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  • Dental Before & After Picture Video Maker

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    Dr. Edward Logan
    15 May 2012 | 9:44 am
    We recently put together a Before and After video gallery of dental work performed in my O’Fallon dental office. We used Windows Movie Maker and were able to upload and arrange the pictures within minutes. We chose not to add titles over the pictures, but that is an option. Windows Movie Maker provides a quick, simple way to design an image gallery video that can be uploaded to YouTube and to your dental office website. Mac computers offer iMovie as their equivalent to Windows Movie Maker.

  • 80 Percent of Americans Search for Dental Health Information Online

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    Bill
    11 May 2012 | 1:41 am
    Dentists who aren’t that convinced about the power of websites have a rather logical argument on their hands. They doubt the willingness of individuals to turn to the internet and search about health related services. According to them, it might be understandable for consumers to look up products like dresses and shoes, but for something as sensitive as their health, would they really trust what the internet spits out? Isn’t it so much more reliable to ask your family and friends which dentist they go to instead of just depend on random online posts? But according to a study by Pew…

  • Coral Springs Cosmetic Dentist Offers New Patient Specials For Those Without Dental Insurance

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    13 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    Drs. Listopad and Finder, cosmetic dentists in Coral Springs, help make dental care more affordable through new patient specials.

  • Pufferfish at the 'beak' of evolution: Why humans don't continuously replace their teeth

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    14 May 2012 | 10:28 am
    Prickly pufferfish could hold the key to why humans do not continually replace their teeth and may lead to advances in dental therapies.

  • Three Simple Ways to Improve Your Website Productivity

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    Bill
    8 May 2012 | 2:04 am
    One of the biggest mistakes of dentists is thinking that dental websites are simply just requisites which one has to satisfy in order for their practice to grow. To some, having a website directly means having online presence. But if you do not actively manipulate your website, then it’ll be like it never existed and your investment is for nothing. It might seem now that having a website involves a great deal of work. This is partly true but the advantages of having a dental site far outweigh not having one. The only thing that dentists have to worry about is having a web strategy which is…
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  • Surface characterization of dental Y-TZP ceramic after air abrasion treatment

    16 May 2012 | 1:49 am
    Conclusion The change of grain topography occurred during each impact process. Silica nano-particles covered not only loosely the abraded ceramic surface after abrasion process, but the release of kinetic energy in form of thermal energy resulted in melting of the ceramic surface and in the formation of zirconium silicate. (Source: Journal of Dentistry)MedWorm Sponsor Message: The blue sky scrub collection offers something for every medical professional. Offering some of the finest scrub clothing in the world.

  • The effect of food bolus location on jaw movement smoothness and masticatory efficiency

    16 May 2012 | 1:45 am
    Summary  Masticatory efficiency in individuals with extensive tooth loss has been widely discussed. However, little is known about jaw movement smoothness during chewing and the effect of differences in food bolus location on movement smoothness and masticatory efficiency. The aim of this study was to determine whether experimental differences in food bolus location (anterior versus posterior) had an effect on masticatory efficiency and jaw movement smoothness. Jaw movement smoothness was evaluated by measuring jerk‐cost (calculated from acceleration) with an accelerometer that was…

  • Transient receptor potential vanilloid‐1 regulates osteoprotegerin/RANKL homeostasis in human periodontal ligament cells

    16 May 2012 | 1:43 am
    Conclusion:  Our study demonstrates that activation of TRPV1 leads to an increase of the OPG/RANKL ratio in HPDL cells. These findings suggest the novel function of TRPV1 in periodontal tissues, at least, as the regulator of the OPG/RANKL axis. (Source: Journal of Periodontal Research)

  • Costly uncomfortable trip to the dentist, or convenient and cost-effective jaunt to the drugstore?

    15 May 2012 | 2:51 pm
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  • Role of the junctional epithelium in periodontal innate defense and homeostasis

    14 May 2012 | 10:00 pm
    Conclusion:  Junctional epithelium cells constitutively expressed several types of chemokines and cytokines and the expression of chemokines was augmented by bacterial infection. Therefore, the constitutive expression of cytokines in junctional epithelium might be related to the morphological and functional homeostasis of the junctional epithelium in addition to the defense against the bacterial infection. (Source: Journal of Periodontal Research)
 
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  • Studies Impact Dental Stem Cell Research For Therapeutic Purposes

    10 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    Two studies appearing in a recent issue of Cell Transplantation (20:11-12), now freely available on-line*, evaluate stem cells derived from dental tissues for characteristics that may make them therapeutically useful and appropriate for transplantation purposes. 1...

  • Sports & Energy Drinks Damage Teeth

    6 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    Sports drinks hit the wire today with a red light that their level of acidity is increasingly responsible for irreversible damage to teeth, especially amongst adolescents and younger adults, their predominant target market. The report is published in the May/June 2012 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry...

  • Irreversible Damage To Teeth Caused By Sports And Energy Drinks

    3 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    A recent study published in the May/June 2012 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, found that an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth - specifically, the high acidity levels in the drinks erode tooth enamel, the glossy...

  • Childhood Dental Problems Linked To General Health Problems Later On? Australian Researchers Investigate

    30 Apr 2012 | 12:00 pm
    The University of Queensland Children's Nutrition Research Center at the School of Medicine and the School of Dentistry are looking for volunteers aged two, six and ten years for a new study, which aims to establish whether children may be changing their diets to eat unhealthy food because of dental problems and therefore submitting themselves to a higher risk of obesity and...

  • In Ethiopia, Water Treatments Alone Are Not Enough To Combat Fluorosis

    30 Apr 2012 | 3:00 am
    Increased intake of dietary calcium may be key to addressing widespread dental health problems faced by millions of rural residents in Ethiopia's remote, poverty-stricken Main Rift Valley, according to a new Duke University-led study...
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  • ADA Chicago office to close during NATO summit May 21

    15 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    The ADA’s Chicago office will be closed on Monday, May 21, as a precautionary measure over protests expected to take place during the May 19-21 NATO summit in Chicago.

  • Sarah Milligan named ADPAC director

    14 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Washington—Sarah Milligan brings Capitol Hill experience to her springtime appointment as director, political affairs/ADPAC (American Dental Political Action Committee).

  • ADA researchers present at dental researchers conference

    14 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Tampa, Fla.—Scientists and researchers from the ADA and the ADA Foundation Paffenbarger Research Center showcased their work at the 41st annual meeting of the American Association for Dental Research March 21-24.

  • Connecticut dentists deliver access message to Congress

    11 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Washington—Connecticut dentists delivered an access to care message to Congress during the May 7-9 Washington Leadership Conference, and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) commended their efforts.

  • FDI's 100th anniversary Congress nears

    11 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Hong Kong—There’s still time to save up to 60 percent on registration for the 100th anniversary FDI World Dental Congress Aug. 29-Sept. 1. Early bird registration discounts are available through May 31 at www.fdicongress.org/registration.
 
 
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  • How to Hire Great Dental Staff: Part III – The Onsite 30 Minute Interview

    Jill Nesbitt
    11 May 2012 | 12:55 am
    The following is a guest post by Jill Nesbitt of dentalpracticecoaching.com. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. A quick review of our hiring process so far: In Part 1: Where to place ads? – We reviewed how to attract candidates for your dental position. In Part 2: Telephone interview – I shared the questions and approach to eliminating unqualified candidates. Today, we will discuss how to do an onsite ½ hour interview. Give Candidate Patient Brochure When your candidate arrives, give them your patient brochure or some information about…

  • 5 Things You Must Do to Create a Friendly Dental Office

    Dr. Louis Bosse
    25 Apr 2012 | 12:10 am
    The following is a guest post by Dr. Louis P. Bosse, of Greenspoint Dental. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. The word “dentist” brings fear and trembling to many people. That’s why it’s vital to have a welcoming office, so that your clients will feel safe and want to return. Here are some tips to make your patients feel at ease in your office. 1. Hire a Friendly Office Manager The person sitting at the front desk will give patients the first impression of your entire office. Interview as many candidates as you can and choose the one who…

  • Dental Marketing Fundamentals – The Preplanning Stage

    Elliot Pearson
    15 Apr 2012 | 3:20 am
    The following is a guest post by Elliot Pearson of Dentistidentity.com. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. Before you understand how to approach a pre-plan for your marketing efforts, it’s important to understand if your practice is ready for such an effort. Take a look at a previous post we wrote to help you make this analysis: How do you know if your practice is ready for marketing. Before another word is uttered, let’s get one fact out in the open. Dentistry is an industry and dental offices are a business. If it weren’t, the…

  • The Top Droid Dental Apps of 2012 (So Far)

    Jane Johnson
    5 Apr 2012 | 9:09 pm
    The following is a guest post by Jane Johnson of AndGeeks, a site providing Android News, commentary and reviews of smartphones such as T-Mobile LG Phones. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. Are you an iPhone user? Check out a recent post highlighting the top free dental iPhone apps of 2012. Whether you want to be a dental genius—or just have the knowhow to care for your pearly whites like one—there are a ton of mobile tools that can help you stay on top of oral hygiene. The good news, is that regardless of if you’re brushing up for dental…

  • Dental Marketing Strategies: Loyalty Marketing

    Elliot Pearson
    25 Mar 2012 | 3:32 am
    In the service industry, loyalty may never be coerced, only earned. This is especially true in a dental practice. It has been observed, and reference to this can be gleaned across the net from a simple search, that loyalty of a customer and patient to keep retuning is based steadfastly in the level of service and professionalism that is displayed. This way, loyalty is earned. Bonus programs, loyalty reward programs and complex promotions will not amount to anything if the customer is not comfortable to visit your chair. Trust There is a level of familiarity and comfort a patient must feel for…
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  • Eastman Dental Tapped for Role in Major National Research Project

    karenblack33
    24 Apr 2012 | 12:01 pm
    Eastman Dental, the clinical arm of The Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester Medical Center, is part of a national research effort that aims to transform oral health and clinical practice throughout the United States. The … Continue reading →

  • An invitation from the Community Task Force on Oral Health Needs of People with Developmental Disabilities

    emamo
    24 Apr 2012 | 11:27 am
    Please join us for the 2nd Community Planning Meeting Date:        May 23, 2012 Time:       5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Location:  Rochester General Hospital – Twig Auditorium 1425 Portland Avenue Free parking! Please park in … Continue reading →

  • People Attending Fair Surprised at Eastman Dental’s Specialized Services

    karenblack33
    28 Mar 2012 | 2:38 pm
    By participating in the 5th Annual Monroe County Services Fair, Eastman Dental took advantage of the opportunity to network with numerous other agencies and service providers and to share information of community resources and preventive programs. Eastman Dental was one … Continue reading →

  • Eastman Helps Refugee Children

    karenblack33
    22 Mar 2012 | 3:32 pm
    Earlier this month, Eastman Dental assisted Mary’s Place (www.marysplaceoutreach.org), a local center for refugees from such countries as Haiti, Nepal, Cambodia, and Vietnam.  The center helps these refugees become acclimated to the American culture by teaching them English, assisting with … Continue reading →

  • Dr. Perlman: Special Needs Dentists are like Pirates

    karenblack33
    13 Mar 2012 | 10:18 am
    Those struggling through the jungle of special needs dentistry have a chance to make a real difference, Special Olympics Global Clinical Advisor Dr. Steven Perlman told 75 people at the first Community Planning Workshop at Eastman Dental. “I’ve taken that … Continue reading →
 
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  • Queens Schoolchildren Protest Added Fluoride In City Water

    16 May 2012 | 1:23 pm
    NY1 VIDEO: Dozens of fifth graders from P.S. 122 in Astoria are leading the battle against the city adding fluoride to tap water since the 1960s, as the children and Queens Councilman Peter Vallone Jr.

