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Entries from August 2007

Modern Diet Causes Acid Erosion

August 28th, 2007 · No Comments

Do your patients know about acid erosion? Soft drinks, juices, teas, fruits, and vinegar can soften tooth enamel to change the shape, texture, and appearance of teeth, according to a recent article on the DentalNews website. Known as acid erosion, the process can cause tooth sensitivity, discoloration, small cracks on teeth edges, and proclivity to […]

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The Family Dentist: A Patient’s First Defense

August 28th, 2007 · No Comments

You are well aware of the affects periodontal disease can have on overall health: increased risk for heart attack, stroke, premature or low-weight births, osteoporosis, respiratory diseases, and diabetes complications. But did you know that some dentists are finding medical conditions in their patients before the patients’ doctors? The blood tests (which aren’t usually covered […]

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Online Tool for OSHA Compliance

August 27th, 2007 · No Comments

Dentists can respond to most OSHA complaints by telephone or fax instead of enduring an onsite investigation. The ADA takes credit for having made this convenience possible. A recent posting by Craig Palmer on the ADA’s site announced an online compliance assistance tool. To make your life a little easier, you can now go online […]

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Ban Amalgam? ADA Report

August 23rd, 2007 · No Comments

While the ADA has officially stated that amalgam is safe for consumers, many dentists and patients prefer composite resin fillings. Others want to ban amalgam completely. The ADA released an article this month entitled “Banning Amalgam Could Increase US Dental Costs by $8 Billion a Year” (http://www.ada.org/public/media/releases/0708_release02.asp). Based on “Economic Impact of Regulating the Use […]

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Digital Dentistry

August 23rd, 2007 · No Comments

Do you run a "smart" practice? Digital photos, X-rays, records, and patient forms can revolutionize your office with a "smart," efficient, and highly effective means to improve many facets of your daily tasks and patient service. So where can you find technology that will suit your needs, fit into your space, and help you go […]

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ADA Free Online OSHA Course thru Sept. 1

August 22nd, 2007 · No Comments

Free is good. If you’re an ADA member, take advantage of the free online OSHA course, available through September 1, 2007 at http://www.adaceonline.org/, thanks to 1-800-DENTIST. This is the first course in a series of five. It covers OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standards.

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Everyone Wants CEREC

August 21st, 2007 · No Comments

Last year, Dental Products Report surveyed dentists: Without considering cost, which technology would dentists want to implement in their practices? About 25% of respondents chose CEREC. In fact, 7500 American dentists use CEREC today. It is definitely a hot item. So when the July Dental Practice Report interviewed Dr. Paul Schoenbeck, a six-year veteran CEREC […]

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Another Selling Point: Home Bleaching Reduces Caries

August 20th, 2007 · No Comments

Whether you believe that in-office bleaching with light-activated gel is a brilliant development or a complete scam, you may be interested to know that a recent study shows home bleaching effective in reducing susceptibility to caries, while in-office bleaching did not yield similar results. Quintessence International released the study in July 2007. Read the abstract […]

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3D Charting for GDs Doing Well in Clinical Trial Stage

August 17th, 2007 · No Comments

Are you ready for 3-D charts? According to a study in August’s The Journal of the American Dental Association, a new 3-D charting model got high marks in a 14-week study. The article states, "No studies have investigated the inclusion of a three-dimensional (3-D) charting interface in a general dental record" (http://jada.ada.org/cgi/content/abstract/138/8/1072)…that is, until now. […]

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Save Money with Technology

August 16th, 2007 · No Comments

The best way to save money with technology is to use the systems you buy effectively. That means good, ongoing training for the staff and the dentist. It means abandoning old paper based systems which take up valuable staff time. It means entering treatment from the moment it is diagnosed to the moment it is paid for. It means learning to use the computer data to more effectively manage the practice. It is quite possible for a good technology system to completely pay for itself in less than a year.

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