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    MedWorm: Dentistry

  • Detailed Engagement On Steele Vital Says GDPC Chair - British Dental Association

    8 Feb 2010 | 11:00 pm
    Continued and detailed engagement with the profession is vital to the success of the Steele Review pilots. That's the verdict of Dr John Milne, Chair of the British Dental Association's (BDA's) General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC)... (Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today)MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu RSS news feed - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.

  • Modified section method for laser-welding of ill-fitting cp Ti and Ni–Cr alloy one-piece cast implant-supported frameworks

    8 Feb 2010 | 3:00 pm
    This study aimed to verify the effect of modified section method and laser-welding on the accuracy of fit of ill-fitting commercially pure titanium (cp Ti) and Ni[ndash]Cr alloy one-piece cast frameworks. Two sets of similar implant-supported frameworks were constructed. Both groups of six 3-unit implant-supported fixed partial dentures were cast as one-piece [I: Ni[ndash]Cr (control) and II: cp Ti] and evaluated for passive fitting in an optical microscope with both screws tightened and with only one screw tightened. All frameworks were then sectioned in the diagonal axis at the pontic…

  • Which Sinus Lift Technique Should I Consider?

    8 Feb 2010 | 8:32 am
    Patient was referred for an implant surgery in #2 area. He was presented with 6mms of vertical height loss, 7mms of ridge width and 7mms of residual ridge height below sinus. >>Read More and Comment (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)

  • Implant Crown Sunk into Tissue and is Mobile: Any Insight?

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:50 am
    Unfortunately, one month later the implant crown has sunk about 3 mm's into the tissue and is a little mobile >>Read More and Comment (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)

  • Broken Implant Fixture: What Do You Recommend?

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:46 am
    How do I get the implant out without destroying the buccal cortical plate? >>Read More and Comment (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
 
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    ADA News Today

  • 'Not a cure-all, but a great start'

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:48 am
    South Bend, Ind.--At 7:20 a.m. today, patients were already checking in at Erskine Family Dentistry for Give Kids A Smile day exams, cleanings, dental education and care.

  • Feb. 5 is Give Kids a Smile day

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:48 am
    Today is the ADA's eighth annual Give Kids A Smile day, and some 50,000 dental professionals will volunteer to provide free services to more than 320,000 children at 2,000 program sites nationwide.

  • Images from GKAS across the country

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:48 am
    A gallery of images from Give Kids A Smile Events across the country.

  • GKAS satellite media tour

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:48 am
    PHOTO: Live from Nashville: Dr. Lindsey Robinson, a California pediatric dentist and past chair of the ADA Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations (left), and Dr. David Johnson, an oral surgeon and ADA spokesperson from Tennessee, host the 2010 Give Kids A Smile Satellite Media Tour Feb. 3, from Nashville, Tenn.

  • Association seeks repeal of antitrust exemption

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:48 am
    Washington--The Association urged repeal of the health insurance antitrust exemption as the U.S. House of Representatives prepared to vote on a measure that two freshmen members say would "end special treatment for the insurance industry."
 
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    ScienceDaily: Dentistry News

  • Biofilms: Discovery of a new mechanism of virus propagation

    8 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am
    Researchers have shown for the first time that certain viruses are capable of forming complex biofilm-like assemblies, similar to bacterial biofilms. These extracellular infectious structures may protect viruses from the immune system and enable them to spread efficiently from cell to cell. "Viral biofilms" would appear to be a major mechanism of propagation for certain viruses. They are therefore emerging as new and particularly attractive therapeutic targets.

  • Psychosocial problems are common in children with dental fear

    7 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm
    Children and adolescents with severe dental fear often come from families with a turbulent background. It is also more common that they have had counseling contact with a psychologist.

  • Ancient human teeth show that stress early in development can shorten life span

    4 Feb 2010 | 11:00 pm
    Ancient human teeth are telling secrets that may relate to modern-day health: Some stressful events that occurred early in development are linked to shorter lifespans. "Prehistoric remains are providing strong, physical evidence that people who acquired tooth enamel defects while in the womb or early childhood tended to die earlier, even if they survived to adulthood," says anthropologist George Armelagos, who recently published the first summary of prehistoric evidence for the Barker hypothesis.

  • Children more likely to visit the dentist if their parents do, too

    31 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pm
    Whether or not children receive regular dental care is strongly associated with their parents' history of seeking dental care. A new report is the first to analyze the relationship between parents' and childrens' dental visits in a nationally representative sample.

  • Parents should use toothpastes that contain fluoride with a minimum concentration of 1,000 parts per million, study suggests

    26 Jan 2010 | 2:00 am
    Parents should use toothpastes that contain fluoride with a minimum concentration of 1,000 parts per million to prevent tooth decay in their children, says a new report. Preventing tooth decay can help reduce the need for extensive and costly dental treatments, including extractions.
 
