Dental India: 2009

electronic impression taking/scanning device. When the scans are taken, and the images cleaned up, the data is changed to g code and fed to the large milling machines in the photos. I spent Thursday and Friday in Carlstadt with the machinists actually following through a couple of my own cases, someone had asked me about the process and I was trying to post the pictures to give them a better understanding .........Read more

Sunday, February 15, 2009

40 more cases ......

Nice curves in mesial canal
Apical periodontits
Type III dens case
5 canaled molar
necrosis periradicular..
Triple paste pulpectomy
Endo cases - Marcia
"C" shaped canal anatomy
Psycho molar
routine case
straight lingual
Doomed tooth
another molar
Tooth #36
Instrument removal
Tooth #27
Horror case
Troughing case
6 year recall
9 clinical cases
Flareup after best treatment
Apex locators
Access pictures
Implants #18, #19
Nice retrofil
Molars with lesions
Access pictures
New dental products II
New dental products
Difficult retreatment
Canal anatomy 46
Freak case
huge lateral canal
Separate MB canal
Crown infraction
5 year recall
Palatal canals
TF retreatment
Another molar
Bio race cases

Internal sinus elevation - Dr Liviu Steier

Incredible case - Impressive file removal

Michael presented this case earlier in a German newsgroup. When he assessed the case, he thought the big fragment should be retrievable, for the second he should have a chance, and the little thing he considered impossible. So this was planned to be a case to
demonstrate you can do successful endo when you leave an instrument and make it part of the obturation. Then it turned out different. The first two could be removed the traditional way by ultrasonics, then he tried to bypass the little fragment with a prebent 06 file, hoping he might be able to get by. He found he could move the
instrument around it and loosen it. Finally he was able to rinse it out
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Saturday, February 14, 2009

40 interesting cases

Newsletter dated 15th Feb 2009

Searching for MB2
Implants #18, #19
Nice retrofil
Molars with lesions
Tooth #4
Apex locators
Large Apex
Access pictures
Lower incisor retreatment
Horror case
porcelain onlay
Conservative access
Peri radicular healing
Beautiful cases
Resilon cases
Unusual Apex
Noemi cases
2 upper molars
2 Anterior teeth
Tooth #35
Anecrotic molar
Direct capping
Molar cracks
Obstructed buccals
File broken in tooth
Separated instrument
Delta
Dental Products
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Squirt on mesials
dens update
Palatal root exits
Color map 3
Middle mesial
Continuous pain
Anterior MTA
Previous trauma
Ideal case
Dens Evaginitis

Saturday, February 07, 2009

Recession Proof Your Practice

Recession Proof Your Practice
Even in an economic downturn there are ways for your practice to thrive.

by Bunmi Ishola

The economy is in a bad place right now, but even as dentists are finding
recession-related gaps in their appointment books, many dentists and
consultants believe there are sound strategies that can help practices
survive and prosper.

Regardless of the economic situation, there will always be patients to
treat. If they are in pain, people will come calling, but patients who
view dental work as a luxury rather than a necessity may spur a declining
demand for elective and cosmetic treatments.

With the economy going down as it is, people tend to put dental procedures
at the bottom of the list, says Dr. John Sullivan. The veterinarian comes
before the dentist because people will take care of their pets before their
mouths.

Educating patients

During his 22 years in practice, Dr. Sullivan has faced several down economic
cycles but says this is the first time he’s noticed holes in the book.
The lack of perceived value of dental work plays a huge role during economic
recessions, and he says only a small number of patients without ongoing pain
will seek routine care or get major elective work.

ADA consumer advisor and spokesperson Dr. Matthew Messina says dentists
shouldn’t experience a decrease in basic procedures, but they need to educate
their patients on the importance of routine dental care. The message should
explain how preventive care is more effective, less expensive and far less
painful than treating a dental emergency. The two things he believes can
save dentists during a recession are, reinforcing the value of prevention
and getting back to the basics.

Demand may be down, but Dr. Peter Silver sees correctly marketed cosmetic
procedures as a way to keep high revenues coming in. In these effort the
Internet plays a vital role. Dr. Silver’s Web site is an essential marketing
tool for his New York practice, and he also uses online rating service Yelp!,
(yelp.com) where good reviews posted by patients provide strong recommendations
for potential patients. Since beginning to use the site, Dr. Silver says he’s
seen a monthly increase in patients.

Staff matters

Unfortunately the economic impact on practices is somewhat regional. Dental
consultant Sally McKenzie of McKenzie Management notes dentists practicing
in areas where the job market has dwindled considerably will have a harder
time navigating through the economic downturn. Practices offering limited
options for patients such as accepting only certain types of insurance or
over-pushing certain types of high end services can also suffer, but
McKenzie says poor customer service is where dental offices suffer the most.

The entire staff should be trained in internal marketing so they can answer
patient questions and inspire confidence in the patients. Dentists should
observe what’s being said in their offices and help their staff learn how to
answer tough questions from patients.

Make sure they get the training and make sure you meet with them regularly,
says consultant Ginny Hegarty, owner of Dental Practice Development, Inc.
[Dentists] spend a lot of time focusing on clinical continuing education,
but the administration needs regular training too. Telephone training,
verbal training; what a difference that can make.

