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  • How to Take Charge of Your Oral Health

    Oral Health Care | Dental Oral Health
    Carrie Ibbetson
    14 May 2013 | 9:12 am
    We Now Know the Truth about Oral Health Let’s face it, on the surface oral health can seem like a bit of a boring topic, however, in reality it can be one of the most important aspects of a daily routine.  Current trends (yea for current trends) have (finally) confirmed that oral health is the gateway to overall health.  Yet most of the adult population suffers with gum disease or cavities. In fact, did you know that gingivitis (reversible) and gum disease (non reversible but treatable) are now thought to be one of the major contributing factors to diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer’s and…

  • Regeneration of Human Bone Using Different Bone Substitute Biomaterials

    Dentistry News
    21 May 2013 | 12:00 am
    Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research

  • A systematic review on fluoridated food in caries prevention

    Dentistry News
    21 May 2013 | 12:00 am
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  • 5 Super Easy Ways to Help You Remember To Floss…For Good

    Rao Dentistry
    Rao Dentistry
    17 Feb 2013 | 8:49 pm
    Get your floss on, and ace your next dental check up and cleaning. We’ll ignore the fabulous health your mouth will be in as a minor consequence. The only thing is, you have to remember to do it. Every night. So, just (well, sort of) like Mrs Jones….Let’s get it on. Here are 5 super easy (and FREE!) ways to help you remember to floss: 1. Floss before you brush You know you have to brush before you sleep at night, so making flossing a habit before you brush is the easiest, simplest way to guarantee that it will happen. Plus, flossing beforehand removes plaque and food debris…

  • Google Says Organic More Important than Paid Ads

    Modern Dental Practice Marketing
    Shauna Duty
    20 May 2013 | 1:14 pm
    Though Google is hot to trot to sell Google Adwords, the company recently provided information that shows, organic SEO is second only to direct referrals (like word of mouth), when it comes to making a purchase decision. Google released some new information on Think Insights called “The Customer Journey to Online Purchase,” and while dentistry [...] Related posts: SEO for Dentists: Organic SEO Must-Haves Google News & Strategies Google AdWords Express FAQs
 
 
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  • Alligator stem cell study gives clues to tooth regeneration

    14 May 2013 | 7:14 am
    Alligators may help scientists learn how to stimulate tooth regeneration in people, according to new research. For the first time, a global team of researchers has uncovered unique cellular and molecular mechanisms behind tooth renewal in American alligators.

  • New evidence on how fluoride fights tooth decay

    1 May 2013 | 8:28 am
    In an advance toward solving a 50-year-old mystery, scientists are reporting new evidence on how the fluoride in drinking water, toothpastes, mouth rinses and other oral-care products prevents tooth decay.

  • Researchers increase the success rate of tooth implants

    29 Apr 2013 | 6:49 am
    Elderly or people with osteoporosis, smokers, diabetics or people who have had cancer are sometimes not eligible to receive dental implants as their bones are unable to correctly integrate the new prostheses which replace the root. Researchers have now developed an implant coating with a novel biodegradable material aimed at people with bone deficit. It will also increase the overall success rate of implants through an enhanced biocompatibility and reduce the time of osseointegration or bone integration.

  • Material loss protects teeth against fatigue failure

    24 Apr 2013 | 3:50 pm
    Scientists have digitally analysed modern human teeth using an engineering approach, finite element method, to evaluate the biomechanical behavior of teeth under realistic loading. They report results showing that very widespread loss of dental material (enamel and dentine) at the base of the crown might be linked to the reduction of tooth wear in our industrialized societies.

  • Dental anesthesia may interrupt development of wisdom teeth in children, study suggests

    3 Apr 2013 | 8:26 am
    Researchers have discovered an association between local dental anesthesia given to children ages two to six and evidence of missing lower wisdom teeth. The results of this epidemiological study suggest that injecting anesthesia into the gums of young children could interrupt the development of lower wisdom teeth.
 
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  • Dental Assistant Shares Experience on Spider Man 2 Set

    karenblack33
    21 May 2013 | 10:36 am
    Nova Jay Monett, a dental assistant at Eastman Dental School #17, may soon trade his dental mirror for sunglasses and a new swag after Spiderman 2 hits the big screen.  Monett, who has worked at Eastman Dental for about five … Continue reading →

  • Eli Eliav Named Director of Eastman Institute for Oral Health

    karenblack33
    14 May 2013 | 1:18 pm
    Eli Eliav, D.M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D., has been named director of the Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester Medical Center and vice dean for Oral Health within the School of Medicine and Dentistry. A widely published expert … Continue reading →

  • Ortho Resident Ages 50+ years in Minutes

    karenblack33
    9 May 2013 | 12:00 pm
          A 33-year-old orthodontic resident from Litchfield, CT watched himself age some 50+ years during a special presentation in his Craniofacial Growth & Development class last week.       Assistant Professor and Orthodontist Michael Spoon, DDS, invited world-renowned sculptor Phillipe Faraut … Continue reading →

  • This Patient Appreciates Dentist’s Approach

    Bibby Library
    4 Apr 2013 | 1:34 pm
    Scott Davis recently attended the luncheon held to honor this year’s recipients of the Golisano Foundation Leadership Award, where two Eastman Dental dentists, Dr. Maricelle Abayon and Dr. Lisa DeLucia were honored for their leadership in providing services to people … Continue reading →

  • Inaugural Meeting of the Dental Practice Based Research Network in the Northeast

    Bibby Library
    9 Jan 2013 | 11:48 am
    The Northeast Region of the National Dental Practice Based Research Network invites you to the 2013 Inaugural Meeting Connect with national experts and colleagues  to discuss results and provide input on upcoming studies that directly impact your daily practice Dates: … Continue reading →
 
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  • Poetry for the dental soul

    Trish Walraven
    6 May 2013 | 2:37 am
    You know how they say whatever you give to the universe, it will come back to you double? I shoulda been more careful…. This all started about a month ago, and it wasn’t even supposed to be a poem; more like silly prose set to music, but one thing led to another and the darn thing practically wrote itself. Not that it’s art in the sense of revealing the true nature of the human condition, but I thought it was pretty funny and so I shared my little ditty, “The Ballet of the Stray Hair” with a friend, who posted it over here at DentalEggs. You should go there, read…

  • Future “drug” for dental phobics

    Trish Walraven
    12 Apr 2013 | 1:14 pm
    It looks like virtual reality may actually be almost Matrix-quality in a few short years, and our patients will be able to immerse themselves fully in another world while they’re getting their dental work done. But because there’s a lot more money to be made in gaming (and there’s a MUCH wider customer base) don’t expect that this technology will have a dental application any time soon. Here’s a decent introduction to the concept featuring Palmer Luckey, the originator of the Oculus Rift headset: These sorts of glasses have been intriguing to me for years, but…

  • Why your fingers shouldn’t be in the picture

    Trish Walraven
    15 Mar 2013 | 1:29 pm
    “Just this once; it’s okay.” Does that sound like your practice? You know, you have a gaggy, bouncy kid who’s just about to tongue-thrust their way out of having those radiographs taken, but here comes Amazing Assistant to help you get a diagnostically acceptable image. SCORE! The problem is that this never happens “just once.” I’ve seen the same person holding sensors in patients’ mouths dozens of times, and that’s when it becomes a problem. Yes, radiation is safer now that we’ve dialed it down and collimators make sure that…

  • A plea to use DMG Icon infiltrant

    Trish Walraven
    22 Feb 2013 | 8:17 pm
    Don’t you think that this is the WORST part of orthodontia? You take off the brackets and voila! Straight teeth… with fugly white squares where acid beat the $#!† out your patients’ anteriors. And NOW you have to go drill on their teeth, destroying what you so carefully tried to perfect. Once you’re here there’s no use in blaming the patient; it’s not like they’re going to get the brackets put back on to cover the white spots and then get more decalcification there. Yes, you should help them with their lifestyle choices (less energy drinks and…