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    Dental Care Tips & News from The Dental Heroes

  • Fixodent Announces “Circle of Confidence” Initiative

    Cory Kemp
    7 Feb 2010 | 10:29 pm
    Recently, Proctor & Gamble, makers of Fixodent, the number one dentist recommended brand of denture adhesive, announced the launch of the “Circle of Confidence,” a unique network of experts created to provide confidence and give denture wearers a team to confide in as a person, not a patient. The ‘Circle of Confidence’ program was founded following a Fixodent survey to find out how women dentures feel about themselves compared to women without dentures. The survey, “Fixodent Beauty & Aging,” found that denture wearers place more importance on their smile than the…

  • The 12-Step Plan to Boost Your Dental Practice’s Efficiency

    Debbie Seidel-Bittke
    27 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pm
    Get off the treadmill Each day is a fast, frenetic ride on the practice racetrack. As hygienists we say “Treadmill”. Daily stresses morph into emergencies. You and the team dash from one procedure, patient, or task to the next and each are more critical than the last. At the end of the day you promise yourself you’re going to make changes and try to get things under control. But the fact is, it’s a rush. You’re living on chewing gum and caffeine and gulping at the fountain of adrenaline addiction, and with every near crisis averted, a sudden emergency addressed, and an urgent…

  • Best Practices for Generating Referrals from Millennium Dental

    Millennium Dental
    20 Jan 2010 | 9:34 pm
    The following is a guest post by Millennium Dental. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. For medical and dental professionals, new patients are the lifeblood that keeps their practice running smoothly. Returning patients are, of course, a tremendous asset as well, but without a steady flow of new patients, most practices can’t afford to stay afloat – especially in today’s competitive and frequently oversaturated marketplace. The solution lies in generating referrals. But what are the best practices for generating effective referrals…

  • Dentists: Do you care too much?

    William Esteb
    15 Jan 2010 | 4:23 pm
    The following is a guest post by William D. Esteb. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. Do you care too much? If you have a voracious appetite for new patients, you don’t enjoy the repeat visits, and patient referrals you think you deserve, it may be because you care too much. As a professional caregiver, being a dentist requires that you care—but not care too much. This often comes as a surprise by many in dentistry who boast about how much they care on their website and other marketing overtures. Turns out, few patients are specifically looking…

  • Where Have All the Patients Gone?

    Debbie Seidel-Bittke
    13 Jan 2010 | 11:21 am
    The following is a guest post by Debbie Seidel-Bittke. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. As a dental consultant/coach, I have the opportunity to talk with dental practice owners every day. I also review and analyze dental practices on a weekly basis using my extensive dental knowledge to educate practitioners on how they can improve their practice bottom line. What I hear consistently are dental practices which on average, see 30 new patients each month. Most dental practices have an average of 2,500 active patients. Most of our clients have been…
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    Eastman Institute for Oral Health

  • Eastman Institute for Oral Health Mourns Dr. Mary J. Hauk

    bibby1
    28 Jan 2010 | 6:41 am
    Dr. Mary J. Hauk, DDS, MPH, passed away suddenly on January 20, 2010 at age 42.  She is survived by her son Joseph, age 3, and aunts, uncles and cousins. Dr.Hauk received her bachelor of arts degree in Biology from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1989, and her Doctor of Dental Surgery [...]

  • Profile of Excellence: Vanessa Buckholz Personifies Stellar Service

    bibby1
    26 Jan 2010 | 12:34 pm
    Eastman Institute for Oral Health’s (EIOH) Vanessa Buckholz is the 2009 recipient of the University of Rochester Medical Center’s  Excellence Award in the Dentistry Category. As the administrative assistant to EIOH’s director, Cyril Meyerowitz, D.D.S, M.S., Vanessa juggles a herculean workload overseeing many of the Institute’s day-to-day operations. Buckholz handles new resident and student orientations, facilitates [...]

  • Eastman Institute for Oral Health Director Elected to National, State Posts

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    29 Dec 2009 | 5:56 am
    Cyril Meyerowitz, D.D.S., M.S., director of the Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester Medical Center has been named chair of the Council on Dental Education and Licensure, an American Dental Association agency dedicated to promoting high quality and effective processes of dental education, licensure and credentialing in the U.S. Meyerowitz, of Pittsford, [...]

  • Social Work and Pediatric Dentistry

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    9 Dec 2009 | 7:31 am
    A Conversation with Dr. Alvin Amante Alvin Amante, an Eastman Dental Pediatric Dentistry Resident, frequently works closely with Eastman’s department of  Social Work. Dr. Amante received a call from the after-hours answering service late one evening about a young child who was reportedly punched in the mouth by an adult and needed medical attention. However, when [...]

  • Safe Crib and Car Seat Project

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    8 Dec 2009 | 11:00 am
    Eastman Institute for Oral Health Social Work staff (Lenora A. Colaruotolo, Kimberly Flint, & Elise Linke-Judge), Pediatric Dentistry resident (Dr. Brent Gill), and General Dentristry residents (Drs. Noura Fadel & Hengameh Abtahi) represented Eastman dental at an annual Safe Crib and Car Seat Project crib distribution on December 4, 2009. Cribs and mattresses were distributed to [...]
 
