0100 3420622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3420623&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fosaps-new-website%2F Annapolis, MD:  March 29, 2010 – The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has launched a new website at www.osap.org. The OSAP website is the gateway for accessing up-to-the-minute research-based information on infection control and safety in dentistry.  The site features charts, checklists, training tools, continuing education programs, news summaries, and more. Much of the content is available to the public, but OSAP members are able to access special content and features. A new social networking capability allows OSAP members to connect with each other, as well as follow the organization on Facebook and Twitter, view photos and videos on Flickr and YouTube, and subscribe to the RSS feed. A Safety Mall offers products and services relating to infection control ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3420623 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:32:55 +0100 3420623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3411192&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fgary%2Fgary-radz-%25e2%2580%2593-continued-positivity-at-dental-meetings%2F Last time I addressed DentalBlog readers, I was fresh off the January dental meeting in Colorado. That meeting was great. Very positive. Since then, I’ve attended a the Chicago Midwinter Conference and the ACE Meeting in Tampa. I’ve seen a cross section of the US and have a perspective of national dentistry attitude. Things are looking up! The Chicago Midwinter is huge, whereas ACE attracts about 100 dentists. At both meetings, my initial impression from January held true. The dentists in Chicago were buying and looking, and it seemed that everyone had a positive outlook. Unlike a few years ago, dental meetings in 2010 are not full of complaining dentists, but dentists who are gearing up and setting great expectations going forward. There’s not a lot of truly new technology, but peop... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3411192 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:32:28 +0100 3411192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3404023&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F25%2Fread-summaries-of-systematic-reviews%2F Wouldn’t it be nice if you could find all the systematic reviews pertaining to dentistry in one place?  You can! The American Dental Association (ADA)  Evidence Based Dentistry website includes a database of systematic reviews in oral health. The reviews may be found by searching the site or using the ADA’s drill down topic menu. Even [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3404023 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:08:39 +0100 3404023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3404019&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdentist-marketing-federal-trade-commission-rules-for-testimonials%2F If your dental website, blog, print, radio, or other advertising features testimonials, be aware of the FTC guidelines that went into effect late last year. Not knowing the rules won’t save you from a potential $16K daily fine that could be imposed for every infraction. That packs a punch! For dentists, the first point of reference in advertising guidelines should always be the state board’s regulations. The Texas Dental Association, for instance, does not allow dentists to use testimonials in advertising. Other state dental boards regulate issues like statements of superiority, promising predictable results, and use of misleading statements. Once your advertisement or website passes through the state board’s filter of regulations, consult the FTC guidelines. New policies prohibit pr... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3404019 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:59:21 +0100 3404019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3399054&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fd4d-technologies-announces-the-e4d-podcast-channel-%25e2%2580%2593-now-available-on-itunes%2F Dallas, TX – (March 10, 2010) – D4D Technologies announced today that their in-house production, the E4D Podcast, is now available for download on its very own iTunes channel! Now you can be up-to-date anywhere and anytime on all the exciting news about E4D and learn how D4D Technologies is staying on the cutting edge of CAD CAM Dentistry. iTunes is a free online application for your Mac or PC that organizes and plays digital music and video on your computer. It syncs all your media with your iPod, iPhone and Apple TV and the iTunes Store puts thousands of free podcasts at your fingertips, A podcast is an episodic program delivered via the Internet and can be audio files, video files, documents or any combination of the three. The E4D Podcast is an exciting new feature from D4D Technol... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3399054 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:25:36 +0100 3399054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3390873&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdentists-tax-deduction-up-to-250k%2F As part of the Jobs Bill that President Obama signed TODAY, small businesses can NOW accelerate the depreciation on investments they make in equipment, by allowing them to write off purchases of up to $250,000 right away.  Additional Information is at www.henryschein.com/hsfs.  Section 179 is scheduled to go down to $25,000 in 2011. Keith D. Drayer Vice President 631-843-5625 keith.drayer@henryschein.com (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3390873 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:42:38 +0100 3390873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350428&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2F3693%2F 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, biodontics, dental specialties, community dental health, and the economy of dentistry are ideal topics for submission. Dental Hypotheses is not supported by any instituti... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350428 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:17:16 +0100 3350428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3342782&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F08%2Fcelebrate-your-prosthodontist%2F 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) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3342782 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:08:26 +0100 3342782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3338334&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fpress-release-sirona-launches-new-cerec%25c2%25ae-software-with-biogeneric-capabilities%2F 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 tooth has its own unique characteristics.  