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Monday, August 25, 2014
Leading Dentist in Lexington Celebrates More Than Three Decades in Dentistry
Lexington, KY dentist is excited to celebrate 34 years practicing general dentistry at his thriving office on "Prosperous Place."
Tooth extraction prior to cardiac surgery may increase risk of adverse outcomes
Removing an infected tooth prior to cardiac surgery may increase the risk of major adverse outcomes, including risk of death prior to surgery, even though the practice is relatively routine. This research points to a significant departure from current understanding, guideline and practice, and the authors note that further research is required before recommendations and practice are changed.
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Chapter 5: Researching Medical Tourism
I really did have the notion that I *might* get enough of a book advance for Beauty from Afar to take a budget tour of the world's best hospitals. As it turned out, I didn't get quite that much and the advance payment mostly went for things like food and shelter.
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Tooth loss linked to depression, anxiety
Tooth loss from caries and periodontal disease is an outcome from complex, chronic conditions. Several biopsychosocial factors are involved, including accessing care. Individuals reporting dental anxiety may avoid dental care; and individuals with depression may be negligent in self-care. In this study, researchers examined a potential association of tooth loss with depression and anxiety.
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On the link between periodontitis and atherosclerosis
Chronic oral infection with the periodontal disease pathogen, Porphyromonas gingivalis, not only causes local inflammation of the gums leading to tooth loss but also is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis. A new study reveals how the pathogen evades the immune system to induce inflammation beyond the oral cavity.
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Los Angeles Dentist, Dr. Carlos Setti, Now Uses Diagnodent
Dr. Carlos Setti, Los Angeles dentist, uses Diagnodent to spot early signs of tooth decay that often go unnoticed. Using only a laser pointer, this detection technique is quick and pain-free.
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Sunday, August 24, 2014
Dentures Require Careful Handling
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Dentures deserve careful handling and, in many ways, taking care of them is more work than caring for natural teeth. The November issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers tips to...
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Dr. Richard Mogle Provides Pediatric Dentistry Services
Dentist has kept Bryan, Texas patients' teeth healthy for decades.
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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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Coconut Oil To Help Prevent Tooth Decay
This new discovery is expected to lead to a new approach to dental hygiene products. People who are sensitive to chemical additives may be able to use the treated coconut oil more readily. Current microbial infections are getting more anitbiotic-resistant, which means that scientists will need to find new ways to combat them.
The post Coconut Oil To Help Prevent Tooth Decay appeared first on Gentle Dental.
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Saturday, August 23, 2014
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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Functional Website Design: More Than Just a Pretty Face
Website design and dentistry have more in common than you might think. The same principle applies to designing an attractive, effective dental website. A pleasing color scheme and high-quality images may site visitors’ attention, but functionality keeps them on your site and ultimately drives them to make contact. For now, let’s focus on principles of functional dental web design; we’ll look at aesthetics in a later post.
WHO will visit our website?
Patients, obviously, but let’s break it down further. Does your practice generally cater to a few clearly defined demographics? If dental implants are your signature service, your audience will most likely be older adults. A pediatric dentist would design a website that speaks to parents, especially mothers. Are they tech-savvy?
WHY are they visiting our website?
Remember the days when the search for a dentist began with a long list of names and numbers in a phone book? Information was limited at best with no indication of a dentist’s specialty, exact distance, patient satisfaction, or accepted insurance providers. It wasn’t that this information wasn’t important then, rather a matter of space constraints. Ideally, your website should present this information in a logical, easily navigated format. Drop-down menus and toolbars come to mind.
HOW do they visit our website?
Ten years ago, it was as simple as designing for a laptop or desktop screen. Today, your patients access the Web on smartphones and tablets with varying screen sizes and loading times. Responsive web design–design that accommodates a variety of browsers and devices–is critical. If your site isn’t optimized for different viewing experiences, you’ve alienated a sizable chunk of your target audience.
About Jill Nastasia: Jill is CEO and director of business development at MDPM Consulting, a marketing firm catering to the unique needs of dentists. To learn more about web design, blogging, and SEO for dentists, email info@moderndentalmarketing.com or contact us at 972-781-8861.