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  • 3D Mobile Press Release: Mobile NewTom Cone Beam 3D Imaging

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    8 Feb 2010 | 6:40 am
    (Augusta, GA and Elmsford, NY, January 13, 2010; 3D Mobile Imaging of the CSRA and AFP Imaging Corporation [OTC.AFPC.PK]) Dental practitioners in Georgia and South Carolina can now offer the latest technology and greatest convenience to their patients thanks to a new mobile dental radiology service. 3D Mobile Imaging of the CSRA is the only mobile NewTom Cone Beam 3D (CB3D) Imaging unit in the area to offer state-of the-art CB3D service allowing patients to be scanned at the dentist’s office. The new service is an alternative to the traditional “brick and mortar” dental imaging center…

  • Health Care Reform: Implications for the Dentist

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    5 Feb 2010 | 7:04 am
    Health care reform has been one of the major agendas of the new administration.  Everyone has been wondering how exactly it is going to work and what it means for them – both personally and professionally.  The dental community has specific concerns because  dental care is essential to the overall health of  every individual.  Unfortunately, the general public does not always realize how  oral health can literally be a life and death situation.  Recent tragic reminders, such as the case where a Californian woman’s gingivitis resulted in the stillborn birth of her child or the …

  • Planmeca’s New Dental Chair offers unique features and controls for dentists

    Administrator
    5 Feb 2010 | 6:58 am
    New design introduced at California Dental Association Show Roselle, Ill.—November 16, 2009–Planmeca’s new dental chair and ambidextrous left/right dental unit offers dentists unprecedented control of instruments while providing a custom fit with exceptional comfort for patients in the new PM 272 dental chair. “Our new PM 270 Dental Unit and Chair has a unique feature that allows dentists to operate several dynamic instruments, the dental chair trim functions and programming, all from a single dual function  foot control. The PM 270’s dual mode foot control allows dentists to…

  • Make Your Dental Practice Thrive: CE in San Diego March 5-6, 2010

    Administrator
    5 Feb 2010 | 6:42 am
    Continuing Education Seminar located in San Diego, CA. – March 5th and 6th, 2010 During this exclusive event, Bill Blatchford DDS, Robert Lowe DDS and Ron Zokol DMD will be sharing proven clinical techniques and sound business rules to enable you to have a quality, profitable practice during any economy. Not only will you Earn 16 CE Credits but you will gain valuable knowledge and understanding in: New technologies, including dental lasers and digital impressions. Implant procedures for General and Advanced Practitioners New to market materials – and which materials to use for the…

  • 145th Chigago Midwinter Meeting for Dental Professionals

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    4 Feb 2010 | 6:47 am
    Are you going? The 145th Chicago Midwinter Meeting is scheduled for February 25-27, 2010. Along with great courses and special events, 600 exhibitors will show off the latest and greatest products in dentistry today. Visit http://www.cds.org/mwm_2010/ for details!
 
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  • Eighth Annual Give Kids a Smile Program - Remembering Deamonte Driver

    3 Feb 2010 | 5:03 am
    The American Dental Association's (ADA) eighth annual Give Kids a Smile program is this Friday, February 5, 2010. The Give Kids a Smile event, to be held at more than 2,000 locations across the country, will provide an estimated 320,000 children with the essential dental treatments they all deserve, for no cost. The event has seen its share of criticism, as many people feel that it takes more than just one day a year to address issues such as early childhood decay, that is observed in many of the nation's less fortunate children, as well as the lack regular dental care common with many…

  • Super Bowl Sunday - Keep Your Spread Teeth Friendly

    2 Feb 2010 | 3:49 am
    Super Bowl Sunday is almost here, and I'm sure everyone is preparing for not only the game, but the food that goes with watching the most anticipated sporting event of the year. Watching the Super Bowl is synonymous with eating traditional favorites such as chili, chips, sandwiches, pizza; the list goes on and on. I'm pretty sure the last thing on your mind will be the health of your teeth, while you are consuming these tasty treats, but if you are looking for something healthier for your teeth, Dr. Thomas Connelly, a New York City cosmetic dentist, offers his suggestions for a healthier…

  • Oral Bacteria Linked to Stillbirth

    28 Jan 2010 | 4:53 am
    If you are pregnant, considering becoming pregnant in the future, or know someone that fits into either category, PAY ATTENTION, because this information could save a life. Researcher Yiping Han, from the department of periodontilogy at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine has reported the first documented case of a stillbirth caused by an oral bacteria. The 35 year old mother suffered from pregnancy gingivitis. At 39 weeks, five days - which is considered to be full term - the mother sadly delivered her stillborn baby. An autopsy was preformed which revealed the presence…

  • Brooke Mueller Rushed to the ICU After Her Oral Infection Spreads

    21 Jan 2010 | 4:35 am
    Charlie Sheen's wife Brooke Mueller, was rushed to the ICU of a Sherman Oaks, California hospital after an infection, apparently caused by her recent emergency oral surgery to remove an impacted wisdom tooth, started to spread. Mueller was admitted with a 105-degree fever. Her lawyer, Yale Galanter, told PEOPLE Magazine "Brooke is in the hospital ICU related to the surgery for her impacted wisdom tooth," adding "They are trying to get the infection and fever under control. The infection has spread." Wisdom teeth extraction isn't a favorite procedure among dental patients. Chances are, you…