  • Iraqi vets losing their teeth

    Trish Walraven
    12 Feb 2013 | 8:00 pm
    Our local ABC affiliate ran an investigative story on TV today that made me think I was in the middle of a big CE lecture with blown-up pink on the edges and all white and brown in the centers. Dental closeups! Yeah, I should probably put a porn-type filter on my email box when those “identify this lesion” photos pop up because they are just so gross to look at when I’m not in my Dental Frame Of Mind. I saw three severely decayed mouths in super-close detail on local television, and felt sorry for everyone eating lunch during their noon hour that caught the show, too. The…
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  • Famdent Show 2013 in Mumbai – Dates, Registration Info & List of Events

    Dr. Chetan
    26 Apr 2013 | 5:38 am
    Famdent is one of the largest trade shows for Dentists in India, attracting thousands of dentists from all around and the next one being in Mumbai is going to happen in June 2013. There are going to more more than 250 exhibitors coming to the trade show and they would display their products for sale for the Dentists who use them at their Day-to-day practice. Following are the details about the Famdent 2013 Show in Mumbai: Pre-Conference Sessions: Thurs. 6th June 2013 Conference & Exhibition: Fri. 7th – Sun. 9th June 2013 Famdent 2013 Mumbai Venue Bombay Exhibition Centre Halls 2 & 5…

  • Biotooth – Scientists Attempt Growing Bioengineered Teeth from Gum Cells

    Dr. Chetan
    13 Mar 2013 | 7:32 am
    It has been a growing phase in the world of Dentistry, where newer methods and ways of replacing the missing teeth by a best replacement have been tried out all the time, but growing a natural tooth again in the same place was something not heard of earlier. The day a new “biotooth” can be grown in the gap left by a missing tooth as an alternative to having a false one implanted came a step closer recently when UK researchers revealed how they have developed a way to bioengineer new teeth from a person’s own gum cells. Although it would take a lot of time before the…

  • Major Salivary Glands – Location, Ducts and Blood and Nerve Supply

    Dr. Chetan
    12 Mar 2013 | 10:55 am
    The human body has got three major salivary glands, including the Parotid Gland, the Submandibular Gland and the Sublingual Gland. These are all the exocrine glands which have a duct for the salivary supply. Commonly for all the salivary glands, the entry and exit of the blood vessels and nerves is at the hilum and the glands are divided into various lobules. Check out for the information about the various major salivary glands: Parotid Gland | Submandibular Gland | Sublingual Gland Parotid Gland This is the largest of all the salivary glands, and is located in the retromandibular area and…

  • Differences between Permanent Maxillary Canine and Mandibular Canine

    Dr. Chetan
    10 Mar 2013 | 8:43 pm
    Each tooth in the upper and lower jaw has its own morphology, and same is the case with the canines in the maxilla and mandible where most of the morphologic features are different in the two canines. The Canine teeth are called the corner stone which are said to be one of the strongest teeth to stay till the end, and the canine in the upper jaw is larger than the lower canine. The Mandibular permanent canine erupts first at the age of 9-10 years, while the maxillary canine erupts at the age of 10-12 years. The canines are also called as cuspids as they have got a single pointed cusp, and the…

  • WAND System of Local Anesthesia – Computer Controlled Anesthesia System

    Dr. Chetan
    10 Mar 2013 | 10:23 am
    The WAND System is a computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery system, which has proven to be more comfortable for patients in the Dental office. The injection technique is ought to be comfortable as the flow rate of the local anesthetic is controlled by a computer and thus is slow and steady. There are quite a few different names like the WAND Single Tooth Anesthesia (STA) and CompuDent system, but the most common name given is the Dental Wand, as that is what people call it as a better replacement to the traditional injections of Local anesthesia. A few features of the WAND STA…
 
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  • Apicoectomies Save Teeth

    20 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    Endodontic surgery has an established record of success.  Modern materials and equipment (microsurgery) make it even more successful.In a recent updated meta-analysis of the literature regarding endodontic surgery (Tsesis et. al.), a successful outcome of endodontic surgery was seen in 89% of patients at 1 year.  It also pointed out that modern materials and equipment (MTA and microscopes) are associated with better outcomes.The following case shows the benefit of endodontic surgery, use of CBCT in surgical planning, and the surgical correction of endodontic overfill.This root canal…

  • Teeth & Dental Implants: Not the Same

    30 Apr 2013 | 9:30 am
    At the recent AAE Convention, Dr. Hessam Nowzari presented a lecture on implant outcomes.  Dr. Nowzari is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and the former director of advanced periodontics at USC from 1995 to 2012.Dr. Nowzari discussed the difference between the tooth and an implant from a unique perspective. Often left out of the discussion regarding implants is the importance of the periodontium and how loss of the the periodontium (tooth, periodontal ligament, dental papilla, supracrestal fibers, lamina dura) affects the remaining gingival esthetics, including the…

  • Successful Endodontics in Your General Practice

    11 Apr 2013 | 8:00 am
    Successful endodontic treatment in the general dentist's office is based upon proper case selection.Proper case selection will allow endodontics to be a profitable, enjoyable procedure and provide a valuable service to your patients that will build your practice.Failure to perform proper case selection will result in:1. Frustration2. Loss of patient confidence3. Loss of practice revenue4. Additional costs incurred with retreatment or repair of iatrogenic damageThe American Association of Endodontists has prepared an assessment form to help clinicians evaluate the level of difficulty…

  • Missed Canals Cause Root Canal Failure

    11 Mar 2013 | 8:00 am
    Endodontic therapy has a well documented rate of success.  There are situations where initial endodontic therapy fails.  In a previous post, we discussed the role of bacteria in root canal failure despite the separation of a rotary instrument.Root canal failure, as well as failure of any dental treatment, is often associated with bacteria. Bacteria that is incompletely removed from the canal system during endodontic treatment will cause root canal failure. Unfortunately, sometimes that failure is not identified until months or years later and then some people condemn root canal…

  • CBCT as Aid In Removal of Separated File

    19 Feb 2013 | 9:00 am
    Removal of a separated instrument is rarely a simple task.  The closer to the apex, the more difficult the removal.  In this case, tooth #19 had a separated instrument 6 yrs earlier. The tooth had become symptomatic and the patient was having extensive crown and bridge work done.A CBCT was taken to evaluate the separation in 3D.  This image was very helpful because it told us the anatomy of the mesial root. It shows clearly that the mesial root is a single root, rather than two separate roots.  With this information, we can plan to remove some tooth structure between the…
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  • Taking Advantage of a Discount Dental Plan For Wisdom Teeth Extraction: Aetna Dental Access

    wisdom
    18 May 2013 | 10:35 pm
    Wisdom teeth removal can be expensive for many patients. On top of this many people do not have dental insurance, with many people also not having health insurance. Even if you have both dental insurance and medical (health) insurance many of the costs associated with surgery to remove wisdom teeth will not be covered and you will be responsible for the bill. X-rays and anesthesia can also add to the cost of the surgery. The actual costs of wisdom teeth extraction surgery vary and depend on numerous different factors. I have previously discussed this over at…

  • The Misbehaving Tooth Fairy

    wisdom
    18 May 2013 | 8:45 pm
    In the article “The tooth fairy and malpractice” by Sian Ludman, Hamid Daya, Polly S Richards, and Adam Fox, in BMJ Christmas 2012, 345, e3027, a very interesting discussion is made of the tooth fairy. The article states “We are concerned that the actions of the mythical character at the root of this report must be brought to the attention of the medical community, as it seems to represent the first signs of a worrying new trend in malpractice.” The tooth fairy is widely considered to be benevolent but the authors present a disturbing report. A discussion is made of an…

