White Teeth Decay Of Baby Teeth May Be Linked To Obesity, Poor Food Choices, Study Suggests

A preliminary study of young children undergoing treatment for cavities in their baby teeth found that nearly 28 percent had a body mass index (BMI) above the 85th percentile, indicating overweight or obesity.That percentage is more than 5 percent higher than the estimated national average, adding more fuel to the growing concern that poor food choices, including those sugary drinks and fruit juices so popular and convenient, likely are contributing to both obesity and tooth decay in very young children.The findings will be presented today (June 22) at the 2010 annual meeting of the Endocrine Society being held in San Diego, Calif. The study is one of 38 abstracts (out of 2,000 accepted) selected for inclusion in the society's Research Summaries Book, which is provided to the media for fu...

White Teeth Pr: Dent-x Strato Digital Product Update â?? Lower Dosage Applications

(Elmsford, NY, July 6, 2010) – Dent-X is proud to announce that its high-end panoramic/cephalometric x-ray, the Strato Digital, is now available with Low Dose and Frontal Dentition applications.Offices now have the ability to conduct a low dosage scan that shows the full patient dentition. Doctors can use this view to see if a patient has his/her wisdom teeth or could require corrective practices, like braces, while using a fraction of the radiation. This scan has a faster rotation, and uses less x-ray dose, for an overall drop in radiation.The Strato Digital introduces its Frontal Dentition examination. This view allows a doctor see the frontal dentition only. This, combined with the ability to take half-pans, means one can see the right half, left half, or frontal view of any pano...

White Teeth Employee Embezzlement: Don’t Let It Happen To You

The day-to-day pressure in running a dental practice is enormous, especially in today’s economy. Unfortunately, dentists spend most of their day practicing dentistry instead of supervising the staff members who manage their dental practice. In this type of atmosphere, embezzlement can thrive. Approximately 40 per cent of dental offices have been or will become the victim of employee embezzlement.

White Teeth Links For 2010-08-08 [del.icio.us]

Shocker: Meg Whitman, Jerry Brown seek funds from casino tribesThis year, the long road to the governor's office runs through the high desert reservation of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians.It also stops at the reservations â?? and casinos â?? of the Sycuan and Viejas bands of the Kumeyaay Nation east of San Diego.In fact, the campaign trail crosses many of the state's Indian reservations, especially those with lucrative gambling compacts. That's where Democrat Jerry Brown and Republican Meg Whitman â?? along with candidates for other offices â?? are seeking the support and potentially hefty donations of tribal leaders.At stake is the financial backing of a state gambling industry that generates an estimated $7.2 billion a year in revenue. Also at play are the stat...

White Teeth Free! Patient Education Software From Cureved

Yes, It is absolutely free. The folks at Curve Dental who are bringing practice management software to the web have released CurveED.CurveED provides amazing dental patient education videos to dentists free of charge. Once you have signed up for your free account, you will have access to dozens of professionally produced, highly informative videos that you can use in office or email to your patients. There is nothing to buy and since CurveED is web-based, you have nothing to install or setup.Being on the web means you can view these videos no matter what device or operating system you maybe using. Think about the possibilities from a computer, an iPad or smartphone! Patient education has has never been easier or cheaper. So click on one of the links and sign up for you free patient e...

White Teeth Ada 2010 Annual Session Features Latest Products, Technologies In Dentistry

There's still time to register and gain firsthand knowledge of the latest products, technologies and techniques in dentistry at the American Dental Association's (ADA) 151st Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition. It takes place Oct. 9 - Oct. 12 at the Orlando (Fla.) Orange County Convention Center...

White Teeth Professor Reports On University Of Maryland Dental School's Cyberspace Odyssey

Students of the University of Maryland Dental School "represent a link, a conduit, to the future," due to the school's leadership in teaching digital dentistry, Gary Hack, DDS, said today in Amsterdam at the annual meeting of the Association of Dental Educators in Europe (ADEE), "Digital Dentistry: A Space Odyssey"...

White Teeth Gene Brings Teeth In Shape

No healthy teeth without this gene: if during tooth formation (odontogenesis) the so-called Jagged2 gene is inactivated, and hence the Notch signalling pathway interrupted, tooth crowns will be malformed and enamel will be lacking. As this signalling pathway is involved in the formation of all tissues and organs, the new insights from the University of Zurich research team have wider implications...

White Teeth Interview: 'the Only Global Congress'

SALVADOR DE BAHIA, Brasil: The president of FDI World Dental Federation, Dr. Roberto Vianna from Brazil, explains the goals and objectives of the "Voice of Dentistry," and of the 2010 Annual World Dental Congress now taking place in Salvador da Bahía.

White Teeth British Orthodontic Conference 2010

Saturday September 18th 2010, Pre-Conference: Radiation Protection of the Orthodontic Team19th - 22th of September 2010, Main ConferenceKey speakers such as, J.Bowman, G.Scuzzo, H.Badawi, D.Bearn and a lot of others, with topics covered such as 3D imaging, biomechanics, facial aesthetics, class III and II contemporary treatments and many more.Here is the link for the brochure of the full program.Short presentation of the conference .pdfBritish Orthodontic Society website (Source: Orthodontic Corner)

White Teeth Upgrades To Newtom Vgi And Adds 3d Mobile Cone Beam Imaging Service

(Elmsford, NY, June 2, 2010,) AFP Imaging Corporation (OTC. AFPC.PK) announces that McCormackDental Imaging in Southern California and C?Dental X?Ray in Northern California, the single largestcustomers of the NewTom 3D Cone Beam Imaging scanners in the US, have upgraded all 12 of theirlocations from the NewTom 3G to the NewTom VGi. Additionally, McCormack Dental Imaging hasexpanded its service to include 3D Mobile Imaging as the growth of the NewTom VGi Flex and mobileimaging fleet continues to reach across the country. This latest 3D Mobile Cone Beam unit will operateout of San Diego County and provide enhanced onsite service to both doctors and patients, deliveringthe highest caliber images for which the NewTom VGi is known.C?Dental X?Ray has provided the bay area dental communit...

