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An archaeological dig in Pakistan recently uncovered nine skulls with teeth containing drilled holes. Flint drill bits were also found. Apparently, whether for dental or spiritual purposes, a bow with a flint bit was used to drill perfect holes in teeth, even in hard-to-reach molars. A reenactment proved that it took less than one minute […]

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According to The Wealthy Dentist, 1/3 of dentists feel wealthy. The poll stats that slightly fewer general dentists than specialists tended to consider themselves wealthy, and the statistic holds up, regardless of gender and location. One quote on the site is from a dentist who says that while his salary is in the top ten-percent […]

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Do you drink bottled water? Do you consider yourself and your practice energy efficient, a.k.a. "green?" You’re a dentist, so you know that bottled water does not contain fluoride, while most city water does. But let’s get beyond that fact for a moment. There’s a bigger case – a global case – backing tap water […]

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What’s my practice’s New Year’s resolution? Biggest thing right now for me is a restructure of my business. For a long time, I looked at myself as wearing three hats – educator, general dentist, and specialty dentist in the areas of cosmetics and occlusal reconstruction. This year, I want to get another dentist in my […]

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The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry tells us that the most gorgeous smiles of the stars for 2008 are… (click on the name to go to a site with a photo) Eva Mendez (Not just her smile is gorgeous, though.) Anne Hathaway (Cute enough.) Kate Hudson (Her mom’s ain’t bad, either.) And for the men… […]

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Dentists are healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, business pros. And dentists have goals, especially this time of year. Are you a dentist who knows how to make your goals reality?  New Year’s Resolutions In 1997, research from an Internet study conducted by the University of Washington suggested that two months into the year, 63% of polled respondents […]

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NASA has given science countless inventions now in common use. What has NASA given dentistry, though? A little Google research reveals that our friends in Houston have helped our fine profession with these innovations (and more, I’m sure):   Click the text to go to the full article on each topic.  Water Purification for Your […]

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We’re spreading the cheer and giving gifts to good girls and boys, including iPods, a Nintnedo Wii, and FREE electronic services!
Click Here to see what Santa has for you [1]
Looking back on 2007 we are reminded of the many things we have to celebrate. With the release of DENTRIX G2 and a host of other new products and services DENTRIX wants to spread the cheer to all in the dental profession. Come turn on the lights, grab a book, sit by the fire, and learn more. Oh, and don’t forget to unwrap Santa’s special present under the tree. You may even find a Nintendo Wii with your name on it!
 

[1] http://www.dentrix.com/promotions/holiday/

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An article by Dr. Rajen M. in Current News tells us that in 1900, a dentist named Dr. Weston Price saw a decline in the health of his young patients and came to believe that the downward spiral had a direct correlation with process foods. After studying 14 tribes who ate primitive (unprocessed) foods over […]

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This is not just about technology but has important implications for dentistry.

A new buzzword entered the medical lexicon in 1992 when the Evidence-Based Medicine Working Group published one of the first articles on the phenomenon in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). In the years since, the role that evidence-based medicine (EBM) plays in medical care has increased exponentially. Some now question whether it should play such a prominent role.
TCS Daily – Evidence-Based Medicine vs. Patients [1].

[1] http://tcsdaily.com/article.aspx?id=120407A

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