  • Exploring Giving Antibiotics Before Third Molar Surgery (Wisdom Teeth Removal) in Spain

    wisdom
    17 May 2013 | 11:20 pm
    An issue that one asks when having third molar surgery (wisdom teeth removal) is one whether should have antibiotics administered before or after surgery (or not at all). See for example http://www.teethremoval.com/antibiotic_resistance.html In a recent article appearing in J Evid Base Dent Pract 2012, issue 12, pp. 149-150, Manal A. Awad, reviewed a study exploring amoxicillin administration to those who were having wisdom teeth extracted. The original study was titled “Efficacy of amoxicillin treatment in preventing postoperative complications in patients undergoing third molar…

  • Migraine in Children Can Lead to Reduced Performance in School

    wisdom
    11 May 2013 | 8:25 pm
    In an article titled “Migraine and migraine subtypes in preadolescent children Association with school performance,” appearing in Neurology in 2012 by Marco A. Arruda and Marcelo E. Bigal, a discussion is made that children with migraine may have below average school performance than kids who do not have headaches. The study looked at 5,671 children ages 5 to 12 from Brazil and found that those with migraine were 30% more likely to have below average school performance than those children with no headaches. The researchers collected information from the student’s teachers on…

  • Market Interaction Erodes Moral Values

    wisdom
    10 May 2013 | 9:39 pm
    An interesting article appears in Science in May 2013, titled Morals and Markets (A. Falk, and N. Szech.vol., 340, pp. 707-711). The article sets out to explore how market participants change their attitudes towards harm and damage done to third parties. The act of producing and trading goods in a market produces negative externalities that can lead to exploiting the workforce through poor working conditions, child labor, and environmental damage. It has been observed that people who participate in markets buy goods without much regard to their own moral standards. The researchers devised an…
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  • 3 SMART CHOICES = HAPPINESS

    Dr. Russell
    19 May 2013 | 7:08 am
    Even if you have a short attention span, this video will provide you with snappy repartee when the conversation turns to Teeth and Smiles. Three Choices you make will determine 98% of your Happiness in Life: Your Parents Your Spouse Your Dentist   Any Regrets???

  • CRAZE LINES IN TEETH - NOT TO WORRY

    Dr. Russell
    14 May 2013 | 10:29 am
    DO YOU NOTICE THOSE DARK LINES ON YOUR FRONT TEETH? Many people are alarmed to discover thin black lines have developed in the enamel of their teeth.  These lines slowly form over a long time, only to be discovered when the teeth are observed very closely.  At Yellow Springs Dental Care, we call these little fractures- Craze Lines.  SHALLOW FRACTURE IN ENAMEL= CRAZE LINE They are are shallow fractures confined only to the outside layer of enamel and do not extend deeper into the sensitive dentin layer of the tooth.  WHAT ARE CRAZE LINES To understand CRAZING better…

  • MEDICAID HAS BEST DENTAL INSURANCE

    Dr. Russell
    10 May 2013 | 12:49 pm
    For some people, Medicaid is the best dental insurance that is available. You simply cannot buy dental insurance that offers better coverage than does the Ohio Medicaid Program and CareSource programs.   When dental insurance first became generally available over forty years ago, the annual benefit limit was usually about $1000. A thousand dollars covered much more dental treatment in 1960 than it does in 2013! But those limits on benefits haven't increased to keep up with the cost of living. Most Medicaid recipients have not had dental care access for a long time and require a lot of…

  • SKYPE DOESN'T TRANSMIT HALITOSIS

    Dr. Russell
    26 Apr 2013 | 10:49 am
    One thousand years from now, the only two things that will be remembered in the history of the time period we are living right now will be:  the first lunar landing of Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969 and  the development of real-time communications instantly connecting every human on earth with every other human on earth.  Now any person with an internet or mobile phone connection can communicate in real time with virtually any other human on the planet. Talk about a revolution! According to the International Telecommunications Union, there were 5.9 billion mobile phone…

  • Employed Folks Can Get Medicaid Too

    Dr. Russell
    21 Apr 2013 | 7:29 am
      You do not have to be unemployed to be eligible for Medicaid in Ohio.   The Ohio Department of Development has cooperated with many companies to shift the cost of Medical and Dental Care for their employees to the Medicaid Program.   Of course the coming activation of ObamaCare Affordable Care Act in 2014 is planned to change health care to afford care for everyone in the USA.  This may be viewed as just one of the many extensions of Health Insurance For All. The Department of Development has granted these benefits in exchange for such job-growth deals as: headquarter…
 
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  • How Common Are Medical Misdiagnoses?

    20 May 2013 | 1:04 pm
    /EINPresswire.com/ According to research medical misdiagnosis occur at a higher rate than drug errors or wrong-site surgery. Statistics place the number of fatal medical misdiagnoses as nearly equal to the number of deaths from breast cancer, amounting to …

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  • Fluoridated St. Louis Needs New Dental School

    18 May 2013 | 8:35 am
    St. Louis Missouri has been fluoridated since 1955 and plans $23 million dental school clinic in St. LouisFluoridation was projected to put dentists out of business. But  "We definitely recognize there is a huge unmet need for dental schools and oral health care in the [St. Louis] area," Dr. Chris Halliday, inaugural dean of the dental school, said.                The school expects to hire 61 staff members at the clinic. The average salary of the clinic staffers will be $32,000, according to Phelps. Grace Hill will…

  • Tooth or consequences: The costs of poor dental fitness - amednews.com

    12 May 2013 | 3:49 am
    Tooth or consequences: The costs of poor dental fitness - amednews.com: A few years ago, an extremely sick, 2�-year-old boy came to the [fluoridated] Houston office of pediatrician Ray Wagner, MD, with a 105-degree temperature. The illness, which required five days of hospitalization and a course of intravenous antibiotics, got its start in an infected tooth; which, in turn, resulted from poor dental hygiene and a lack of dental care. Dr. Wagner, who was then an assistant professor at the University of Texas Medical School, decided to use this case as a hook for an educational session on…

  • Despite fluoridation, dental needs are great

    23 Apr 2013 | 4:12 am
    Survey finds half of Kentuckians lack dental insurance | The Courier-Journal | courier-journal.com: “In our urban area, dental care is a huge unmet need,” said Dr. Stephanie Poynter, dental director for Family Health Centers in Louisville. “We treat a lot of patients on an emergency basis.” In Kentucky, fluoridation is state-mandated.

  • Fluoridation Fails Chicago Kids

    5 Apr 2013 | 11:35 am
    In fluoridated Chicago, 64 percent of third graders have experienced cavities and 36 percent have untreated cavities. Chicago is home to organized dentistry which spends millions of dollars and loads of political clout forcing fluoride into more people via the water supply when they could be using that money to fill the cavities of the children in their neighborhood. http://www.bridgetohealthysmiles.com/ISDSBrochure.pdf

  • Omitting dental benefit for kids a terrible mistake - The Denver Post

    20 Mar 2013 | 4:02 am
    Omitting dental benefit for kids a terrible mistake - The Denver Post: •Colorado is 70% fluoridated, yet: Dental disease is the No. 1 reason children are admitted to the operating room at the Children's Hospital Colorado.• Dental disease is the No. 1 reason children in Colorado miss school.• Dental disease costs the state more than $1 billion a year, according to estimates from the governor's office.
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  • Colorado Springs Dentist - Meet Our Dental Hygiene Team!