  • Can Too Much Sugar Make You Stupid?

    16 May 2012 | 12:10 pm
    Dentists have long warned that too much sugar can rot a person's teeth, but scientists at UCLA have discovered evidence that too much soda and candy could also rot a person's brain.

  • Bridgwater dentist surgery ordered to improveUpdated 1:30pm Wednesday ...

    16 May 2012 | 7:55 am
    The Care Quality Commission has ordered the ADP Dental Company Ltd to improve the care given at its surgery on East Quay following an inspection.

  • Council will hear views on fluoride

    16 May 2012 | 4:06 am
    The Everett City Council will hold a fluoride hearing at the council meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 6. Please study the information on our web site, write or call your favorite council members, and attend the June 6 meeting.

  • There's Fluoride in Rice

    16 May 2012 | 3:41 am
    The USA Rice Federation objects to EPA officials' proposed ban on sulfuryl fluoride. Currently, 45 parts per million fluoride are allowed "in or on" rice flour after fumigation with sulfuryl fluoride. Rice is just one hidden source of fluoride that should be considered by dentists when determining a child's daily fluoride intake before administering or prescribing more fluoride in water, as a supplement or in office procedures.
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  • The band Lumineers

    Trish Walraven
    14 May 2012 | 2:08 pm
    There are two kinds of porcelain veneers in the world: Lumineers, and… well… veneers. It’s kind of like calling a Kleenex a tissue. For years tissues were only known by their brand name, but eventually the patent must have run out or something and the generic version of the word became available. As in, “Hand me a tissue so that I can wipe the lipstick off of my Lumineers.” Because Den-Mat throws a lot of money at TV ads for branding their proprietary name, patients don’t realize that Lumineers aren’t necessarily the top-of-the-line veneer,…

  • 1939 – The year of the glowing wand

    Trish Walraven
    24 Apr 2012 | 4:27 am
    Welcome to the latest edition of Timewarp Tuesdays, where you are NOT asked to click your heels three times, or threatened to have houses dropped on your relatives, or coerced to chant “there’s no place like home” because there was much more to 1939 than overbudget Hollywood films. Like Tube Lights! There were tube lights, the precursors to fiber optics, in ginormous scale. Wands! To deliver light to the unlit crevices of orificies from Omaha to Oregon to Oz. Click on the photo below to see this excerpt from the March 1939 issue of Popular Science in its full-size:  …

  • One CT scan = 200 Panoramics

    Trish Walraven
    10 Apr 2012 | 10:52 pm
    No doubt you listened to the radio or television news today with a double take whut-What? There’s a Yale study that just came out which links the incidence of meningiomas to the frequency of dental radiographs taken during childhood? Your gentle ionizing beam of extrasensory perception is….BEING CRITICIZED? Yes, yes it is. But have no fear, because the research, my friend, is also having its validity questioned. Supposedly there’s a significant likelihood of being diagnosed with a benign brain tumor if you grew up going to the dentist regularly and having periodic x-rays.

  • Ethics videobites

    Trish Walraven
    28 Mar 2012 | 8:46 pm
    Today’s video from “The DEZiree Show,” produced by DentalEZ, like most dental humor, is almost there: So you watch this clip, then you wonder, how many hygienists in job-saturated markets don’t even have the luxury of being able to wrestle with these sorts of ethical dilemmas? They’re just happy to have an income. And if you don’t want to work faster than you should, there’s the door, honey. We’ve got five more hygienists waiting for your position when you leave. If you must ever make a decision to follow your halo out of a practice like that,…

  • Judicial dream patients (or not)

    Eva Watson
    26 Mar 2012 | 3:12 pm
    Today is a big day for dental and medical subscribers and their families across our country. Health Care Reform: Opening Day At The Supreme Court http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/26/health-care-reform-supreme-court_n_1373333.html The fate of the Affordable Care Act is in the hands of the nine Supreme Court justices of our country. They will discuss and listen to arguments on the bill that went into law just two years ago under President Obama. These highly educated and important people will have many options to weigh over the course of three days during their debates as the American…
 
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  • Who's Most Afraid of the Dentist?

    14 May 2012 | 9:10 am
    Who's most afraid of the dentist? According to new research, it's not the who you'd most expect. It's women in their 40s. Ongoing research from the University of Sydney suggests that this demographic is more likely than other age groups to have felt trauma, abuse or oro-facial trauma. These people are also more likely to be depressed, anxious or stressed, researchers found....Read Full Post

  • Bottled Water Linked To Tooth Decay

    8 May 2012 | 4:44 am
    According to spokesman on pediatric dentistry for the ADA (American Dental Association), Jonathan D. Shenkin, fluoride is an extremely important ingredient that promotes a healthy smile. It is important to brush the teeth at last twice a day using a fluoride toothpaste, visit the dentist every six months for a fluoride treatment and drink water that is fluoridated....Read Full Post

  • Let Your Smile Shine this Spring Because May is National Smile Month

    3 May 2012 | 9:08 am
    With May being National Smile Month there is even more of a reason to show-off bright smiles for making great first impressions! Gleaming white teeth and a wide smile convey an air of confidence that is important in any situation, from first dates to job interviews. Teeth whitening procedures are certainly effective, but small daily steps can also be helpful and less expensive. Dr. Margaret Mitchell, DDS of the Mitchell Dental Spa in Chicago offers the following tips: WEAR LIPSTICKS THAT CONTAIN A HINT OF BLUE-Blue tones around the mouth can make teeth appear whiter, so when shopping for new…

  • Free Dental Work?

    1 May 2012 | 7:10 am
    Many people are finding themselves putting off dental treatment due to lack of insurance and funds. Fortunately, there is an option that more people are turning to for help with their dental care. More and more people are turning to dental schools to have their dental work done and often for free....Read Full Post

  • A New Dental App?

    26 Apr 2012 | 4:22 am
    Dentist Ben Underwood has developed a unique free toothbrush timer app called Brush DJ to make brushing less boring! The app plays 2 minutes of a song taken at random from the music library stored on the user's device. This encourages people to brush for an effective length of time while listening to their music collection....Read Full Post
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  • Cone Beam CT in Endodontic Diagnosis

    8 May 2012 | 6:00 pm
    Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is a valuable radiographic tool in endodontic diagnosis. With traditional 2D radiography, you see only a coronal view. Historically in endodontics, we have taken the shift shots to try and give us an "angled" view of the tooth. Remember the rule of SLOB?With CBCT, you can evaluate the tooth from sagittal, coronal & axial views. You also have a volume of data that can be manipulated by the computer to rotate the tooth 360 degrees and look at the tooth from any angle. The longer I use this technology, the more convinced I become of its importance and…

  • Re-Apicoectomy.

    25 Apr 2012 | 5:08 pm
    Occasionally, we see cases that have had previous treatment, retreatment, and apicoectomy, often times many decades ago, and now require intervention.  The prognosis on these cases is often guarded at best, and it is great that we have dental implants as an option.  If a tooth has a fractured root or is in poor restorative or periodontal condition, I generally recommend a dental implant.However, there are some select cases, and select patients, where there are some alternatives.  I have a few such cases where I have elected to retreat a case with previous apicoectomy, and have…

  • Root Canal Treatment Can Save Teeth with Cracks

    2 Apr 2012 | 11:46 pm
    The following case is an example of the successful root canal treatment of a cracked tooth. Tooth #19 was diagnosed as necrotic pulp with acute apical abscess. RCT was recommended to save the tooth.There was a large 10mm buccal probing depth, however, since the tooth was diagnosed as necrotic, this deep pocket is assumed to be endodontic rather than a true perio defect.During treatment, a crack is found on the distal under the resin. Using a microscope, the extent of the crack is evaluated. In this particular case, the crack extended to the level of the pulpal floor. This is an important part…

  • Root Canal Retreatment or Implant?

