Archive for November, 2008
www.DentalBlogging.com has Google Authority Status
Dr. Smile 16 November, 2008
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Google Authority Status
Friends, I’m more that happy to announce that DentalBlogging.com has received the google authority status.
What is an Authority site?
An “authority” site is one which Google values, typically a well known brand (like www.DentalBlogging.com) or leader in it’s industry, with a lot of quality links pointing to it from other websites, original content, heavy traffic from users & a niche website. Google normally ranks this website no.1 and no.2 in it’s listings and provides extra linkage to the site from it’s search engine results listings in Google as a reward for it being trusted as one of the best websites on the web associated with a particular term.
An Authority status is Google’s seal of a quality website
I sincerely thank all DentalBlogging Lovers for being interactive on the site enabling us for this reputation.
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Which browser to use to open DentalBlogging.com? Internet Explorer IE, FireFox, Chrome?
Dr. Smile 16 November, 2008
(0) Comment I have observed that the website styles are a bit skewed when, www.DentalBlogging.com is opened in google’s Chrome web browser.
You can continue using Internet Explorer - IE (any version) as well as FireFox without any issues.
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Illustrations: How a Tooth Decays
Dr. Smile 16 November, 2008
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2. White Spots |
| Enamel is the hard outer crystal-like layer. Dentin is the softer layer beneath the enamel. The pulp chamber contains nerves and blood vessels. It is considered the living part of the tooth. | Bacteria that are exposed to sugars or carbohydrates can make acid. The acid attacks the crystal-like substance in the tooth’s outer surface. This process is known as demineralization. The first sign of this is a chalky white spot. At this stage, the decay process can be reversed. Using fluorides at home and in the dental office can help the tooth repair itself. |
3. Enamel Decay |
4. Dentin Decay |
| Demineralization continues. Enamel starts to break down. Once the enamel surface is broken, the tooth can no longer repair itself. The cavity has to be cleaned and restored by a dentist. | The decay reaches into the dentin, where it can spread and undermine the enamel. |
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All About Cavities
Dr. Smile 16 November, 2008
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To understand what happens when your teeth decay, it’s helpful to know what’s in your mouth naturally. Here are a few of the elements:
- Saliva — Your mouth and teeth are constantly bathed in saliva. Although we never give much thought to our spit, this simple fluid is remarkable for what it does to help protect our oral health. Saliva keeps teeth and other oral tissues moist and lubricated, washes away some of the food particles left behind after we eat, keeps acid levels in the mouth low, and protects against some viruses and bacteria.
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Growth And Generation Of Brain Cells Stimulated By Stem Cells From Monkey Teeth
Dr. Smile 16 November, 2008
(0) Comment Researchers at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Emory University, have discovered dental pulp stem cells can stimulate growth and generation of several types of neural cells. Findings from this study, available in the October issue of the journal Stem Cells, suggest dental pulp stem cells show promise for use in cell therapy and regenerative medicine, particularly therapies associated with the central nervous system.
Dental stem cells are adult stem cells, one of the two major divisions of stem cell research. Adult stem cells have the ability to regenerate many different types of cells, promising great therapeutic potential, especially for diseases such as Huntington’s and Parkinson’s. Already, dental pulp stem cells have been used for regeneration of dental and craniofacial cells.
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Bad Breath and the Battle of Bacteria
Dr. Smile 16 November, 2008
(0) Comment Do you have bad breath, really bad breath?
It might not be the garlic or onions, coffee or alcohol.
Rather, a new study links it to the types of bacteria that dominate the back portion of the top of your tongue.
Some bacteria protect against halitosis, the formal name for really bad breath, while others cause the pungent odor, says a team of researchers from The Forsyth Institute in Boston and the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.
“I think there’s a definite smoking gun here — that it’s a strong association,” says lead researcher Bruce Paster, a senior staff member at Forsyth. “There are the good bacteria and the bad ones. Normal bacteria keep out bacteria from the bad guys.”
The study, reported in the February issue of the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, relied on gene sequencing to compare bacteria found on the tongues of those with halitosis and those with fresh breath.
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Rather Be at the Spa?
Dr. Smile 16 November, 2008
(0) Comment At Dr. Glenn Alex’s office, patients savor massages, wax hand treatments and facials.
