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 'insider'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:24:04 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028537&cid=t_183896_113_f&fid=34625&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNeilVerselsHealthcareItBlog%2F%7E3%2FEz9y6jiX7Dc%2F I’m getting ready to head west for, among other things, the annual AMDIS Physician-Computer Connection in Ojai, Calif., a high-level gathering of chief medical information officers. After years of fighting for a seat at the table, CMIOs now are being held up as a model, at least overseas. Specifically, my friends at E-Health Insider in the UK have embarked on a mission to have every NHS hospital hire a chief clinical information officer, the British equivalent of the CMIO. Read more about the British perspective on the American CMIO here. Related posts:Google’s health plans, and more on CMIOs Podcast: Dr. Bill Bria on CMIOs and medical informatics England learns from America (Source: Neil Versel's Healthcare IT Blog) Neil Versel's Healthcare IT Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028537 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:55:11 +0100 5028537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780487&cid=t_183896_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FE701Bp9oFBU%2F The FDA Bad Ad program, in which someone drops a dime on offending promotional materials, has turned up another violator. The latest is Three Rivers Pharmaceuticals, which is headed by former ImClone Systems ceo and convicted inside trader, Sam Waksal. In a warning letter posted on the FDA web site, Sam & Co. are taken to task for a host of offenses in connection with a Statgram communication for the Infergen hepatitis c treatment - omitting and minimizing risk info; broadening the indication and omitting important facts; overstating efficiacy; making unsubstantiated claims, and failing to provide adequate directions for use. In short, Three Rivers did almost nothing right. Topping the list: the Statgram claims docs can obtain additional prescribing info, including the safety profile ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780487 Tue, 03 May 2011 12:34:48 +0100 4780487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4653601&cid=t_183896_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fd412WCNP6vY%2F An FDA chemist named Cheng Yi Liang was charged today by the US Securities and Exchange Commission with insider trading on confidential info about upcoming announcements of 27 different FDA approval decisions involving 19 publicly traded companies and generated more than $3.6 million in illegal profits for himself. And would you believe that he avoided incurring any losses? Some of the FDA announcements involved approval of new drugs while others concerned were negative decisions. In each instance, the SEC says he traded in the same direction as the announcement, but worked hard to disguise his work. Beginning in July 2006, Liang traded in seven brokerage accounts, including six listed in the names of other people, including his 25-year-old (who was also charged) and his 84-year-old mothe... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4653601 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:46:19 +0100 4653601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4566337&cid=t_183896_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FLVl3LDBcoDM%2F The Massachussets Secretary of the Commonwealth has filed a complaint that accuses a hedge fund of making profits on two pharmaceuticals stock by using insider information. Specifically, Risk Reward Capital Management was charged with using a so-called expert consultant to obtain advance info about an Ariad Pharmaceuticals clinical trial and a forthcoming abstract about a med sold by Questor Pharmaceuticals. According to the complaint, Risk Reward principal investment advisor James Silverman* retained Guidepoint Global for an $80,000 annual fee in exchange for obtaining alleged insider info. He hired the firm in early 2008, after his fund lost 16.9 percent in 2007, which was his first year of operation. Ultimately, Guidepoint arranged for him to meet with 225 experts, about 60 percent of ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4566337 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:11:53 +0100 4566337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4377789&cid=t_183896_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FaVe4cHW2HSM%2F In a move that some may consider long overdue, more than a dozen of the most prestigious medical journals will consider requiring doctors who submit studies to disclose any payments received from hedge funds and other large investors. The proposal is expected to be discussed at the next annual meeting of The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, which is scheduled for June, according to a spokeswoman for the New England Journal of Medicine. The possibility follows ongoing concerns about conflicts of interest between researchers and the pharmaceutical industry and the extent to which undisclosed financial relationships may unduly influence medical research and, from there, medical practice. But the issue is also encompassing financial ties to large investors, given the growing... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4377789 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:21:05 +0100 4377789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225659&cid=t_183896_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FaUJt6QgUc6g%2F Once again, another work week is about to draw to a close. Although meetings and deadlines loom today, already we are looking ahead to spending time with the short people, a night at the movies, catching up on some reading and promenading with the official Pharmalot mascots. What about you? Anything special planned? Maybe an afternoon nap or a fancy dinner? Well, you could always pay some bills. In any event, here are a few tidbits to peruse while you consider the possibilities. Whatever you do, have a great time and stay safe. See you soon… Pharma Mergers Scrutinized In Insider Trading Probe (Reuters) Merck Pays $500 For SmartCell Diabetes Drugmaker (Bloomberg News) FDA Panel Backs AstraZeneca Thyroid Drug (MedPage Today) Licensing Deal Threatends Cheap AIDS Meds For Poor (The Indep... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225659 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:36:07 +0100 4225659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4142714&cid=t_183896_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fsurgeon-turned-banker-dr-chip-skowron-possibly-involved-insider-case%2F Orthopedic surgeon turned hedge fund financier Dr. Chip Skowron’s name is being mentioned in connection with a growing insider trading scandalinvolving FrontPoint Partners. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4142714 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 15:59:14 +0100 4142714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013151&cid=t_183896_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FFKV1Qhml-8k%2F By Walter OlsonEconomists can actually measure the value of insider connections: [L]obbyists connected to US Senators suffer an average 24% drop in generated revenue when their previous employer leaves the Senate. The decrease in revenue is out of line with pre-existing trends, it is discontinuous around the period in which the connected Senator exits Congress and it persists in the long-term. … Measured in terms of median revenues per ex-staffer turned lobbyist, this estimate indicates that the exit of a Senator leads to approximately a $177,000 per year fall in revenues for each affiliated lobbyist. The fall is steeper, the researchers find, when the departing member of Congress sat on a powerful committee such as Appropriations, Senate Finance, or (on the House side) Ways and Mea... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013151 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:40:51 +0100 4013151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3925085&cid=t_183896_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FXW-OHW3ZCaI%2F In a lawsuit filed in federal court in Philadelphia, the US Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Jim Self, a pharmaceutical executive, and Stephen Goldfield, a hedge fund manager, with insider trading in connection with the 2007 acquisiton of MedImmune by AstraZeneca. Ultimately, Goldfield made nearly $14 million on his trades, according to the lawsuit. The men allegedly met while attending the Executive MBA program at the Wharton School of Business in the mid-1990’s and, in March 2007, Self exec passed along confidential info about MedImmune. At the time, investment bankers were shopping the biotech to 22 drugmakers and Self had been assigned to evaluate a potential acquisition, according to the lawsuit. In fact, Self was “involved in practically all of the meetings&... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3925085 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:38:23 +0100 3925085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737022&cid=t_183896_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdanish-porn-stars-ingenious-social-media-plan-makes-great-name-for-women-in-business%2F We’re all for women with smart business plans, but we’re not quite sure what to make of Danish porn star Bobbi Eden’s new strategy: The buxom blonde announced that she would give blow jobs to all of her Twitter followers if Holland wins the world cup. She made the patriotic and social media-savvy announcement on Tuesday, and her Twitter followers have gone from 4,000 to 66,163. (Are you or your partner one of them?) The fateful match determining the exhausting work ahead of Bobbi takes place this Sunday, when the Netherlands and Spain vie for the world championship – and a lot of bragging rights. via Business Insider Post from: BlissTree Danish Porn Star's Ingenious Social Media Plan Makes Great Name for Women In Business (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737022 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:23:38 +0100 3737022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3404143&cid=t_183896_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FuzDwPCt43xM%2F Top of the morning to you. We are hustling about as we get ready to deliver the short people to various schoolhouses. But as you know, we enjoy challenges. Of course, another challenge beckons - preparing for the day ahead. With meetings and deadlines looming, here are a few items that should help. Good luck, everyone, and keep in touch… UBS Broker Charged In Insider Trading Pharma Case (NBC New York) Biogen And Elan Plan Tysabri-Comparison Study (MarketWatch) Medicare Panel Sees Anemia Drug Risks In Kidney Patients (Reuters) Two AVI BioPharma Directors Won’t Return (press release) Aspirin Use In Unexplained Recurrent Miscarriage Studied (HealthDay) Coffee pix thx to chichcacha flickr creative commons (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3404143 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:50:21 +0100 3404143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280194&cid=t_183896_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FHKZg6J3ABc8%2F Samuel Waksal, whose ImClone Systems stock tips landed him and Martha Stewart in federal prison, is getting back into biotech by trying to raise $50 million for a new privately held biopharma company, according to a fund-raising prospectus obtained by TheStreet. Kadmon I LLC, of which Waksal is managing member, would acquire, develop or license new drugs targeting cancer and infectious diseases. Kadmon is also in negotiations to acquire an unidentified drug company to use as its operational base, although binding agreements are not yet in place, according to the prospectus dated Feb. 3, TheStreet writes. Waksal and the others hope to sell a 50 percent stake in Kadmon to investors for $50 million, although the offering could be increased to $175 million if demand exists, according to the p... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280194 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:25:15 +0100 3280194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3276080&cid=t_183896_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FNE6gV5D_6iU%2F A former information technology specialist and his wife were ordered to pay more than $4 million after the couple refused to cooperate in an alleged insider-trading lawsuit that was filed three years ago by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The couple, Shane Suman and Monie Rahman, refused to testify or comply with discovery requests concerning the purchase of Molecular Devices by MDS. The SEC accused them of illegally profiting to the tune of approximately $1 million thanks to Suman’s access to confidential emails prior to the January 2007 offer MDS made for Molecular Devices. Suman, according to court documents, was tipped off to the pending acquisition due to his job, which involved troubleshooting computer problems, and he and his wife quickly placed stock and call opt... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3276080 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:41:10 +0100 3276080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167448&cid=t_183896_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F8PvzrHbwJKk%2F The agency alleges that Brooke Wagner, 44, a former vp of corporate communications at Indevus Pharmaceuticals, improperly relied on insider info when he sold shares of the biotech, which is based in Lexington, Ma., in May and June 2008. The SEC claims Wagner sold the stock after learning during a company conference call with the FDA that the agency planned to delay approval for Nebido, a testosterone replacement drug being developed by the company. In its suit, the SEC claims the call took place on May 30 and that Wagner’s trading occurred over the next few days. Ironically, he allegedly assembled Indevus employees three days later that no trading in Indevus stock should take place because it would violate securities laws. The agency alleges he avoided losses of $43,000 by selling th... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167448 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:57:52 +0100 3167448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3075767&cid=t_183896_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FXR9H6iErs0s%2F Rise and shine, everyone. Another day awaits. And a busy one is predicted. We will be attending a lengthy meeting ourselves, in fact. While you ponder your own schedules and what-not, here are a few items to help you get started. Hope the day is pleasant and productive…. SEC Probes Drug Mergers For Insider Trading (Wall Street Journal) AstraZeneca Explores Alliances With Competitors (Bloomberg News) Roche Invests Another $71M In China (China Post) (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3075767 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:25:23 +0100 3075767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939275&cid=t_183896_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FpYOEzr0p1dU%2F How Washington’s plans may result in even higher executive pay. “In 1993, Congress intervened in corporate compensation and messed things up. Now it’s the White House’s turn.” The case for allowing insider trading: “Want to keep companies honest, make the markets work more efficiently and encourage investors to diversify? Let insiders buy and sell.” Cato v. Heritage on the Patriot Act, Round III: “In hindsight, did Congress and the president react too hastily in 2001 by passing the Patriot Act just weeks after the 9/11 attacks?” Instead of fixing the Patriot Act, President Obama is protecting it. Twenty years later: Why the Berlin Wall fell. Podcast: “Financial Privacy and Freedom” featuring Prince Michael of Liech... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939275 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:38:20 +0100 2939275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512123&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2Fx07HgHdzWy8%2F From all of us at the Dental Insider, we want to wish you all a very Happy Holiday Season. DI and Associate Q (Source: Dental Insider) Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512123 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:38:06 +0100 2512123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2021406&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F478517800%2F Over the last few years, we have received quite a few emails asking questions of both Associate Q and myself, here are a few of the questions and some answers… How did the Dental Insider come about? Back in 2005, I read a book by Hugh Hewitt called Blog and I found it very interesting. One point Mr. Hewitt made in the book is that you should find something you are passionate about and write about it. I found that there was not one place where someone in the industry could go to find out information about the happenings in the industry. I wanted the Dental Insider to be a place to find out industry information, product released, product recalls, and a place where people could share information that would be useful to all. I started the Dental Insider in March of 2006. Associate Q came... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2021406 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:55:03 +0100 2021406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1933236&cid=t_183896_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5179 That’s what James Chin advises in Malaysian Insider and he also delves with issues on why the continues to be a haemorrhage of doctors from public service. Thus I am worried when I read that the government has grand plans to privatise more and more of the public healthcare system. Some of the options include having a private ward where patients who are willing to pay more get first preference in treatment. This scheme is called the Full-Paying Patients (FPP) scheme. The government’s argument is that by having a FPP scheme operating in more specialised clinics and hospitals, it will stop the exodus of highly-trained professionals from the public to the private sector. On the surface this argument holds water but on close inspection, you really have to wonder if it will stop a sp... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1933236 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1933236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1720557&cid=t_183896_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F369928827%2F Do you recognize the man in the photo? Why, it’s none other than Sam Waksal, who became infamous for tipping off Martha Stewart when shares in ImClone Systems, the drugmaker that he founded, were about to take a dive back in 2001. A photographer for The New York Post took this shot of Waksal entering his Bronx, New York, halfway house, where he arrived only last week after serving five years in prison. And apparently, he’s getting VIP treatment - he was given a weekend furlough and looks like he went shopping. He’s holding bags from Smythson, a luxury leather shop in midtown Manhattan. “They blocked off the whole reception area just for him,” a source tells the Post, adding that most inmates wait hours to be processed. “Then the director told everyone e... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1720557 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:16:09 +0100 1720557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543143&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F318560615%2F I had reliable internet access over the last 2 weeks. I will say that the cable company was on-time and resolved the problem in a few hours. It turned out that they had to rewire most of the house, add new splitter and an amplifier, in order for us to get our internet service back. They also put in an order to have new cable run from the street to the house, all of which is underground. We’ll see if that actually happens. That being said, it is good to be able to post a few of the stories from the last couple of weeks. Patterson to Offer Eaglesoft for Free! ST. PAUL, Minn. – (June 11, 200 –In a first-of-its-kind, industry-leading initiative, Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. announces it will now provide Patterson EagleSoft practice management software to dental professionals nationw... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543143 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:22:41 +0100 1543143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475138&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F299591593%2F We will be taking a few days off to spend with family, so in the mean time, I will leave you with some links to some of our friends sites or blogs for you to read. We will be back next week. DI The Dental Implant Blog Sakaduski Marketing Blog Exceptional Dental Practice Management Dentalcast Dental Technology Blog Dental Insider Podcast Technorati Tags: Dental, dentistry, Dental Insider Blog (Source: Dental Insider) Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475138 Wed, 28 May 2008 05:22:56 +0100 1475138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1397629&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F277364250%2F Twitter…Thanks to Dr. John Flucke, Periapex, Flap and Dr. David Dodell, who all of the sudden started “following” me on Twitter, I will start to post there from time to time. You can follow along as well at http://twitter.com/dentalinsider ******************************************************************************************* I am a big music fan, but I can’t listen to commercial radio anymore. Occasionally, I check out some of the artists on myspace.com. I recently came across Kate Voegele. WOW…here is a singer/songwriter with a great voice. Check her out on myspace or stop by itunes and you can download her album. ****************************************************************************************** Friday Humor I was checking out Periapex’s bl... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1397629 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:53:56 +0100 1397629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1356076&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F266102561%2F Premier’s Two Striper Make-A-Difference contest Premier Dental Products Company of Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania announces the launch of a genuinely different type of contest, open to all licensed dentists in the United States. The single prize consists of a contribution from Premier of $20,000 made in the winner’s name to the dental charity or dental university of their choice. “We all want to make a difference in our workplace and community and this contest was inspired to appeal to that inner philanthropist in every individual. The prize of a significant charitable contribution empowers the winner to give back on a grander scale than normal circumstances might allow,” states Julie Charlestein, Premier Dental’s Vice President of Branding and Business Development. The Two Stri... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1356076 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:57:40 +0100 1356076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1317770&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F255285882%2F Well folks, today, is our birthday, we have just hit the terrible two’s. It’s hard to believe that 2 years has flown by so fast since we started the blog. So, to celebrate our 2nd anniversary we are posting some of the more interesting stories from the last 2 years. Danaher vs PDCO Ebay Dental Dentsply’s Gary Kunkle Responds Kerr Addressing Gray Market Issue Payola Up Please Is Kavo Out of the Operatory Equipment Business? Outlook Promising for Dental Equipment in 2007 Trade Show Reform Part 1 Trade Show Reform Part 2 Trouble Brewing at Zahn Dental Where Has the Quality Gone? Henry Schein to Acquire Becker-Parkin 3M/ESPE Addresses Gray Market Issue The “Dentsply Effect” - 1 Year Later Lead Contamination in Off Shore Dental Lab Restorations Here We Go ... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1317770 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:07:31 +0100 1317770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1292225&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F249324217%2F I wanted to say a quick thank you to Paul Dutra and CRS - Cassette Repair Service for re-newing their sponsorship deal for another 90 days. If you haven’t stopped by their site, go and take a look to see what they are doing. Thanks again Paul! DI Technorati Tags: Dental, dentistry, Dental Insider Blog, Cassette Repair Service (Source: Dental Insider) Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1292225 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 06:14:52 +0100 1292225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1177897&cid=t_183896_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F222926796%2F Reeling from unrelenting press, Congressional investigations and sagging stock prices, the drugmakers this morning issued a statement saying they “strongly object to mischaracterizations about the Enhance trial” for their Vytorin cholesterol med, and attempt to defend their actions during and after the Jan. 14 release of the controversial study results. A quick recap: the study was designed to measure plaque in neck arteries, but results weren’t released for nearly two years. The drugmakers blame the delay on difficulty reading ultrasound images. But they briefly changed the primary endpoint without consulting their lead investigator; there was no data safety monitoring board, and they appointed an ‘independent’ panel to review the data, but three members had... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1177897 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:08:20 +0100 1177897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1166363&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F220446688%2F It’s been a while since we posted anything about the anesthetic shortage, so I thought we would give an update. Over the summer and fall, anesthetic inventories remained high with the exception of Astra brand anesthetics. As of now, we are under the winter shipping rules for anesthetic, and shipments may thin out a bit, especially in extremely cold weather. I spoke with several dealers across the United States last week about inventories and rationing. All said that they ordered heavy going into winter and that they didn’t think anesthetic would be a problem through the spring. A couple of dealers are still rationing anesthetic to their customers, which might not be a bad thing for others to consider. I think that we are in much better shape than a year ago with regards to thi... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1166363 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:17:06 +0100 1166363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1161231&cid=t_183896_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F219035804%2F Now, the House Energy and Commerce Committee wants to know more about the so-called independent panel formed to review the Vytorin trial data, the study’s Data Safety Monitoring Board, stock sales by Schering-Plough execs and the amount of money spent on Vytorin by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, given the trial results showed the drug wasn’t more effective than cheap generic versions of Zocor, which is part of the Vytorin combo therapy. The congressmen leading the probe - John Dingell and Bart Stupak, both Democrats from Michigan - sent separate letters today seeking all sorts of info from CMS and Schering-Plough. Already, they’re looking at whether Merck and Schering-Plough concealed or manipulated clinical trial data, given that the release of the Vytor... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1161231 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:53:10 +0100 1161231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1150651&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F216784450%2F A few weeks ago I came across a new on-line community aimed at the dental sales professional, www.dentalsalespro.com. I signed up and have spent the last week or so checking out all of the features of the site. (Dental Insider Page) I like to think of it as Myspace for dental sales professionals without the 40 year old unemployed guy, living in his mom’s basement, pretending to be a 17 year old named “Jennifer”. The site’s founder is a sales representative in the dental industry. I asked him a couple of questions and here are his responses. Why did you start www.dentalsalespro.com? Speaking with manufacturers (both reps and company management) one of the most difficult things for them is communicating with the retail reps. I thought an on-line community would help. ... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1150651 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:35:01 +0100 1150651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1122521&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F208759168%2F We would like to wish all of the Dental Insider Blog readers and Dental Insider Podcast listeners a very Happy New Year. DI and Associate Q (Source: Dental Insider) Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1122521 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:04:48 +0100 1122521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1109791&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F203874198%2F From both Associate Q and myself, we want to wish each and everyone of you a very Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year. Thank you to all of our readers, listeners, contributors, guests and sponsors. Without all of you, the Dental Insider would not be possible. See you in 2008! Listen to our holiday message Here DI and Associate Q (Source: Dental Insider) Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1109791 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 06:42:37 +0100 1109791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1085570&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F198385863%2F Over the next few weeks, we will post some of our favorite holiday cartoons that we have collected over the years. Enjoy! DI and Associate Q (Source: Dental Insider) Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1085570 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 03:02:03 +0100 1085570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1057302&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F191899947%2F If you’re not reading Joe and Nancy Sakaduski’s Marketing Blog, you are missing out on some great insight from two of the industries great minds. Joe has posted his thoughts and observations from the Greater New York Dental Meeting. Well another Greater New York Meeting is almost in the books, and it seems a few patterns don’t change. There were dentists on Sunday, nobody on Monday and Tuesday, and there will be a few dentists on Wednesday. With the outrageous costs of hotel rooms, and increases in just about everything else, the New York Dental Society needs to realize what a tremendous financial drain a four-day meeting is for manufacturers. Talking about biting the hand that feeds you! - Joe Sakaduski You can read the rest of the article here. Send us your comments or obse... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1057302 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:54:56 +0100 1057302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1041385&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F188084616%2F All of us here at the Dental Insider want to wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving and hope that you all travel safely to and from your holiday destinations. See you next week. DI and Associate Q (Source: Dental Insider) Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1041385 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 04:21:28 +0100 1041385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1021257&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F183649652%2F After debating this with myself for several months, I finally agreed to try a sponsorship deal for the Dental Insider. Please welcome CRS - Cassette Repair Service as our sponsor. CRS - Cassette Repair Service has developed a process to re-align STATIM 2000 and 5000 cassettes to work like new. We inspect to see if it is repairable, clean and straighten, install a new gasket, pressure test and send back to you. Visit their website or send them an email and tell them you saw them on the Dental Insider. If you are interested in finding how you can sponsor the Dental Insider Blog or Podcast, send an email to dentalinsider[at]gmail. com DI (Source: Dental Insider) Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1021257 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:59:05 +0100 1021257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1010400&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F180919103%2F In August we asked our readers how Dentsply’s Stategic Partnership Agreement had affected them over the last year. We had a fair amount of respondents that lost the line, but we also had a couple of dealers that kept the line respond as well. Here is what we found… Of those that lost the line, some placed additional orders with Dentsply through the cutoff date, while others either stopped placing orders with Dentsply all together or sourced the product from other places. (Gray Market) Many of the discontinued dealers found that they were able to convert Dentsply sales into competing products and there were only a couple of products that they had trouble switching customers off of (Viscogel and Aquasil Ultra). (more…) (Source: Dental Insider) Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1010400 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:15:32 +0100 1010400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=996643&cid=t_183896_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F178172662%2F Another day gets under way. The dog has pooped and one of the short people is already at school. And so the way is clear to provide some interesting items. Hope your day is pleasant…. AstraZeneca Says Cobalt Files To Sell Generic Crestor (Bloomberg News) SEC Charges Former Invitrogen Scientist With Insider Trading (Yahoo/Reuters) Elan Sues Actavis Unit Over ADHD Drug Patents (The Independent) Statins May Reduce Prostate Cancer Relapse Risk (PharmaTimes) Studies Clarify How Tamiflu Affects The Brain (The Daily Yomiuri) Eisai Delays Launch Of New Drugs (Bloomberg News) Dr. Reddy’s Eyes Emerging Markets (The Business Standard) LATE ADDITION: Medco Reports Increased Profits (Yahoo/AP) Share / E-mail (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=996643 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:28:19 +0100 996643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=993149&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F177498012%2F I was looking at some recent comments that needed approval and I came across a trackback link to an oddly named website. When I clicked through to the site, I found it to be a dental related site that post stories taken from other websites, including The Dental Insider, The Dental Implant Blog and others. So what is the problem you ask…these people are re-posting material without permission or giving proper credit to the author in accordance with the 1998 DMCA. Hugh Colon and Dayton Reyes, you need to stop posting other peoples work without giving proper credit to the author.  