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“Benefits of Bisphosphonate Therapy vs Frequency of Oral Complications: An Educational Program for Dental Professionals”
I recently signed up to attend an upcoming Novartis-sponsored dinner conference entitled “Benefits of Bisphosphonate Therapy vs Frequency of Oral Complications: An Educational Program for Dental Professionals”. It is being given here in Central NJ and I thought it would be an interesting lecture. You may also be interested in this topic. The dinner conferences will be held in cities throughout the U.S. including Fort Lauderdale, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Eatontown, NJ; Uniondale, NY; Valley Forge, PA; Long Beach, CA; San Francisco, CA; Houston, TX and Chicago, IL.
The 2-hour program will be presented by a clinician expert on bisphosphonate therapy and will cover the following topics:
· Overview of bisphosphonates and uses in treatment of osteoporosis and metastatic bone disease
* Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) background
* ONJ frequency in oncology and osteoporosis patients treated with bisphosphonates
* Review of ONJ studies and management
Full schedule details and online registration can be found at www.oralhealthdinnermeeting.com. 
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Oral Helathcare Can't Wait
Here is a video that was shot at Mays California Dental Association meeting.
So click on the link and watch the video. I pop in the video at the 1:46 and 3:18 marks.
Oral Healthcare Can't Wait
Dental Trade Alliance Launches “Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait™” Awareness Campaign
Dental Industry Unites to Warn Consumers About the Risks of
Putting Off Regular Checkups and Recommended Treatment
Arlington, VA – July 1st, 2009 – The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA), a nonprofit trade association representing leading dental manufacturers, distributors, and laboratories, recently launched its “Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait™” awareness campaign (http://www.oralhealthcarecantwait.com) in an effort to warn consumers about the risks of postponing regular dental checkups and recommended treatment. According to DTA chief executive officer Gary Price, “The current economic climate is causing many people to either postpone the treatment plans recommended by their dentists, or to put off dental visits altogether.”
The potential health risks of postponing oral healthcare treatment can be significant, with more and more published research supporting the existence of a strong link between optimum oral health and overall well-being – especially in the area of periodontal disease. “But it doesn’t have to be this way,” explains Price. “Although we face economic challenges on a national basis, the majority of Americans still have the ability to make continued and comprehensive oral care an integrated part of their lives.”
Therefore, the DTA is launching a multifaceted Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait awareness campaign to dental professionals and consumers alike. Lanmark Group, the dental industry’s leading advertising, marketing, and public relations agency, will be spearheading this effort by developing the overall strategy, creative concepts, and tactical execution on a pro bono basis. The following is just a partial outline of the campaign marketing components that Lanmark is currently providing:
Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait logo and slogan
Dedicated Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait website for dental professionals and consumers
Dental trade and consumer print and online advertising
Professional and consumer public relations program
Public service announcements
Patient education brochures and posters
Dental practice marketing tool kit to promote “Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait” campaign in local markets
Online video for distribution via YouTube, etc.
“Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait promises to be a very ambitious campaign, with the ultimate goal being to sustain and improve oral health in America,” explained Price. “I’m very grateful for the level of commitment and agency resources that Lanmark president Howard Klein has pledged to this campaign, as well as the support of our leading dental industry publications, such as Compendium, Dental Economics, Dental Product Report, Dental Product Shopper, Dentistry Today, Dental Tribune, DentalTown, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, Inside Dentistry, and RDH Magazine. In addition, the leading dental distributors Benco Dental, Burkhart Dental Supply, Darby Dental Supply, Henry Schein, Iowa Dental Supply and Patterson Dental have pledged their support to help launch this important initiative. We will also be counting on the support of DTA members in other areas, such as funding for direct-to-consumer advertising in national newspapers, television, and radio, etc. If we work together, we can make a difference.” For more information regarding the Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait Campaign, visit http://www.oralhealthcarecantwait.com. To pledge support, contact Dental Trade Alliance CEO Gary Price at 703.379.7755.