    5 Mar 2012 | 11:32 pm
    Stan, a recent reader of the blog, commented, "I'm 66 and have an abscessed pre-molar that had rct and a cap 25 years ago. Went to my dentist (who does implants) and was told rct retreatment had a 50% failure rate and the implant-cap was my best option. I had agreed and he injected anesthetic. 15 minutes later, prior to the extraction I commented on the amount of $$ that had already gone into the tooth. Shortly thereafter, after giving me Amoxicillin he said he'd do the extraction in a week. Then on my way out I learned the implant-cap would be a $2700 cost out of my pocket! I'm guessing even…

  • Osteonecrosis and Ischemia in the Alveolar Bones

    29 Feb 2012 | 3:36 pm
    At a recent seminar, Dr. Jerry Bouquot, the director of diagnostic services at University of Texas, Houston - School of Dentistry, and world reknown oral pathologist and specialist in bone pathology, discussed osteonecrosis of the alveolar bone and issues with ischemia in bone.The recent issues with bisphosphonate induced osteonecrosis of the jaw bones and well known complications with osteoradionecrosis, demonstrate the severe complications that can occur with ischemia in bone. Dr. Bouquot shared some of his ideas regarding possible sources/causes of ischemia in bone.The follow video clip…
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  • Dental Cleanings May Reduce Stroke and Heart Attack Risk

    wisdom
    12 May 2012 | 2:22 am
    A study in Taiwan looked at those who have had professional tooth scraping and cleaning performed and found that they had reduced risks of stroke and heart attack. The study showed that more frequent scraping/cleaning was associated with more reduced risk compared to never having teeth cleaned/scraped or occasionally having it performed. The study looked at over 100,000 people and found that if either a dentist or dental hygienist scraped and cleaned teeth those people in that group had a 24% lower risk of a heart attack and a 13% lower risk of a stroke when compared to those who never had a…

  • Cluster Headache Features and Therapeutic Options

    wisdom
    5 May 2012 | 2:20 am
    A review article titled “Cluster Headache: Clinical Features and Therapeutic Options” written by Charly Gaul, Hans-Christoph Diener, and Oliver M. Muller published in Deutsches Ärzteblatt International (vol. 108, issue 33, pages 543-549, 2011) provides an interesting look on new options for those with a chronic refractory cluster headache. The article discusses how 120,000 people in Germany are affected by cluster headache. The attacks are in the periorbital area on one side and last 90 minutes on average. The attacks often posses a circadian and seasonal rhythm. The author lists…

  • Headaches after Traumatic Brain Injury Highest in Adolescents and Girls

    wisdom
    29 Apr 2012 | 1:02 am
    A recent study has been conducted by the Seattle Children’s Research Institute and appeared in Pediatrics, vol 129, number 1, January 2012, pages 1 to 9, titled Headache After Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: A Cohort Study, wirtten by Heidi K. Blume and et al. The article discusses how in the adult population 18% to 33% of those who suffer from traumatic brain injury suffer from headaches 1 year after the injury. In the child population most of the investigations conducted have been small, retrospective, lacked a control, or involved only short term follow up. Chronic headaches with…

  • Alveolar Expansion Technique for Extraction of Third Molars (Wisdom Teeth)

    wisdom
    22 Apr 2012 | 12:42 am
    An interesting study titled “Comparison of an alveolar expansion technique and buccal guttering technique in the extraction of mandibular third molar. A pilot study,” appeared in the Open Journal of Stomatology (vol 1, pages 103-108, 2011) written by Babatunde O. Akinbami and Lukcy I. Ofomala from Nigeria. As stated in the abstract the background for this study was “The over-ambitious use of surgical drills for almost every case of third molar impaction is on the increase in most established oral surgery centers. The purpose of this study was to assess and compare the…

  • Decode Medical Bills

    wisdom
    14 Apr 2012 | 2:33 pm
    Here is an interesting info-graphic about health care in the U.S. Created by: Medical Billing and Coding Certification Copyright © TeethRemoval.comDecode Medical Bills Related posts: Haggling With Doctors: Lower the Cost of Your Medical Bills Consumer Reports has recently put out an article... Medical School Student Costs in the U.S. are Affecting Mental Health A research letter titled “U.S. Medical Students’ Health... Tips to Prevent Medical Errors – AHRQ The largely ineffective Agency for Healthcare Research and...
 
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  • JPMorgan Chase Oakwood Ohio Branch

    Dr. Russell
    14 May 2012 | 8:52 am
    Chase Bank 2800 Far Hills Ave Dayton OH 45419 JPMorgan Chase is all over the news this week because of the huge losses posted by their off-shore investment activities. Since the de-regulation of the financial sector of our economy that accompanied the repeal of the Glass–Steagall Act, banks have been freed to use their own funds in investments. Trading in exotic derivative instruments, credit-default swaps, etc., etc. imploded Bear-Stearns, Lehman Brothers, and contributed to our present economic problems. Meanwhile back on earth JP Morgan Chase is tending to…

  • Play Games,Pay Tuition,Do Good

    Dr. Russell
    12 May 2012 | 9:39 am
    Grantoo is a unique social gaming platform that lets you play games and win educational and charitable rewards – all for free. Grantoo's social gaming community enables students to reduce the cost of tuition and practice philanthropy, simultaneously. Students spend hundreds of hours per year on casual games – Grantoo’s network goes beyond entertainment. Students turn gaming hours into financing their education. In addition, meaningful social contributions accompany the fun of playing games.   Grantoo offers the chance to win educational grants valid at any…

  • Smile Protective Factors (SPF's)

    Dr. Russell
    6 May 2012 | 9:57 am
    There are a lot of smart and easy adjustments people can make in their lives that will reduce or eliminate tooth decay.                   I call these valuable bits of info "Smile Protective Factors".   We will be posting an on-going collection of these "SPF" tips. When you  Get Wise to thses "SPFs" (Smile Protective Factors), you can look forward to less time in the Dental Chair for you and your family.    Kissing can be hazardous to your dental health.SPF's-you can never be TOO…

  • Oral Health Care Can't Wait

    Dr. Russell
    29 Apr 2012 | 12:27 am
      This video shows how a Medicaid Dental office can make a big difference in people's comfort and make their lives safer. Dr. Russell and his team at Yellow Springs Dental Care participates in Medicaid and CareSource in the Dayton OH, Xenia OH, Fairborn OH, SpringField OH, Cedarville OH, Jamaestown OH, and Yellow Springs,OH area. We chose to help maintain the dental safety-net in our neighborhood. These days, people are cutting back on a lot. Make sure your dentist visits aren’t one of them. Whether you have Insurance Covrage or are Medicaid eligible, nothing is…

  • 7 Tips for Toddler's Teeth

    Dr. Russell
    18 Apr 2012 | 2:57 pm
    1.    Diet. o   Milk and juice should be given only at mealtimes and snack times. o   A child needs three meals a day and two snacks. o   The child's thirst should bequenched by drinking water before bedtime and throughout the day and night. o   Serve nutritional snacks and not the salty or sweet kind that have little nutritional value. o   Fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, andyogurt are all very healthy and nutritious options-giving these foods will influence their choice of snacks for the rest of their lives.
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  • The Medicaid System: 15 Million Kids Not Getting Dental Care

    8 May 2012 | 6:46 am
    The Medicaid System: 15 Million Kids Not Getting Dental Care - Dental Health Magazine: A study released a few months ago (late 2011) revealed that even though there are huge efforts put into making the situation of the patient-provider in the Medicaid system much better, patients coming from low income families had very limited access to proper dental care. Those who had access to these dental services through Medicaid, were those who actually paid an out of pocket amount for the treatments they received.The biggest problem seems to be in the case of children, because they are the ones who…

  • Nothing to Smile About - Margot Sanger-Katz - NationalJournal.com

    7 May 2012 | 7:05 am
    Nothing to Smile About - Margot Sanger-Katz - NationalJournal.com: Medicare does not pay for dental care at all—during its creation, dentists feared price-fixing and lobbied against inclusion—so 70 percent of seniors lack any dental coverage, according to an Institute of Medicine report

  • Physicians sink their teeth into dental care

    6 May 2012 | 1:16 am
    Dartmouth Medicine Magazine :: Vital Signs : Physicians sink their teeth into dental care: Dr. Melanie Lawrence, a family physician in (fluoridated) Bradford, Vt., is tired of seeing toddlers with teeth so decayed they need to be pulled.

  • Conference sounds alarm about Native oral health

    27 Apr 2012 | 7:37 am
    South Dakota is 95% fluoridated Conference sounds alarm about Native oral health: The dental decay rate for very young children is particularly alarming: Native American children in South Dakota between the ages of 2 and 5 have, on average, more than four teeth with decay. The rates of teeth decay for Hispanic children is just over two teeth, and the rates for African American and Caucasian children is slightly more than one tooth.Colton told of a recent day in the operating room where she crowned every primary tooth in the mouth of a young patient under general anesthesia. The child was the…

  • Inside Maine's mouth - News Features

    27 Apr 2012 | 5:20 am
    Maine is 80% fluoridated "Inside Maine's mouth" - News Features: In Maine, dental complaints were the number one reason for EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS among MaineCare patients and uninsured people between the ages of 15 and 44 in 2006, the most recent year for which comprehensive statistics are available.Regardless of the reason, this is clear indicator that people aren't getting the dental care they need. According to "A Costly Dental Destination," a study released this February by the Pew Center on the States, "hospital treatment for dental problems is nearly 10 times more expensive than…
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    The Tooth Booth Dental Blog

  • Dental Did You Know: Baseball Players and Chewing/Smokeless Tobacco

    9 May 2012 | 9:34 am
    Although the latest information was from the 1988-1990 spring training seasons, the data showed that 40% of players used smokeless tobacco. 50% of those had leukoplakia-like lesions where they held it in their mouths while 2% of  non-users had similar lesions.Source: Feferman I, Healthline: Running Risks, Oral Health, May 2012, Vol 89, No 4, pg 26.Hans Skariah, B.Sc., DMDPromenade Court Dental Health Group in Mississauga2233 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON, Canada(1/2 km north of the QEW in the Dome Building)(905) 273-7100

  • New Equipment: Statim G4 2000

    24 Apr 2012 | 2:57 pm
    We are pleased to have one of the newest pieces of sterilization equipment in Toronto (at least according to our Henry Schein Dental Installer :) ...the Statim G4 2000. Similar to the older Statim, this model allows for the precise tracking of temperature and pressure during the entire sterilization process. It can also be accessed by the network for operating information.Hans Skariah, B.Sc., DMDPromenade Court Dental Health Group in Mississauga2233 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON, Canada(1/2 km north of the QEW in the Dome Building)(905) 273-7100

  • New Hygienist: Marchie Tan

    24 Apr 2012 | 2:38 pm
    Some of our patients have seen her already, but we are pleased to introduce Marchie Tan to our practice. She has been steadily working with us since January and now works  Monday and Wednesday evenings. Her style is similar to all our other hygienists.Hans Skariah, B.Sc., DMDPromenade Court Dental Health Group in Mississauga2233 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON, Canada(1/2 km north of the QEW in the Dome Building)(905) 273-7100

