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Thursday, July 31, 2014
Got the Munchies for Something Crunchy??
-By Hertha J. Woodruff, A.M.L.S., M.A. It is half past 12:00 am. You wake up for no reason at all. You feel a little hungry and find yourself craving for something crunchy. The first thought could be to grab that bag of tortilla chips that you were saving for unexpected company. You already had a [...]
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Tooth plaque provides unique insights into our prehistoric ancestors' diet
An international team of researchers has found new evidence that our prehistoric ancestors had a detailed understanding of plants long before the development of agriculture. By extracting chemical compounds and microfossils from dental calculus (calcified dental plaque) from ancient teeth, the researchers were able to provide an entirely new perspective on our ancestors' diets. Their research suggests that purple nut sedge (Cyperus rotundus) -- today regarded as a nuisance weed -- formed an important part of the prehistoric diet.
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Much room for improvement in access to preventive dental care in USA
The uptake rate of preventative dental care increased over a ten-year period in the United States, but there remains a large disparity among ethnic groups, reports one of the largest and most comprehensive studies on the subject.
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Henderson Dentist Offers Teeth Whitening Treatments for Brighter Smiles
Green Valley Dental Center offers teeth whitening Henderson dental patients trust for the very best results.
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Clean before you clean: What's on your toothbrush just might surprise you
Do you know Staphylococci, coliforms, pseudomonads, yeasts, intestinal bacteria and -- yes -- even fecal germs may be on your toothbrush? Appropriate toothbrush storage and care are important to achieving personal oral hygiene and optimally effective plaque removal. Appropriate toothbrush storage and care are important to achieving personal oral hygiene and optimally effective plaque removal
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Anti-Arthritis Drugs May Worsen Other Inflammatory Diseases
Some anti-arthritis drugs may be counterproductive.
New studies show that there are some anti-arthritis drugs that may actually exacerbate inflammatory diseases. A study in the American Journal of Pathology spotlights the impact of anti-arthritic drugs
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Your Family Dentist, PC Replaces Missing Teeth With Dental Implants
Dr. Yati Yadav informs patients about dental implants and why, in most cases, they are the best option for replacing missing teeth.
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Do Good, Do Good Business: Dentists Who Give Back
If we’ve learned anything from the meteoric rise of the one-for-one business model made popular by TOMS, it’s that do-gooders do good business. Not that profit should be your sole motivation for taking on a social initiative, but it certainly helps. The business of dentistry is challenging these days, with practices across the country reporting fewer new patients and difficulty coaxing their existing patients into the chair for anything less than a dental emergency. Adopting a social cause looks good, does good, and feels good for dental teams and patients alike. Here are a few dentists who’ve nailed it.
Dr. Steven Ellinwood and Dr. Todd Briscoe of Fort Wayne, IN engaged in a friendly competition to see whose practice could raise the most nonperishable food for a local food bank of their choice. Dr. Ellinwood, whose office chose the Associated Churches of Fort Wayne to receive donations, is no stranger to giving back to the community. Ellinwood participates in several charitable events each year, including canned food drives, bowling fundraisers, glove collections, and a Halloween candy buyback program. Dr. Briscoe’s team championed a smaller food bank nearby.
Cleveland dentist Dr. Michael Stern made headlines when he hosted the first Dentistry From the Heart event in Ohio. For an entire day, Dr. Stern and his team offered fillings, cleaning, and extractions free of charge for more than 100 patients. Since 2001, Dentistry From the Heart events in 48 states have provided treatment for 45,000 people, valued at $8 million. The event, along with other DFH events in other states, generated major publicity and spots in the local paper, magazines, television stations, and blogs. Learn how to host an event in your state here.
Using the same one-for-one business model as TOMS, BOGO Brush donates one toothbrush for each eco-friendly bamboo toothbrush purchased. When you consider that Americans toss 450 million toothbrushes each year, you can see why the 100% biodegradable BOGO Brush is so popular. Brushes are available singly or in a yearly subscription.