  • Johnson & Johnson Issues 'Massive' Recall of Tylenol and Motrin Products

    15 Jan 2010 | 4:19 pm
    Tylenol and Motrin are both common over-the-counter pain relief medications that are often recommended for use after dental procedures, when your little one's are teething, after wisdom teeth extractions or root canals, and when you have a toothache; only to name a few. If you find yourself reaching for a bottle of Tylenol or Motrin, please check the McNeil Consumer Healthcare website for a complete list of the products that were voluntary recalled by Johnson & Johnson, due to a "moldy, musty, or mildew-like odor". According to reports, the odor was caused by trace amounts of a chemical…
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  • Wisdom tooth and reason for its extraction

    Dr. Chetan
    29 Jan 2010 | 9:52 pm
    Wisdom tooth is the third molar that erupts last in the oral cavity, usually after the other 28 teeth have already erupted. And these wisdom teeth come at the age of around 17-21 years and sometimes till 25 years of age. One of the most frequently removed/extracted teeth is the 3rd molar, as they erupt at places other than normal, as there is sometimes less place remaining for the 3rd molar to erupt after the other 28 teeth have come out. Wisdom teeth position is checked with the help of orthopantomogram if it doesn’t erupt, and after the exact position is known, the way of extraction…

  • Fluids and drinks that lead to Bad breath

    Dr. Chetan
    29 Jan 2010 | 9:40 pm
    Bad breath/Halitosis is a poor condition as always discussed, and earlier I have discussed on the foods responsible for bad breath, causes of bad breath, and how to prevent bad breath. Here is an article on the fluids and drinks that can lead to bad breath - Bad breath is said to be caused by both liquids and solid foods, the liquids being more involved in certain reactions and production of compounds, and solids being adherent to tissues and tongue surface, leading to the poor oral health and bad breath. It’s not just the type of food, but also the contents in it, the temperature, and…

  • What is pulp capping

    Dr. Chetan
    4 Jan 2010 | 3:11 am
    Pulp capping is derived from the name pulp cap which means trying to sterilize the damaged tooth area as well as one can, followed by stopping the bleeding and placing the right filling material on it. The precaution being that teeth that are already abscessed should never be pulp-capped – this is done to those teeth where the nerve is irritated but still alive and healthy enough to repair the self given a chance to do so. Pulp capping gives it a chance by getting out the decayed portions and the bacteria then putting a clean dressing on it with the filling After eliminating the wounded…

  • What is Macrognathia?

    Dr. Chetan
    2 Jan 2010 | 12:43 pm
    Macrognathia is a disease to some extent. It is a condition where either of the jaws upper or lower jaw grows large or small abnormally but it is not painful. This kind of deformity has several origins. It can be caused due to trauma, congenital or it can be inherited. This condition can always be corrected with surgery. Macrognathia is associated with tumors and other disorders. This condition gives rise to other problems such as changing appearance, speech and eating style. When it comes to this abnormal growth of the jaw, it is due to the continuous secretion of growth hormone. The…

  • What is Micrognathia?

    Dr. Chetan
    2 Jan 2010 | 2:56 am
    Micrognathia is a condition that is typically related to someone naturally having an abnormal smaller jaw. It is likely to be a resultant of generic or hereditary decent. Most cases of Micrognathia are detected while the victim is still an infant. It is fairly a common phenomenon. Micrognathia is likely to be noted by the mother. The mother of the baby may notice that the infant is not feeding properly. Very observant mothers have been able to detect Micrognathia occurrences on their babies at infant ages. Micrognathia may also be detected by use of medical examination. Medical procedures…
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  • Root Canal Treatment Saves a Perforated Tooth

    12 Jan 2010 | 8:21 pm
    This root canal was started in July '09. After having difficulty finding the canals, the tooth was referred to our office.Upon opening the tooth, we found a supraboney perforation on the ML surface.Canals were located using a operating microscope and the root canal completed.The ML perforation was repaired using Geristore. (Since this perforation was above the crestal bone, a restorative material that would not wash out must be used. MTA is not the best material in this type of perforation)A six month recall finds the lesions almost completely healed and the tooth pain free and functional.

  • Calcium Hydroxide as Intercanal Medicament

    9 Dec 2009 | 2:31 pm
    Ca(OH)2 pastes are used in endodontics as a temporary canal filling material for multiple purposes including:1. Stimulate continue root development2. Control exudate/disinfect the canal system3. Prevention of external root resorption following traumatic injuries4. Create an apical barrier following over instrumentationOccasionally, I will use calcium hydroxide as a intracanal medicament to look for signs of initial healing prior to obturation. On this particular retreatment case, the distal canal was long and wide. I was concerned there may have been some resorption or possible an apical…

  • Herodontics? - Revisited

    3 Dec 2009 | 2:00 pm
    In Aug 2009, an American Academy of Implant Dentistry press release stated, "...times have changed and patients should forego prolonged dental heroics to save failing teeth and replace them with long-lasting dental implants". While it universally accepted that implants are a great way to replace missing teeth, a more controversial topic is when to replace a diseased tooth with an implant. In my opinion, those promoting dental implants have become increasingly more aggressive about replacing natural teeth.As a specialist, I am occasionally called upon to perform "heroic" procedures. This may…

