While placing some callers on hold is a reality in almost every dental practice, a message on-hold system is useful in communicating vital information to patients.
Swallowing problems can be a sign of serious issues
“Normally, we are unaware of our swallowing – if we don’t have a reason to think about it.
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– September 29, 2013
Nora Ephron
“Insane people are always sure that they are fine. It is only the sane people who are willing to admit that they are crazy.”
Quotes of the Day
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– September 28, 2013
Comparison of SLA® or SLActive® implants placed in the maxillary sinus with or without synthetic bone graft materials – an animal study in sheep
ConclusionAfter 12 weeks of healing, neither grafting nor implant type seemed to influence BIC. Use of an activated implant surface did not increase BIC when compared with a conventional implant. The synthetic graft seemed to improve BIC values after 26 weeks. (Source: Clinical Oral Implants Research)
MedWorm: Dentistry
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– September 28, 2013
In 1870 Two dentists were competing in Kenosha – Dr. George and Dr. Hazelton
E.G. Hazelton had an ad with a photo of dentures and Isaac George had been a dentist in Kenosha for a while when this ad was published.
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– September 28, 2013
Nominations due Oct. 1 for Lurie Prize honoring biomedical researcher
The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health is accepting nominations for the second annual Lurie Prize, an award for outstanding achievement by a promising young scientist in biomedical research.
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– September 27, 2013
Delayed orthodontic extrusion of a traumatically intruded immature upper permanent incisor – a case report
This article describes the clinical case of an 8?year?old patient who suffered complete intrusive luxation of an immature permanent central incisor following an accident. An attempt at spontaneous re?eruption failed to facilitate re?emergence of the tooth beyond 2 mm. The recommended wait?and?see strategy in anticipation of spontaneous re?eruption should cease to be an option when no further elongation can be observed. Orthodontic extrusion or surgical re?positioning is a valid treatment alternative when the former fails. In this case, although the recommended time period for effecting orthodontic extrusion had elapsed, this procedure was undertaken successfully presumably owing to the application of controlled, biologically optimal forces. A review of the extruded tooth a…
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– September 27, 2013
What does Miley Cyrus’s tongue say about her oral health?
Pop starlet Miley Cyrus has received a great deal of press lately for her on-stage and video antics , including countless photos of her sticking out her tongue .
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– September 27, 2013