Consider partnering with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and its Give Back a Smile program. Give Back a Smile provides restorative dentistry for men and women whose teeth have been damaged or knocked out as the result of domestic violence. “Whenever I looked in the mirror I saw a monster. Today, I see a beautiful woman,” says one recipient, who lost a tooth and an eye at the hands of her ex-boyfriend.
I couldn’t resist including this one. Dr. Ken Harris of Riveredge Cosmetic Dentistry split all proceeds from the sale of his “Nothing But a Smile” calendar to two cancer charities. The calendar, which featured nude images of a well-known rugby player and several male patients, ranging in age from 22-74 years old. Only in England.
How does your practice give back to the community? Leave a comment below.
About Jill: Jill Nastasia, CEO and Director of Business Development at MDPM Consulting, is a mother of two and a dental devotee. Questions about marketing, social media, or branding? Contact Jill at 972-781-8861, or send her an email.
Source: http://mdpmconsulting.com/2014/04/cause-marketing-for-dentists/
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Tooth plaque provides insights into diet of prehistoric ancestors
An international team of researchers has found new evidence that prehistoric ancestors had a detailed understanding of plants long before the development of agriculture. By extracting chemical compounds and microfossils from dental calculus—calcified dental plaque—from ancient teeth, the researchers were able to provide an entirely new perspective on our ancestors’ diets.
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Dentist shortage bites California as more choose to practice out of state
A lingering recession, the elimination of Medicaid dental reimbursements and a glut of established dentists in wealthier, populated areas may be why more new dentists are practicing outside California, according to a new policy brief.
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New method isolates immune cells to study how they ward off oral diseases
Dental researchers have found a less invasive way to extract single rare immune cells from the mouth to study how the mouth’s natural defenses ward off infection and inflammation. By isolating some specialized immune cells (white blood cells known as "leukocytes") to study how they fight diseases in the mouth -- or reject foreign tissues, such as in failed organ transplants -- researchers hope to learn more about treating and preventing such health issues as oral cancers, cardiovascular disease, AIDS and other infectious diseases.
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Genetic techniques have role in future of dental care
A visit to the dentist could one day require a detailed look at how genes in a patient's body are being switched on or off, as well as examining their pearly whites, according to researchers. "In the case of oral health, epigenetic factors may help to orchestrate healthy and unhealthy states in our mouths. They respond to the current local environment, such as the type and level of our oral microbes, regulating which of our genes are active. This means we could use them to determine an individual's state of health, or even influence how their genes behave. We can't change the underlying genetic code, but we may be able to change when genes are switched on and off," a co-author says.
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Marketing With Dental Photography: Good, Better, Best
Creating effective dental websites and blogs takes more than just passion. Choosing and presenting the right images adds visual appeal, framing your most relevant, interesting content. Dental photography has a practical function, too, making it invaluable for SEO purposes.
Anatomy of an Image
Let’s look at the image below, originally named shutterstock_156074651.jpg. Nothing about this file name is interesting to a Google web crawler. To pique its interest, we assign a relevant file name that includes our keyword, preferably one that corresponds with the title tags and focus for the specific page on which it appears. You’ll see that I’ve changed the file name of the image to something more appropriate, dental-photography. By the way, Google prefers hyphens over underscores. 
Suppose this image doesn’t load correctly in your browser. The alternative text tag, or alt text, offers a reasonably detailed description of what you should see. Including your keyword in the alt tag is also a sneaky but totally white-hat-friendly SEO practice. Don’t go overboard with the adjectives, and for the love of Google, NEVER cram several keywords into a single alt text field. One sentence is sufficient. A good alt text for our image here would be something like “Bad dental photography gives Jill and Shauna giggle fits.” Those are actor portrayals, by the way.
The image title tag doesn’t hold as much sway with crawlers as it once did, but every little bit helps. We usually use the same text for the image title and alt text tag. If you hover your mouse over our image at right, you’ll see that the title appears in a small yellow box.
Good: Stock Photography
We love stock photography. It’s economical and adds visual interest by breaking up large blocks of text in blog posts and webpages. That, and you can find an image of just about anything. You want pictures of an attractive model with a fried egg hat and bacon earrings? An obese, well-dressed man with a pineapple for a head? No problem, but I digress. The point here is that stock images are better than no images, more so if you choose photographs that reflect your practice, your patient demographics, and, for dental blogs, the subject under discussion.