    Brad Perrett
    16 May 2013 | 2:33 am
    Family Practice Dentistry has made some positive changes to their hygiene team and we wanted to take a moment to update you on these. Colorado Springs Dentist want to make you feel comfortable and relaxed at our clinic because we provide personal attention and best in class dental treatment services to all our valued patients. To find more details about our dedicated team please read our blog Meet Our Dental Hygiene Team

  • Coffee Can Decrease Tooth Decay

    Vu Le
    1 May 2013 | 11:21 pm
    Statistics show that 54% of Americans drink coffee daily. Some of these people know the benefits of coffee while others don’t. Some only drink to boost their energy levels without caring about any other benefits or risks. Coffee has numerous health benefits. However, do you know the effects it has on your teeth? Dental Benefits of Drinking CoffeeThe major benefit of drinking coffee is that it decreases tooth decay. According to several studies, when roasted coffee beans were tested against S. mutans (bacteria that causes tooth decay), the coffee beans turned out antibacterial against the S.

  • Cosmetic dental treatment in Delhi

    Smile Delhi Dental Clinics
    27 Apr 2013 | 3:58 am
    For more information visit Dental Clinics India and Dental Care India is preferred for this treatment as highly skilled and reputed panel of specialists. In a lay-man's term, cosmetic dentistry involves making your teeth look good, it is more involved in the aesthetic benefits for your teeth, before I tell you about cosmetic dental treatment Delhi, I would first like to tell you more about cosmetic dentistry. What exactly does cosmetic dentistry mean?   From subtle changes to major repairs, at dental care India centers, the dentists can perform a variety of procedures to improve your…

  • The Need for a Root Canal

    Aakash Shah
    22 Apr 2013 | 3:19 am
    Tooth decay is quite painful and can occur due to a number of reasons. In the long term, it can lead to permanent damage of the teeth. Hence, it is always essential to undergo proper treatment to save teeth. There are a number of factors which can affect your teeth. Improper brushing, unhygienic practices, and bacterial infestation are a few problems that can lead to tooth decay. A tooth can also get damaged due to accidents, excessive tooth grinding, cracked teeth, injury on the tooth, and trauma. Sometimes routine usage or biting into a hard substance can result in nerve damage. This can…

  • The Aesthetics of Dentistry

    Aakash Shah
    17 Apr 2013 | 2:09 am
    Aesthetic dentistry is a combination of the aesthetics of art and science in treatment. This branch of dentistry is more than cosmetic dentistry and is used to enhance the smile and improve the appearance of the face. Modern-day dentistry meets all the expectations and requirements of the patients. A multifaceted approach to the enhancement and harmonious blending of facial form, function, contour, and color of the teeth, aesthetic dentistry is the recent inclusion in the field of dentistry. Pune is quite a popular destination for dental tourism. Many clinics offer orthodontics, root canal,…
 
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  • Who's Minding Your Brand Perception Gap?

    Michael Ventriello
    19 May 2013 | 1:25 pm
    Many companies large and small spend a boat load of money on outbound marketing communications that tells prospects and customers why they are better than the competition. However, when the company's brand promise isn't aligned with market reality, it causes a brand perception gap. The bigger the gap, the less likely it is that your prospects will buy the first time or that your past and current customers will buy again. In many ways, it is better to lose a sale to a potential first time buyer than to lose a customer. This is because the negative word of mouth (WOM) originating…

  • Oooh, Oooh That Smell..The Smell That Brands You.

    Michael Ventriello
    25 Apr 2013 | 12:16 pm
    When most of us think of product branding, we usually think of logos, tag lines and value propositions.  But branding can be a multi-sensory experience. In fact, some of the best branding smells.   Case in point is Play-Doh, which cleverly launched a cologne with its recognizable scent as part of a 50th birthday promotion.  Now who doesn't recognize that smell?  If you're a baby boomer like me, the smell of Play-Doh ranks up with the smell of mimeographed test papers as one of the most recognizable fragrances in my memory banks. Now you expect products from Old Spice…

  • LinkedIn Group Owner: Are You an Absentee Landlord?

    Michael Ventriello
    27 Dec 2012 | 5:35 pm
    There are many benefits to setting up a LinkedIn Group on a specific topic. Especially if you want to establish leadership in a particular category. In fact, a properly managed LinkedIn Group can actually serve as a thought leader launch pad  - and it doesn't cost anything but a little time.   Because by investing a little time in developing quality content that is not self-serving and carefully building a community of like-minded and interested parties, you can achieve the following: Build your corporate or personal brand Drive traffic to your web site Cultivate leads and build…

  • Four Sloppy Social Media Habits

    Michael Ventriello
    24 Oct 2012 | 7:26 pm
    Despite the potential of social media, the amount of time needed to manage a social media campaign across multiple platforms combined with increasing pressure to deliver results, are causing many social media practitioners to fall into some sloppy habits. In my opinion, these are the four most common: 1) Hot Potato Posting - This is most prevalent on Twitter and consists of re-tweeting content or links with out any original commentary or set up as to why the re-tweeter believes the original post is worthy of your attention, whether he or she agrees with the original post or if he or she would…

  • The Daily Content Scraper is Out!

    Michael Ventriello
    27 Aug 2012 | 11:20 am
      "Publishing has never been easier!" I'm know I'm going to tick off a lot of my marketing colleagues, but I have to get something off my chest...I'm not a big fan of Paper.Li. For those who aren't aware, Paper.Li  is a free content curation or more accurately, an aggregation service that enables its users to become "Editors-in-Chief" of their own news sites and also distribute via e-mail and social media, topic-based digital newspapers from existing content found on the web - including blog posts, twitter feeds and Facebook posts. The content used on…
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  • Google Says Organic More Important than Paid Ads

    Shauna Duty
    20 May 2013 | 1:14 pm
    Though Google is hot to trot to sell Google Adwords, the company recently provided information that shows, organic SEO is second only to direct referrals (like word of mouth), when it comes to making a purchase decision. Google released some new information on Think Insights called “The Customer Journey to Online Purchase,” and while dentistry [...] Related posts: SEO for Dentists: Organic SEO Must-Haves Google News & Strategies Google AdWords Express FAQs

  • Email Campaigns for Dental Marketing

    Shauna Duty
    16 May 2013 | 12:01 pm
    Do you know what email blasts and enewsletters are? Do you know why they are important for a dentist’s marketing plan? First of all, email campaigns are sent to your current patients. Your email campaigns will feature a custom banner, a stock or original photo, body text, share buttons for email, Facebook, and Twitter, and [...] Related posts: Dentist Newsletters: E-blasts and E-news Have a Blast: Staying Connected with Patients How to Design a Profitable Dental Practice Marketing Strategy & Effective Campaigns

  • Dentist Asks: What can I do to get more Google reviews?

    Shauna Duty
    14 May 2013 | 8:52 am
    This week, I received a great question from Dr. Quinn Smith of Pecan Tree Dental in Grand Prairie, Tx. I thought all dentists might be interested in this… MDPM Team, This weekend I googled “Grand Prairie Dentists”…Pecan Tree Dental comes up as #1!  I feel like what MDPM is doing by SEO and blogging   has [...] Related posts: Dental Marketing News: Google Reviews Not Showing Up Where Have My Google Reviews Gone?!?! Reputation Management and Online Reviews for Dentists

  • A Marketing Innovation: Responsive, Mobile-Friendly Dental Websites

    Shauna Duty
    13 May 2013 | 6:54 am
    What is a responsive, mobile-friendly website? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUfOu06R1S0 Research tells us that 70% of web users look online for health care services and today, smart phones and tablets are more popular than ever. Dentists need to understand that patients are looking for their services online, and often on a mobile device. MDPM Consulting builds custom websites [...] Related posts: Mobile Dental Websites for Smart Phones SEO-Friendly Smile Galleries for Dental Websites Agressive Dental Marketing: For Success-Oriented Dentists

  • How Google’s Rules About Original Text Apply to Dental Marketing

    Shauna Duty
    8 May 2013 | 2:57 pm
    You may have heard that Google prefers original text on websites. If your dental website features library articles, stock content, or text taken from other sources (like the ADA website, for example), you’re harming your SEO strategy. Don’t let anyone tell you differently. On May 6, 2011, on the Google Webmaster Central Blog, we’re provided [...] Related posts: Social Media and SEO in Dental Marketing Is Your Dental Practice Not Showing Up on Google? Dental Marketing SEO That’s Successful and Self-Sufficient!
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  • Negotiating Credit Card Processing Fees

