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Entries from August 2008

Digital Dentistry Revolution

August 29th, 2008 · Comments Off on Digital Dentistry Revolution

This week, DentalBlog contributor, Dental Products Report columnist, and dental technology expert Larry Emmott blogged about digital cameras. Dental Economics this month has at least four articles on tools that bring digitized “stuff” to the dental office. Digital dentistry, from the front office to the back, is revolutionizing professional oral healthcare. Digital Cameras – Visit […]

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Tags: Administrative

Ozone for Caries Reduction

August 28th, 2008 · Comments Off on Ozone for Caries Reduction

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Tags: Clinical

Hypnotherapy to Alleviate Dental Fear

August 27th, 2008 · Comments Off on Hypnotherapy to Alleviate Dental Fear

Many people are scared of the dentist, and while no hard, fast statistics are available, it is estimated that 20-50% of people avoid dental visits because of fear. The phobia can stem from bad dental experiences in a patient’s past, control issues, or simply fear of needles, pain, or the unknown. Oral conscious sedation, meaning […]

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Tags: Clinical

Den-Mat to Market, Manufacture Remedent’s GlamSmile™ in North America

August 26th, 2008 · Comments Off on Den-Mat to Market, Manufacture Remedent’s GlamSmile™ in North America

In a press release yesterday, Den-Mat Holdings, the giant dental manufacturer who gave cosmetic dentistry Lumineers® by /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:”Table Normal”; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:””; mso-padding-alt:0pt 5.4pt 0pt 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0pt; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:”Times New Roman”; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Cerinate™ , will manufacture, disperse, and market Remedent’s GlamSmile™ in North America and […]

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Tags: Cosmetic Dentistry

Hiring a Dental Office Staff: Every Move They Make

August 25th, 2008 · Comments Off on Hiring a Dental Office Staff: Every Move They Make

At Yahoo!hotjobs® today, an article entitled, “Watch Your Body Signals: 6 Tips for a Better Interview” by Joe Turner caught my eye. If you’re a dentist in private practice, you’ve probably hired assistants, hygienists, office staff, and other employees. Mr. Turner has been a recruiter for 15 years and has accrued an impressive list of […]

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Tags: Administrative

Evidence-Based Dentistry

August 21st, 2008 · Comments Off on Evidence-Based Dentistry

The study of medicine of any discipline is a lifelong pursuit, and working with patients is called “practicing” for a reason. Medical science continually evolves, as do technology, research, and procedural protocols. “Evidence-based dentistry” has become a buzz phrase across the globe. According to the article “The Challenges of Transferring Evidence-Based Dentistry into Practice” by […]

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Tags: Clinical · News · Uncategorized

Landing Large Dental Restorative Cases

August 20th, 2008 · Comments Off on Landing Large Dental Restorative Cases

It’s a popular topic in dental publications – landing the big cases. Now that many general dentists offer implants, cosmetics, and occlusal therapy, these highly trained professionals want to put their skills to work improving smiles, lives, and their bottom line. In the Summer 2008 issue of The Wealthy Dentist Magazine, Dr. James McAnally presents […]

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Tags: Administrative

The Toothsponge – Toothbrush for the Next Generation?

August 19th, 2008 · Comments Off on The Toothsponge – Toothbrush for the Next Generation?

Created in Brazil by an industrial engineer, the Giro Sponge is an electric toothbrush that resembles a polisher, rather than a bristled brush. It hasn’t hit the market yet, but when it does, the Giro Sponge will be available in two varieties – one for children and one for adults. The creator, Fabio Dabori, indicated […]

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Tags: News

Women Dentists vote AnterioRest Best Product of 2008

August 19th, 2008 · Comments Off on Women Dentists vote AnterioRest Best Product of 2008

The American Association for Women Dentists voted AnterioRest the best product of 2008. A physical therapist designed the dental chair to prevent back strain. AnterioRest is not a chair fro the dentist, but rather a patients’ chair with a padded arm that can be positioned as needed to provide frontal support for the dentist. You […]

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Tags: Clinical

On Target: An Exclusive DentalBlogs Interview with Keith Drayer of Henry Schein Financial Services

August 18th, 2008 · Comments Off on On Target: An Exclusive DentalBlogs Interview with Keith Drayer of Henry Schein Financial Services

8/18/08 – The information you need, when you need it. That’s what DentalBlogs is all about. And with the economy facing hard hits recently, expert financial information is just what the dentist ordered. Keith Drayer, Vice President at Henry Schein Financial Services, kindly agreed to provide some timely and valuable insight for our DentalBlogs readers. […]

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Tags: Administrative