  • Dental Did You Know: Saving Hopeless Teeth

    10 Apr 2012 | 8:50 am
    Teeth that are mobile and periodontally involved have traditionally been extracted. However, a case report in the ODA Journal suggests that some of these teeth can be saved by a course of deep scaling, antibiotics (Amoxicillin and Metronidazole; 250 each tid for seven days) and endodontic (root canal) treatment.Source: Tenenbaum H and Szainwald K, Saving Hopeless Teeth: Case Report, Ontario Dentist, April 2012, Vol 89, No 3, pg 23-25.Hans Skariah, B.Sc., DMDPromenade Court Dental Health Group in Mississauga2233 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON, Canada(1/2 km north of the QEW in the Dome…

  • Practice Update: Easter Holiday Hours

    6 Apr 2012 | 7:13 am
    Hi everyone, just giving an update on our hours. We will be closed on Friday and Sunday this weekend, but will be open on Saturday and Monday on a limited basis for scheduled patients and emergencies. Happy Easter!Hans Skariah, B.Sc., DMDPromenade Court Dental Health Group in Mississauga2233 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON, Canada(1/2 km north of the QEW in the Dome Building)(905) 273-7100
 
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    Everyone's Blog Posts - WebDental

  • Build Patient Relationships and Your Practice

    Elliot Pearson
    11 May 2012 | 2:50 am
    When dentists start comparing their practice with the most successful ones, they’ll notice one thing – good dentists know how to build lasting relationships with their patients. The truth is that patients nowadays aren’t just after the service; they’re after the entire experience in general. When patients are looking for a dentist, they do not just base their decision on which school you graduated from or how long you have been working. They take into consideration on how comfortable and welcomed they feel. The phone call. Most of the time, your prospects will contact you through your…

  • Finding the Right Patients

    Elliot Pearson
    8 May 2012 | 2:53 am
    Being in the service-industry can be extremely tough. Not only do you have to adjust to clients with different preferences and different quirks, your relationship with them also becomes crucial. This is why although dentists have this entire reputation of being calm and collected professionals with their white lab gowns, the fact remains that they are always thinking about how to find new patients. Because dentists are often overwhelmed with the need to find new patients, chances are that they no longer think about the quality of new patients they are getting. Successful dentists argue that…

  • Clear braces, your ticket to beauty

    Mustaq Shah
    7 May 2012 | 11:22 am
    In school or at work, in the mall or at parties, have you ever felt the complex of being unattractive? You must have once in a while. You may also think you were born this way, or maybe you don’t have the accessories which the others do. That’s not true; the real reason could very well be an unattractive smile. An attractive smile can change your whole personality. It makes u look more beautiful, it expresses who you are. For an amazing smile the main ingredients are straight teeth, one has to have perfect white teeth for the “Hollywood smile” and for that you need the help of your…

  • TopDentists.com hosting an online Dental Panel... OPEN INVITE

    Alisa
    30 Apr 2012 | 10:30 am
    Hi WebDental,As a community of dental health experts, TopDentists.com invites all of you to participate in TopDentists.com's first Dental "Experts Weigh In" panel. This is an opportunity to showcase your expertise and gain exposure for your practice. We would be thrilled if you would participate! Participation requires a few simple things on your end: *  Your answer to the question below in (around) 50 words. *  The attribution you'd like us to use: your full name, credentials and practice name *  A head-shot photo (in hi-res jpeg format)*  A link to the panel (with your participation)…

  • TopDentists.com looks for America's Top Dentists!

    Alisa
    30 Apr 2012 | 10:20 am
    Everyday Health and TopDentists.com will be conducting a survey of both consumers and the dental community in order to find the Top Dentists, based on the most important criterion to patients and colleagues. This survey covers all fields of dentistry, and includes over 60,000 dentists in the U.SWe invite you to share this link: America's Top Dentists on your website or blog. The survey runs until May 18th. Should you have any questions, please email feel free to email - alisa@topdentists.com.
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    Modern Dental Practice Marketing

  • SEO for Dentists: A Brief History of Google

    admin
    16 May 2012 | 12:13 pm
    If you’ve been reading our blog or if you’re a current client of ours, you have probably noticed that we talk about Google—a lot. As the most respected and widely used search engine across the globe, Google truly is the gatekeeper to having great SEO and traffic to your dental websites, blogs, and microsites. Since we discuss Google so much, we found it fitting to provide a brief history of Google and some facts about this intriguing company. Google Trivia and History Google was founded in 1996 by Stanford University graduate school students. In 2010, Google had over 450,000 servers…

  • Dental Websites: Choosing the Right Dental Copywriting Company

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 12:27 pm
    If you know about SEO or have paid attention to news reports about Google, you might have picked up that Google and other search engines are huge fans of original content on a website. In fact, if your website contains stock copy, you might find your dental website pushed further and further away from the first page of search engine results. If you need a dental website, or need to update your website with original dental copy, you’ll probably need to find a writer—and not just any writer. You need someone who has impeccable grammar, word usage, SEO understanding, and knowledge of…

  • Do You Need a Micro Dental Website?

    admin
    11 May 2012 | 2:08 pm
    Perhaps you have a great dental website built with beautiful code and original content. Maybe you have a blog, too that is linked to your social media accounts. If you’re doing all the right things to impress Google and other search engines, you’re probably seeing great SEO results. But, what if your SEO could improve even more? That’s where a micro dental website (or microsite) comes into the picture. What is a microsite anyways? A full-size dental website normally contains about 25 web pages, and in some cases up to 40 web pages. A micro dental website is a smaller version of a…
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    The Twooth Timer Company

  • Cavity Culprits: Gummy Vitamins!!

    Twooth Fairy
    30 Apr 2012 | 12:47 pm
    As moms, we want to make sure that our kids are healthy and happy. It’s difficult to make sure that your child is eating all their fruits & veggies (especially if the dog is the one gaining weight) and getting all their vitamins. So you pop a gummy vitamin in their mouth and send them on their way, knowing they’ll eat ‘em up like candy while you bask in the knowledge that you’re meeting their nutritional needs. Yes, but… You’re basically giving them vitamin-enhanced candy. Gummy candy is traditionally made from a mixture of sugar, glucose syrup, starch, flavoring, food…

  • Cavities Can Put Preschoolers in SURGERY!

    Twooth Fairy
    19 Mar 2012 | 5:07 pm
    photo credit : Stuart Isett for The New York Times A Cavity by Any Other Name… Baby Bottle Tooth Decay, Baby Bottle Syndrome, Nursing Bottle Mouth, Early Childhood Caries (ECC); these are all terms for tooth decay in a child 6 years old or younger with:                    1 or more decayed teeth Missing teeth (resulting from tooth decay) Filled surfaces in any primary (baby) tooth Tooth decay in baby teeth leads to tooth decay in adult teeth. And it’s on the rise!                   Priska Diaz, a fellow mompreneur and inventor of BARE™…

  • Sippy Cups Can Suck…

    Twooth Fairy
    23 Feb 2012 | 2:03 pm
    for your toddler’s dental health! The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends weaning babies from a bottle between 12 and 14 months of age. Sippy cups are a wonderful tool for parents and babies to transition babies from a bottle to a cup. Transition being a key word here. Like any skill, once mastered it’s time to progress to the next one. Sippy cups are coming under fire and with good reason. These cups, the “no-spill” kind, have a valve inside which prevents liquid from spilling out. While great for the furniture, these types of sippy cups are just like baby bottles…

  • The Mouth as the Doorway to the Body

    Twooth Fairy
    14 Dec 2011 | 3:32 pm
    A growing concern over the chemical added to our foods, water, and dental care products has led people to seek natural alternatives. If you consider that our bodies are our ‘houses’ and our mouths are the ‘doors’, the connection between oral health and overall health makes complete sense! So how can you improve your oral health, and that of your children, in a natural way? I reached out to Dr. Heather Manley, a Naturopathic Doctor and a mom. Dr. Heather, who in 2001 received her medical degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, is a practicing…

  • A Mom’s Dental Dilemma

    Twooth Fairy
    30 Nov 2011 | 9:58 am
    My friend, Shara of Mommy Perks, is tired of spending money at the dentist. It seems that no matter how much effort and money she invests in her and her daughter’s mouths, they can’t seem to win their battle against tooth decay. Shara does all the right things. In fact, she probably takes better care of her teeth than many dentists! Her daughter would win awards for her dental hygiene routine. And yet they are plagued with dental health issues. Shara shares her story here: Recently, I wrote a post about feeling judged by our child’s dentist. The truth is, I’ve always taken care of…
 
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    Dentistry's Business Secrets

  • Dental Before & After Picture Video Maker

    Dr. Edward Logan
    15 May 2012 | 9:44 am
    We recently put together a Before and After video gallery of dental work performed in my O’Fallon dental office. We used Windows Movie Maker and were able to upload and arrange the pictures within minutes. We chose not to add titles over the pictures, but that is an option. Windows Movie Maker provides a quick, simple way to design an image gallery video that can be uploaded to YouTube and to your dental office website. Mac computers offer iMovie as their equivalent to Windows Movie Maker.