A group of researchers led by Professor Dr. Albert Mehl (Zurich University) and Professor Dr. Volker Blanz (Siegen University) ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3338334 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:07:02 +0100 3338334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3338336&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F05%2Fupdated-list-of-iphone-apps-for-dentistry%2F 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) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3338336 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:19:26 +0100 3338336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3335482&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fbellevue-dentist-has-strong-dental.html 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 dental office. "Upon doing a practice analysis, we found we overpaid our hygienist," said one dentist. "We paid out more in hourly wages plus benefits than we collected!"... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3335482 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:16:00 +0100 3335482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3331452&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fpress-release-sensable-delivers-more-dental-restorations-speed-and-convenience-with-new-release-3-of-sensable-dental-lab-system%2F 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 and bridges; provides support for milling; adds support for impression scanning and the SensAble OpenScan™ interface; and expands SensAble’s unique software intelligen... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3331452 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:09:01 +0100 3331452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3331453&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fteeth-show-evidence-of-radiation-exposure%2F 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 a “dirty bomb,” which refers to a radiation dispersal device. A tiny bit of tooth can be removed without damaging the remaining tooth. This sample is then analyzed ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3331453 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:54:15 +0100 3331453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3322516&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fbellevue-cosmetic-dentistry-for-men.html 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 stunning smiles are one of the first things seen by a person. Again, it is the beautiful and stunning smiles that are one of the initial attractions for men and one of the ma... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3322516 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:11:00 +0100 3322516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3322513&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Ffda-doesn%25e2%2580%2599t-like-brochure-on-oraverse-by-novalar%2F 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 procedure are not mentioned in the brochure. In addition, the brochure states that OraVerse can be administered to children as young as four years old, while it is actually c... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3322513 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:40:45 +0100 3322513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3306921&cid=t_92164_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fblp_ZATKmA4%2F Fear of dentists seems to be universal. We all know people who are afraid to go see a dentist. Some people may have been traumatized while in a dentist’s chair earlier in life, some may have unknowingly developed their fear from the adults around them, or maybe they are just afraid. No matter the reason, although they may be afraid and delay trips to the dentist, they most likely end up going to have the necessary procedures done. However, there are many who are so afraid that they never go to the dentist, despite the condition of their teeth and this is a serious issue that has to be addressed. Dental care is more than cosmetic and it’s more than just fixing a broken tooth or putting in a filling. Dentists are trained to look for signs of oral cancers and they often can tell t... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3306921 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:55:48 +0100 3306921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3302478&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fbellevue-dentist-notes-baby-teeth-yield-stem-cells BABY TEETH AND STEM CELL PRODUCTION: HOW BABY TEETH CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE The following article is reproduced without any alterations from the Woman Dentist Journal 2009. The author of the original article is Joanne Oppenheim, DDS, a pediatric dentist in Illinois. As Bellevue Cosmetic Dentists we do not normally print other peoples’ articles, but this discussion of stem cells harvested from baby teeth is something of very high interest for later life health of an individual. Therefore, we felt we should publish it on our blog site in its original and unedited form. The only thing is that the tissue culture cell photos by Dr Mao are not reproduced here. However, the tissue photos may be seen in the original article or in the article that we posted on our other Cosmetic Bellevue Dentist ... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3302478 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:32:57 +0100 3302478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3302479&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fnew-expanded-functions-dental-program-in-washington-state BELLEVUE DENTIST SUMMARIZES THE EXPANDED FUNCTIONS DENTAL ASSISTANT (EFDA) PROGRAM IN WASHINGTON STATE Washington State in 2008 put into effect the expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA) program at three locations: Seattle Central Community College, South Puget Sound Community College, and Spokane Community College. The program is designed to give dental assistants expanded abilities in the restorative dentistry arena. The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) was instrumental in moving the program through the state legislature by making sure the program was well understood by both dentists and legislators. Two classes of EFDAs have graduated from Seattle Central CC. The program is modeled after similar programs in the Indian Health Services, the US Army and the US Navy, which for... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3302479 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:28:48 +0100 3302479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259117&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Ficon-acid-syringe-for-tooth-preparation%2F No more drill? If you’ve shied away from hard tissue lasers and you hate the mess with air abrasion, but you know that your rotary drill is antiquated, check this out: acid. Yep – now you can prepare teeth for fillings with the same stuff that burned off the face of the Joker…kind of. Acid erosion is blamed for significant oral health concerns these days, but like many things in science, measured and monitored doses of acid can be used for good. The Icon acid syringe for 15-minute fillings with “no pain and no unnecessary loss of healthy hard tissue.” Here’s how it works… First, a rubber barrier is placed around the tooth to be prepared. A small amount of acid gel is injected onto decayed tooth enamel. Over two minutes, the acid etches the tooth’s surface. After heat dryin... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259117 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:29:05 +0100 3259117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239700&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2F145th-chigago-midwinter-meeting-for-dental-professionals%2F Are you going? The 145th Chicago Midwinter Meeting is scheduled for February 25-27, 2010. Along with great courses and special events, 600 exhibitors will show off the latest and greatest products in dentistry today. Visit http://www.cds.org/mwm_2010/ for details! (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239700 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:47:18 +0100 3239700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3216726&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fcosmetic-dentistry-and-amazing-cucumber.html COSMETIC DENTISTRY AND CUCUMBERS CAN THEY WORK TOGETHER FOR BETTER ORAL HEALTH AND A BETTER SMILECucumbers for a better smile! Really, you ask. Well why not! According to some information that I read recently in a news letter, the power of the cucumber as a beauty aid is well known. It has recently been elevated to the status of a super food. Cucumbers are loaded with vitamins and anti-oxidants and all of the good carbohydrates that a body needs. You are probably wondering if you have any of these beauty and tooth aides in your refrigerator at the present time. Before you say that they can't possibly good for my teeth, yet me tell you all the things and ways that they can be used.They originated in India and have been cultivated for thousands of years. People have used them in salads, eat... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3216726 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:30:00 +0100 3216726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208541&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdo-you-care-too-much%2F The objective is to find the sweet spot between the extremes. Of course, most dentists are unaware of those instances in which they cross the line by caring too much. However, if you’re trading patients with other dentists in your area, having the equivalent of a series of “one night stands,” you may be guilty of this all-too common trait among the most empathetic dentists. What Patients Hate More As a dentist, you probably haven’t seen it through this lens, but there’s something that patients find more distasteful than seeing a dentist. It’s seeing a new dentist. When patients contemplate changing dentists, they can’t help but think of the formidable paperwork, the new environment, new procedures, new personalities and not to mention the general hassle factor. Changing denti... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208541 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:54:14 +0100 3208541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200547&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Ftop-teeth-whitening-brands%2F The desire to have a sharp white smile has become an important issue to many people. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) has estimated that the demand for tooth whitening has increased by 300% over the past decade. Tooth whitening is the number one dental procedure requested by people under the age of 20 and between the ages of 30 and 50. Initially, tooth whitening was performed in the dentist’s office and this might require several visits. The process has become simpler and is now offered as an over the counter product allowing people to perform their own tooth whitening. Two companies, Procter & Gamble and Colgate Palmolive, dominate the market for over the counter tooth whitening products. As of 2003, these companies had about 84% of the market. Americans spent about... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200547 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:46:54 +0100 3200547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3197788&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F21%2Fnew-systematic-reviews-in-oral-health%2F The Cochrane Collaboration recently published the following systematic reviews.  Full text access is available for URMC affiliates. Interventions for treating traumatised ankylosed permanent front teeth:  This review found that there is currently insufficient high level evidence for comparing the effectiveness of different treatment methods for ankylosed front teeth. Interventions for treating oral mucositis for patients with cancer [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3197788 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:19:13 +0100 3197788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189282&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fbellevue-dentist-happy-with-aboutcom.html BELLEVUE COSMETIC DENTIST HAS BLOG INFORMATION ON ABOUT.COM BRAGGING BOARDBellevue Cosmetic Dentists have been a big fan and follower of Susan Gunelius' Web blogs on About.com, so when she offered to let people post about their Blogger.com blogs on an About.com Blogger Design Bragging Board, we jumped at the opportunity. What a fantastic way to get exposure for our new Bellevue Cosmetic Dentistry Blog that we started this last year on such a high class blog. In our post at the About.com Bragging Board, we were able to discuss why we choose to construct our relatively new Cosmetic Dentistry Blog the way we had done it.ACTUAL PATIENT OF BELLEVUE COSMETIC DENTISTSOne of the major reasons that we, as Bellevue Cosmetic Dentists, choose the Blogger Design that we did was to be able to use a dar... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189282 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:02:00 +0100 3189282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3172099&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fbellevue-dentist-protects-beautiful.html BELLEVUE COSMETIC DENTIST PROMOTES SMILE PROTECTION WITH NIGHT GUARDSBellevue Cosmetic Dentists at Brookside Dental in Bellevue, WA, recommend the purchase and use of a night guard in some instances when we place new front porcelain veneers to protect them and preserve the new smile. What is the reason or reasons that a night guard should be used? The night guard, or bite guard, is a custom fit plastic shield that can protect your teeth in several ways.Generally, nightguards are recommended by by your Bellevue Dentist for a variety of dentistry problems. Bruxism, which can be grinding or clenching of the teeth, is a destructive habit that can cause damage either to the teeth, their supporting bone or the jaw joint. Bruxism can wear the teeth down, cause pain in the jaw joints or loosen the... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3172099 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:48:00 +0100 3172099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167274&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F13%2Fread-our-latest-newsletter%2F The January 2010 issue of the Bibby Library Gazette is packed with information on our resources and services.  Check it out! Posted in Bibby Library, Dental Journals, Dental Libraries, Dental Resources, Eastman Dental Center, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, Evidence Based Dentistry (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167274 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:25:44 +0100 3167274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3159854&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fwill-wood-be-the-bone-grafting-material-of-the-new-decade%2F Oral surgeons, periodontists, and implant dentists will love this one… There’s a heard of sheep in Italy that have wooden bones…kind of. Italian scientists at the Istec Laboratory of Bioceramics in Faenza have developed a process of converting rattan (wood) into a material that appears to closely mimic natural bone tissue. Heat, carbon, and calcium, along with intense pressure and a phosphate solution, make the bone replacement material strong, yet porous enough for blood vessels and nerves to run through it. As with traditional bone grafts, the grafted material is accepted by natural bone tissue, and the two unite into a solid, continuous structure. Scientists believe that the new bone replacement material may be used in human studies in about five years. Source: http://news.bbc.co.... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3159854 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:20:59 +0100 3159854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3149195&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fbaby-teeth-and-stem-cell-production.html Stem Cells: How Baby Teeth Can Save Your Life The following article is reproduced without any alterations from the Woman Dentist Journal 2009. The author of the original article is Joanne Oppenheim, DDS, a pediatric dentist in Illinois. As Bellevue Dentists we do not normally print other peoples' articles, but this discussion of stem cells harvested from baby teeth is something of very high interest for later health of an individual. As the article points out, stem cells may be taken from baby teeth and preserved for many years for potential use to cure a disease as children age and grow older. January 10, 2009 My interest in stem cell preservation and research began about 12 years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter. I rememb... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3149195 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:19:00 +0100 3149195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3146104&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Ffacebook-dentalblogs-you%2F If you have not yet befriended DentalBlogs on Facebook, you’re missing out. In one stop, you could find out about the latest dental news. Today, for instance, we posted on: New Year’s Resolutions for Dentists Genetics of Cavity-Causing Bacteria Another Dentist Sues YELP.com Ape Molars Give Evolution Insight Staff Needed for Mobile Dental Unit You’ll probably find posts by some of your favorite trade journals and organizations, as well. Go to www.Facebook.com/dentalblogs to become a friend today. Facebook membership is FREE, and creating an account takes mere minutes. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3146104 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:41:08 +0100 3146104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142485&cid=t_92164_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F04%2Fconservatives-draft-manifesto-2010-chapter-one-our-reform-plan-for-the-nhs%2F Title: Conservatives Draft Manifesto 2010 Chapter One Our Reform Plan for the NHS The Skinny: First shot in the general election campaign as the Conservative Party issue Chapter 1 of their draft manifesto which details proposed NHS Policy.  Widely presaged in the mass media over the weekend.  If elected they plan to: Scrap process targets Ensure innovation by ensuring NHS Providers become autonomous NHS Foundation Trusts Make NHS data on performance freely available to all Focus on key areas such as cancer/stroke survival and infection control Enable patient rating of the quality of services Ensure patients have choice of providers meeting NHS standards Putting patients in charge of their own records and which providers they wish to share them with Open up the NHS to private and third ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142485 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:48:24 +0100 3142485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3129588&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Faids-testing-from-the-dentist%2F Want to go above and beyond in the new year? You already screen for gum disease, oral cancer, and TMJ disorder. You might even discuss nutrition, smoking cessation, and sleep apnea with your patients. Now you can add AIDS testing to your comprehensive exam. For $15 per patient, OraQuick Advance kits show results in 20 minutes. Simply swab the upper and lower gums, and wait for results. OraQuick’s saliva test was approved in 2004, and in fact, DentalBlogs has posted about the system in the past. It seems there’s a recent reemergence of popularity, possibly because of all the news about dental health’s relation to overall health. Visit OraSure to learn about OraQuick here. Related Prevention Info… Dentists May Screen for HIV (1.4.08) Gum Disease Linked to AIDS for HIV-Positive Peopl... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3129588 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:54:05 +0100 3129588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3124628&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdentist-news-tax-related-numbers-for-2010%2F Here are some numbers that tend to change every year or every few years. Most of these numbers will not change in 2010 because of the absence of inflation in the economy: In cooperation with Collier, Sarner & Associates, Inc. (www.csanews.com). This is not tax advice. Please consult your own advisors. 2010 2009 Annual Retirement Plan Participant Compensation Limit $245,000 $245,000 Annual Defined Contrib. Plan Participant Dollar Limit 49,000 49,000 Annual Defined Contrib. Plan %-Of-Individual Pay Limit 100% 100% Annual Prof. Sharing %-Of-Total-Participant-Pay Limit 25% 25% Annual Defined Benefit Pension Plan Benefit Limit 195,000 195,000 401(k) Employee Elective Deferral Limit 16,500 16,500 401(k) Catch-Up Contrib. For Those Age 50 & Over 5,500 5,500 SIMP... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3124628 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:54:06 +0100 3124628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111547&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fbeautiful-smiles-and-teeth-are-observed.html BELLEVUE DENTIST SAYS BEAUTIFUL SMILES ARE IMPORTANT A BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND YOUR TEETH ARE NOTICED IMMEDIATELY WHEN YOU MEET NEW PEOPLE! THIS BEAUTIFUL SMILE IS NOTICED IMMEDIATELY. This Patient of Dr Cindy Pauley has had an already attractive smile enhanced by cosmetic dentistry procedures. BEAUTIFUL SMILES NOTICED FIRST Beautiful Teeth and a Radiant Smile are usually among the first things noticed when you meet a new person. However, there is a difference between what men observed first and what women view initially about a person. Also, it depends on whether women or men are being observed and whether or not they are being observed by the same sex or the opposite sex. Men and women have different perceptions of the face, head, teeth, and smile along with the body and they perceive the ... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111547 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:45:00 +0100 3111547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108462&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Flares-extends-no-lube-option%2F Chico, CA: December 18, 2009— Lares Research has extended its no-lubrication ceramic bearing model option to its entire highspeed product line, including the non-swivel 4H and 5H FO backend configurations. The handpieces do not need lubrication, which saves time and money, and eliminates the risk of handpiece lubricants getting on the cavity prep and diminishing bond strength. Two head sizes are available in these new backend configurations: compact (Model 557) and full size (Model 757). The new Lares handpieces do not require user lubrication. They feature ceramic bearings, which significantly extend bearing life. The company’s proprietary Debris-Shield™ Bearing Shield System minimizes debris accumulation in the bearings. Lares highspeed handpieces feature higher cutting power, comp... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108462 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:54:12 +0100 3108462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3100926&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdentists-prepare-for-2010%2F One Simple Step to Success for 2010 Do you have a strategic plan for your dental business in 2010? Most businesses that don’t have a plan fail to become successful. Don’t enter into a new decade blindly…make sure you have a plan. Have you ever heard the saying “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”? Well this holds true for your dental business as well. You can not start a business and proceed blindly and just expect that everything will work out and you will achieve great success. It rarely will happen that way. Each year, in the very beginning of each year you need to sit down outside the regular dental office atmosphere and make a plan. This plan needs to include the entire team. It starts your practice off on the “right tooth”. Well, it is one way to keep... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3100926 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:08:35 +0100 3100926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3096969&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdr-gary-radz-on-6-month-smiles%2F We have started working with 6 Month Smiles’ short-term orthodontics. We have in the last two months started six cases, and we’re very excited about the results. Patients are excited, too. Even though the system uses conventional orthodontic wires and brackets, because they are tooth colored, adults patients accept it because they aren’t obvious and offer treatment time that’s less than a year. I took the 6 Month Smiles course by Dr. Ryan Swain from NY. The two-day course was perfect for my assistants and me, and it was right here in Denver. Between the flash drive information that I came home with and the course itself, I had everything necessary to get started. One thing that helped us get up and running fast is that we had Invisalign certification, so we were updated on recent o... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3096969 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:24:06 +0100 3096969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089433&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fperiodontal-and-cardiovascular-diseases.html Bellevue Dentist Discusses Periodontal Disease Correlation with Cardiovascular Disease Periodontal Disease (gum disease) has been demonstrated to have a strong relationship to cardiovascular disease with an increased prevalence of coronary artery disease in patients with serious gum disease. Several studies have indicated a very strong link between the presence of these two diseases in a patient. Atherosclerosis, exhibiting an increased thickness in the carotid artery wall, which can lead to cardiovascular disease also has often been reported in people with cardiovascular disease. In our Bellevue Dentist Office, we encourage patients with periodontal problems to actively keep up their treatments on a regular basis. According to American Dental Association guidelines, any patient with gum... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089433 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:11:00 +0100 3089433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089378&cid=t_92164_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FnXOfPoFMtVw%2F Your teeth and your gums say a lot about your state of health. Visiting the dentist does more than just keep your teeth clean and fixed up. A dental visit allows your dentist to look for problems that may otherwise be missed. And now, research is showing another medical connection: gum disease and type 2 diabetes. Researchers looked at the records of 2,923 adults, none of whom had yet been diagnosed with diabetes. The researchers collected data that could indicate that the subjects could be at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, such as age, weight, and other diabetes risk factors (family history, for example). They took this information and compared the subjects with those who had been diagnosed with periodontitis, gum disease. What was found that 62.9% of subjects who did not have perio... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089378 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:55:21 +0100 3089378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089430&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdental-news-mercury-in-americans-%25e2%2580%2593-is-it-a-that-bad%2F The Center for Disease Control and Prevention tells us that measurable levels of mercury existed in most participants of a recent study, “Fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals.” Blood and urine samples provided a comprehensive result. These tests showed that in participants over six years old, mercury levels grew with age. However, the finding is in line with other developed nations. We have to balance this with the fact that mercury can be found in the earth’s elements – soil, water, and air – as well as household items like light bulbs and thermometers. In industry, mercury is released when burning fossil fuels. So while it is toxic in high levels, mercury is a fact of life. For more information, read this MedicalNewsToday article. As a dentist... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089430 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:14:51 +0100 3089430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3075657&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Ftnt-tips-for-the-online-dentist%2F This is from our friends and web gurus at TNT Dental… Dentists, Use Your Words! You don’t say much. If that’s the case, you’re missing out. Search engine spiders feed on words. In fact, if you write – not necessarily well, but just coherently – your words could significantly boost your online popularity. There are three main ways to post written content online for search engine boosting purposes…but first, the basics. Basic No. 1 Get a website. If you don’t have a website, your online efforts have no nucleus. Basic No. 2 Link to your website. Always, always, always link back to your website. And as for those three primary ways to post… Blog posts Get a blog. Write on it every week, at least. Link back to your website’s pages. Don’t know what to write about? Read t... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3075657 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:00:11 +0100 3075657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3039911&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdr-gary-radz-on-digital-impressions%2F First of all, there are three companies providing digital impressions – Cadent iTero, 3M, and Sirona. Anyone looking to invest in digital imaging should compare contrast the pluses and minuses of each brand. Two other companies are looking to get into the market with this technology, so keep that in mind, too. In a very short time, digital dental impressions have become the obvious future of what we’re going to be doing in the industry. Be sure to look for the technology at big exhibits and shows so that you can learn about its capabilities and limitations. We’ve had iTero in my downtown Denver dental office for over a year and a half, and we’ve had tremendous success with it. Consistently, patients are very impressed. There’s always a “wow” factor with new technology, which ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3039911 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:06:05 +0100 3039911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3039913&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fmanual-for-preclinical-removable.html This Manual by Marjan Moghadam, DDS, MA from New York University College of Dentistry is an open access teaching resource. It includes step-by-step instructions with color photographs of procedures involved in making complete dentures, provides illustration and instructions for pre-clinical simulation exercises and instructions on making preliminary impressions for complete denture fabrication.(Source: MedEdPORTAL, accessed on 30/11/2009) Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3039913 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:53:00 +0100 3039913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3020132&cid=t_92164_10_f&fid=34463&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmblog.lib.umich.edu%2Fdentlib%2Farchives%2F2009%2F11%2Fschool_of_denti.html In case you weren't aware of this: Faculty in the UM School of Dentistry have contributed a number of excellent videos and other course content to the University of Michigan's open education initiative - Open.Michigan. That means that the content is freely available to anyone and everyone for their use and reuse. The Dental content includes: - CRSE materials - Dental Materials - DENT 718 - Advanced Topics in Removable Prosthodontics - Health Case Studies - Patient Communication Skills For more information about the Open.Michigan initiative, which aims to open educational resources to the global community, visit their website and About page. (Source: Dentistry Library) Dentistry Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3020132 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:10:10 +0100 3020132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3012522&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fpr-salivary-dna-tests-for-diagnosing-periodontal-disease%2F Molecular DNA Tests Positioning Dental Professionals at the Forefront of Oral Medicine – Company Planning the Launch of HPV/Oral Cancer DNA Test in 2010 Nashville, TN – November 16, 2009 – OralDNA Labs™ Inc. (www.OralDNA.com), a specialty diagnostics subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics® Incorporated (NYSE: DGX) focused on bringing advanced laboratory testing to the dental community, today announced the availability of two revolutionary molecular tests to help periodontists and general dentists identify patients with and at risk for periodontal disease. MyPerioPathsm detects the presence and quantity of specific bacteria associated with periodontal disease, while MyPerioIDsm PST®, which the company licenses from Interleukin Genetics, provides a means of quickly and accurately1 ass... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3012522 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:53:17 +0100 3012522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3008246&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fathletic-performance-mouthguards-hype-or-fact%2F Performance-enhancing athletic mouthguards, like the popular Pure Power Mouthguard and Under Armour Performance Mouthwear, seem to be a miracle of modern medicine. The premise is, the right mouthguard can help the entire body can function at peak capacity. Athletes who invest in these custom mouthguards make claims of improved focus, balance, endurance, and strength. Pro athletes, in sports ranging from golf to boxing to football, have turned to these appliances for an edge over competitors. Your run-of-the-mill athletic mouthguards are protective in nature. They distribute impact to reduce the severity or occurrence of injuries, such as mouth cuts, concussions, and tooth damage. Over-the-counter boil-and-bite varieties offer this protection at a minimal cost to the user. The new-and-impr... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3008246 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:50:09 +0100 3008246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2999698&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fstudy-shows-connection-between-gum-disease-and-memory-problems%2F We know that gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss for American adults. It also causes an increased risk for health problems, from heart attack and stroke to diabetes complications and low-weight births. But new evidence shows that periodotnal disease can impair mental function, outside of the established connection between gum disease and Alzheimer’s or dementia. The newfound link may stem from inflammation in the body that originates in the mouth. The study, led by Dr. James Noble, involved 2,350 subjects of various  genders who were tested for periodontal disease, then underwent a series of mental skills assessments. Adults over 60 with a high level of Porphyromonas gingivalis, a pathogen that causes gum disease, were three times more likely to forget a three-word sequen... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2999698 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:21:32 +0100 2999698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2995840&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdental-management-u-dr-rhonda-savage-in-2010%2F Dr. Rhonda Savage of Linda Miles & Associates (LLM&A) has a full schedule for 2010! See the image here to review her full speaking schedule, and visit http://www.dentalmanagementu.com/ for more information. Linda and Rhonda were regular contributors here at DentalBlogs.com in 2009. Their column, Two Sides of the Management Coin, provides practical tips and information on issues you face every day in your dental practice. The goal? To help you increase production and collections for a bright, solid future. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2995840 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:41:14 +0100 2995840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2984919&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdentistry-and-finances-by-keith-drayer-of-henry-schein-financial%2F Modernize Your Collection System for Maximum Profit In today’s economy, there are many dental professionals that are faced with the challenge to their accounts receivable. Uncollected receivables turn into pure losses. Yet embracing a systematic approach to collections can help practices collect more funds and on a more timely basis. One mistake providers make is not recognizing the signs of early default. When a patient doesn’t pay their bill within 60 days or haven’t set up or are following a payment plan, they are telling you that they are not going to pay! Should you use your staff’s time trying to collect these accounts? As a dental provider, you are implementing state-of-the-art methods to treat your patients’ dental needs. You also need to employ the most up-to-date method... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2984919 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:12:43 +0100 2984919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2981240&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdental-anxiety-a-cycle-of-bad-teeth-and-bad-feelings%2F Out of one thousand subjects, aged 15 to 32, who participated in a study with University of Otago in New Zealand, one quarter suffered from dental anxiety. For research purposes in this project, “dental anxiety” refers to people who completely avoid dental care out of fear. Head researcher, Prof. Murray Thompson, reports that anxious subjects became increasingly more anxious about dental care as time progressed, until dental work was unavoidable. The professor attributes this to the fact that postponing dental care will lead to more extensive dental problems, which require more significant procedures. In analyzing the patients, Prof. Thompson found that those with anxiety tended to have a more skeptical outlook on life and felt anxious in many situations outside of dental care. The stu... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2981240 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:17:10 +0100 2981240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2977436&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2F8-jaw-dropping-dental-logos%2F An important component to any effective branding campaign is a great logo. You’ve probably noticed that most dental logos look alike – creating little or no differentiation from one practice to the next. Sure, the logo is only one way you can differentiate yourself from the competition. However, you have to consider that potential patients are likely to see your logo before they ever make contact with you. First impressions are everything. Don’t blow your opportunity to bring in new patients because your logo sucks. The 8 jaw-dropping dental logos below stand out from the crowd and create a favorable first impression. 1. Country Living Dentistry 2. Robin Rutherford, DDS 3. Innovative Family Dental Health 4. Creative Dental Care, P.A. 5. City Dental 6. Huzur Oral &#03... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2977436 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:57:38 +0100 2977436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2967424&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fcranham-on-patient-education-explaining-oral-health-function-and-beauty%2F I tell patients that there are three things to focus on. The first is biological issues that cause cavities or gum disease. Our first thing is to diagnose these issues. We know we can’t eliminate bacteria, but we can control it. We can create an environment that can be cleaned by the patient – smooth fillings, no deep periodontal pockets. This helps patients take care of their teeth, so they’re more likely to keep natural teeth for life. Secondly, we must control stress or forces on teeth. There has to be harmony with jaw, muscles, and teeth to distribute forces evenly. As we move the jaws, we want no damaging lateral forces on back teeth. We must establish balance with jaw movement. Lastly, we keep teeth looking natural for “invisible” dentistry. If a patient is unhappy with the... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2967424 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:10:00 +0100 2967424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2958983&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2F10-best-submit-dental-website%2F It’s no secret that the internet represents a great opportunity for dentists to capture new patients. As internet usage continues to increase, this opportunity will become even more lucrative. However, most dentists are unaware of how to properly position their website to capture these new patients. Don’t Employ the “Wait & See” Approach Most dentists take the “wait-and-see” approach. That is, they develop a website, publish it to the web, and wait…and wait…and wait for new patients to line up outside their doors. Sadly, new patients never come. Why? Because your website is nowhere to be found in the search engine results pages (SERPS). Thankfully, there are many techniques that you can employ to increase your position in the SERPS, and... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2958983 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:40:38 +0100 2958983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2954670&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F02%2Fhow-does-diabetes-affect-oral-health%2F The American Diabetes Association has designated November as American Diabetes Month. Diabetes can lead to complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and oral health problems. In recognition of  American Diabetes Month, we suggest you update your knowledge of the connection between oral health and diabetes.  This  connection is covered in both the [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2954670 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:48:18 +0100 2954670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2950865&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fprosthodontic-procedural-technique.html A collection of videos of procedures and techniques in pre-clinical and fixed prosthodontics on MedEdPORTAL by Ranier M. Adarve, DMD,MS, MHPE, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. In this gallery , the typical lengthy dental procedures are broken into smaller segments and recorded in short clip videos: to enable learners to watch and focus in every step of the complex skills. The video interface also provides the learners the ability to rewind, forward and replay videos clips at their own pace giving the opportunity to rehearse and master the skill.(Source: MedEdPORTAL, accessed on 2/11/2009) Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2950865 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:05:00 +0100 2950865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943954&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fcranham-on-swine-flu-and-infection-control%2F This is a personal interest for me since my son was premature and is at high risk for flu and illness. We’re always on top of these things. The Swine Flu has been a little blown out of proportion by the media in my opinion, but whatever strain of flu exists, it’s good for professionals to think at a high level for infection control – from how we wash hands to always wearing gloves to covering surfaces to sterilizing handpieces and lasers. It’s a great time to review these procedures that prevent disease transmission. We don’t need to go crazy, but we need to prioritize infection control. I think staff vaccinations should be a personal decision for each individual, not mandated by the government. For me, I get the vaccine, but I haven’t yet gotten the H1N1 vaccine because it’s... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2943954 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:27:17 +0100 2943954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2927463&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Fdental-blogs-the-week-in-review-october-19-october-23-2009%2F If you missed last weeks review post, you can view it here: Dental Blogs: The Week in Review (October 12 – October 16, 2009). Without further ado, here’s the weekly roundup of interesting blog posts from around the Dental Blog Community for the week of October 19 through October 23, 2009. Top Stories of the Week 1) U.S. House passes ADA-backed Red Flags exemption legislation The U.S. House of Representatives Oct. 20 approved by a 400-0 vote legislation to exempt most dental offices from the Federal Trade Commission’s Red Flags Rule. Read more about the vote here… 2) Dental Insurance: Few Fans Among Dentists In a survey recently completed by TheWealthyDentist.com, It was determined that 90% of dentists consider dental insurance as “the enemy.” Watch Jim Du Molin... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2927463 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:46:04 +0100 2927463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2902871&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Fdental-blogs-week-in-review-october-12-october-16-2009%2F If you missed last weeks review post, you can view it here: Dental Blogs: The Week in Review (October 5 – October 9, 2009). Without further ado, here’s the weekly roundup of interesting blog posts from around the Dental Blog Community for the week of October 12 through October 16, 2009. Top Stories of the Week 1) Lares introduces minimally invasive laser periodontal disease treatment Lares recently announced the release of the Lares Powerlase® AT, a laser that utilizes the Nd:YAG and Er:YAG wavelengths to treat both sides of the perio pocket. 2) The Two Most Common Dental Coding Errors Dental Assisting Digest editor Kevin Henry speaks with coding expert Teresa Duncan about the two most common dental coding errors. Are you making these errors in your practice? 3) Removing the m... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2902871 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:56:27 +0100 2902871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2899084&cid=t_92164_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Fdo-you-plan-conduct-rapid-hiv-testing-practice%2F Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. 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