    Dr. Edward Logan
    15 May 2013 | 11:29 am
    Whether you are a dentist opening your first practice or a seasoned veteran who has been running your own practice for years, it is a good idea to keep a watchful eye on the fees and percentage rates you are being charged by the company that processes your patient credit card payments.  You may be surprised to learn that almost all fees and rates can be negotiated with the sales person when selecting a company for credit card merchant bank services. Most of these companies are very competitive when it comes to gaining your business and will commonly bring their fees down significantly to…

  • Dental School Graduate Gift Idea

    Dr. Edward Logan
    29 Apr 2013 | 1:02 pm
    Are you looking for the perfect graduation gift for a dental school student? Might I suggest Dentistry’s Business Secrets: Proven Growth Strategies for the New or Existing Practice? In the early brainstorming sessions for what content to include in the book, I asked myself “What information would have been the most helpful to me as I graduated dental school?” My initial Table of Contents draft came from answering that very question. After four years of undergraduate work and an additional four years of dental school training, students graduate with the knowledge and experience needed to…

  • Asking Patients for Online Reviews

    Dr. Edward Logan
    5 Apr 2013 | 8:28 am
    This week, Modern Dental Practice Marketing published a blog post entitled How to Get More Patient Testimonials. The post covered the increasing importance of online reviews in dental marketing, how to handle negative reviews and how to ask for reviews. In my dental practice, we pick positive patients who have verbally expressed how pleased they are with our office and we ask them if they would consider posting an online review. If a patient agrees, we send them an email with a direct link to one of the review sites and instructions on how to post a review. Each of the review sites handles it…

  • Dental Marketing in April

    Dr. Edward Logan
    1 Apr 2013 | 12:18 pm
    Image courtesy of Renjith Krishnan / FreeDigitalPhotos.net  It’s the first day of April….no fooling. What are your marketing plans for this month? This week is spring break vacation for the school districts in my area so the office is buzzing with children whose parents are taking advantage of the days off to schedule appointments. As a dentist, when your patient schedule is full, it is easy to forget about marketing for awhile as you focus on treating patients and running the business aspects of your dental office. However, if you put off marketing efforts until the office…

  • Dental Practice Embezzlement Risks

    Dr. Edward Logan
    28 Mar 2013 | 1:25 pm
    Image courtesy of Pixomar / FreeDigitalPhotos.net  I recently read a Dental Tribune interview with David Harris, president of Prosperident, a company that helps detect and remedy embezzlement issues in dental practices. I recommend taking a minute to read the short interview that I linked to above as it highlights the importance of being aware of embezzlement risks within your dental practice. According to Harris, the American Dental Association and other organizations estimate the risk of embezzlement in a dental practice to be around 50 – 60%, but this number does not represent…
 
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  • How to Find an Associate Dentist Job

    8 May 2013 | 9:00 am
    Whether you are a dental student, an exiting resident, or just returning to the job market, the task of finding an associate dentist position can be daunting. This is an attempt to provide a centralized resource to help you land a job. For more updates, tips, and helpful information, follow up on our Facebook fan page, Twitter, or on this blog. Step 1. Make a Plan. As outlined in the following blog link, the key is to be flexible. It is best to determine what your options are before narrowing your focus on the best fit. Job Hunt Tips. Obviously location is important, but don't waste the…

  • Only Hiring for Today Won’t Prepare Organizations for Tomorrow

    3 May 2013 | 9:00 am
    In April of 1860, the Pony Express made its first delivery from St. Joseph, MO to San Francisco, CA. It took ten days to make the trip and cost $5—in current day dollars more than $225—to mail half an ounce. More than 115 years later, a series of deregulations allowed private carriers to ship packages by air and for the first time deliver them to and from all of the 48 contiguous states. In 1981, FedEx introduced Overnight Letters throughout the U.S. and in 1985 UPS followed suite with its Next Day Air service. This new speed of delivery came about at the same time as Toyota Motor…

  • Potential Hiring Red Flags for Dental Practices

    24 Apr 2013 | 1:01 pm
    We interview thousands of dentists and dental office staff applicants each year, and we look through at least three times as many resumes.  Many have glaring red flags and some are so subtle that asking more questions or investigating is required. Here is a list of job candidate red flags.   Didn't submit a current resume.  Will only discuss duties and responsibilities, not achievements.  Does not provide relevant references upon request.  Will not provide salary information.  Has unrealistic salary expectations.  Will not sign a consent to release…

  • Personality-Focused Interviewing

    10 Apr 2013 | 10:46 am
    Have you made the decision that it's time to hire a new associate? While skills and experience are important as you plan for a new employee, the right chemistry or personality can make or break your team. Before starting the interviews, it's important to define the atmosphere of your practice and look for personalities that will fit in easily and enhance that atmosphere. Go in to the interview with the goal of discovering a true sense of the potential new associate's personality by allowing your own personality to be seen. Make the interview more of a conversation rather than an…

  • Managing Return on Human Capital

    5 Apr 2013 | 8:30 am
    When a factory is providing its maximum return on capital it is easy to see. A third shift needs to be added, the loading dock is constantly nearing capacity with product before the trucks come to take it away, and inputs are arriving just in time to be put into production. Return on human capital, though, requires a different perspective and analysis because of how malleable that capital is. A hydroforming aluminum press that is set up to manufacture parts of a monocoque automotive chassis cannot put out a different product without significant retooling that could take days. Humans are quite…
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    Oral Health Care | Dental Oral Health

  • How to Take Charge of Your Oral Health

    Carrie Ibbetson
    14 May 2013 | 9:12 am
    We Now Know the Truth about Oral Health Let’s face it, on the surface oral health can seem like a bit of a boring topic, however, in reality it can be one of the most important aspects of a daily routine.  Current trends (yea for current trends) have (finally) confirmed that oral health is the gateway to overall health.  Yet most of the adult population suffers with gum disease or cavities. In fact, did you know that gingivitis (reversible) and gum disease (non reversible but treatable) are now thought to be one of the major contributing factors to diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer’s and…

  • 7 Secrets about Oral Health Your Dentist Won’t Tell You

    Carrie Ibbetson
    9 May 2013 | 11:41 am
    First My Secret Here’s my confession, I am a dental hygienist who has figured out a way to help people achieve amazing oral health daily at home, and I promise, it has nothing to do with flossing.  If you like to floss, go for it, but the reality is that many of the people that do floss either damage their gums, or they are ineffective because they are rushed or using tools (flosser) that don’t adapt to the tooth and instead cut the gums. Over the years I have enjoyed hearing people’s reaction to hearing the words oral health coaching.  When oral health is brought up in conversation…

  • A Brushing Technique That’ll Save You Time and Money

    Carrie Ibbetson
    30 Apr 2013 | 7:38 am
    Brushing Patterns Have you ever noticed that when you brush your teeth that you typically start in the same place each time?  Or, are you like many, and are on auto pilot while you brush and perhaps also get other things done like tidy the house, make the bed etc? I am typically tickled when people tell me they have honestly no idea how they actually brush.  However, if you give them a toothbrush and ask them to demonstrate their technique, they usually go to the same exact spot.  The upper left outside for the right handed folk, and the upper right outside for the left handed folk.  This…

  • GumChucks- Part Flosser, Part Toy!