  • Dentistry’s Business Secrets Leads to Happy New Patient Review

    Dr. Edward Logan
    10 May 2012 | 12:32 pm
    Recently, one of our new patients took the time to write an amazingly kind patient review of our O’Fallon dental office. Everyone in the office was touched by her writing and it renewed our commitment to providing gentle, compassionate dental care. As I was reading through the article, I couldn’t help but notice all of the specific things she addressed which are outlined in my book Dentistry’s Business Secrets: Proven Growth Strategies for Your New or Existing Practice. I have highlighted some of the points she made below with a reference to the chapter in the book that addresses that…

  • Dental Patient Communication Forms

    Dr. Edward Logan
    30 Apr 2012 | 11:09 am
    Dentistry’s Business Secrets has released a new download package with patient letters and forms previously only available on our Dental Practice Management Tools CD. This PDF download package with letters and forms that can be copied and edited for use within your own dental practice contains the following documents: New Patient Introductory Letter – Mailed to new patients New Patient Policies – Given to patient at first visit Patient Appointment Reminder Preference Form – Filled out by patient at first visit Email Newsletter Opt In – Filled out by patient at first visit Patient…

  • Dental Employee Management Forms Available for Immediate Download

    Dr. Edward Logan
    27 Apr 2012 | 1:18 pm
    Dentistry’s Business Secrets now offers some of the forms found on our Dental Practice Management Tools CD in a PDF download option. The following forms are available on our Dental Employee Management Forms Download Package: Questions to Ask in the Job Interview Questions to Ask an Applicant’s References Employee Job Description – Office Manager Employee Job Description – Dental Assistant Employee Job Description – Dental Hygienist Employee Manual Example Employee Sick Day and Vacation Day Forms Employee Evaluation Form Employee Evaluation Checklist To have these documents…

  • Guidelines for Accepting Guest Posts

    Dr. Edward Logan
    5 Apr 2012 | 2:46 pm
    In order to continually provide new and relevant material on this dental blog, we accept guest blog post submissions when they provide information that might be of interest to the dentists reading this blog. Recently, we have received an influx of inquiries into the possibility of submitting guest posts. If your dental website contains a blog, you might receive these inquiries as well and it is important to set up guidelines for how to handle these requests.   We have set up the following guidelines for acceptance of guest blogs: 1. The content must be entirely unique and not posted…
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    News and Reflections for Dental Practice owners, Dental Practitioners, and Dental Students

  • As Job Market Improves, Candidates Notice

    4 May 2012 | 10:43 am
    In the depths of the recession, as unemployment rates were rising and everyone knew someone who was being affected, “It’s better than no job at all” became a common refrain across the factory floors and offices of America. While it was a poor retention strategy, it was a worse recruiting strategy and now, with the economy on the mend, candidates are no longer falling for it. “Candidates now know—as much, if not more than hiring managers—that the market is improving,” says Rob Romaine, president of MRINetwork. “Top candidates are getting multiple offers, and those who don’t…

  • Dentist Contract Negotiations - Compensation Considerations

    2 May 2012 | 1:26 pm
    When preparing to negotiate compensation with a practice, it is important to understand the various options. W-2 or 1099? Be sure you know the difference. Practices like to pay their associates as independent contractors in order to avoid paying employment taxes. But, in order to actually qualify as an independent contractor, you must meet several criteria. For instance, you must provide your own assistant, provide your own equipment, set your own hours and set your own fees. Filing as an independent contractor without meeting the criteria can have serious financial consequences and can get…

  • Your Dental Brand: Social Media and Your Job Search as a Dentist

    18 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am
    “Branding” is one of those constantly used buzzwords regarding marketing a product, a service, or a person. It is an important part of making your presence known to others and making sure they know something about you. Social media has brought personal branding to the masses. Whether it is Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Blogs, or countless other mediums, you now have tools easily and freely at your immediate disposal. Personal branding is especially important when you are trying to stand out in this ever competitive job market. Dentistry has focused mostly on utilizing social media for…

  • Looking For a Short Cut Where None Exists

    9 Apr 2012 | 10:14 am
    In January 2012, the unemployment rate was down year-over-year in 345 of the 372 U.S. metropolitan areas the Labor Department tracks. The number of metropolitan areas with unemployment over 10 percent nearly halved from 150 in January 2011 to just 86 in 2012.  A consensus of economists surveyed by Blue Chip Economic Indicators last month projected the unemployment rate will be below 8 percent by the end of 2013. A recent report by a research economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, however, showed a series of scenarios in which unemployment could actually fall to 6 percent as…

  • Five Things to Consider Before and After Writing a Cover Letter

    4 Apr 2012 | 3:55 pm
    BEFORE:1. SpecificityResearch the practice to which you are applying. Address the doctors, staff, or hiring authority by name. If possible, at some point in your letter you could even mention what you know about this particular practice’s environment that appeals to you professionally as a potential employee. 2. ConfidenceWho are you and why are you writing a cover letter to this practice? State what you are looking for and what you can immediately bring to the table. 3. Sell your experienceBriefly touch on experiences with specialty clinics, conferences, lectures, research, externships,…
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    WordPress.com News

  • Stay In The Conversation

    Beau Lebens
    15 May 2012 | 6:01 pm
    It’s now much easier for you and your commenters to keep track of the conversations you’re involved in across WordPress.com. Some recent tests have shown that by subscribing commenters to new comments by default, they are more likely to stay engaged and come back and comment more on your blog. With that knowledge, we’ve changed the default comment following behavior to help you get more conversations going on your blog. We made the initial changes last week and after great feedback from you we just launched an update. Here’s how it works: By default, posting a comment…

  • Look at These Gorgeous Blogs

    Sheri
    15 May 2012 | 1:05 pm
    We’ve added a user showcase where you can view stunning customizations made by people just like you. From complete redesigns with CSS to adding pizzazz with Custom Fonts to clever use of options like background and header, this showcase will spark your imagination and inspire creativity. Discover details about what each showcase blog is doing with WordPress.com themes and customizations by clicking a thumbnail to see a colophon-style list of credits on the left. We’ve also updated footer links so blog owners can show off the types of customizations they’ve made and visitors can…

  • Photo Blogging 101, Part 1

    Erica V.
    14 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Spring is in the air. With the weather warming up, now is a great time to get started on a photo blog. Creating a photo blog is a wonderful introduction to blogging on WordPress.com or an opportunity to refresh your current site. Ready to get started? You can sign up for a new blog right over here. Getting started Photo blogs, sometimes called phlogs, use pictures instead of words. While many photo bloggers choose a type of photo that they want to focus on, such as portraits, others use their photo blog to document their life’s events. Photo blogs come in a variety of styles, including…

  • New Themes: Just Desserts and Oxygen

    Michelle Langston
    10 May 2012 | 8:11 am
    Happy Thursday! We’ve added some exciting new themes to our ever-growing collection, and we’re happy to tell you all about them. First out of the oven is…Just Desserts. Yep, that’s a theme! Designed by Andy Rutledge, Just Desserts is a deliciously stylish premium theme that’s perfect for blogs centered on food. With its responsive, single-column layout and unique presentation of images and posts on the front page, Just Desserts gives you a delectable canvas on which your mouthwatering photos and text can really shine — even when viewed on smaller mobile devices…

  • Find Friends Who Use WordPress

    Nick Momrik
    1 May 2012 | 2:32 pm
    Are you curious to see how your friends are using WordPress? Give the new and improved Friend Finder a try to connect with your Twitter, Facebook, and Google contacts who have WordPress sites! After authorizing WordPress.com to use your Twitter, Facebook, or Google account to find your friends (don’t worry — none of this account information is saved!) you’ll see a list of people you know who have WordPress sites. Click Follow and each time your friend publishes a new post it will show up in your Reader under Blogs I Follow. If you have multiple blogs, make sure to set the…
 
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    Oral Health Information and Advice

  • Dr Sharp Flouride Free Toothpaste and Mouth Wash Giveaway

    Natural Gumption
    10 May 2012 | 4:26 pm
    Greetings oral health fans, And so it is time for another fantastic give away featuring lovely products that make your teeth and mouth feel and look beautifully clean. This month we have a selection of products from those fine people over at Dr Sharps Here is a little blurb from their site Dr. Sharp’s fluoride-free natural toothpastes and mouthwash offer a healthy alternative to fluoride products by combining natural and certified organic botanicals. We also use sustainable, vegan ingredients that are free of paraben, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), and alcohol to create a line of natural oral…

  • An Important Message from ToxicTeeth.org and Charlie Brown!

    Natural Gumption
    24 Apr 2012 | 4:34 pm
    The Campaign for Mercury Free Dentistry are doing amazing work trying to stop “silver fillings” being put into patients mouths. Head on over to http://www.toxicteeth.org to find a mercury free dentist in your area, and make sure that the next time you have a filling you know exactly what is being put into your mouth

  • Red Thyme – Combatting Oral Cancer And Infections For Over 1,000 Years

    Natural Gumption
    24 Apr 2012 | 12:37 pm
    Red Thyme is a member of the Mint family and has been used medicinally for a host of medical maladies for 1,000s of years. This aromatic, culinary herb owes much of its healing power to a compound called thymol. Thymol, commonly used as a flavoring and preservative has antifungal and antibacterial properties and is easily expressed through its essential oil form. Red and sweet thyme are used as often in cooking as they are used in natural medicine. When eaten fresh this versatile herb provides one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants in the herb world along with a potent dose of…

  • Restore Mouth Rinse with Flouride and Xylitol

    Natural Gumption
    17 Apr 2012 | 12:20 am
    To adhere to the recommendations from the Surgeon General’s office that “oral health is more than sound teeth,” the leading oral healthcare professionals and scientists at AmeriSciences have developed a simple and effective solution for the millions of Americans searching for oral and overall good health. AmeriSciences Restore, cavity defense fluoride rinse, is designed to promote healthy biofilm development and limit the growth of decay-causing bacteria. It contains sodium fluoride and a patent pending pH+ technology to neutralize cavity-causing acids.  Intended to maintain long-term…

  • The Argument for Mercury Free Dentistry

    Natural Gumption
    14 Apr 2012 | 12:14 am
    The dental amalgam controversy continues due in part to the conflicting views over the use of amalgam as a filling material, mainly because it contains the element mercury. In addition to health and ethics issues, opponents to dental amalgam fillings point to the negative externalities of water contamination and environmental damage of mercury. This concern is especially worrisome since its use and disposal by dentists goes largely unregulated in many places, including the United States.  The WHO (World Health Organization) reports that mercury from amalgam and laboratory devices accounts…
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    Dental Strings

  • Social Media Can Help Dentists Gain Control of Their Reputation

    Dr.Suhaas
    8 May 2012 | 12:06 am
    Social Media Can Help Dentists Gain Control of Their Reputation by Rachel Hyun Kim Traditionally, when it came to reputation management, dentists only had to deal with the influence of word-of-mouth. However, the Internet has forever changed how dental practices operate. Though referrals and references are still a major aspect of client acquisition, dentists must now consider the growing power of social media. Many dentists have quickly adjusted to the changes, integrating online marketing and best practices; yet a fair amount of dentists are still struggling to adapt with social media. But…

  • How do teeth decay?

    Dr.Suhaas
    7 May 2012 | 1:09 am
    What is tooth decay?  Tooth Decay describes the condition wherein the tooth, under a variety of harsh conditions, breaks down leading to the formation of a cavity. It starts with a hole or opening in the enamel. If this is not treated, it progressively reaches the deeper sections of the tooth, where the pulp and the nerves cause the tooth to become sensitive to a variety of stimuli and gum problems such as inflammation and swelling. The tooth begins to pain and ultimately results in tooth loss. How do teeth decay?  1.Plaque, which is a soft, sticky colourless film of bacteria that…

  • How does the gum disease start?