This site is protected under the Creative Commons, Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License DI (Source: Dental Insider) Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=993149 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 03:05:02 +0100 993149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=976343&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F174388281%2F In our quest to get to know our readers, we would like to know why YOU read the Dental Insider Blog and how often? Are you looking for new product information? Gossip on what’s happening in the dental industry? What would you like to see in the Dental Insider Blog and Podcast in the future? Post a comment in the comment box below and give us your thoughts. Thank You, DI and Associate Q Technorati Tags: Dental, dentistry, Dental Insider Blog (Source: Dental Insider) Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=976343 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:56:22 +0100 976343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=894132&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.libsyn.com%2Fmedia%2Fdentalinsider%2Fdip091507final.mp3 Listen Here Dental Insider Podcast #15 Show Notes DI Technorati Tags: Dental, dentistry, Dental Insider Blog (Source: Dental Insider) Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=894132 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:24:57 +0100 894132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=865442&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F155405301%2F When we got back from vacation last week, we had quite a few emails from our readers. One email caught my eye and I found it quite interesting and thought provoking. The reader told of a situation that he has run into in his sales territory and asked what my opinion was of the situation. After thinking about it for a bit, I thought I would share it with all of you. (Names, companies, and locations have been left out intentionally, and we are giving you the Readers Digest version of this email.) The reader says that a little over a year ago a sales rep for one of the major wholesale manufacturers, was hired by a retail supply house. Many of the retail sales reps in the area were concerned that the guy who they had taken into their offices during co-travel days, would now be their competitio... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=865442 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:13:26 +0100 865442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=838782&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F151828944%2F We’re taking this week off for vacation, we’ll be back next week. DI (Source: Dental Insider) Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=838782 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:50:25 +0100 838782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=797910&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F143932905%2F It’s been almost a year since Dentsply implemented it’s “Strategic Partnership Agreement” with 28 27 distributors. We at the Dental Insider would like to hear from the former distributors about what the last 10 months have been like without the Dentsply lines. Did you lose sales? If so, what percentage? Were you able to transition customers to competing products? What did your customers think with regards to Dentsply pulling the line from so many dealers? We would like to compile some information and pass it along to the industry. Send an email to dentalinsider {at} gmail.com It you are currently a Dentsply dealer, how have things been for you the last year? How are you dealing with the weekly end user data reports. Did Dentsply follow through with everything they p... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=797910 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:20:32 +0100 797910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=765693&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.libsyn.com%2Fmedia%2Fdentalinsider%2Fdip072207final.mp3 Listen Here Dental Insider Podcast #14 Show Notes DI Technorati Tags: Dental, dentistry, Dental Insider Blog (Source: Dental Insider) Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=765693 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:31:50 +0100 765693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=757924&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F137262675%2F The DTA’s (Dental Trade Alliance) annual meeting is going on now through Friday at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa in Farmington, PA. This is the annual meeting where all of the “Over-weight, Under-sexed, Middle-aged” men that run the dental industry get together to pat themselves on the backs and talk about what they have done over the last 12 months. Instead, they should be talking about the future of this industry and how to stabilize it and make it better. Gentlemen, and ladies….put your ego’s aside and get this industry back on track. If you haven’t already noticed…The Chinese are Coming! If anyone attending the annual meeting would care to share their insights or observations with our readers, we would be happy to post them. Send them ... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=757924 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:52:03 +0100 757924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=704421&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F128994197%2F It’s hard to believe that as of Sunday morning July 1st, half of 2007 is in the books. Where did the time go? If the second half of 2007 is anything like the first, we are in for a wild ride. It appears that another independent dental supply house is in play and we could see a bidding war between HSIC and PDCO for this company, only time will tell. I received an email from a reader that I found interesting, it came from an East Coast supplier, here is the body of the email. BECKER PARKIN was sold. We have access to hundreds of products that are not on the attached list. Please send us anything that you were buying from Becker and we will do our best to source the product for you. So it leads me to believe that BP was backdooring product to smaller and larger dealers across the U.S. a... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=704421 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:28:03 +0100 704421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682577&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F125734026%2F ANNAPOLIS, MD: June 14, 2007 - The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has announced a “YouTube” style contest for video clips that promote infection control in the operatory. Anyone can enter the I See IC Dental Reality Contest by uploading a video clip on the OSAP website. The video clips will be posted on www.OSAP.org, where visitors can vote for their favorites.   To enter the I See IC Contest, participants should prepare a video clip of up to 90 seconds in length that either captures good infection control procedures in action or unmasks the hazards of poor technique. Clips may be serious, humorous, or downright offbeat, as long as they get their message across. A link on the OSAP website will allow entrants to upload their video clips for consideration. ... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682577 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:22:16 +0100 682577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=658764&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F122075308%2F MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC - News), the largest provider of healthcare products and services to office-based practitioners in the combined North American and European markets, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement which will enable it to acquire the full-service and special markets business of Becker-Parkin Dental Supply Co., a privately held company. The transaction is expected to be completed in July. Becker-Parkin’s full-service business offers customers consumable dental products and equipment through field sales representatives, and the company’s special markets business serves corporate dental customers with multiple offices and centralized purchasing. Combined, Henry Schein estimates these two business... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=658764 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:18:41 +0100 658764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=637862&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F119533204%2F Well it’s been an long year this week and I thought I would give you a mish-mash of content to end the week, going into the long holiday weekend. Dentsply by the numbers. Is Sullivan-Schein buying Becker Parkin? Memorial Day in the United States. First off….I told you a while back that I was analyzing Dentsply’s 1st quarter numbers and I would post my thoughts on it. I have been fairly busy as of late and put it on the back burner, but after receiving 5 emails from readers requesting that I post my thoughts, here they are. Disclaimer: I am not a financial analysts, nor do I pretend to be one, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last week, so take it for what it’s worth. The numbers that I am using are coming from the transcript of the May 1, 2007 conference call... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=637862 Fri, 25 May 2007 08:50:46 +0100 637862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623392&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F117662046%2F I recently came across a site called Search4DentalSchools.com. The dental industry continues to grow, as more and more people seek a bright, shining white smile. As the need for dentists and orthodontists grows, so does the need for professional dental support staff. If you enjoy working with people and want to see them smile, a career in dental assisting might be perfect for you! Currently, the site focuses on providing school information for those interested in being dental assistants or hygienists. I’m preparing to expand the site to include a resources section and pre-dental/dentistry school information. We’ve been online for about a year and a half, and we’re preparing to expand the site. Our primary goal is to match people looking for dental education with a school ... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623392 Fri, 18 May 2007 09:00:28 +0100 623392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=611795&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F115902336%2F For those of you in outside sales, you know that mother nature can come calling at very inopportune times. The Bathroom Diaries rates over 12,000 restrooms in over 100 countries, providing a wealth of information to both travellers and urban dwellers. For those of you that use a smartphone (Treo, Blackberry, Moto Q) add this site to your browser and the next time you are out and about, give it a try. DI Technorati Tags: Dental, dentistry, Dental Insider Blog (Source: Dental Insider) Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=611795 Fri, 11 May 2007 14:29:01 +0100 611795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=611796&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F115243882%2F Recently the dental laboratory magazine LMT ran an article called “LMT’s 2007 Crown Experiment: Not in my mouth!” They sent out 9 impressions to 6 domestic laboratories and 3 foreign laboratories. They were sent out as if they were coming from any “Regular Joe” Dentist, the labs were unaware they were taking part in this experiment. Once LMT received the crowns back from the labs they took them to two well known dental schools, NYU and UCONN, where they were evaluated by 11 different faculty members. You can find all the details, including a blog, at www.lmtcommunications.com, so in the interest of keeping this short I will get right to the point. The title of the article says it all; none of the crowns that were reviewed were rated as acceptable according to ... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=611796 Wed, 09 May 2007 04:51:53 +0100 611796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=599611&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F114978301%2F Sunday started off just like every other Sunday in the trade show world. Everyone was dragging their tails and drinking lots of coffee. I understand that the CDA held an Exhibitor’s Breakfast for all exihibitors and those that made it to the show early enough to attend, said it was a nice spread and much appreciated. The traffic on Sunday seemed light in early going, but picked up around lunchtime. I am not sure how the day finished as I took off for Disneyland for the afternoon and evening. (more…) (Source: Dental Insider) Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=599611 Tue, 08 May 2007 06:15:14 +0100 599611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=592276&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F114510575%2F Saturday started off a bit slow, but picked up around lunchtime as well as in the late afternoon. Many of the manufacturers that I spoke with said that sales were good on Saturday, but were down overall for this show. There were a few booths that had exceptional traffic today, Colgate and GC America. Colgate had a theatre set up for a product demonstration and GC america was playing “Drill or No Drill” they’re version of Deal or No Deal with some beautiful models. There was the usual sports stars signing balls. The Glove Club had Jerry Rice of Dancing with the Stars fame and Pete Rose, “Charlie Hustle”. Inndianapolis Colts lineman, Tartik Glenn, was signing balls at Best Buy Dental Supply Booth. I recorded a podcast today, but with the poor wi-fi service here ... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=592276 Sun, 06 May 2007 07:10:09 +0100 592276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=590935&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F114312596%2F The 2007 CDA kicked off today with little fanfare. Traffic seemed busy at times, but slow for the better part of the day. I spoke with several manufacturers andf most said that the number of orders written was minimal. They hoped that Saturday would be better. I spoke with a couple of Dentsply employees about the consolidation of dealers, they claimed that sales were off in their respective divisions and that morale within Dentsply was poor. Saw a few new products that looked interesting, I will have a write up on these later. If you are in Anaheim, take a look at GC’s G-Cem, 3M’s Protemp Crown, and SDS Dental equipment. Thanks to the fine folks at Hereaus Kuklzer, Matsco, Coltene Whaledent and the Uof P Alumni Association for the invites to their parties. More to follow…... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=590935 Sat, 05 May 2007 06:19:11 +0100 590935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=587665&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F113775566%2F Today, I am off to Anaheim, Ca. for 5 days to attend the California Dental Association show. This is considered one of the top 5 shows in the country and is always fun to attend. I will be posting daily and I am going to record a podcast from the road and hopefully have it posted from Anaheim. (Depending on wi-fi service) As many of you know, Dentsply released its first quarter earnings on Monday evening. I have spent some time digesting the numbers ,  listening to the conference call and I have a few thoughts on the subject. I will try to get those thoughts posted in the next few days. DI Technorati Tags: Dental, dentistry, Dental Insider Blog, California Dental Association (Source: Dental Insider) Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=587665 Thu, 03 May 2007 03:25:30 +0100 587665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=587666&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F113505864%2F Dental industry blogger, Nancy Sakaduski of Sakaduski Marketing Solutions, Inc. has been selected as an official blogger for Sales and Marketing Management magazine’s S&MM Sound Off blog. Sales & Marketing Management magazine, with a circulation of 60,000, is the leading authority for executives in the sales and marketing field. The S&MM Sound Off blog, which features thought leaders from a variety of industries, can be accessed directly at http://vnutravel.typepad.com/soundoff. The S&MM Sound Off Blog is part of www.managesmarter.com, a website for management needs that contains content driven from six different brands, 42 publications, and 95+ websites. Visitors are provided access to the most relevant trends, strategies, research, expert voices, and cutting-edge case s... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=587666 Wed, 02 May 2007 03:11:14 +0100 587666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=567969&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.libsyn.com%2Fmedia%2Fdentalinsider%2Fdip2007_4_22.mp3 Listen Here Dental Insider Podcast #11 Show Notes News, views and a good interview with Paul Dutra of CRS - Cassette Repair Service. Paul made a nice offer to Dental Insider Readers/Listeners. DI Technorati Tags: Dental, dentistry, Dental Insider Blog (Source: Dental Insider) Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=567969 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 03:50:42 +0100 567969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=555938&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F110521650%2F The world’s first preformed, malleable crown. Protemp Crown is the latest offering from 3M ESPE . Protemp Crown is a revolutionary, time saving technique that can result in higher productivity for you. As Simple as 1 - 2 - 3, No impression or matrix. No hardware or mix tips. 1. Trim following gingival contour 2. Light Cure - 60 seconds 3. Finish and Polish There are two kits offered: Promotional Kit #50600SAM (42 crown forms and accessories) Retail $399.00 Trial Kit # 50600TK (16 crowns and accessories) Retail$ 129.00 Look for Protemp Crown in May 2007. DI Technorati Tags: Dental, dentistry, Dental Insider Blog, 3M ESPE (Source: Dental Insider) Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=555938 Fri, 20 Apr 2007 05:21:23 +0100 555938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=536440&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F108197790%2F From Exceptional Dental Practice Management Blogger Linda Zdanowicz. Linda had an article published in the March issue of Dental Economics. Linda’s article is entitled “How would Aristotle, one of the greatest thinkers of all time, manage today’s dental practice?” The article uses the ideas in Tom Morris’ book If Aristotle Ran General Motors, which centers around the four foundations of human excellence: truth, unity, goodness, and beauty and translates them into a dental office environment. Definitely worth reading. Congratulations Linda…well deserved! While I reading Linda’s site the other day, she had a You Tube Video posted and I really got a kick out of it, so I thought I would share it with you. You can view it here. DI Technorati Tags: Dent... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=536440 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:22:35 +0100 536440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=489484&cid=t_183896_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F103318946%2F One year ago today, March 21, 2006, I launched the Dental Insider Blog. What an interesting year it has been, especially with all of the changes in the dental industry. In the last year we have added Associate Q to the staff, increased readers from 0 per day to now over 100 per day and have been producing the Dental Insider Podcast on a monthly basis. We want to thank all of YOU, our readers, for your continued readership and support over the last 12 months. We appreciate your comments, both good and bad, and input for both the blog and the podcast. We hope to make the next 12 months even better than the last 12. If you have any comments, suggestions or ideas for stories for the blog or podcast, send us an email: dentainsider[ at] gmail.com Thank you once again! DI and Associate Q Techno... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=489484 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 13:58:49 +0100 489484