    Carrie Ibbetson
    18 Apr 2013 | 10:55 am
    May I introduce to you GumChucks!?  This fun little nunchuck-esque floss tool is perfect for any mouth regardless of age or size.  Ideal for people who have limited dexterity such as children or arthritis sufferers, people that have a hard time getting into the back of their mouth due to hand size or gagging issues or even people that don’t feel like drooling all over themselves as they try like mad to wrap that dreaded string around their fingers only to cut off the circulation. Who Really Likes to Floss Anyway? Let’s face it, most people don’t really ENJOY flossing, they merely do…

  • Do I Need Deep Cleanings?

    Carrie Ibbetson
    2 Apr 2013 | 11:08 pm
    Have you been told that you need deep cleanings?  We’ve been getting a lot of calls recently about clients that have been told they need “deep cleanings”.  While deep cleanings CAN be effective, if you don’t know how to take care of your mouth you will need them again in the future!  Instead, what I like to recommend is first learn how to take care of your mouth, and then what was deep inside the pocket will be much easier to get to…often times you don’t even NEED deep cleanings, and instead, just a “cleaning”!  Listen to a hygienist’s perspective on insurance and the…
 
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  • Google Says Organic More Important than Paid Ads

    Shauna Duty
    20 May 2013 | 1:14 pm
    Though Google is hot to trot to sell Google Adwords, the company recently provided information that shows, organic SEO is second only to direct referrals (like word of mouth), when it comes to making a purchase decision. Google released some new information on Think Insights called “The Customer Journey to Online Purchase,” and while dentistry [...] Related posts: SEO for Dentists: Organic SEO Must-Haves Google News & Strategies Google AdWords Express FAQs

  • Email Campaigns for Dental Marketing

    Shauna Duty
    16 May 2013 | 12:01 pm
    Do you know what email blasts and enewsletters are? Do you know why they are important for a dentist’s marketing plan? First of all, email campaigns are sent to your current patients. Your email campaigns will feature a custom banner, a stock or original photo, body text, share buttons for email, Facebook, and Twitter, and [...] Related posts: Dentist Newsletters: E-blasts and E-news Have a Blast: Staying Connected with Patients How to Design a Profitable Dental Practice Marketing Strategy & Effective Campaigns

  • Dentist Asks: What can I do to get more Google reviews?

    Shauna Duty
    14 May 2013 | 8:52 am
    This week, I received a great question from Dr. Quinn Smith of Pecan Tree Dental in Grand Prairie, Tx. I thought all dentists might be interested in this… MDPM Team, This weekend I googled “Grand Prairie Dentists”…Pecan Tree Dental comes up as #1!  I feel like what MDPM is doing by SEO and blogging   has [...] Related posts: Dental Marketing News: Google Reviews Not Showing Up Where Have My Google Reviews Gone?!?! Reputation Management and Online Reviews for Dentists

  • A Marketing Innovation: Responsive, Mobile-Friendly Dental Websites

    Shauna Duty
    13 May 2013 | 6:54 am
    What is a responsive, mobile-friendly website? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUfOu06R1S0 Research tells us that 70% of web users look online for health care services and today, smart phones and tablets are more popular than ever. Dentists need to understand that patients are looking for their services online, and often on a mobile device. MDPM Consulting builds custom websites [...] Related posts: Mobile Dental Websites for Smart Phones SEO-Friendly Smile Galleries for Dental Websites Agressive Dental Marketing: For Success-Oriented Dentists

  • How Google’s Rules About Original Text Apply to Dental Marketing

    Shauna Duty
    8 May 2013 | 2:57 pm
    You may have heard that Google prefers original text on websites. If your dental website features library articles, stock content, or text taken from other sources (like the ADA website, for example), you’re harming your SEO strategy. Don’t let anyone tell you differently. On May 6, 2011, on the Google Webmaster Central Blog, we’re provided [...] Related posts: Social Media and SEO in Dental Marketing Is Your Dental Practice Not Showing Up on Google? Dental Marketing SEO That’s Successful and Self-Sufficient!
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  • 6 Remarkable Ways To Get A Smile Makeover

    Rao Dentistry
    8 May 2013 | 12:18 pm
    Ever seen a hot model on the cover of a magazine? Of course you have. The seductive pose, the trendy outfit (or part of it) and often, a dazzling smile. Have you stopped to think why that model, male or female, has beautiful white teeth? Because it’s attractive and it sells. Granted most of us will not be making the next cover of Glamor, but what if you’re single and looking for that special someone? Or if you’re hoping to ace that job interview? Or maybe, when you look in the mirror your smile doesn’t make you look as young as you feel? Ladies and gentleman, the eyes…

  • 5 Super Easy Ways to Help You Remember To Floss…For Good

    Rao Dentistry
    17 Feb 2013 | 8:49 pm
    Get your floss on, and ace your next dental check up and cleaning. We’ll ignore the fabulous health your mouth will be in as a minor consequence. The only thing is, you have to remember to do it. Every night. So, just (well, sort of) like Mrs Jones….Let’s get it on. Here are 5 super easy (and FREE!) ways to help you remember to floss: 1. Floss before you brush You know you have to brush before you sleep at night, so making flossing a habit before you brush is the easiest, simplest way to guarantee that it will happen. Plus, flossing beforehand removes plaque and food debris…

  • Parents: How To Avoid Passing Dental Fear On To Your Kids

    Rao Dentistry
    16 Jan 2013 | 9:51 am
    Some of the most fun times at our practice are when kids come in for their check ups. Whether they’re shy, playful or loud and chatty, they bring smiles all around (it’s hard not to when you’re so darn cute). Beyond fun, what we love even more is the opportunity to give them a positive, happy dental experience. There’s no better opportunity to make a good impression as when they’re young and, well, impressionable. Unfortunately, many adults have experienced the opposite. Going to the dentist was scary, boring or just plain unpleasant, planting the seed of fear…

  • Getting Back to Gratitude

    Rao Dentistry
    20 Nov 2012 | 1:15 pm
    Thursday is Thanksgiving….a day to devote to family, football, enough food to give our stretchy pants a real challenge….including lots and lots of pie. And, of course, gratitude. Most of us probably don’t take as much time as we should to reflect on everything we are grateful for. If you have, you’ll perhaps agree that it can be uplifting and humbling at the same time. And long, if we’re honest. Since much of what we do around here has to do with taking care of oral health, I thought it would be a good place to highlight for the upcoming holidays, even though we…

  • Dental Care For Athletes

    Rao Dentistry
    19 Nov 2012 | 8:39 am
    Do you secretly dream of being the next super-athlete, say like Tiger Woods, Serena Williams or Lance Armstrong (minus the doping and the drama)? Whether you’re on the road to glory, or an everyday athlete starring in your own life story, you’ll need: Commitment. Dedication. Hard work. and……. your TEETH. Yup. No matter the sport, your teeth are going in with you. To stay in the game, you’ll need to stay in tip-top shape, and  your teeth need to be an asset, not a liability. Here are a few points to keep in mind: 1. Wear your protective gear Helmets, padding and…
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  • Three Types of Content for Your Dental Website

    Bill Mitchell
    16 May 2013 | 1:36 pm
    If you want to have a successful online marketing campaign for your dental practice, then it’s time for you to realize and understand the value of excellent content. Information is currently considered as the currency of the world, specifically the World Wide Web. Essentially, people surf the Internet because they have questions that need answers. And the rewards for those who are able to supply the best answers are high — you get authority, credibility, popularity and you can even convert prospects into paying patients. So if you’re bent on using information for your…

  • Lure, Convert and Act

    Bill Mitchell
    16 May 2013 | 1:33 pm
    Your dental website may seem static and unresponsive in the eyes of someone who isn’t that adept in the ways of the internet. With how individuals have regarding selling things to personal interaction wherein a salesman or a front office person is able to physically see a person and talk with him or her, how a simple website can convert a prospect into a patient is something which may be baffling. But if you think about it, your website actually acts. It has to act if it can turn prospects into patients, and it does so in three ways — by luring, converting and urging a prospect to…