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Osteoporosis drugs appear to impede cell membrane repair
A class of drugs widely used to treat osteoporosis appears to impede a cell's ability to repair a protective outer membrane that helps determine what enters and exits, researchers report. The inability to quickly repair a membrane is lethal to a cell and may help explain the rare and serious side effect of jawbone destruction that can occur following dental work in patients taking these drugs, the researchers note.
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Copywriter Magic: Turning Your Practice Into Words
We Will Interview You
Not only will we ask you standard interview questions, but we will likely also ask you some not-so-run-of-the-mill questions, like what your favorite movie is, or what you like to do in your spare time. Part of the magic that goes into turning you into a relatable person online, while promoting your business, is ensuring we capture your personality and goals. Through years of experience, we have become familiar with the subtle nuances of a website that capture a patient’s attention. Our copywriters make detecting those major and minor details that truly resonate with a dental patient their number one priority. They also create your web pages around your practice’s goals. Are you focused on driving home your patient-centered approach to dentistry? Do you primarily offer cosmetic services? We’ve got you covered.
Copywriters Love Words
Did I mention how much copywriters love words? First, copywriters make sure content is SEO’d, accessible and easy to read. Choosing the right words is as significant as ensuring the copy reads smoothly. In addition, we recognize that while our writers have a solid knowledge of clinical dentistry, your patients probably don’t. Furthermore, they probably don’t want to. Our writers are masters in turning scientific information – and often-unpleasant information – into content your patients will understand, connect with, and that will not cause them to run from the screen. Copywriters will not write, for example, “decrease discomfort” but “improve comfort.” They will focus on the positive aspects of dentistry to set readers’ minds at ease. MDPM writers create clean, factual web pages, while drawing on both the emotions and logic of your patients, so they feel compelled enough to pick up the phone and make an appointment.
Revisions
Did something change suddenly, such as your address? Did you read through your website only to find something didn’t translate exactly as you had hoped? With lightening speed (without sacrificing accuracy and thoughtfulness) our copywriters will make revisions according to your needs. Our goal is twofold: to ensure we create a website that assists you in attracting and retaining new clients, and to ensure that you feel your website truly reflects your dental practice.
About Jill Nastasia: Jill is CEO and director of business development at MDPM Consulting, a marketing firm catering to the unique needs of dentists. To learn more about web design, blogging, and SEO for dentists, email info@moderndentalmarketing.com or contact us at 972-781-8861.
Source: http://mdpmconsulting.com/2014/08/copywriter-magic/
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Nu Smile Center For Aesthetic andamp; Restorative Dentistry Launches New Website
Sacramento dentists of Nu Smile Center For Aesthetic andamp; Restorative Dentistry are pleased to announce the launch of their new website
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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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Friday, August 22, 2014
Eruption Cyst: Photos of a Purple Bump on the Gums
A little over a year ago, I wrote an article discussing eruption cysts. Those are the bluish-purple bumps that can form on the gums right before a tooth pushes its way into the mouth.
Upon first glance, many parents are understandably concerned that their child has a serious problem in their mouth. The photo I used in the original article isn't very clear, and I thought it would be good to post a couple more photos that were recently shared with me.
Photos of Eruption Cysts
The photo below shows two eruption cysts over the permanent upper front teeth. The teeth are still white, the purple color is due to bruising that has occurred between the gums and the permanent tooth. Usually, no treatment is necessary and the teeth will come through within a couple of weeks.
The next photo shows an eruption cyst where the upper left six-year molar is preparing to come into the mouth. Many parents may not even notice eruption cysts when they occur this far back in the mouth.
Fact: Since many eruption cysts occur on the back teeth and only last a few weeks, they often go undetected. Because of this, nobody really knows how common eruption cysts really are. Most estimates say that they occur in under 1% of all children.
To Treat or Not to Treat
Normally, eruption cysts don't need any treatment. The tooth will usually poke through the eruption cyst and come into the mouth on its own within a couple of weeks. If the eruption cyst is causing lots of pain, or if it is causing concerns due to its appearance (as in the first photo), it can be cut open to expose the tooth.
You can click the following link to check out a picture of a tooth after its eruption cyst has been opened.
More Pictures of Eruption Cysts
You can find more photos of eruption cysts in this article that appeared in the Indian Journal of Dental Research.
If you have any questions or concerns on eruption cysts, feel free to leave a comment in the comments section below. Thanks for reading!
Photos generously provided by Dr. Sarah Hill, a pediatric dentist in Oak Harbor, WA.
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