Staff members need to be able to explain the value of dental care to patients,
but even the best explanation wont win over patients avoiding care because
they don’t think they can afford it. Hegarty suggests implementing phased
payment plans to encourage those patients to seek treatment. Many dental
offices aren’t aware they already have flexible payment options available.
Both Hegarty and McKenzie say dentists need to provide good leadership and
accountability for their staff members so everyone is working toward the
same goal.

Valuable down time

If the economy is reducing the number of patients seeking treatment, those
new holes in the schedule can be the perfect opportunities for professional
development and continuing education. Dr. Michael Goldberg, former director
of the practice management course at Columbia University, says the current
economy is a great time to make yourself and your practice better.

Now is the time to invest in continuing education, learn new things,he says.
Spend time with your patients; invest in the relationships you have with your
patients and keep in mind all the little things that make a practice valuable
to patients.

Dr. Eric Davis, a former president of the American Academy of Cosmetic
Dentistry, agrees that dentists with new-found free time should use it to take
continuing education courses. The extra time could also be used to take a much
coveted vacation without losing any productive moments.

But extra time in the day doesn’t have to be spent improving your clinical
expertise, it can also be used to solidify relationships with patients to help
make sure they return for future care. Dr. Davis says dentists should note
every cancellation and make follow-up calls. When patients are in the office,
spend extra time with them and offer reassurances that they are doing the right
thing by getting work done. I’m going to call it marketing, but it’s really
for the patient’s benefit,Dr. Davis says.Use that extra time as PR with
the patient.

Economic recessions are hard on just about everyone, and no industry is
completely recession-proof. However, there are many ways to use the recession
to your advantage. Dentists also need to remember one important thing:
In an extreme definition almost all dental services are discretionary,
Dr. Goldberg says. It’s a dentist’s job to make sure their service is a
necessity.

Sound marketing, thorough patient education, a strong and knowledgeable staff, a bit of flexibility with payment plans and taking advantage of your downtime
are ways to keep your practice strong and ready for the next economic boom.
Olubumni Ishola is a freelance writer from Houston who recently graduated with
a master's degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.

Source: Dental Products reports

Friday, February 06, 2009

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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Smoking and Dental Problems

Smoking and Dental Problems
Dental Problems Associated with Tobacco Use
From About.com
Updated: November 14, 2007

Low Cost Dental Care

Most of us know that smoking is bad for our health, but did you know
that smoking is also a major contributor to many dental problems?
Cigarettes aren't the only products only to blame. All forms of
tobacco, including cigars, smokeless tobacco and hookah water
pipes, pose dental health concerns.

Dental Problems Associated with Tobacco Use

Tobacco use...

greatly increases the risk for oral cancer, a disease that progresses rapidly and can be deadly if not diagnosed and treated early.

increases the risk of gum disease, which is one of the
leading causes of tooth loss in adults.

(smoking in particular) can slow down healing after oral surgery
procedures, such as having a tooth pulled.

can damage gum tissue and cause receding gums, leaving the roots
of the teeth exposed. This could increase the risk of tooth decay
and cause hot/cold sensitivity.

can cause bad breath.

causes stains on teeth that can't be removed with regular brushing.

can cause a build up of tartar, which could require you to get
more frequent dental cleanings.

Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your teeth and gums healthy

A new report suggests that treating gum disease in patients who have diabetes with
procedures such as cleanings and periodontal scaling is linked to 10 to 12 percent
lower medical costs per month.

The findings are encouraging but the study was not designed to firmly establish
cause and effect, said George Taylor, University of Michigan associate professor of
dentistry, who also has an appointment in epidemiology in the U-M School of Public
Health. Taylor led the research project to investigate whether routine, non-surgical
treatment for gum disease is linked to lower medical care costs for people with diabetes.

In periodontal disease, the body reacts to the bacteria causing the gum infection
by producing proteins or chemicals called inflammatory mediators. Ulcers and open
sores in the gums become passageways for these proteins and for the bacteria themselves to enter the body’s blood circulation. These inflammatory mediators, as well as some parts of the bacteria, prevent the body from effectively removing glucose, or sugar, from the blood.

The higher level of blood sugar is known as poor diabetes control. Poor diabetes control leads to serious diabetes complications such as vision disorders, cardiovascular and kidney disease and amputations, among others.

Cleanings and other non-surgical periodontal treatment remove the harmful bacteria,
Taylor said. “We believe this helps prevent the body from producing those harmful chemicals that can enter the systemic circulation and contribute to poorer diabetes control.

Blue Care Network provided U-M researchers data from 2,674 patients aged 18-64 who were enrolled in BCN between 2001 and 2005 and had at least 12 consecutive months of medical, dental, and pharmaceutical coverage.

“We found insured adults with diabetes in Michigan who received routine periodontal
treatment, such as dental cleanings and scaling, have significantly lower medical care costs than those who do not,” Taylor said. “These results could be meaningful to
individuals, employers, health care providers and insurers.”

The study showed that medical care costs decreased by an average of 11 percent per month for patients who received one or two periodontal treatment procedures annually compared to those who received none. For patients receiving three or four annual treatments, costs decreased nearly 12 percent.

The study also showed that combined medical and pharmaceutical monthly costs were 10
percent lower for patients who received one or two periodontal procedures annually.

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