  • Four Ways You Can Make Your Dental Website More Helpful

    Bill Mitchell
    16 May 2013 | 1:30 pm
    If you’re serious about making money from your dental website, then you need to think about your dental site as the online equivalent of your dental clinic. This means that if you want to lure prospects and turn them into paying patients, then visiting your dental website should be just as helpful as visiting your brick-and-mortar dental clinic. Here are the ways that you can do just that: 1. Be open to questions and answer them. With home society is rapidly becoming reliant on the internet, there are some concerns which are being voiced through the World Wide Web than through…

  • Three Content Marketing Mistakes You Might Be Doing

    Bill Mitchell
    30 Apr 2013 | 1:15 pm
    If you’re trying to make it big with your dental website, then you need more than just enticing pictures on your web pages. In this information-fuelled world, individuals are not just looking to be wowed with flash intros and design templates; they are looking for content. The best contents are those which go viral, and once an article or infographic which you post goes viral, this can do a world of wonder to your dental practice. If you’re thinking about strengthening your content marketing campaign, here are some of the mistakes which you should avoid: Not singling out the right target…

  • Blogging for Your Dental Website

    Bill Mitchell
    30 Apr 2013 | 1:00 pm
    While all the hype surrounding social media is not expected to die down anytime soon, a number of small business owners are still hesitant to make a nosedive for social media marketing. However, if there is any social media platform which your dental practice will benefit from, then it would be a blog. Why blog? Google has actually given preferential treatment to blogs for the longest time now. It’s easier for blogs to move up the search engine results pages (SERPs) without that much effort as compared to traditional websites. This means that attaching a blog to your dental website can…
 
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  • 6 Remarkable Ways To Get A Smile Makeover

    Rao Dentistry
    8 May 2013 | 12:18 pm
    Ever seen a hot model on the cover of a magazine? Of course you have. The seductive pose, the trendy outfit (or part of it) and often, a dazzling smile. Have you stopped to think why that model, male or female, has beautiful white teeth? Because it’s attractive and it sells. Granted most of us will not be making the next cover of Glamor, but what if you’re single and looking for that special someone? Or if you’re hoping to ace that job interview? Or maybe, when you look in the mirror your smile doesn’t make you look as young as you feel? Ladies and gentleman, the eyes…

  • 5 Super Easy Ways to Help You Remember To Floss…For Good

    Rao Dentistry
    17 Feb 2013 | 8:49 pm
    Get your floss on, and ace your next dental check up and cleaning. We’ll ignore the fabulous health your mouth will be in as a minor consequence. The only thing is, you have to remember to do it. Every night. So, just (well, sort of) like Mrs Jones….Let’s get it on. Here are 5 super easy (and FREE!) ways to help you remember to floss: 1. Floss before you brush You know you have to brush before you sleep at night, so making flossing a habit before you brush is the easiest, simplest way to guarantee that it will happen. Plus, flossing beforehand removes plaque and food debris…

  • Parents: How To Avoid Passing Dental Fear On To Your Kids

    Rao Dentistry
    16 Jan 2013 | 9:51 am
    Some of the most fun times at our practice are when kids come in for their check ups. Whether they’re shy, playful or loud and chatty, they bring smiles all around (it’s hard not to when you’re so darn cute). Beyond fun, what we love even more is the opportunity to give them a positive, happy dental experience. There’s no better opportunity to make a good impression as when they’re young and, well, impressionable. Unfortunately, many adults have experienced the opposite. Going to the dentist was scary, boring or just plain unpleasant, planting the seed of fear…

  • Getting Back to Gratitude

    Rao Dentistry
    20 Nov 2012 | 1:15 pm
    Thursday is Thanksgiving….a day to devote to family, football, enough food to give our stretchy pants a real challenge….including lots and lots of pie. And, of course, gratitude. Most of us probably don’t take as much time as we should to reflect on everything we are grateful for. If you have, you’ll perhaps agree that it can be uplifting and humbling at the same time. And long, if we’re honest. Since much of what we do around here has to do with taking care of oral health, I thought it would be a good place to highlight for the upcoming holidays, even though we…

  • Dental Care For Athletes

    Rao Dentistry
    19 Nov 2012 | 8:39 am
    Do you secretly dream of being the next super-athlete, say like Tiger Woods, Serena Williams or Lance Armstrong (minus the doping and the drama)? Whether you’re on the road to glory, or an everyday athlete starring in your own life story, you’ll need: Commitment. Dedication. Hard work. and……. your TEETH. Yup. No matter the sport, your teeth are going in with you. To stay in the game, you’ll need to stay in tip-top shape, and  your teeth need to be an asset, not a liability. Here are a few points to keep in mind: 1. Wear your protective gear Helmets, padding and…
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  • First Visit to the Dentist

    Fred
    23 Apr 2013 | 6:59 pm
    I feel the most important thing to consider for any child is if they have spaces in their baby teeth or not.  Children that have spaces in their teeth ( which is supposed to be the case ) have teeth that are more  "self cleaning". Minimal care from the caretaker will keep the teeth healthy. I recommend starting with a flexible finger cot that is sold in most pharmacist / baby store infant oral care sections. It helps keep the hands close to the child and offers more control. As the infant grows accostomed to this habit switch to the brush.  Wiping the teeth clean…

  • Breast Cancer Awareness All Year

    Fred
    19 Sep 2012 | 9:18 am
    In memory of my Mother Patricia: To all our patients their extended families and friends. Please be sure that you and your loved ones have annual breast cancer screenings. If you are opposed to mammograms at least have physical examinations. Anything that can be detected while small is MUCH more treatable.   Your choices not only effect you but those who love you as well.

  • 5 Tips to Avoid Cavities

    tamas
    18 Sep 2012 | 8:26 am
    Cavities. We all fear them. Those little black spots look harmless, but they can permanently damage teeth. In order to have a healthy, shining smile the team at our Midtown Manhattan dental office offers five helpful tips to keep your ivory digits sparkling. read more

  • World Oral Health Day Reinforces the Basics of Oral Care

    tamas
    17 Sep 2012 | 11:02 am
    Last week, the world celebrated World Oral Health Day on September 12, with dentists and doctors using the day to champion the cause of that very important facial accessory—your teeth. There is really no question to the fact that our teeth play a very important role in our lives, and World Oral Health Day serves as a reminder of how we need to take care of these valuable accessories to our smiles. At the very least, the day attempts to reinforce the basics of oral care into the general consciousness. read more

  • Floss Like a Boss!

    gabrielle
    20 Aug 2012 | 10:27 am
    Let’s go back to the basics. Brushing teeth is something we encourage all of our patients to do on a regular basis, and flossing is just as important. As an essential element of proper dental hygiene, flossing can reach all of the spots in between the teeth that merely brushing cannot. Floss is available in two different forms: PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) and nylon. While both are effective, PTFE is more durable, but is also more expensive. When flossing, 18 inches should be used, and held taut between the index finger and thumb on both hands. About one to two inches of floss should…
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    Dr. Richard D. Casson

  • There’s more to a smile then teeth

    admin
    24 Apr 2013 | 6:13 am
    Our teeth are a major part of our identity and having great teeth makes us look and feel more attractive. Whenever we smile or laugh our teeth are on show and the better our dental health and hygiene the more confident we feel. But there’s more to smiling than you might think: having a great smile is not only an expression of happiness it’s also something that can be quite culturally specific. In many countries smiling is something we think of simply as an expression of a positive emotion: but in Japan people can smile when they are confused or annoyed. In other parts of Asia people smile…

  • Suffering from migraines? The headache could be your teeth

    admin
    13 Feb 2013 | 7:48 am
    The severe headache pain that appears to be a migraine could be caused by problems with your teeth or jaw. If you’re suffering from headaches, especially if they appear first thing in the morning, then consult your dentist as there are numerous things that can be done to control the pain. Man holding his head, because of a headache What causes a dental migraine? Teeth grinding – When we’re under stress, we grind our teeth subconsciously, especially at night. As well as weakening your teeth so that they are more vulnerable to cracks and sensitivity, the tension created by the grinding…

