Low-income kids continue to have difficulty getting proper dental care through Medicaid according to the Government Accountability Office. Some of you may remember the tragic case of a twelve year old boy who died in 2007 because of a brain infection which originated from an untreated dental abscess. Investigators determined that many people, including children, simply do not take advantage …
The End of Dental Implants?
Researchers in China have hypothesized that third molar tooth buds could be harvested during development and later used to replace missing teeth in the future. Could this mean the end of dental implant treatment? The dental implant manufacturers probably have nothing to worry about anytime soon. Time will tell. Comments? image from www.curetoothdecay.com
American Dental Association Celebrates 150 Years!
Congratulations on 150 Years! The American Dental Association turned 150 years old this year, and it’s in very good health for its age. With 157,000 members, the ADA represents more than 70 percent of U.S. dentists, making it the world’s largest and oldest national dental association—America’s leading advocate for oral health. It’s hard to believe that the ADA has been …
Tooth Implanted in Eye Helps Woman to See Again
Perhaps you have heard about this amazing procedure which recently helped a Miami woman regain her lost eyesight. A prosthetic lens was inserted into a tooth that was removed from the patient, and then implanted into the eye. The surgical technique, modified osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis (MOOKP), has proven effective in cases where severe corneal scarring blocks vision, but the eye remains …
“Lip Fillers” and Cosmetic Dentistry
One of the newest treatments on the frontier of cosmetic dentistry is Juvederm and Restylane. These are injectable fillers that can create fullness in the lips,as well as to eliminate “smiles lines”. We have all been taught that the lips are the frame for the smile, and the teeth represent the “artwork”. An increasing number of restorative dentists have embraced …
Dental Implants Increasingly Preferred for Tooth Restorations
The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) said times have changed and patients should forego prolonged dental heroics to save failing teeth and replace them with long-lasting dental implants. “There really is no justification for undergoing multiple endodontic or periodontic procedures, and enduring the pain and financial burden, to save a diseased tooth,” said John Minichetti, DDS, speaking for the …
EXPLOITATION or COMEDY? You Tube “David after the Dentist Video” posted on WebDental by Jamie
EXPLOTATION or COMEDY? Interesting video post by Jamie. Even more interesting that the parents posted this and that it has been viewed over 23 million times on You Tube. For those of us in the profession, it might be seen as expoitation. To the rest of the world, it is obviously seen as comedy. Perhaps it is difficult for us …