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An InnovationsReport post says that one study shows patients under nitrous oxide may experience enhanced effects if hypnosis or relaxation coaching is performed. This is good news for dental phobic patients who do not want oral sedation or IV sedation.

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The new web portal launched by the Academy of General Dentistry features comprehensive information for patients. From quick reference topics to facts, QnA, a personal dental diary, quizzes, and videos, KnowYourTeeth.com is a great resource for patients. SmileLine newsletter is accessible from the site, as well. An interactive forum for dental quesitons and a blog […]

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According to NewsChannel 5 in Nashville, the Tennessee Board of Dentistry has banned (with a unanimous vote) teeth whitening in mall kiosks. The ruling stated that teeth whitening can only be performed by licensed dental professionals, effective immediately. NewsChannel 5 investigated the kiosk whitening companies and found that employees had little training. See the article […]

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Linda Miles, CSP, CMC will join our panel of Great Minds for 2009, and we’re excited to introduce her to our readers through this insightful interview.

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Even if you have a CPA you implicitly trust, knowledge is power. Dentists should be aware of the 2008 tax changes that affect their profession. These include, but are not limited to:

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CHARLOTTE, NC – January 5, 2009 – Sirona Dental Systems, LLC (Nasdaq: SIRO), the company that pioneered digital impressions more than 20 years ago and the world’s leading producer of dental CAD/CAM systems, today launched the CEREC AC (Acquisition Center) powered by Bluecam, which marks a significant technological advance in chairside CAD/CAM.

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It appears that teeth will be the first fully funcitoning, complex organ created solely from stem cells. An article in The Washington Post, republished in Seattle Times Newspaper, featured an interview with oral health researchers and scientists on the topic. Though a human tooth has nerves, ligaments, pulp, and enamel, as well as tiny internal tunnels, […]

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In the November and December issues of Dental Economics, you’ll find “2008 Dental Economics/Levin Group Practice Survey.” The survey goes in to great detail to reveal why dentists are feeling so stressed out these days. We’re told that about 25% of dentists “are experiencing high or extremely high stress” and that as the economy worsens, […]

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Fosomoax, a drug prescribed for many of the ten-thousand osteoporosis patients in the US, has been associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ).  Fosomax leads the way as the most often prescribed osteoporosis medication. According to a report at MedicalNewsToday.com, since 2006 Fosomax has ranked as the 21st most often prescrobed drug.

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