Nearly 20 million people in the US – 7% of the population – have diabetes, 200 million world wide, and experts predict that this number will double or triple over the next two decades. In addition, 54 million Americans have pre-diabetes, a condition in which blood glucose levels are not quite high enough for a […]
Entries from April 2008
Diabetes and the Dentist
April 10th, 2008 · Comments Off on Diabetes and the Dentist
Tags: Clinical
Lasers Can Do More Harm than Good if Not Used Properly
April 9th, 2008 · Comments Off on Lasers Can Do More Harm than Good if Not Used Properly
Many dentists agree, lasers have transformed dental procedures like periodontal debridement, crown lengthening, cosmetic gingivectomies, tooth prep, and tissue grafting. The problem is, according to an article at Dr. Bicuspid, even when used at the suggested settings, dental lasers can harm dentin and pulp. Lasers are supposed to be minimally invasive, right? The solution may […]
Tags: Laser Dentistry
Lexi-Comp Clinical Reference for Dentists
April 8th, 2008 · Comments Off on Lexi-Comp Clinical Reference for Dentists
If you’re still relying on a PDR for pharmacology reference, it’s time to move into the next generation of resources. Lexi-Comp provides digital information about drugs, diseases, and other clinical topics. While you can order a print version, the online resource is quick, easy, and up to date. PDA and desktop versions are also available. […]
Tags: Clinical
The Future of Dentistry: Laser Away Wisdom Buds
April 7th, 2008 · Comments Off on The Future of Dentistry: Laser Away Wisdom Buds
A diode laser might be able to stop the development of third molars, according to a paper published in 2007. If this procedure becomes available, it could save millions of people from having to undergo tooth extraction each year. Of all the 20 year olds in the world, and estimated 65% have one or more […]
Tags: News
Master’s Degree for Teaching in Healthcare Professions
April 4th, 2008 · Comments Off on Master’s Degree for Teaching in Healthcare Professions
. If you’re thinking about pursuing your master’s degree so that you can teach dental students, the University of Rochester may have the perfect program for you. While other schools offer a similar program, this is the first of its kind at the University of Rochester. The whole premise is that because you’ve attended dental […]
Tags: Continuing Education
Chairside CAD/CAM
April 3rd, 2008 · Comments Off on Chairside CAD/CAM
Chairside CAD/CAM continues to become a very interesting technology for the restorative dentist. My office uses CEREC and E4D, and currently I prefer the E4D because the software and laser scan makes nicely fitting restorations. A practice should really be doing about 12-20 units/month to justify the cost of chairside over lab-fabricated restorations. This threshold […]
Tags: Chairside CAD/CAM · Technology
Bluetooth April Fool’s Prank
April 3rd, 2008 · Comments Off on Bluetooth April Fool’s Prank
If you read about the Bluetooth insert that was designed to actually be placed in a tooth to detect vibrations for sound, you may have believed it! With all the new technology and medical miracles developing these days, a Bluetooth dental insert sounds feasible. However, this one was an April Fool’s Day hoax. The Chinavision […]
Tags: Just for Fun
Technology on the Rocks May 29-31, Sedona, AZ
April 3rd, 2008 · Comments Off on Technology on the Rocks May 29-31, Sedona, AZ
Want to learn more about technology for the dental office? Sign up now for Dr. Larry Emmott’s annual Technology on the Rocks, a weekend filled with mountain biking and technology seminars. Visit the website here!
Tags: Technology
A Positive for Overweight Kids
April 3rd, 2008 · Comments Off on A Positive for Overweight Kids
New research found that overweight kids age 6 to 18 have healthier teeth and fewer cavities than their normal-weight pals. Reality is stranger than fiction. It’s true. A study of 18,000 children, performed by the Eastman Dental Center at University of Rochester Medical Center, was intended to prove that overweight children have more cavities – […]
Tags: News
Tooth Regeneration Instead of Fillings
April 2nd, 2008 · Comments Off on Tooth Regeneration Instead of Fillings
Ok – the research is still underway and it may take 10 years to come to fruition, but this is worth noting. Scientists are working on solutions to regenerate dentin and enamel naturally, which would replace the need for fillings – amalgam, composite, or porcelain. With acid erosion increasing in the mouths of Americans, this […]