Better: Images of Your Best Work
If your patients give you permission to showcase your handiwork by sharing case photos on your website or social media, go for it. There’s something reassuring in seeing a “real” person as opposed to several stock images of perfect people with perfect smiles. They want to see perfect smiles, but not necessarily on perfect models. You can still use stock photography, but our clients often find that including an image gallery of patient before-and-after pictures generate hits, too.
Best: Original Photography
We avoid using stock images of dental offices, staff, and procedures in progress because they set false expectations for patients. It’s the same need for authenticity that applies to images of real patients versus images of supermodels. Dentists whose offices have a distinctive look and feel do well to include these images on their website or on social media. Images of the outside of your office building are helpful for patients who are new to your practice or to the area.
About Jill: Jill Nastasia, CEO and Director of Business Development at MDPM, would prefer that you not use her Facebook photos as stock photography, but she’s not averse to becoming a meme. To connect with Jill, contact her at 972-781-8861, or send her an email.
Source: http://mdpmconsulting.com/2014/04/photography-marketing-for-dentists/
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Colored Fillings
"Your child has a cavity."
Not many parents want to hear those words, especially if their child has dental anxiety.
Last summer, I saw a three year old child who needed to have a filling on one of his upper molars.
The only reason he sat still in the chair long enough for us to remove the decay and get a filling put in was because we told him we were going to give him a yellow colored filling.
He loved tractors, and wanted it to be yellow like his toy tractor. When he was all done, we took a picture of it and gave it to him so he could show his friends and family.
I've found that giving children a colored filling (along with some other things we do to make the comfortable), helps them to sit in the dental chair and get their needed dental work completed.
Find out why baby teeth need to have fillings if they just fall out.
Colored Fillings
Colored fillings are made of the same composite materials as tooth-colored fillings, they simply have more exciting coloring added to them.
At our office, we have five colors to choose from: blue, green, yellow, orange, and pink.
To the right, you can see how the pink filling looks on a tooth - it's what most of the girls end up choosing. That filling, as well as the green one above, was placed to fill in a cavity that formed between the teeth, which is one of the more common places you can get a cavity.
While we can do a colored filling to repair most cavities in baby teeth, nobody has had us do one on a front tooth yet!
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So I Met the Father of Facebook at a Henry Schein Festival
Last week I had the pleasure of speaking at the Henry Schein Metro Fall Festival in Teaneck, NJ. Guess who was scheduled in the room after me? Dr. Edward Zuckerberg, father of Mark Zuckerberg. You...
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Why Men Need to Visit the Dentist More
By marvyb
Most men are perfectly aware of the benefits of having good breath. But beyond that, studies show men are pretty indifferent about their oral health. According to US News, women are 1/3 more likely to receive preventative dental care than men. Is this because men don’t think dental care is important? Are they afraid of being out of control of the situation in the dental chair? For one thing, there’s a lot more talk about women’s needs for dental care, but men should never interpret that to mean they are off the hook.
Why Don’t Men Go to the Dentist as Often?
The reason obviously varies based on the guy, but research does provide a few common explanations for the less frequent male appointments. According to a survey of dentists and patients by the Academy of General Dentistry, 45% of respondents felt that men don’t see a need to go to the dentist. 30% said that men don’t go because they feel afraid or embarrassed to go while 18% said men feel they simply don’t have time for a dental visit. 5% said that men don’t even have a regular dentist.
Some other reasons include:
• Men tend to only visit a dentist when a problem appears.
• Thanks to cultural norms, men typically feel like they should “tough it out”.
• Men don’t usually discuss their health with professionals.
• Men generally rely upon women for health advice, or at least nudging to go. A single man is less likely than a married one to visit the dentist.
• Sports increase mouth and teeth trauma, which tend to involve more men than women.
Why Should Men Be More Willing to Go to the Dentist?
