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In case it has gone unnoticed, the winds of regulatory change have been making their way into professional dental marketing. These changes are real and they are here. These regulatory changes are coming from many different sources; they are certainly not limited to what the FDA is doing or planning to do! These changes are…
I have recently started preparing for the National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Part II. For those of you who are far removed from the joys of studying, whereas NBDE Part I focuses more on basic sciences, NBDE Part II focuses on dental-centric subjects ranging from Periodontology to Oral Pathology. Preparing for Part I, while grueling…
A news release distributed by the Cell Transplantation Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair, April 11, 2011, announced advancements in periodontal stem cell research. According to the announcement, out of three varieties of dental tissue-derived stem cells, periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) have been found to be the most effective for generating new…
Most dentists are famous gadget lovers. Every complex procedure has a multitude of options and this provides fertile ground for inventors. There are at least 8 different methods to achieve a great contact in a class 2 direct composite, 4 electronic apex locators to determine endodontic working length and over a dozen soft tissue lasers. …
I am taking a quick break from the aisles of the exhibition center to share some excitement. What a show it has been so far! There is an overwhelming turnout at this year’s IDS. For starters, there are over 1,950 exhibitors from 59 countries, bringing in thousands and thousands of attendees. Where else can you…
Recently, I encountered a great new beauty product: nail polish strips that stay on for up to 10 days with no chipping. If you’re a female reading this, you know that is incredible. This product got me thinking, however, about the appropriateness of nail color on a natural nail as a dental professional. I decided to…
There has always been a level of disdain between dental specialists regarding crossover work. Some oral surgeons are mad at periodontists for taking away implant surgeries over twenty years ago. Some periodontists are mad at GP dentists for now doing implant placements. Some dentists are mad at hygienists for expanded-function duties, and some hygienists are…
I’m not sure how far back this practice goes, but currently, most dental schools require students to provide a jar of extracted teeth when they arrive for their first year. These teeth are used for dental anatomy courses, and even mounted in modified typodonts for pre-clinical practice. An important use for these extracted teeth is…
We just covered a story about the reemergence of cosmetic placement of jewelry on the teeth. Conversely, there is another new fashion trend emerging: jewelry made with human teeth. Many designers have begun using extracted teeth as the focal point of their wares. Some people are touting these pieces as eco-friendly, which I assume refers…
Seems that a trend from a couple of years ago is back in action: TOOTH JEWELRY. The video below shows a patient receiving a tooth jewel. Hey, to each his/her own with respect to how you spend your money. I actually know several people who have tooth jewelry and love it. The reason I include…