    Dr.Suhaas
    7 May 2012 | 1:05 am
    How does the gum disease start?  Gum disease, technically known as periodontal disease, is the major cause of tooth loss in adults. How the disease starts and progresses is described here. Healthy gums closely grip the sides of the teeth anchoring them firmly in place, with the help of bone.     Unremoved plaque produces acids and bacterial irritants. It also hardens into calculus, commonly called tartar which presses around the gum line. As the gum becomes inflamed, it may bleed. This condition is known as Gingivitis.     If untreated, the infection…

  • Krebs cycle flowchart.dentalstrings.com

    Dr.Suhaas
    25 Apr 2012 | 4:57 am
    Kreb's cycle

  • Keep Smiling: Collagen Matrix Promotes Gum Healing Around Exposed Roots

    Dr.Suhaas
    16 Mar 2012 | 3:58 am
    Receding gums often result in tooth sensitivity and can lead to decay of the root and persistent inflammation of the gum. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Head & Face Medicine demonstrates that a novel method using bovine collagen is able to enhance gum healing. This resulted in thicker margins around the tooth and, in over half the cases, complete coverage of exposed roots. Receding gums often result in tooth sensitivity and can lead to decay of the root and persistent inflammation of the gum. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal…
 
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    Modern Dental Practice Marketing

  • SEO for Dentists: A Brief History of Google

    admin
    16 May 2012 | 12:13 pm
    If you’ve been reading our blog or if you’re a current client of ours, you have probably noticed that we talk about Google—a lot. As the most respected and widely used search engine across the globe, Google truly is the gatekeeper to having great SEO and traffic to your dental websites, blogs, and microsites. Since we discuss Google so much, we found it fitting to provide a brief history of Google and some facts about this intriguing company. Google Trivia and History Google was founded in 1996 by Stanford University graduate school students. In 2010, Google had over 450,000 servers…

  • Dental Websites: Choosing the Right Dental Copywriting Company

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 12:27 pm
    If you know about SEO or have paid attention to news reports about Google, you might have picked up that Google and other search engines are huge fans of original content on a website. In fact, if your website contains stock copy, you might find your dental website pushed further and further away from the first page of search engine results. If you need a dental website, or need to update your website with original dental copy, you’ll probably need to find a writer—and not just any writer. You need someone who has impeccable grammar, word usage, SEO understanding, and knowledge of…

  • Do You Need a Micro Dental Website?

    admin
    11 May 2012 | 2:08 pm
    Perhaps you have a great dental website built with beautiful code and original content. Maybe you have a blog, too that is linked to your social media accounts. If you’re doing all the right things to impress Google and other search engines, you’re probably seeing great SEO results. But, what if your SEO could improve even more? That’s where a micro dental website (or microsite) comes into the picture. What is a microsite anyways? A full-size dental website normally contains about 25 web pages, and in some cases up to 40 web pages. A micro dental website is a smaller version of a…
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    The Science of Dentistry

  • Bill Of Rights: Your Rights As A Dental Patient

    Dr. Todd Welch
    12 May 2012 | 12:22 pm
    Patients Bill of Rights I have quickly learned during my 8 years in private practice, that while I might be the expert on matters of clinical periodontics and dental implants, my patients were the experts on themselves. I could not get that distinction confused.As I have matured as a periodontist and as a person, I have given a lot of consideration to the obligations I have to my patients and what is fair to ask of them in return. Essentially, the dentist and his or her patient must be in agreement about what each party owes the other. These are what I consider to be your rights with an…

  • MythBusters: Dentistry

    Dr. Todd Welch
    9 May 2012 | 7:56 pm
    MythBusters: Dentistry Horror stories and dental related myths are among the leading reasons for which people avoid going to the dentist. A patient hears from a friend that (X) dentist does not do good work, that he or she had a tooth extracted and even now after six months they fight with a terrible infection.  Of course, there are good professionals and bad professionals, but such stories are not universally applicable. Here are some myths and how they are debunked: Dentists do not like working on people with dental phobias This is not true. Many dentists get special training on how to…

  • TUNG Brush – Newest Device To Fight Bad Breath

    Dr. Todd Welch
    6 May 2012 | 5:48 pm
    TUNG Brush According to clinical research, one of the leading causes of bad breath are the odor-causing bacteria that hide on your tongue amidst the vast tiny crevices, nooks & crannies and taste buds. Well, since there are dedicated brushes for cleaning all other parts of the body, the tongue finally has one too, the TUNG Brush!The TUNG Brush was designed to be the perfect brush to use on your tongue to effectively remove nasty bacteria and disgusting “tongue gunk”. It uses short and soft bristles on a wider circular shaped head to out perform other types of brushes &…

  • Misconceptions About Periodontal Disease

    Dr. Todd Welch
    4 May 2012 | 2:59 pm
    Chronic Periodontits Let’s talk about periodontal disease, the truth and the misconceptions.  Here’s a misconception. You or your dentist missed something, so as a result, you now have a disease. Could that be true? Only if you believe that people get heart attacks because their doctors miss something or people get cancer because their doctors miss something, or asthma or Alzheimer’s, etc.The fact is periodontal disease falls into a class of diseases known as chronic degenerative disease. Chronic means that it’s continuing. Degenerative means that it’s breaking down something. And…

  • How To Choose The Right Toothbrush

    Dr. Todd Welch
    29 Apr 2012 | 2:37 pm
    Types of tootbrushes Choosing the right toothbrush can seem daunting when you’re standing before the multi-colored array of brushes on store shelves. Should you splurge on an electric rechargeable or try the battery-operated one first? Would you prefer a rotating or vibrating head? How about the cheek and tongue cleaner? Or will you just toss your favourite medium-sized, soft bristle brush into the cart until next time.The simple and effective choice for the average consumer is a soft bristle brush with a head that fits the size of your mouth. But it’s the using, not the…
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  • A Ridiculously Simple Way To Improve Your Smile

    Rao Dentistry
    9 May 2012 | 9:57 pm
    Do you feel that, as an adult, you’ve missed the boat on straight teeth? Maybe you never had braces growing up. Or you did, but never wore retainers (oops!) and things have shifted since. What if having straight teeth didn’t matter then, but it matters to you…now? The simple answer that your teeth may be looking for is Clear Braces. Clear Braces are the modern adult’s straight teeth solution. They are: esthetic convenient removable effective As an adult, you get to decide what your perfect smile is. If you’ve discussed porcelain veneers and cosmetic bonding with…

  • A Simple Guide To Understanding The Dental Specialties

    Rao Dentistry
    10 Apr 2012 | 10:47 pm
    If I ever wanted to learn a foreign language, French or Spanish would top my list.  Some that would not make my list are Legalese, Techno-jargon, Pig Latin (does that still exist?) and Mumbo Jumbo…. I would need a translator! And one that wouldn’t make your list is ‘Dental-ese’. At times, when the dental treatment you need is more than what we can provide, we refer you over to the pros who can. To help you better understand which dental specialist does what, here is a plain-English breakdown of the pro-list: 1. Endodontists Oh, the nerve. I don’t mean to play…

  • 7 Ways To Whiten Your Teeth, Without Professional Help

    Rao Dentistry
    2 Apr 2012 | 8:51 pm
    Your precious teeth. You know they’ve got the right to be as white as they can. You’ve looked and looked in the mirror…..then looked some more, willing them to be their whitest. But, to no avail. Actually, the answer may be a lot easier than you’d expect. There are two paths to a whiter, brighter smile– slow, steady, continuous–things you can do to improve your smile faster, as-needed (or wanted)–whitening products and whitening options dental professionals can provide. Your results will be better and last longer if you do both. Here are the…

  • How To Floss With Braces, The Right Way

    Rao Dentistry
    20 Mar 2012 | 10:33 pm
    The metal. The wires. The bands. No, it’s not a rock party. I’m talking about full-on metal braces, the gear you sport on the way to… a fabulous smile. You know, the one that boosts your confidence, makes your pictures come alive, and lets the whole wide world know that you have straight teeth. Alas. Beauty comes at a price. And part of that price is the work it takes to get there. With all that hardware, keeping your teeth and gums healthy can seem like a daunting task. If you’re a parent, you know all this already. You also know that the last thing you want is gum…

  • The Essentials Of Teething In Babies

    Rao Dentistry
    12 Mar 2012 | 9:18 pm
    Teething in babies can be one of the quirkiest, unpredictable and interesting experiences. And that’s just for parents. But your little bundle of joy knows no different. She cannot communicate yet what she’s feeling. So she does what she feels as her little baby teeth (a. k. a. “primary teeth”) get in line to come forth. Speaking of which…. When do babies start teething? As early as 3 months, as late as 14 (often preemies). It’s rare, but some are even born with a tooth or two. Hey, I did say unpredictable. More commonly, though, their first tooth sprouts…
 
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  • How to Get Your Newsletters to Reach the Inbox

    Bill
    11 May 2012 | 2:36 am
    Having a dental website doesn’t just give you space to post all of your services and provide lengthy descriptions about them. A dental site is actually a great tool for gathering online leads. Email marketing functions just the same way as newsletters did in the past. You identify individuals who may be interested with your services and then send them content which can motivate them to make a purchase. In the past, dentists used to send brochures and newsletters through direct mail. With the rising costs of printing and other materials, this can be a big problem for dentists who want to…

  • The Benefits of Blogging to Your Dental Website

    Bill
    11 May 2012 | 2:17 am
    Blogging has evolved from just an ordinary hobby to something integral to any business including dental practices. In general, there are a multitude of reasons for why people blog, but when we consider a dentist’s perspective in narrowing the list, here are a couple of advantages that one can derive from blogging: 1. Building online credibility and reputation. The way that websites are ranked is just the same as people are in the real world. The dental websites which are considered authority in their field get ranked high as compared to others. It can take you awhile to reach this status…