Now, for the part of every health article in which all possible problems are discussed to motivate you to action. Men are more likely than women to…
• Develop oral and throat cancers
• Get periodontal disease
• Have oral HPV
• Use tobacco, creating and/or aggravating oral health conditions
• Suffer from diseases such as heart disease and diabetes which correlate with oral health complications
• Suffer from sleep apnea, which many dentists can treat
• Contract glossitis, a painful or swollen red tongue
At the risk of sounding over-dramatic, health issues can lead to chronic pain, facial disfigurement, erectile dysfunction, decrease in mouth and teeth functionality, and in some extreme cases, death. None of these conditions sound particularly pleasant, but lucky for you they can usually be prevented through biannual dentist check-ups.
Whatever Gets You into the Chair
Of course most men already know all about their oral health weaknesses, they might be hoping they’re an exception to the rule or just putting off dealing with the problem. Most dentists are happy with whatever it is that can get a man to sit down and open wide. And what seems to be working for many men, according to the Academy of General Dentistry, are the expanding options for cosmetic dentistry. Apparently, more men are slipping into the dentist’s chair even though it’s not necessarily to take initiative to care for their health.
AGD spokesperson J. Nick Russo, Sr. says, “In my practice, more men are coming in and requesting bleaching, veneers and bonding. Many have noticed the positive effects from a colleague’s improved smile and realize that a great smile has a lot of value in the business world.”
Men used to have the secure luxury of working for just one or two employers throughout their lives. Nowadays, lay-offs and company closings run rampant leaving middle-aged men to compete with younger competition, creating a stronger need for a sharp appearance. Not to mention, women love a good smile.
Whether you visit the dentist to prevent oral cancer or unemployment, it allows true change to occur in your personal life. Along with scheduling a dentist appointment, these lifestyle habits will improve both the attractiveness of your smile and your oral health:
• Limit sugar intake and eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables
• Avoid or limit alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated beverages
• Stop using tobacco
• Brush adequately twice a day (if you don’t know the proper technique, ask your dentist)
• Brush with a soft-bristled toothbrush and replace it every three months or after sickness
• Floss at least once a day
The fact of the matter is good oral health is linked to longevity and an increase in success. If you want to improve in all of those areas of your life, you’d be smart to give the dentist a call.
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Monday, July 28, 2014
Columbia Healthy Smiles Welcomes Dr. Philip Batson to Their Dental Office
A recent graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, Dr. Philip Batson is excited to join his father in practicing dentistry.
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Bacterium, fungus team up to cause virulent tooth decay in toddlers
Early childhood caries, a highly aggressive and painful form of tooth decay that frequently occurs in preschool children, especially from backgrounds of poverty, may result from a nefarious partnership between a bacterium and a fungus, according to new research. The resulting tooth decay can be so severe that treatment frequently requires surgery -- in the operating room.
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Katy Family Dentist Offers Permanent Solution for Tooth Loss with Dental Implants
Experienced dentists in Katy, TX are dedicated to helping patients regain their natural smiles by offering dental implants, the best long-term solution for missing teeth.
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Carbondale Dentist is Only a Phone Call Away for Dental Emergencies During Office Hours
Dr. Mazhar M. Butt, a Carbondale, IL dentist, offers emergency dental care during office hours for when you need it most.
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Dental care in school breaks down social inequalities
A new global survey documents how dental care in the school environment is helping to assure a healthy life and social equity -- even in developing countries. But there are still major challenges to overcome worldwide.
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Resuming BFA Project …
Obviously, I drifted away from posting pages around Christmastime. It happens. Part of the problem was, and is, that Chapter 5 is chock-full of little tables giving sample search engine results for medical tourism terms. And tables are a pain (or relative pain) to move from printed page to web page. But I’ll figure it […]
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The Dentists at Perfect Smile Tulsa Discuss the Benefits of Dental Implants
According to the dentists in Tulsa, there are many benefits to choosing dental implants as a permanent solution to tooth loss.
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'Microbial Pompeii:' 1,000-year-old plaque preserves bacteria, microscopic particles of food on skeleton teeth
A ‘microbial Pompeii’ has been discovered, preserved on the teeth of skeletons around 1,000 years old. The research team discovered that the ancient human oral cavity carries numerous opportunistic pathogens and that periodontal disease is caused by the same bacteria today as in the past, despite major changes in human diet and hygiene. “The study of ancient microbiomes helps us understand the evolutionary history of human health and disease," says a senior author of the study. “It informs modern medicine.”