  • Retreatment & MTA Save a Perforated Tooth

    12 Nov 2009 | 7:30 am
    The following case was submitted by Dr. Rico D. Short of Smyrna, GA.Original endodontic treatment was done 15 years ago. The crowns on 8 & 9 were replaced 2 years earlier at which time the dentist placed post for retention. During post preparation, the root was perforated. A large lesion has developed.DX: Prior RCT w/ Chronic Apical Abscess w/ root perforation. Pt was informed the prognosis was questionable due to the perforation. Pt understood and consented for treatment including perforation repair.Retreatment on #8 completed with MTA root repair.8 month recall22 month recall finds…

  • Endodontic Retreatment & MTA Preserve the Tooth

    30 Oct 2009 | 12:11 am
    Here's a tooth that had endodontic treatment over 10 years ago. While the clinician had difficulty finding all the canals, the tooth has been functional for quite some time. A large furcal defect raises suspicion of a root fracture or perforation.DX: Prior RCT w/ Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis.There are many who would consider this hopeless and recommend extraction.Let us consider the cause of this treatment failure:1. Missed Canals2. Furcal Perforation or Root Fracture?Can these issues be addressed to preserve the natural tooth?In my consultation with the patient, I explain these issues…
 
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  • White Paper on Ethics & Professionalism in Dental Education

    wisdom
    4 Feb 2010 | 3:51 pm
    The American Student Dental Association (ASDA) has recently published a White Paper on Ethics & Professionalism in Dental Education which can be found at http://www.asdanet.org/uploadedFiles/The_Issues/ASDA%20White%20Paper%20Final-Newcomb.pdf The paper is designed to help address issues of cheating which have occurred at dental schools. The ASDA Student Code of Ethics states that, “ASDA recognizes the importance of high ethical standards in the dental school setting. Therefore, the Association believes students should conduct themselves in a manner reflecting integrity and fairness in…

  • ADA EBD Champions Conference 2010

    wisdom
    28 Jan 2010 | 3:38 pm
    The American Dental Association (ADA) is looking for dentists interested in spreading the word about evidence-based dentistry to attend the EBD Champions Conference March 26-27, 2010, at ADA Headquarters in Chicago, IL. The deadline for applications is faster approaching and is Jan. 30, 2010. The conference is sponsored by the ADA and the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice and supported by an educational grant from Procter & Gamble. The event is a unique opportunity for dentists to become resources to their local dental communities by promoting an evidence-based approach to patient…

  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) Contact Information and Request

    wisdom
    14 Jan 2010 | 6:50 pm
    I encourage you to submit emails, phone calls, and /or letters to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS). Here is an convenient email list containing emails of the current AAOMS officers and trustees in which you can your message to iradc@aol.com, drljmoore@aol.com, ajeeone@aol.com, eslade@comcast.net, rlynnwhite@austin.rr.com, brinaldi@aaoms.org, snelson@rmoms.com, lawrencebusino@gmail.com, lkrafetto@gmail.com, etgoms@comcast.net, wnelson@baycare.net, mapavelka@msn.com, windellh@gmail.com, ejohnson@aaoms.org Here is the message I recently sent to them. By…

  • IRA D. CHEIFETZ, D.M.D. – American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) President 2009-2010

    wisdom
    14 Jan 2010 | 6:21 pm
    2009-2010 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) president Dr. Ira Cheifetz has said some disappointing and upsetting words in his recent inauguration speech on October 15, 2009  in Toronto, Canada. We have known empirically for many years that untreated third molars are likely to cause problems. Now we have the evidence-based data to back us up. The Third Molar Clinical Trials, undertaken jointly by the AAOMS and the OMS Foundation, has shown a correlation between third molars, their associated biofilm, and systemic disease. Despite the reams of evidence reported by…

  • American Journal of Public Health Author Jay W. Friedman is 2009 Author of the Year

    wisdom
    14 Jan 2010 | 5:57 pm
    I wanted to alert everyone who have have missed it that Jay W. Friedman was the American Journal of Public Health Author of the year. Jay W. Friedman is a retired dentist now living in California. He has his own website http://www.wix.com/simcoe/jay/ and has received a lot of attention here on www.teethremoval.com. Jay W. Friedman was selected for this honor for his articled titled “The Prophylactic Extraction of Third Molars: A Public Health Hazard.” which has been reproduced on my website courtesy of Jay W. Friedman and the American Journal of Public Health at…
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  • Experienced Staff

    Administrator
    4 Feb 2010 | 1:04 pm
    Just the other day I had a wonderful compliment!!! As I was working with Dr. Donaldson on a patient that we have seen for some time now he look at me as asked “How long have you been doing this?” At first, I thought that because of the many questions that I asked Dr. Donaldson regarding how we were going to treat this patient’s specific situation, I seemed inexperienced. However, it was the complete opposite. He said “No, it really seems like you know what you are doing!” This made my day!! I work very hard at helping our doctors make each treatment specific to…