  • Wisdom Teeth Extraction Under Hypnosis

    admin
    7 Jan 2013 | 1:49 am
    Richard Casson performs another successful operation under dental hypnosis, this time wisdom teeth extraction! Before his operation, Adam Cox was adamant that he would rather not have chemicals in his body and was keen to discuss alternatives. After going through his options with Dr Casson, he was willing to try out dental hypnosis. In this film, we follow his progress as Dr Casson and hypnotherapist, Sharon Waxkirsh, take out, not one, but four wisdom teeth during an anaesthesia-free procedure. Could YOU be a candidate for dental hypnosis? Dr Richard Casson shares his point of view: “Most…

  • Using Dental Hypnotherapy Instead of Anaesthetic

    admin
    21 Nov 2012 | 9:51 am
    Even if a filling is tricky and deep, hypnotherapy can be a viable alternative to chemical anaesthetic. In this video, Sharon Waxkirsh uses self-hypnosis during the filling of a large cavity. Sharon describes the process as beginning with the conviction that she can achieve mouth numbness, this belief is the most important part of the process. Then Sharon concentrates on relaxing her entire body, paying particular attention to the jaw area. During the session, Sharon continues to focus on the numbness of her mouth and describes herself as ‘giving the jaw to the dentist, as he’s doing the…

  • Cosmetic Dentistry

    admin
    11 Feb 2012 | 1:54 am
    If you want to improve your smile, cosmetic dentistry is the way to go. A good cosmetic dentist can make anybody’s smile more radiant and appealing. Having a nice smile is more important than many people realise. A surprising number of people are very self-conscious about their smile. Sometimes it is because they have yellow or broken teeth. As a result of their self-consciousness they do not smile as often as they should. This is a shame, because they do not benefit from the good hormones that would be released if they smiled more. In addition, they do not connect as well with other…
 
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    Modern Practice

  • Dentists: Here’s Why You Need To Be On Google Plus

    Mike Pedersen
    21 May 2013 | 8:30 am
    A few days ago, a dentist contacted me wanting to know about this “google plus thing”, and how they can leverage it to attract new patients. As a consultant, I have spoken to dozens of dentists, that are beyond frustrated of what to do online to attract new patients. Google has thrown another curve at them with Google Plus Local. I’ll explain what you can do, so read on. If you haven’t noticed, when you type in your location and dentist, you’ll typically seeing a group of listings that are normally below the ads near the top of the first page. This is called the…

  • How do you know when your Customers are lying?

    Martin Smith
    14 May 2013 | 9:41 am
    If people tell a lie every three minutes, how do you know if your Customers are lying or telling the truth? Last month I was walking the floor of the California Dental Association event in Anaheim with Genna, a salesperson for a dental supply company. While walking we came across one of her Customers named Alyssa, who was coming out of a competitors’ booth. It was a bit awkward at first but we settled into some introductions and the tension eased. As we were speaking Genna asked her if she was going to come by for a demonstration of their new floss product. Alyssa stated that she was…

  • 3D Printing – Taking Dental Work to the Next Level

    John Baker
    6 May 2013 | 7:55 am
    Three dimensional (3D) Printing is something which has recently experienced a sudden increase in popularity and can immensely help bring your practice to the next level. The printing process incorporates making a three-dimensional solid object in almost any shape imaginable from a digital model, through the use of advanced digital technology. The additive manufacturing process involved generates objects through a sequential layering process. Companies all over have discovered the benefits of using three dimension printing technology to enhance their business. The added interest has been…

  • Coaching Through Advocacy

    Balaji Krishnamurthy
    24 Apr 2013 | 8:00 am
    This topic is motivated by some polarized political conversations underway in the US, although our topic itself is not political. Even though many of our readers outside the US might have had little interest in US politics, they no doubt were aware of some of these conversations. Over the last few months in the US, we have seen polarized debates leading up to the presidential elections in November, stalemate conversations leading up to the fiscal cliff in December, and a horrific tragedy in Sandy Hook that has rekindled an ideological conversation on gun rights/control. What is common about…

  • How can your practice use Facebook and Twitter to get referrals?

    Guest Author
    8 Apr 2013 | 8:05 am
    Even if you don’t use Facebook or Twitter, I’m sure you are aware of what they are. If you happened to live under a rock for the last few years, Facebook and Twitter are websites people and businesses use to share what’s happening on a day to day, hour to hour, and yes, even on a minute to minute basis. So what are the chances your patients or potential patients use these top social media services? I’d say pretty good considering Facebook has 1.06 BILLION monthly active users and Twitter has reached over 500 MILLION total users! Don’t kid yourself, this isn’t a fad. These numbers…
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  • Minimum Dentistry = Maximum Results

    Marielaina Perrone DDS
    20 May 2013 | 2:59 am
    When people think of cosmetic dentistry they might think of Hollywood style makeovers. These makeovers, while great, do not work for every individual’s needs. The beauty of cosmetic dentistry is that it can oftentimes show major results with minimum work. It takes an experienced cosmetic dentist to be able to see that a small change

  • Beware Of Breakfast On the Run

    Marielaina Perrone DDS
    17 May 2013 | 3:10 am
    It happens all the time, you are late for work and skip breakfast at home, so on your way to work you stop to pick up a donut and some coffee. This very common quick fix for breakfast can create havoc on your dental health if not treated properly following the meal. The sugars in

  • Asthma Management In Dentistry

    Marielaina Perrone DDS
    15 May 2013 | 3:34 am
    Asthma is a chronic condition in your lungs that has two main components. These two components consist of constriction (tightening of the muscles surrounding the  airways, and inflammation, the swelling and irritation of the airways. Constriction and inflammation cause narrowing of the airways, which may result in symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, or shortness

  • The Importance Of Six Month Dental Visits

    Marielaina Perrone DDS
    13 May 2013 | 2:07 am
    Why do most dentists want you to come in for a cleaning at least every 6 months?? While it might not seem like it is necessary, these regular and routine dental visits are essential  for monitoring and maintaining healthy teeth and gums.Earlier changes can be detected, and they can be addressed. Recent research has also

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    Marielaina Perrone DDS
    12 May 2013 | 3:30 am
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  • GPP Releases Second Annual Dental Office Personnel Salary & Benefits Survey

    9 May 2013 | 12:22 pm
    The local CPA and strategic advisory firm of Goldin Peiser & Peiser, LLP (GPP) is pleased to announce the release of its second annual benchmarking Dental Office Personnel Salary & Benefits Survey. The survey was recently mailed to a…Read More

  • Common Practice Problems and State of the Dentist

    25 Apr 2013 | 10:42 am
    Bethany Petty, a practice management consultant in Dallas, recently delivered the below presentation to the Coalition of Dental Advisors at our offices. If you want to learn more, please contact Bethany at…Read More

  • Social Media Marketing Tips for Dental Practices

    19 Apr 2013 | 12:25 pm
    In combination with direct mail, social media marketing can be very beneficial to dental practices. It’s a great way to maintain visibility and open the lines of communication with patients. Below are some tips that will help you…Read More

  • Making Dental Office Compliance Less Complicated

    12 Apr 2013 | 6:02 am
    As the Dental Practice Leader at our accounting firm of Goldin Peiser & Peiser, LLP, I am privileged to have the opportunity to build relationships with other professionals who, like us, provide services to dentists and their dental…Read More

  • Shared Visits Prove to be Beneficial

    5 Apr 2013 | 12:16 pm
    New research conducted by the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and the Cambridge Health Alliance in Massachusetts revealed that shared dental visits can be more effective than traditional one-on-one visits, especially among infants…Read More
 
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