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Dental Implants Offer Yakima Patients Advantages Over Traditional Tooth Replacement Methods
Dr. Nic Reep, DDS, a dentist in Yakima, WA, offers dental implants at Reep Family Dentistry to restore patients' smiles when teeth are missing.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
DANB Releases 2012 Salary Survey Results
Dental Assistants Who Earn DANB Certification Receive Higher Pay, Demonstrate High Employer Loyalty, DANB’s 2012 Salary Survey Shows CHICAGO (October 30, 2012) — The Dental Assisting National...
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New device saves loose teeth, jaws damaged by cancer
Periodontitis can cause teeth to come loose. Mandibular cancer can disfigure a face. With the aid of artificial, foam-rubber-shaped scaffolding, the body can be helped to repair the damage by itself. Using this new method, dentists can insert artificial scaffolding that will determine where the new bone tissue will grow.
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The Dentists at Perfect Smile Tulsa Discuss the Benefits of Dental Implants
According to the dentists in Tulsa, there are many benefits to choosing dental implants as a permanent solution to tooth loss.
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Hijacking bacteria's natural defences to trap, reveal pathogens
Bad bacteria could soon have no place left to hide, thanks to new materials that turn the cell’s own defenses against them. Scientists have developed a technique that could locate the potential source of an infection by hijacking the normal processes of pathogens, thus revealing their location. And by using fluorescent markers to tag these cells, they have even been able to detect them by using a simple mobile phone camera.
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What’s Your Excuse?
At Orchard Maple Family Dental, we cannot even tell you how many times we’ve heard people say things like…. “I’ve been meaning to make an appointment but I just haven’t gotten around to it.” With that in mind, here are some of the most frequent excuses people have for not visiting the dentist. [...]
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Friday, July 25, 2014
How To Make Toothpaste
 | There are many benefits to making homemade toothpaste. It is a great way to save money and at the same time, you can limit waste caused by unnecessary packaging. It also makes you aware of the ingredients in your toothpaste so you can avoid artificial ingredients, sweeteners, and preservatives. With just a few simple ingredients, your own homemade toothpaste is as close as your kitchen! What you’ll need: · 1/4 tsp fine sea salt Instructions Now that you have finished making your toothpaste, it is time store it. Make sure the jar or container has been cleaned thoroughly. Also, it is important that the lid closes tightly to prevent the toothpaste from drying out. Homemade toothpaste does not need to be refrigerated. You can place it where you would normally keep toothpaste. When ready to use, place a pea–sized amount on your toothbrush. *Baking soda contains large amounts of sodium. |
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Taking A Bit of A Blogging Break
Hi everyone – just wanted to let you know that I will be slowing down on the blogging as my new website is being redone. You can still catch up with me on Twitter and on Facebook. I will still...
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Nutrition is key to oral, overall health
Nutrition is vital to a person’s oral health – and therefore to their overall health. Collaboration between registered dietitian nutritionists, dietetic technicians, registered and oral health-care professionals is recommended for health promotion, disease prevention and intervention, according to a new paper.
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Less Than Half of Americans Have Dental Insurance
Oral Health America continues the Fall for Smiles campaign with the help of its supporters October 11, 2012, Chicago, IL— According to a recent public opinion survey commissioned by Oral Health...
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Who Knew? Famous People Who Were Dentists!
While you may not consider your next dental visit to be a brush with fame, there are some dentists out there who have achieved quite a bit of public attention. Here are just a few. “Doc” Holliday “Doc” wasn’t just a nickname – the famous gunfighter who was [...]
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Thursday, July 24, 2014
Custom-made mouthguards reduce athletes' risk of concussion, study shows
High school football players wearing store-bought, over-the-counter mouthguards were more than twice as likely to suffer mild traumatic brain injuries/concussions than those wearing custom-made, properly fitted mouthguards, reports a new study. Researchers suggest that when it comes to buying a mouthguard, parents who want to reduce their child's risk of a sports-related concussion should visit a dentist instead of a sporting goods store.
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