  • The Confidence to Have Dental Work without Sedation

    Administrator
    7 Dec 2009 | 6:00 am
    Words cannot begin to express my deepest gratitude to Dr. Donaldson and his staff for taking such wonderful care of me.  To say that I’m deathly afraid of dentists is a complete understatement. Having just moved to Ann Arbor from NYC, I was in search of a dental practice for my family.  I stumbled across Donaldson & Guenther as I happened to be in the building for another appointment.    I was immediately struck by Ann’s professionalism and kindess, not to mention the calmness of the office.  I scheduled a cleaning for my husband and reluctantly, one for myself only…

  • No Strings Attached: A Previous Patient Returns

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    23 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am
    A previous patient had a dental emergency that her “new” practice could not see her for. She had a temporary crown that had come out of place. The dental practice that had done the preparation for the crown was not available to see her for a few days and the tooth was beginning to hurt. Her concern grew, so she called our office, where she had been a regular patient, years prior. Ann got her in right away. When I looked at the existing temporary, I was immediately concerned, because the shape and edges of it had caused her gums to become very inflamed, which made the whole area painful. I…

  • My teeth have never felt this great before!

    Administrator
    9 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am
    I recently saw a new patient who was petrified to be in the dental chair.  I calmly spoke to him, letting him know he was in control and I would stop any time he became uncomfortable. He listened to his iPod while I cleaned his teeth. Although that’s routine here at Donaldson and Guenther, it was new for him and helped him relax a bit.  When I was all done he couldn’t believe the difference in how clean his teeth felt and how comfortable he had been. He was very appreciative of my work and caring approach. He said, “My teeth have never felt this great before! Thank you so much.”…

  • Sleep Quietly

    Administrator
    4 Nov 2009 | 10:13 am
    Although I was aware that I was snoring at night, as I was reminded by my wife in the mornings, I was not aware of the “less than restful” sleep I was getting at night until I started using my mouth appliance from Donaldson and Guenther.  I am now getting a more restful sleep at night and wake fully ready for a full and challenging day.  The added benefit is that I am no longer snoring and being an irritant to my wife.  Dr. Kristen Guenther did an excellent job in fitting me for my “sleeping appliance,” which took only 3 visits.  The device fits naturally in my…
 
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    Fluoride News

  • CBC News - Calgary - Kids tooth decay drains medical system: expert

    9 Feb 2010 | 4:51 am
    Calgary's (Alberta, Canada) water is fluoridated: "A University of Calgary health care economist says treating tooth decay in children under the age of five is becoming a significant drain on the medical system.The latest statistics show the most common procedure in the operating room at the Children's Hospital is the extraction of children's teeth under general anesthetic.Herb Emery said 600 Calgary children under the age five require dental surgery each year."

  • Poor Shore children face limited dental care | delmarvanow.com | The Daily Times

    9 Feb 2010 | 2:07 am
    Maryland is 94% fluoridated: "Despite great strides in the effort to improve dental access for Maryland's poorest children, few dentists accept Medicaid patients on the Lower Shore.'There is a great need for these people to be seen. I'm only scratching the surface,' said Arvind Jain, owner of Delaware Maryland Dental of Salisbury.""We are struggling to treat adults without insurance," Chandi said. "It is a nightmare. We have patients calling. They want, at least, pain medicine.""Maryland focused on improving access for low-income children to dentists after the death of Deamonte Driver in…

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    7 Feb 2010 | 1:09 pm
    New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc.Promote Your Page Too

  • NorwalkPlus.com News - February is “National Children’s Dental Health Month"

    5 Feb 2010 | 9:18 am
    NorwalkPlus.com News - February is “National Children’s Dental Health Month": In Connecticut, fluoridation is state-mandated: "A 2007 survey of Connecticut schoolchildren found that 31% of children in Head Start aged 2-4 have already experienced tooth decay and that 14% of those children had 5 or more teeth decayed or missing from decay. By Kindergarten, more than one in four children have experienced dental decay, 16% of which have untreated decay"

  • Month Focuses On Rising Tooth Decay In Youngsters

    5 Feb 2010 | 5:03 am
    Month Focuses On Rising Tooth Decay In Youngsters: After 65 years of water fluoridation in the U.S., "More American children than ever are starting school with tooth decay because they've never had a dental check-up."
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  • Dental Did You Know: What's in your Toothpaste Part 1

    7 Feb 2010 | 7:47 am
    Hydrated Silica: also known as Silicic Acid, Silica Gel, and Amorphous Silicon DioxideChemical Formula: SiO2.nH20Description: Transparent GelUse: It is the abrasive used in gel toothpaste or as a secondary abrasive in opaque toothpastesSource: Field S, Why There's Antifreeze in Your Toothpaste: The Chemistry of Household Ingredients, Chicago Review Press, 2008, pg 239-240.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: Dental Radiation and Airport Scanners?

