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Entries from January 2006

JADA online

January 29th, 2006 · No Comments

Here is a great service for those looking for the original article as written in the Jounral of the American Dental Association. Listed as http://jada.ada.org, this is a great service. Each page is replicated for great reading.The JADA online archive includes the full text of every issue of the journal dating back to 1995 along […]

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Passing of Dr. Hugo Retief

January 29th, 2006 · No Comments

Just a short note to everyone that Hugo Retief pased away. Hugo was a brilliant individual who contributed extensively to the field of dental adhesion and microleakage.  Originally from South Africa, he spent that last part of his carreer at The University of Alabama in Birmingham in my department. Hugo was most generous with his time […]

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Another look at sealants

January 28th, 2006 · No Comments

Pit and fissure sealants             It is interesting to note that the genesis of the pit and fissure sealant dates to more than eighty years ago. Hyatt actually published that the  the micro-tortuous convolutions of enamel on the occlusal table contributed significantly to the generation of caries.  He proosed that this clinical problem could be reduced by […]

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Digital calipers on sale at Harbourfreight

January 25th, 2006 · No Comments

www.Harbourfreight.com has a great set of digital calipers on sale at $15.99.  They are normally $39.99.  They are great for measuring verticle dimension in the mouth and on models.  http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47257

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Patterson has a Dental Photo Kit

January 24th, 2006 · No Comments

Patterson has announced the release of a complete digital photography solution – the Canon® DentalFoto™ Digital Camera Kit. 
The complete kit includes the Canon PowerShot A620 camera, proprietary lens extension, close-up lens set, lens cap, two sets of rechargeable batteries and a trickle battery charger.  The kit also includes three Secure Digital memory cards, a card reader/writer, custom aluminum carrying case and dental photography manual.
The product isn’t on the web site…that I could see. The Patterson site is here: [1]

[1] http://https://www.pattersondental.com/app.aspx

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Dallas

January 24th, 2006 · No Comments

I will be leaving for the Southwest Dental Conference in Dallas on Thursday. I will present two programs on Friday and a Digital Radiography Roundtable on Saturday.
The Roundtable will feature four leading Radiography vendors answering audience questions.

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Florida Probe New Software

January 24th, 2006 · No Comments

Florida Probe Version 5.12.6 will begin shipping this week. If you have purchased a Florida Probe System within the last 12 months or you are a current Extended Warranty customer, you will receive this version free of charge by replying to this email.  New upgrades with this version include: new highlighted cursor, new center line for improved data entry, and improved printer options, jpeg and default settings. In addition, easily switch between multiple patient visits with our new tab option  See the web page here: [1]

[1] http://floridaprobe.com/

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Patterson Dental Supply Presents the Latest in Digital Dental Photography

January 24th, 2006 · No Comments

   Patterson and Dental Learning Centers team up to offer comprehensive, high-tech equipment solution ST. PAUL, Minn. – (Jan. 24, 2006) – Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. and Dental Learning Centers (DLC) have partnered to supply dental offices with a complete digital photography solution – the Canon® DentalFoto™ Digital Camera Kit.             The Canon DentalFoto Digital […]

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11 Commandments for an Enthusiastic Team

January 23rd, 2006 · No Comments

11 Commandments for an Enthusiastic Teamby Ian Percy [1]
1 Help each other be right — not wrong.  2 Look for ways to make new ideas work — not for reasons they won’t.  3 If in doubt — check it out! Don’t make negative assumptions about each other.  4 Help each other win and take pride in each other’s victories.  5 Speak positively about each other and about your organization at every opportunity.  6 Maintain a positive mental attitude no matter what the circumstances.  7 Act with initiative and courage as if it all depends on you.  8 Do everything with enthusiasm — it’s contagious.  9 Whatever you want — give it away.  10 Don’t lose faith — never give up.  11 Have fun!!

[1] http://www.ianpercy.com/index.html

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Superbowl Bound

January 22nd, 2006 · No Comments

Hey, The Panthers play the Seahawks today.  The long snapper for Carolina is my patient (Jason Kyle).  We ask him for three staight wins the last time he was in.  They have given us the fist two.  Today is the day for the third.  Then we will be Super Bowl bound.  Wish us luck.  I […]

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