They wear herbal eye masks, sip healthy drinks from the juice bar and rest their necks on warm pillows. They slip their feet into toasty booties, breathe in the sweet aroma of lavender and lemongrass and watch movies through video goggles. No, Alex isn’t a massage therapist, but the Athens, Ga.-based dentist believes such pampering will make his office seem, well, less like a dentist’s office.
He began creating the spa-like atmosphere — a massage therapist works out of a converted treatment room — about four years ago after the staff brainstormed ways to make dental appointments more appealing.
“It’s changing people’s perception of what it is to have dental treatment,” Alex says. “People are looking forward to coming to the dentist.”
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The Future of Dentistry
Dr. Smile 16 November, 2008
(0) Comment Chat With the ADA President
Dr. Timothy Rose is the current president of the American Dental Association, so he has plenty of ideas about what the future holds. A gum specialist in Appleton, Wisconsin, Rose has also served on that state’s task force on the future of dentistry.
Matt from [209.109.238.48], at 3:00pm ET
I’ve heard there are “drills” in development at the present time that use a very accurate spray of silica “sand” to actually cut and prepare teeth for filling application. Reportedly, these ’sand-blasters’ carry none of the vibration and other creepy effects of an actual drillbit. Care to comment on whether or not these ‘drills’ are in service here in the U.S. and what the ADA reports regarding their effectiveness?
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Can your patients find you online?
Dr. Smile 16 November, 2008
(1) Comment Creating an effective Web site is top of mind for many dentists. But can patients find a specific Web site when they search for it online?
There is an entire industry built around creating effective Internet searches and it’s called search engine marketing (SEM). The experts at ADA Intelligent Dental Marketing, a company that offers professional marketing approaches for dentists, have the knowledge and experience to help dentists be successful in this area.
Joel Harris, CEO of ADA Intelligent Dental Marketing, has been working to help dentists market their practices for several years.
“Millions of consumers use online search engines every single day,” said Mr. Harris. “At ADAidm, we know how critical it is that new and prospective patients can find the dental Web sites they’re looking for. In fact, it is one of the most important parts of a successful online marketing campaign, and it can produce amazing results for dental practices.”
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In the clouds: Dentists volunteer in Peru
Dr. Smile 16 November, 2008
(0) Comment Cusco, Peru—A mission trip Oct. 4-11 by the Flying Doctors of America gave four ADA members a chance to volunteer in Andes mountain villages two miles or more above sea level.
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| Smiles: From left, Drs. Tom Gale, Greg Gardner, Keith Rojek and John Gale pose outside the girls’ orphanage in Limatambo where they treated children and nuns, taught children about oral hygiene and gave them new brushes and stickers. |
“It was truly amazing to use our skills to unify people of differing means and cultures and to spread a healthy message through central Peru,” said Dr. Keith Rojek, Northlake, Ill. “The people in these towns were respectful and very happy to see us. They held celebrations, performances, a parade and ceremony, and they waited in long lines, even in the rain, to be treated.”
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Zimmer Institute Switzerland Prepares to Open Its Doors
Dr. Smile 16 November, 2008
(0) Comment Zimmer Institute Switzerland Prepares to Open Its Doors
Zimmer Dental, Inc., a leading provider of dental oral rehabilitation products and a subsidiary of Zimmer Holdings, Inc., will open the doors of The Zimmer Institute™ in Winterthur, Switzerland, with courses beginning May 2008. Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), this innovative education facility is modeled after the original Zimmer Institute in Carlsbad, California (USA). The Zimmer Institute Switzerland will support the Zimmer four-level Lifelong Learning Model — merging a renowned educational philosophy with state-of-the-art technology.
Occupying 1,000 square meters, The Zimmer Institute Switzerland houses a Simulated Patient Training Laboratory and auditorium with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, as well as a café, participant changing rooms, conference room, and Zimmer Dental EMEA headquarter offices — creating a learning experience unique to the dental implant and oral rehabilitation industry.
“We are very pleased this exceptional and unique learning experience will now be available to dental professionals in Europe, Middle East and Africa,” noted Harold C. Flynn, Jr., Zimmer Dental President. “It will truly benefit the clinicians and their patients.”