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Top 10 e-books
Would you like to know which Stat!REF e-books were most popular in the last 12 months? Here is the list in descending order:
1. Oral pathology / J.V. Soames and J.C. Southam.
2. Endodontics / John I. Ingle, Leif K. Bakland, J. Craig Baumgartner.
3. Oxford handbook of clinical dentistry / David A. Mitchell and Laura Mitchell.
4. Dental materials and their selection / William J. O'Brien (Ed).
5. Critical decisions in periodontology / Walter B. Hall (Ed).
6. Burket’s oral medicine / by Martin S. Greenberg (Ed).
7. Essentials of microbiology for dental students / Jeremy Bagg.
8. Peterson’s principles of oral & maxillofacial surgery / Michael Miloro (Ed).
9. Oral and maxillofacial pathology / Robert E. Marx, Diane Stern.
10 Bell’s orofacial pains / Jeffrey P. Okeson.
You can access these e-books 24/7 with your UniKey. Make sure you log off when finished so others can get on. See the full list of Stat!REF e-books we subscribe to.
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An FDA panel endorsed lowering the maximum listed dosage for medicines
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New Way of Coating Implants Improves Osseointegration
A new method of applying the hydroxyapitite to metal prosthetics has been discovered by Professor Noam Eliaz of the TAU School of Mechanical Engineering. It involves an electrochemical process rather than spraying the surface coating on an implant. Prof. Eliaz is reporting a 33% decrease in failures of tested implants. Here’s the link – it’s much easier for you to read it than for me to attempt to explain it!
Source article on Physorg.com
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New books received this week
Self-ligation in orthodontics: an evidence-based approach to biomechanics and treatment / edited by Theodore Eliades. Chichester ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009.
Description: This book reviews, analyzes and clarifies the currently available peer-reviewed evidence on self-ligating brackets, extending from therapeutic outcome to biomechanics, materials, and treatment manifestations.
Ethics and law in dental hygiene / by Phyllis L. Beemsterboer. 2nd ed.St. Louis, Mo. : Saunders/Elsevier, c2010.
Description: Learn how to make sound ethical and legal decisions in practice. This book is written in the context of "real-world" situations that you will encounter on a regular basis in dental hygiene practice.
Guidelines for adhesive dentistry: the key to success / Francesco Mangani. London : Quintessence Publishing, c2009.
Description: This book presents an innovative approach to teaching operative dentistry with the help of excellent drawings and illustrations.
Early childhood oral health / edited by Joel H. Berg. Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, c2009.
Description: In addition to preventing childhood caries, other topics include public health approaches to managing caries worldwide, implementation of new programs to mitigate dental caries in preschoolers, fluoride regimens, and new technologies in caries risk assessment in infants and toddlers.
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Should Endodontists Place Implants? A Survey of U.S. Endodontists
Want to guess the outcome of this survey?
Journal of Endodontics
Volume 35, Issue 7, Pages 966-970 (July 2009)
Should Endodontists Place Implants? A Survey of U.S. Endodontists
Karen S. Potter, DDS∗, Michelle R. McQuistan, DDS, MS†, Anne E. Williamson, DDS, MS
Abstract
Introduction
The purpose of this national study was to assess endodontists' opinions regarding whether endodontists should place dental implants.
Methods
A written survey was developed and mailed to 1505 randomly selected practicing endodontists within the United States.
Results
The response rate was 46%. Univariate, bivariate, and logistic regression analyses were performed. Fifty-seven percent of respondents supported endodontists placing implants. Currently 5.7% of respondents place implants. Regression analyses identified the following variables as being positively associated with endodontists placing implants: graduation from an endodontic training program ≥10 years ago (p = .002); interest in placing implants in the future (p = .0001); the belief that implant placement should be incorporated into the endodontic residency curriculum (p < .0001); the belief that general dentists would support endodontists placing implants (p < .0001); and the desire to continue the rapport with a referred patient by placing an implant if the patient's tooth is nonrestorable (p < .0001).
Conclusions
The majority of responding endodontists believed that dental implant placement is within the scope of endodontic practice. Governing bodies of the specialty of endodontics might consider discussing whether formal implant training should be incorporated into future curricula. 
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New Way To Whiten Teeth: Lozenge-Style
I have to admit – whitening my teeth is a pain. I’ve tried them all – chairside, home, toothpaste, strips – you name it, I’ve tried it and always wished there was an easier way. When I read about the NuvoraWhite over on Amy’s List I was pretty excited about it! I plan on getting my hands on some so I can give it a try. Basically it’s a lozenge that uses a patented sustained release technology to deliver carbamide peroxide, xylitol and a few other ingredients as it dissolves. I’ll let you know how it goes – if anyone has tried it, please let me know how it worked out for you.