    3 Feb 2010 | 6:52 am
    Hi everyone, Ok, it seems that everyone is worked up about the potential for damage from these new airport backscatter radiation scanners. (Which also brings up the topic of radiation doses from dental radiographs). On occasion, certain patients will decline radiographs because they think the doses they are receiving are large.To clear the record, this chart from the Health Physics Society (http://www.hps.org) gives us the basis of where a dental radiograph is compared to other medical xray procedures:(Dosage in millirem (mrem))Skull (lateral):1Chest (PA): 2 Skull (PA or AP): 3Chest…

  • Dental Records for Canadians Missing in Haiti

    1 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    Hi everyone,One of the sad aspects of being a dentist is being asked by authorities for chart records to identify victims of disasters such as those in the Haitian earthquake zone. Quoted below is the (edited for brevity) text of an electronic bulletin from the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) with respect to the relief efforts in Haiti:The massive earthquake that recently struck Haiti has affected an estimated 3 million people according to the Canadian Red Cross, resulting in extreme injuries and significant loss of life. As of January 22, over 300 Canadians are still unaccounted for in…

  • Dental Did You Know: Early Childhood Caries and Body Weight

    31 Jan 2010 | 8:06 am
    Studies have shown that children with early childhood caries (cavities-ECC) are at risk of weighing less than 80% of their ideal weight, fitting into the criteria of failure to thrive.Source: Ezer M et al, Early Childhood Caries: The Dental Disease of Infants, Oral Health, Jan 2010, Vol 100, No 1, pg 8-12.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: Early Childhood Caries (Cavities)

    30 Jan 2010 | 7:53 am
    Dental caries (cavities) is a chronic disease that in children is five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever.Source: Ezer M et al, Early Childhood Caries: The Dental Disease of Infants, Oral Health, Jan 2010, Vol 100, No 1, pg 8-12.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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  • Classic Periodontal Prosthesis vs. Current Treatment Modalities

    Cary Feuerman, DMD
    Having received my dental education at Boston University Goldman School of Dentistry in the early 1980's from some of the finest academicians and clinicians, the foundation of my periodontal specialty training centered around a comprehensive treatment planning approach which I continue to employ every day in clinical practice. Along with disease elimination and control of the etiologic factors, attainment of the classic "periodontal prosthesis" was the mainstay and goal of treatment for the most challenging cases. With the advent of predictable bone regeneration and osseointegration of dental…

  • WebDental Social Network and Community for Dentists and Dental Professionals

    Cary Feuerman, DMD
    Facebook, the world's premier social network for the general public, turned six the other day. The growth has been astounding with over 400 million registered members. If Facebook were a country, it would have the third largest population in the world behind China and India! WebDental continues to grow at a steady pace as members of the dental profession embrace technology and the benefits of social networking, community and media. Check out the amazing growth of Facebook on a video from CNN.

  • WebDental - Social Network and Community for Dentists and Dental Professionals

    Giovanni Castellucci, DMD
    I am currently attending the Yankee Dental Congress in Boston. Many of my dental colleagues have expressed disappointment with other dental social networks because members can oftentimes become a bit "unruly" with their comments and blog posts. It is truly exhilarating to be a part of a community that is dedicated to professionalism and integrity as members share and communicate their ideas.

  • Win a Trip to Paris, France with DentalEZ® Group’s “Museum of Handpiece Art (MoHA)” Sweepstakes

    Erin Foster
    DentalEZ’s New Interactive Website Invites Dental Professionals to Apply their Artistic Talents and Take Advantage of Monthly Contests, Promotions, and Giveaways Malvern, PA - DentalEZ® Group, a supplier of innovative products and services for dental health professionals worldwide, will announce the launch of a fun and interactive website for dental professionals, www.starmasterpiece.com, at this year’s upcoming Greater New York Dental Meeting taking place November 29th through December 2nd. Named after its StarDental® handpiece line, the first-of-its-kind www.starmasterpiece.com is a…

  • GUM DISEASE - INFANT DEATH CONNECTION?? Dr. Eric Linden- drgums.com

    Dr. Eric Linden
    Another case report regarding the possible connection between periodontal disease and premature pregnancy which has the potential to lead to serious consequences as explained in this article out of Case Western University. Here is another indication where LANAP can be a useful option in the treatment of periodontal disease since the laser targets the specific bacteria that causes the inflammation and ultimate breakdown. here is the link http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34979552/ns/health-pregnancy/from/ET any comments welcomed Dr. Eric Linden www.drgums.com
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  • Upper Molar Dental Implants to Replace Missing Teeth - Case Study -Dr. Amin, Burbank

    Ramsey A. Amin, DDS
    7 Feb 2010 | 6:45 pm
    Here is a nice basic case to follow from beginning to end. This man's upper molars on one side were in bad shape: The teeth were extracted and replaced with three dental implants in my office in Burbank.  He also had a deep cleaning. The color denotes the size of the implants. Standard abutments were able to be used rather than custom abutments.  This helps reduce cost, but most implant surgeons don't know how to place implants to prevent having to use custom abutments.  Final Teeth:  He was really happy to have teeth again.  He can eat anything he wants! Ramsey A. Amin, D.D.S.