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Zimmer Tapered Screw-Vent Implant System Delivers Versatility and Choice
Dr. Smile 16 November, 2008
(0) Comment Zimmer Tapered Screw-Vent Implant System Delivers Versatility and Choice
Zimmer Dental Inc., a leading provider of dental oral rehabilitation products and a subsidiary of Zimmer Holdings, Inc., is pleased to offer its renowned Tapered Screw-Vent® Implant System as a means of comprehensively satisfying a myriad of clinical needs. With its one-piece and two-piece implants, the Tapered Screw-Vent® Implant System provides versatility and delivers performance thousands count on, case after case.
Recently featured at the AO Annual Meeting in Boston, MA, where it was referred to as the implant of choice during several clinical presentations, the Zimmer® One-Piece continues to be a stellar member of the Tapered Screw-Vent family — providing 3.0mm, 3.7mm, and 4.7mm diameter solutions. The 3.0mm Zimmer One-Piece Implant, available in straight and angled designs, is the solution for implant placement in tight spaces. Its pre-contoured margins require minimal or no intra-oral preparation. A selection of corresponding caps and copings simplify the restoration process and add to the system’s flexibility and convenience.
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Zimmer One-Piece Implant Offers Cool Solution for Tight Spaces
Dr. Smile 16 November, 2008
(0) Comment Zimmer One-Piece Implant Offers Cool Solution for Tight Spaces
Zimmer Dental Inc., a leading provider of dental oral rehabilitation products and a subsidiary of Zimmer Holdings, Inc., is pleased to offer its renowned Zimmer® One-Piece Implant — a cool and convenient solution for helping clinicians get into a tight spot without the heat and vibration of prepping in the mouth.
The Zimmer® One-Piece continues to be a stellar member of the Tapered Screw-Vent® family — providing 3.0mm, 3.7mm, and 4.7mm diameter solutions. The 3.0mm Zimmer One-Piece Implant, available in straight and angled designs, is Tapered Screw-Vent solution for implant placement in the tight interdental spacing of the maxillary laterals, and mandibular central and lateral incisors. Another unique benefit is that the pre-contoured margins require minimal or no intra-oral preparation – which eliminates heat and vibration, creating a better experience for the patient.
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Zimmer Dental Launches CopiOs Pericardium Membrane
Dr. Smile 16 November, 2008
(0) Comment Zimmer Dental Launches CopiOs Pericardium Membrane
Zimmer Dental Inc., a leading provider of dental oral rehabilitation products and a subsidiary of Zimmer Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce the U.S. release of the CopiOs® Pericardium Membrane. Sourced from bovine pericardial tissue, CopiOs Pericardium Membrane provides the characteristics of natural tissue, coupled with the ease-of-manipulation, conformability, and strength required to meet high clinical expectations and facilitate successful surgical outcomes.
As the latest addition to Zimmer Dental’s broad range of complementary regenerative membranes, the CopiOs Pericardium Membrane offers remarkable tissue compatibility, and is ideal for Guided Bone Regeneration procedures such as block graft coverage and large ridge augmentation where a malleable, drapeable, and long-lasting barrier is desired. Product quality is preserved with the unique Tutoplast® process, which thoroughly removes unwanted impurities while maintaining the tissues’ natural qualities and biomechanical stability.
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Zimmer Instrument Kit System Showcases Intuitive Design
Dr. Smile 16 November, 2008
(0) Comment Zimmer Instrument Kit System Showcases Intuitive Design
Zimmer Dental Inc., a leading provider of dental oral rehabilitation products and a subsidiary of Zimmer Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce the release of the new and improved Zimmer® Instrument Kit System. With its user-friendly layout and logical color-coding system, the Zimmer Instrument Kit System is designed to enable clinicians to get the most out of the popularTapered Screw VentTM and Zimmer® One-Piece implants.
The Zimmer Instrument Kit System is an easy to learn, well organized product family that can be customized to meet individual clinical needs and maximize valuable time. A simple and unique color coding system enables clinicians to intuitively follow surgical sequences, step-by-step. In addition, the Tapered Screw-Vent Surgical Kit can be combined with an optional Zimmer One-Piece Implant Module for streamlined placement of all components of the renowned Tapered Screw-Vent Implant System — thereby creating a truly centralized, all-in-one kit.
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