Here’s some information from company’s site, NuvoraInc.com:
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Lost Pictures on Flash Media Can Be Recovered
I recently had to recover some accidentally deleted pictures from an SD card in my daughters digital camera. I looked around the Internet looking from some freeware recovery software.
I came across this link to a Image Rescue 3 by Lexar. The link below allowed me to download their software for free by giving them an email address. The software located the deleted photos and I was able to recover them.
It is available for Windows and Mac OS.
Image Rescue 3 software
Thank you Lexar! 
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Critical case management (13) - Two mental foramens
Nice dental news from the ABC
“The world's smallest plasma torch could one day make root canal treatment faster, less painful and reduce the chance of infection, say experts". Read Plasma torch could disinfect teeth on ABC Science (accessed on 27/06/2009).
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Crest launches new Complete 7 Expert toothpaste
I wonder if this is coming to the US?
Crest launches today its new Complete 7 Expert toothpaste which hardens the tooth enamel after 2 weeks.
Enamel is the hardest tissue in the human body due to its high mineral content. However, it is still susceptible to demineralization, a deterioration process which can lead to caries or cavities.
'Not everyone is familiar with enamel and its importance. Enamel is the frontline of protection for teeth and it is crucial to protect and prevent it from demineralising. The right toothpaste can help you to protect your enamel from wear and tear and preserve a bright, healthy and confident smile,'
said Mohammed Azzawe, Brand Manager, Oral Care AP.
Although being the hardest tissue in the human body, enamel can be broken down by several factors including applying too much pressure on the teeth during brushing, sugary foods leading to cavities and also acid erosion.
Acid erosion is a chemical process that occurs due to acids in foods particularly fruits and drinks. It can lead to demineralisation of the tooth enamel which can result in discoloration, sensitivity and expensive dental work such as veneers.
The new Crest Complete 7 Expert Enamel Protection is a specialised toothpaste for comprehensive enamel protection. It contains FluorisilTM, which is scientifically proven to enhance re-mineralisation and rebuild the enamel. FluorisilTM is a combination of fluoride and two types of silicas.
Fluoride is immediately available while brushing and becomes integrated into the enamel to rebuild and strengthen it, making it more resistant to acid attack. Silicas on the other hand deliver superb cleaning power and helps to remove enamel stains. This comprehensive toothpaste also contains the anti-tartar ingredient, Pyrophosphate, to prevent discoloration due to tartar and stain formation.
Crest Complete 7 Expert Enamel Protection is part of the new Complete 7 Expert range of specialized toothpastes which also includes Expert Gums Protection and Expert Sensitive. It is now available for purchase in all major retailers and pharmacies across the Arabian Peninsula. 
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Review of NHS dental services in England
Professor Jimmy Steele today published his independent Review of NHS Dental Services. The review has been running since December 2008 when the previous Health Secretary, Alan Johnson, appointed the review team to help the Government to ensure that every person who wants to access an NHS dentist can do so and that NHS dentists deliver high quality care and offer preventative work.
Read the NHS dental review here. 
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Study Clubs Aren’t Just For Dentists
Study clubs for auxiliaries are becoming more common and I am thrilled every time I hear or read about a new one. At the last ADIA meeting I had the pleasure of meeting the team of Advanced Dental Care of Norton and their wonderful office manager Michelle Kratt. She emailed me to let me know about her new study club that she was inspired to start after attending the last American Association of Dental Office Managers meeting. Judy Kay Mausolf gave a wonderful lecture on how to start and lead a successful study club. Many study clubs were started after that meeting. A Facebook friend that attended ADIA’s hygiene meeting (also in Philly) just posted that she gave her first presentation for dentists – it went wonderfully! Do you see a trend here?
By attending more meetings and seeking out more education, your team members can become leaders. Laurie Sizemore – president of our local study club here in northern Virginia – gained inspiration in a similar manner. I started speaking in front of study clubs – you can’t beat a small crowd for the best interactive experience. For dentists that may consider team education and empowerment an unnecessary expense, please re-think this position. Your practice will improve and grow when you have dedicated, educated and smarter employees. Trust me on this.
Here’s Michelle leading her first study club meeting – congratulations!
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New books received this week
Master dentistry (Volume 2) / edited by Peter Heasman. 2nd ed. Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone, 2008.
Description: Each section is fully illustrated and is supported by extensive self-assessment questions. This second edition addresses the restorative, paediatric and orthodontics aspects of dentistry and is perfect for both undergraduate students and post-graduates preparing for tests and exams.