  • Unusual Broken Dental Implant Corrected By Dr. Ramsey Amin in Burbank

    Ramsey A. Amin, DDS
    4 Feb 2010 | 4:43 pm
    Tom had a strange situation.  He had two implants placed by another dentist in the 90's.  The problem was that the two dental implants were too far from the adjacent tooth. This caused a pocket to form and he was always catching food there.  Worse yet, the pressure from the bite on the area that was "hanging" over caused the implant to fracture!  A fractured implant is extremely rare! The broken implant and the bridge removed. Removing this implant could have been very risky due a risk of nerve damage so I opted for an unusual fix. I placed one skinny implant in front off the broken…

  • Dental CT Scans and Bone Width For Implants - Burbank Implant Expert Explains

    Ramsey A. Amin, DDS
    2 Feb 2010 | 9:15 am
    There’s a good chance I will need to obtain one or more x-rays of your jaw, teeth or facial skeleton at some point during the diagnostic evaluation (or workup) of your bone loss or missing teeth areas. 3D Cone-Beam CT scans allow me to view  bone in a very special way.  What most people don't know is that a regular x-ray can only show how "tall" your bone is; it can not show the "width."  CT or "CAT" scans allow the width to be determined. These pictures of a real patient that I treated in my office in Burbank should help.  I placed five dental implants in his lower jaw.   So…

  • Dental Implant...Can't Get Numb? Dr. Amin in Burbank Explains

    Ramsey A. Amin, DDS
    29 Jan 2010 | 8:56 pm
    Are you unable to get numb? Are you terrified of having a dental implant? Does Novocaine just not work? Sedation can help!!! Over the last few years, I have noticed in my practice an increase in patients that have this difficulty. It is not uncommon for this to develop later in life. When sedated, these patients have no difficulty in getting the dental treatment that they need.  Pain and fear are eliminated. Intravenous Sedation produces a very predictable sedation. I do 1-2 IV sedations per day for the last 10 years. Unlike pills, the medications are delivered intravenously and can be…

  • Burbank Dental Implant Update - Photo Series Shows an Implant Fusing to the Upper Jawbone

    Ramsey A. Amin, DDS
    16 Jan 2010 | 7:57 am
    This is a great visual example of an implant fusing or "osseointegrating" to the jaw.  You can easily see the difference. This lovely elderly woman came to see me with a tooth that broke down to the gum. In one appointment. I extract the remaining root and placed an immediate dental implant into the socket and made a tooth also.  ***Note the spaces around the newly placed implant***  After 2 months of healing, the space around the implant is gone! (see below)    Healing time varies, but a successful dental implant should look like this.  In fact, over time, the bone will look better…
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  • A Reading From The Blog According to Luke?

    Michael Ventriello
    23 Jan 2010 | 6:59 pm
    Who would've expected that 82 year-old Pope Benedict XVI would be telling priests to use the internet "astutely" by writing blogs and using new forms of communications to spread the gospel message. Hey, I wouldn't lie about the Pope - I couldn't handle the guilt! But seriously, in his message during the Roman Catholic Church's World Day of Communications this past Saturday, the Pope said,  "Priests are challenged to proclaim the Gospel by employing the latest generation of audio-visual resources, images, videos, animated features, blogs and websites which alongside…

  • Before You Hire a Social Media Consultant...

    Michael Ventriello
    3 Jan 2010 | 5:41 pm
    It appears that the dental industry officially discovered social media in 2009 - Kind of like Columbus discovering America when it was already populated, but better late then never, right? One by-product of dentistry's social media gold rush is the emergence of many self-proclaimed social media gurus, ninjas and experts who want to charge a fee to slap up a Facebook page and set up a Twitter account. Ah, if only it were that easy. Here are some things to consider before signing up with a social media consultant: Social media is a marketing function, and is usually best handled by social media…

  • Greater New York Dental Meeting: Waiting On Line for the Prizes

    Michael Ventriello
    1 Dec 2009 | 6:24 pm
    This past Sunday, I did my annual Jersey Shore to Manhattan Island shuttle to attend the Greater New York Dental Meeting. The planets appeared to be in perfect alignment. It was a beautiful mild day with hardly any traffic - was Will Smith filming Legend Part II? I discovered an empty parking lot on the corner of 11th ave and 28th - 8 bucks for the whole day! Sweet!  As soon as I walked into the world's largest terrarium otherise known as the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, I realized the attendee registration lines were unreasonably long. Unfortunately, I had to take my place at the…

  • Virtual Magazine Rack

    Michael Ventriello
    1 Nov 2009 | 5:57 pm
    A new web site named Maggwire.com provides magazine publishers with a new means to distribute their content online. Maggwire intends to apply the i-Tunes business model to magazine publishing, which you probably already know is drowning in red ink. According to a company press release, "For the first time, magazine readers can select a topic and browse current magazine articles from a pool of more than 600 leading magazine publications. While Maggwire Beta is currently free, the company is partnering with magazine publishers to develop Maggwire Premium, a subscriber model that…

  • Hygienist be Heard!

    Michael Ventriello
    5 Oct 2009 | 12:20 pm
    In case you weren't aware, Lanmark Group (my employer) is conducting an online survey for dental hygienists only. We believe the hygienist's opinion, insight, and point-of-view are extremely valuable when it comes to product preferences, day-to-day office procedures, social media usage, career satisfaction, CE/training programs, patient communication, etc. The survey will take about 20 minutes, but think of it as spending quality time with someone who truly values your input.  So if you've ever thought to yourself "How come no one asks what the hygienist thinks?" Here's your…
 
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