The 2003 National Sleep Disorders Research Plan, put out by the US Department of Health and Human Services, tells us that 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep-related problems, and age is no barrier. The disorders include self-imposed sleep restriction, over 70 types of primary sleep disorders, and secondary sleep disorders, referring to those caused […]
Entries from April 2008
Dentists Offer Sweet Dreams
April 30th, 2008 · Comments Off on Dentists Offer Sweet Dreams
Tags: Clinical
Emmott’s Latest Find
April 29th, 2008 · Comments Off on Emmott’s Latest Find
Gendex has a new less expensive CBCT machine now available. The machine uses the proven i-Cat platform but has a smaller field of view. This makes it a bit less expensive. (Its still over 100K). The smaller image area is still very good for implants, TMJ or surgery. It may be limiting for ortho. Learn […]
Tags: Technology
Take Advantage of the Slow Time
April 29th, 2008 · Comments Off on Take Advantage of the Slow Time
I don’t think there’s any question that in the minds of most Americans, the economy is in a slowdown, though whether it’s media driven or real economic decline could be argued. Most dentists and labs I talk to see a slowdown. At times like these, dentists tend to stop presenting treatment plans as normal, and […]
Tags: Administrative
Pola Office+ Whitens in 30 Minutes
April 29th, 2008 · Comments Off on Pola Office+ Whitens in 30 Minutes
Made by SDI, and Australian company with a North American branch, the pola system has five solutions: poladay, polanight, polaoffice, polazing (an in-office boost), and polapaint (no trays, good for touch-up). Dental Products Report featured procedural information (provided by SDI) on polaoffice in the April 08 issue, page 128. Basically, you apply the gel to […]
Tags: Cosmetic Dentistry · Teeth Whitening
The Best and Worst Oral Health
April 28th, 2008 · Comments Off on The Best and Worst Oral Health
Men’s Health reported this month on the condition of oral health in the US. Who failed the test? Lubbock, Tx; Philadephia, Pa; Spokane, Wa; Salt Lake City, Ut; Jackson, Ms, El Paso, Tx, and Portland, Or actually earned an F. And not much better, Tulsa, Ok and Dallas earned a D-. On the other end […]
Tags: News
Lagging Economy Affects Dentistry
April 25th, 2008 · Comments Off on Lagging Economy Affects Dentistry
With exciting dental tools, like CEREC, iTero, and diode lasers, as well as the popularity that Extreme Makeover brought to cosmetic dentistry, being a dentist in 2008 seems like a pretty good career choice. The industry is moving forward, expanding; there are new revenue-generating opportunities…but the US economy is stormy right now, and no one […]
Tags: Administrative · Marketing
Evidence that Sealants Work
April 24th, 2008 · Comments Off on Evidence that Sealants Work
The ADA took its members’ advice and performed an evidence-based study on the effectiveness and application of dental pit-and-fissure sealants. The results? In the March 2008 issue of JADA, clinical reccommendations were published, along with an executive summary for convenient use in the operatory.
Tags: Clinical
National Smile Month is Now International, May 18 to June 17
April 23rd, 2008 · Comments Off on National Smile Month is Now International, May 18 to June 17
UK-based British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) and the sister organization, International Dental Health Foundation (IDHF), are partnering with Oral Health America (OHA) to promote proper oral healthcare for better overall health during National Smile Month. In Europe, the event is the largest of its kind, and thousands participate. Important information about the oral health/whole health […]
Tags: News
Lung Cancer Test Could Be Medical Breakthrough
April 22nd, 2008 · Comments Off on Lung Cancer Test Could Be Medical Breakthrough
A simple mouth swabbing could tell medical professionals whether a patient (who is a smoker) is developing lung cancer. It may also tell us if a patient is more prone to get other smoking and tobacco-related cancers, like pancreatic, bladder, head, or neck cancer. The swab test is used to review two genes – p16 […]
Tags: News
Contributors to Mercury Pollution
April 21st, 2008 · Comments Off on Contributors to Mercury Pollution
Reuters published an article on April 14, 2008 that stated, “Dental practices may be a source of a dangerous form of mercury contamination in the water supply, a small study suggests.” The article continues to cite the report, mentioning researchers at University of Illinois detected large mercury levels in the wastewater of two dental practices. […]
Tags: News