Superconductivity / by S.L. Kakani, Shubhra Kakani. Tunbridge Wells : Anshan Ltd, 2009.
Description: A comprehensive introduction to the theory and modern applications of superconductivity, including new materials and the potential applications of superconductors.
The dental hygienist's guide to nutritional care. / Cynthia A. Stegeman. 3rd ed. St. Louis, Missouri : Saunders, c2010.
Description: Specifically tailored to address relevant nutritional concerns for practicing hygienists and dental hygiene students. Provides a comprehensive view of the field. Besides offering basic nutritional advice relevant for dental hygienists, it also covers current nutritional concerns, such as high-protein diets and bottled water versus tap water.
Evidence-based decision making : a translational guide for dental professionals. / Jane L. Forrest [et al.] Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2009.
Description: Learn how to formulate patient-centered questions, search for and appraise the evidence, apply the eveidence to your practice, and evaluate the process. An excellent book for evidence-based decision making in dentistry.
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Belkin Introduces New Gigabit Powerline HD Starter Kit Over Your Existing Home Electrical Wiring
This might be the answer for those offices that want to incorporate more of the digital office in the opratories but lack the network. Cost to get started is $150.
(Compton, CA) – June 22, 2009 – Today, Belkin announces an addition to its Powerline Networking line with its new Gigabit Powerline HD Starter Kit adapters, letting you create an ultrafast HD entertainment network through your home’s existing electrical wiring. Powered by Gigle Semiconductor’s mediaxtream™ chip, Belkin’s Gigabit Powerline provides a secure, stable networking signal anywhere in the home—even for areas that are hard to reach by wireless connections.
Because of its high Gigabit speeds and consistent connection, Gigabit Powerline reduces online gaming latency and provides large bandwidth, making it ideal for online PC gaming and ultrafast high-quality transmission of multiple video streams. While the current fastest powerline technology runs at 200Mbps, Gigabit Powerline delivers content at 1000Mbps of speed.
# Setup of a powerline network is simple with its plug-and-play connectivity: Plug one end of the Adapter into an available wall outlet.
# Connect the other end to any device with an available Ethernet port (RJ45), such as a gaming console, set-top box, or computer. 
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Salivary pH level and bacterial plaque evaluation in orthodontic patients treated with Recaldent® products
O Marchisio, MR Esposito and A Genovesi
International Journal of Dental Hygiene
Published Online: 15 Jun 2009
Abstract: Dental caries and resulting tooth decay can produce a multifactorial destructive process with a very high incidence. Cariogenic bacteria attack enamel with acids that produce subsurface lesions, thereby weakening the enamel and allowing bacterial progression into the dentin. The formation of dental decay, because of demineralization of the tooth structure, can be prevented or delayed by increasing the rate of the tooth's remineralization and replacement relative to the tooth's rate of demineralization. This rebuilding of enamel may be accelerated by the addition of amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) with the aid of casein phosphopeptide (CPP) (Recaldent® molecule). In this study, the role of CPP in stabilizing and releasing ACP on the tooth surface has been investigated to better understand its efficacy in the prevention of tooth demineralization in orthodontic patients. Twenty-five patients who wore fixed orthodontic appliances were enrolled in this clinical trial. It was explained to the patients that CPP–ACP would be used for 3 weeks and then suspended for an additional 3 weeks. Salivary pH evaluation, plaque pH evaluation and oral hygiene index (OHI) were performed at T0, T1 and T2. Results showed an increase in OHI level and an increase of the salivary pH (76% of the patients). Instead of plaque pH level that showed trivial results, only 48% of the patients showed a bacterial plaque pH increase. In conclusion, this study has not provided unequivocal evidence for the protective properties of Recaldent® molecule. Long-term studies are necessary to better understand the role of this molecule. 
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Freeware for recording Skype calls
MP3 Skype Recorder is a free program which automatically records all your Skype conversations, including Skype conferences. It stores your conversations locally in files using compact and very popular MP3 format. The tool can record person-to-person Skype calls and SkypeOut calls as well as calls to Skype Online number.
This could be useful for recording telephone interviews and surveys, or meetings held using the Skype Conference facility. However, one cannot record any conversation without the knowledge and agreement of the other party, see Legal Aspects of Recording Telephone Conversations: A Practical Guide
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