  • Dental Website Pet Peeves

    Bill
    11 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Because of the technology at our disposal, most websites have so many features which can be advantage or a disadvantage. You might be thinking about putting a chock-full of features on your dental website to attract traffic but this move can definitely backfire on you. Here are a couple of things which become more of a nuisance to your website than help: 1. Sharing buttons. Although it can be helpful to have social website sharing buttons on your website articles, you should also evaluate whether these buttons are truly helpful or not. For instance, having sharing buttons on your dental…

  • 80 Percent of Americans Search for Dental Health Information Online

    Bill
    11 May 2012 | 1:41 am
    Dentists who aren’t that convinced about the power of websites have a rather logical argument on their hands. They doubt the willingness of individuals to turn to the internet and search about health related services. According to them, it might be understandable for consumers to look up products like dresses and shoes, but for something as sensitive as their health, would they really trust what the internet spits out? Isn’t it so much more reliable to ask your family and friends which dentist they go to instead of just depend on random online posts? But according to a study by Pew…

  • Three Simple Ways to Improve Your Website Productivity

    Bill
    8 May 2012 | 2:04 am
    One of the biggest mistakes of dentists is thinking that dental websites are simply just requisites which one has to satisfy in order for their practice to grow. To some, having a website directly means having online presence. But if you do not actively manipulate your website, then it’ll be like it never existed and your investment is for nothing. It might seem now that having a website involves a great deal of work. This is partly true but the advantages of having a dental site far outweigh not having one. The only thing that dentists have to worry about is having a web strategy which is…
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  • A Ridiculously Simple Way To Improve Your Smile

    Rao Dentistry
    9 May 2012 | 9:57 pm
    Do you feel that, as an adult, you’ve missed the boat on straight teeth? Maybe you never had braces growing up. Or you did, but never wore retainers (oops!) and things have shifted since. What if having straight teeth didn’t matter then, but it matters to you…now? The simple answer that your teeth may be looking for is Clear Braces. Clear Braces are the modern adult’s straight teeth solution. They are: esthetic convenient removable effective As an adult, you get to decide what your perfect smile is. If you’ve discussed porcelain veneers and cosmetic bonding with…

  • A Simple Guide To Understanding The Dental Specialties

    Rao Dentistry
    10 Apr 2012 | 10:47 pm
    If I ever wanted to learn a foreign language, French or Spanish would top my list.  Some that would not make my list are Legalese, Techno-jargon, Pig Latin (does that still exist?) and Mumbo Jumbo…. I would need a translator! And one that wouldn’t make your list is ‘Dental-ese’. At times, when the dental treatment you need is more than what we can provide, we refer you over to the pros who can. To help you better understand which dental specialist does what, here is a plain-English breakdown of the pro-list: 1. Endodontists Oh, the nerve. I don’t mean to play…

  • 7 Ways To Whiten Your Teeth, Without Professional Help

    Rao Dentistry
    2 Apr 2012 | 8:51 pm
    Your precious teeth. You know they’ve got the right to be as white as they can. You’ve looked and looked in the mirror…..then looked some more, willing them to be their whitest. But, to no avail. Actually, the answer may be a lot easier than you’d expect. There are two paths to a whiter, brighter smile– slow, steady, continuous–things you can do to improve your smile faster, as-needed (or wanted)–whitening products and whitening options dental professionals can provide. Your results will be better and last longer if you do both. Here are the…

  • How To Floss With Braces, The Right Way

    Rao Dentistry
    20 Mar 2012 | 10:33 pm
    The metal. The wires. The bands. No, it’s not a rock party. I’m talking about full-on metal braces, the gear you sport on the way to… a fabulous smile. You know, the one that boosts your confidence, makes your pictures come alive, and lets the whole wide world know that you have straight teeth. Alas. Beauty comes at a price. And part of that price is the work it takes to get there. With all that hardware, keeping your teeth and gums healthy can seem like a daunting task. If you’re a parent, you know all this already. You also know that the last thing you want is gum…

  • The Essentials Of Teething In Babies

    Rao Dentistry
    12 Mar 2012 | 9:18 pm
    Teething in babies can be one of the quirkiest, unpredictable and interesting experiences. And that’s just for parents. But your little bundle of joy knows no different. She cannot communicate yet what she’s feeling. So she does what she feels as her little baby teeth (a. k. a. “primary teeth”) get in line to come forth. Speaking of which…. When do babies start teething? As early as 3 months, as late as 14 (often preemies). It’s rare, but some are even born with a tooth or two. Hey, I did say unpredictable. More commonly, though, their first tooth sprouts…
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  • 1000 Year Old Plaque Gives Scientists Clues to Ancient Diets

    teresaduncan
    9 May 2012 | 6:48 am
    Who knew? Apparently plaque endures decomposition better than hair and nails so scientists no longer have to destroy bone to perform chemical testing for DNA or other compounds. Skulls from humans that had bad hygiene provide a whole new material to test. One that lasts and is hard to remove – that’s right: plaque! Scientists at the University of Nevada can now test the protein found in the plaque to determine dietary habits of humans whose remains that date back to medieval times. Us dental peeps have had run-ins with tenacious plaque but this 1000 year old collection gives new…

  • China Connection 2012 Report Available

    teresaduncan
    6 May 2012 | 12:11 pm
    The Anaheim Group has released “China Connection—2012,” a 611-page compilation of the products shown at the 2012 China South Dental International Expo meeting in Guangzhou, China. This report covers products and services from more than 700 high-tech dental firms and laboratories based in China, Korea, and Taiwan. “China Connection—2012” provides each company’s contact information, along with color pictures of its products. The products highlighted range from lasers to dental units to disposable hand pieces. Dental company executives looking for an offshore supplier or wanting to…

  • American Academy of Implant Dentistry Sues Texas Dental Board

    teresaduncan
    3 May 2012 | 3:28 pm
    AAID Challenging Constitutionality of State Restrictions on Advertising Dental Implant Credentials CHICAGO, May 2, 2012 – The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Austin seeking to invalidate a Texas regulation that severely restricts dentists from advertising their bona fide AAID credentials in implant dentistry.  In 2009 and 2010, AAID won judicial verdicts overturning similar rules enforced by state dental boards in Florida and California. AAID’s chief legal counsel, Frank Recker, JD, DDS, informed the Texas Board of Dental…

  • ADIA Webinar: Budget Basics for the Dental Team

    teresaduncan
    3 May 2012 | 12:06 pm
    Open to everyone! Join us on Monday May 7th @ 8pm EDT Budget Basics for the Dental Team Presented by Christine Taxin Setting up your budget is the first in many steps you need to take to protect your business.  Whether you’re a participating provider with several plans, not participating at all, or wondering whether you should a budget in advance is your key to success.  Knowing what you overhead is and what your goals are to meet the numbers will change the way you practice. What you will learn to: Know what your expenses will be. Understand how to break up the expenses you…

  • Neoss Introduces New Tapered Implant at the Annual AO Meeting

    teresaduncan
    10 Apr 2012 | 11:04 am
    Neoss Inc. is pleased to announce the prelaunch of the new Neoss Tapered Implant at the AO in Phoenix, AZ on March 1. Following on from the success of the Neoss ProActive® surface, the Neoss Tapered Implant is also compatible with the existing components of the Neoss range. Neoss, who pride themselves in research and development, have developed the tapered implant based on customer feedback and expert engineering. Neoss will be hosting an evening presentation in conjunction with the AO to introduce the Neoss Tapered Implant to the market. The presentation will give attendees the chance to…
 
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  • Composite – A Versatile Dental Material

    sanjay
    9 May 2012 | 1:54 am
    Our Latest Video   We use composite dental (white) restorations commonly at our dental practice. This video shows just how versatile this material is in restoring teeth. It’s applications go well beyond just acting as a filling material – as you will see!     Click here to view the embedded video.

  • Composite Restoration Placement Procedure

    sanjay
    23 Apr 2012 | 6:31 pm
    Step-by-step Account Of How Composite Restorations (White Fillings) Are Placed The next time you are at the dentist having a composite restoration (white filling) done, you may be wondering what’s going on. Because doing white fillings is technique sensitive they can take a long time. Today we will talk about the procedures that are taken in placing a white filling.   Before: Amalgam (silver) filling to be replaced   After: Composite restoration replaces amalgam filling Procedure   Firstly, as with most fillings, the tooth must be anaesthetised to make the…

  • Which Is The Best Toothpaste For Sensitive Teeth?

    sanjay
    17 Apr 2012 | 3:53 pm
    The Cause Of Sensitive Teeth   The market is flooded with all sorts of toothpastes that claim to reduce sensitivity in teeth. It has been estimated that half the population have sensitive teeth at any one time. This is a large amount of the population so it’s easy to see why there are so many products competing for market share.   Sensitive Teeth Can Be A Pain   The roots of teeth are composed of ‘dentinal tubules’. These are small tubes that radiate from the nerve in the centre of the root to the surface of the root. The tubules contain fluid which moves when…

  • Free Cosmetic And Advanced Treatment Consultations

    sanjay
    7 Apr 2012 | 4:37 pm
    Is It About Time Your Teeth Became A Priority?   Several people are putting up with smiles they are ashamed of or a dentition that is crumbling away with every passing month. This need not continue. Now might be the time to start taking control of your dental destiny!   Free Cosmetic and Advanced Dental Care   For the month of April only Absolute Dental Care are offering free consultations for anyone who feels they might need extensive dental care or cosmetic dentistry. We have treated several patients who are looking for good quality, robust dental care that can stand the test…

  • €50 Towards Dental Treatment for New Patients

    sanjay
    7 Apr 2012 | 3:40 pm
    New Patient Special Offer For April 2012   Have you been putting off essential dental treatment for a while now? Are you looking for the right time to get your teeth back to full health and get them looking pristine again?  Now could be the right time to take your first steps. For the month of April we will pay the first €50 towards your dental treatment after your initial examination and scale and polish. This could be used towards broken fillings that have been bothering you or treating a sore tooth. You might want to improve the appearance of your teeth and use it towards teeth…
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  • Commercial Real Estate & your Dental Office w/ Feitel - May 16,2012

    The Whole Tooth
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    This week Charles Feitel will be joining us to discuss "Commercial Real estate and your Dental Practice" Like always, join your hosts Hogan Allen & Richard Train, along with occasional clinical guest hosts, for "The Whole Tooth". The show airs every Tuesday at 8 P.M. EST, with a weekly conversation with not only the "whos who" in dentistry, but many other experts who you ‘should’ get to know. "The Whole Tooth" is the premier internet radio show for dental practices which discusses how you can make more money, save more money and improve processes for everyone in your dental…

  • The New Patient Experience w/ Dawn Patrick - May 09,2012

    The Whole Tooth
    8 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    We are excited to have Dawn Patrick (Owner of In Office Coaching) on to talk to us about "The New Patient Experience”. Like always, join your hosts Hogan Allen & Richard Train, along with occasional clinical guest hosts, for "The Whole Tooth". The show airs every Tuesday at 8 P.M. EST, with a weekly conversation with not only the "whos who" in dentistry, but many other experts who you ‘should’ get to know. "The Whole Tooth" is the premier internet radio show for dental practices which discusses how you can make more money, save more money and improve processes for everyone…

  • A Soldiers Smile w/ Dr Hale & Dr Maroon - May 02,2012

    The Whole Tooth
    1 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    We are excited to discuss a topic that every American can get behind. In honor of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, we are have Dr. Tim Hale and Dr. Mike Maroon on to discuss ACEs wonderful new program "A Soldiers Smile". Like always, join your hosts Hogan Allen & Richard Train, along with occasional clinical guest hosts, for "The Whole Tooth". The show airs every Tuesday at 8 P.M. EST, with a weekly conversation with not only the "whos who" in dentistry, but many other experts who you ‘should’ get to know. "The Whole Tooth" is the premier internet radio show for dental practices…

  • Top Trends in Dental Products for 2012 w/ Brinker - Apr 25,2012

    The Whole Tooth
    24 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    This week Shannon Pace-Brinker and Erik Brinker of Comprehensive Product Review Magazine will be joining us to discuss "The Top Trends in Dental Products for 2012" Like always, join your hosts Hogan Allen & Richard Train, along with occasional clinical guest hosts, for "The Whole Tooth". The show airs every Tuesday at 8 P.M. EST, with a weekly conversation with not only the "whos who" in dentistry, but many other experts who you ‘should’ get to know. "The Whole Tooth" is the premier internet radio show for dental practices which discusses how you can make more money, save more…

  • Facelift Dentures W/ Dr. Rod Strickland - Apr 18,2012

    The Whole Tooth
    17 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    We are excited and honored to have Dr. Rod Strickland joining us to discuss "Facelift Dentures". Like always, join your hosts Hogan Allen & Richard Train, along with occasional clinical guest hosts, for "The Whole Tooth". The show airs every Tuesday at 8 P.M. EST, with a weekly conversation with not only the "whos who" in dentistry, but many other experts who you ‘should’ get to know. "The Whole Tooth" is the premier internet radio show for dental practices which discusses how you can make more money, save more money and improve processes for everyone in your dental office. Topics…
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  • Online help on how to market your dental practice

    Bill Mitchel
    15 May 2012 | 9:59 am
    Marketing your dental practice is no doubt always easier said than done and in fact, there are not many dental practitioners who have a good deal of skills to market their practice online. Either way the reality is dental marketing is essential if at all there will be any meaningful financial returns from dental health [...]

  • Commercial Real Estate and your Dental Practice – The Whole Tooth Dental Radio May 15, 2012

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 10:35 am
    We hope you enjoyed our interview on “The Whole Tooth” Dental Radio show last Tuesday May 8th with Dawn Patrick (owner of In-Office Consulting) when she talked about the importance of “The NEW Patient Experience”.   If you missed it, just CLICK HERE to listen for FREE. This Weeks Guest: Charles Feitel Topic: “Commercial Real Estate and your Dental Practice” And don’t [...]

  • Top things that you need to do AFTER Dental Marketing

    Bill Mitchel
    10 May 2012 | 10:35 am
    Dental marketing definitely is very important in transforming dental health care to a business that has good profit returns. However marketing dental practices online is not enough to bring the success that many visionaries have for the dental sector and that said there are some other auxiliary and mainstream activities that need to be carried [...]

  • Getting More Clicks for Your Dental Website

    Bill Mitchel
    8 May 2012 | 9:30 am
    The idea of marketing online will always be based on getting more clicks for your websites purely because clicks will be the perfect measure to determine how many potential and prospective patients have visited your website. The basic approaches that are involved in marketing dental websites will in one way or another guarantee you this [...]

  • The New Patient Experience – The Whole Tooth on May 8, 2012

    admin
    7 May 2012 | 10:40 am
    We hope you enjoyed our interview on “The Whole Tooth” Dental Radio show last Tuesday May 2nd with Dr. Tim Hale when he talked about the wonderful new program “A Soldier’s Smile”.   If you missed it, just CLICK HERE to listen for FREE. This Weeks Guest: Dawn Miller Patrick Topic: “The New Patient Experience” And don’t forget, this [...]
 
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  • Brushing the Right Way Makes All the Difference

    tamas
    2 May 2012 | 2:45 pm
    Brushing is the cornerstone of good dental health. Without consistently brushing your teeth, long-term dental health and appearance is almost impossible to sustain. But brushing isn’t the whole story. Our Midtown Manhattan dentists want to provide our patients with the greatest number of details possible in the fight to maintain a healthy mouth by brushing the right way. Here are some additional tips that will help you do just that. Firstly, make sure that you’re using the toothbrush that’s right for you. For instance, if you have sensitive gums, buying a toothbrush with…

  • Eating Habits and Your Dental Health

    gabrielle
    27 Apr 2012 | 3:33 pm
    Every once in awhile, it's good to remind ourselves of healthy eating habits. At this Midtown Manhattan dental office, we want our patients to be as healthy as possible, and maintaining a balanced diet is necessary for a nutritious lifestyle. In regard to your teeth, poor eating habits can lead to cavities, gingivitis, and even periodontal disease. To prolong good oral health, you should be aware of what and how often you eat. Changes in your mouth occur the second you start consuming certain foods, the more often you eat, the more frequently you are exposing your teeth to the decay…

  • Bored With Brushing? There's an App for That

    tamas
    26 Apr 2012 | 4:05 pm
    Our expert dentists have become accustomed to seeing patients whose dental hygiene has suffered simply because they just don’t like to brush. While we understand that it’s not exactly the most exciting activity in the world, brushing regularly sure beats the alternative; inconsistent dental habits can lead to cavities, gingivitis, and periodontitis. So at our Midtown Manhattan office, we’re happy to report that there is now a free App designed to make the act of brushing more enjoyable, especially if you haven't heard some of your favorite songs in a while. Developed by…

  • Let's Talk Oral Health

    gabrielle
    20 Apr 2012 | 3:05 pm
    Here at our Midtown Manhattan dental office, we like to make sure our patients know everything there is about oral care. Dental health goes beyond just your teeth and gums, as studies show there may be links between oral diseases and strokes, heart diseases, and even premature and low birth-weight babies.  Our dental experts strive to promote oral care at this New York City dental practice, and the more you take care of your mouth, the less chance you have of finding yourself with health problems.  Because our mouths are part of our bodies, and not something separate, it makes sense…

  • Setting the Record Straight on Dental X-Rays

    gabrielle
    16 Apr 2012 | 4:24 pm
    When visiting the dentist, an X-ray is usually necessary for us to understand what is happening behind your teeth. The American Cancer Society recently reported abour the risks associated with dental X-rays, where they correlated dental radiographs and brain cancer. However, our patients shouldn't worry too much, because here at our Midtown Manhattan Dental office, we refuse to use outdated radiographic techniques. Instead, we examine the mouths of our patients with digital X-rays. With panoramic digital X-ray machines, you are exposed to less radiation than any other type of dental…
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  • Digital Sensor Warranty and Replacement

    Larry Emmott
    4 May 2012 | 9:34 am
    Every digital sensor comes with a warranty. However the warranties vary significantly and they are always being changed by the vendors. Comparing warranties is one way to compare the relative quality of different sensors. On the other hand don’t get too carried away with this, there are ways to hide extra costs and confuse the buyer. Terms: The sensors all come with an initial warranty; these vary from one to five years. After that the buyer can purchase an extended warranty or service contract. Extension contracts are usually for one year at a time and some companies will not offer…

  • Twitter for Dentists

    Chelsea Woods
    24 Apr 2012 | 9:25 am
    Twitter is a social networking website that consists of short and quick messages, referred to as “tweets.” In this fast-paced world, people seek Twitter for quick information from their friends, family, favorite celebrities, and yes….their dentists. Twitter describes itself as an information network, and with over 340,000,000 tweets posted per day, there is information about everything on Twitter. Once a tweet is posted, it is public to anyone who is interested in it. People can also share your tweet with their followers (referred to as a “retweet”) and they can respond to tweets…

  • When Impressions go Wrong

    Larry Emmott
    20 Apr 2012 | 12:48 pm
    Consider the lowly impression and the number of times there is a chance for an impression to go wrong. That is for it to distort or in some other way betray us from the moment it is taken until the restoration is ready to deliver. Each of these materials; the impression materials, the stone, the wax, the investment and finally the metal has some sort of setting and shape change with time, temperature and moisture. Then there could be mechanical distortion if the tray bends, the die is abraded, the material compresses or is pulled slightly from the tray. And of course there are bubbles,…

  • Oral Cancer Awareness – Take Five with Marty

    Marty Jablow
    16 Apr 2012 | 3:53 pm
    April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month in the U.S., and during the next few episodes of Take Five with Marty we’ll be focused on educating the dental community about screening for and dealing with oral cancer issues. In the latest episode, Dr. Jablow was honored to interview oral cancer survivor, Eva Grayzel, about her extremely moving story and journey to survival. Eva Grayzel developed Six Step Screening, an association devoted to raising oral cancer awareness. We encourage all dental professionals to visit the site to learn more about oral cancer prevention and early detection!

  • 5 Tips For Handling Negative Reviews

    Chelsea Woods
    2 Apr 2012 | 9:13 am
    It happens to all of us. We do our best and treat our patients as we’d like to be treated, but one or two unhappy clients are inevitable. There’s an endless list of places consumers can share their thoughts and opinions regarding a recent purchase, most notably Yelp, Google Places, Facebook, and Twitter. The internet has transformed the process of complaining from a private phone call or filling out a customer comment card, to an inherently public media available for all to see. So what do you do if they share their experience on the web? Here are some tips to handling negative reviews:…
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