White Teeth Links For 2010-08-30 [del.icio.us]

CA-Sen: Carly Fiorina headed to Middle East over Labor DayCarly Fiorina, the Republican Senate candidate from California, will travel to the Middle East over the Labor Day weekend to shore up her foreign policy credentials.++++++++Demonstrates a vigorous candidacy as compared to worn out Babara BoxerMarty Wilson, her campaign manager, said the candidate wants to be updated on the region, according to the Associated Press.The trip is funded by the Republican Jewish Coalition, AP reported.Obama Plans Refinancing Aid, Loans for Jobless Homeowners, HUD Chief SaysThe Obama administration plans to set up an emergency loan program for the unemployed and a government mortgage refinancing effort in the next few weeks to help homeowners after home sales dropped in July, Housing and Urban De...

White Teeth Sirona Dental Systems Introduces Latest Inlab® 3d Software Upgrade

Sirona Dental Systems Introduces Latest inLab® 3D Software Upgrade V3.80Multiple Design Modes Provide Even More Possibilities for inLab® UsersCharlotte, NC (August 4, 2010) â?? Sirona Dental Systems, LLC, the company that pioneered digital dentistry 25 years ago and the worldâ??s leading producer of dental CAD/CAM systems, recently introduced the latest inLab® 3D software upgrade: V3.80. inLab V3.80 has been enhanced with powerful, straightforward tools and a simple, predictable workflow. Developed specifically for the inLab system, the new V3.80 incorporates the advanced features and benefits of Sironaâ??s Biogeneric Software Technology, which is the only dental CAD/CAM software to automatically design a custom, â??true-to-lifeâ? restoration based on individual patient mor...

White Teeth Why Dentists Need A Secondary Income

Though they may not admit it openly, many dentists are extremely frustrated with their practice. How can I be so sure? Simple. I’ve spent time talking with many of them, and have been amazed by how open and candid they’ve been with me. Maybe it’s because I’m not associated with the profession, and they know their secrets are safe with me?

White Teeth Links For 2010-08-09 [del.icio.us]

Gosselins camping with Sarah Palin on her TLC show - Oh My!The eight episode, Mark Burnett-produced series, for which the Palins are reportedly receiving $250,000 an episode, â??has captured the Palin family showing off their beloved state,â? TLC president Eileen Oâ??Neill told TV critics Friday, adding that â??it has become clear that it takes a special individual to thrive in Alaska. It has also become clear that I am not as rugged as the Palins. In fact, they are an incredibly outdoorsy family.â?++++++I liked Sarah Palin on American Chopper a year ago or so.That may lead people to tune in, but more likely is the obvious ratings ploy: The addition of the Gosselins. Oâ??Neill said, â??recently, the Palins graciously shared their Alaska with the Gosselin family, and that camping tri...MedWorm Message: Register forMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.

White Teeth Another Reason To Stay In Shape: Healthy Teeth And Gums

CHICAGO, IL / NEW YORK, NY, USA: The health complications of being overweight, such as increased risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and certain cancers, have long been reported. Health care professionals often urge patients to manage their weight and strive to get physical exercise each day to achieve and maintain overall health.

White Teeth Air-flow Perio: Biofilm Removal To The Base Of The Pocket

According to the manufacturer, the innovative Air-Flow handy perio is the first and only portable perio device that enables safe and effective removal of subgingival biofilm. Based on the successful Air-Flow handy 2+ series and the Air-Flow Master, which was awarded an innovation prize, this handpiece again provides the dentist with an ergonomic masterpiece that EMS says is ideal for treating patients and enables the complete removal of biofilm.

White Teeth Give Your Eyes A Break With The 20-20-20 Rule

The 20-20-20 rule suggest that after every 20 minutes, you (the computer user) should take a break for at least 20 seconds and look at objects that are 20 feet away from you.Read what to do in this article. to help save your eyes from excessive strain. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)

White Teeth Tech Experts Chart A Digital Path

I am a member of the expert panel and will be at the ADA in Orlando lecturing on technology.The 2010 DPR Tech Census shows continuing shifts in what is considered state of the art, while the Pride Institute Best of Class Technology Awards highlight the products driving those changes as well as the technologies set to shape the future of the industry.Go and read the online version. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)

White Teeth Premium Version Of Epocrates Free For Medical Students

According to a post on iMedicalApps , the premium version of Epocrates is free for medical students if they download it before August 31, 2010. Students must have an iPhone, iPod Touch, Windows Mobile, or Blackberry. Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney)

White Teeth Interview: 'high-quality Research And A Us $1.5 Billion Industry'

Prof. Claudio Fernandes, Scientific Director of the FDI Annual World Dental Congress 2010 (AWDC), is a well-known researcher and professor of Prosthodontics. His down to earth, easy-going manner betrays his extensive knowledge and organization skills. In this talk, he highlights the Scientific Program and the advances achieved by Brazil, where there are now 150,000 practicing dentists, almost 200 dental schools, and a very strong dental industry.

White Teeth Sex Differences In Dental Caries Experience: Clinical Evidence, Complex Etiology

Clinical Oral Investigations PublisherSpringer Berlin / Heidelberg ISSN1432-6981 (Print) 1436-3771 (Online)John R. Lukacs Department of Anthropology, University of Oregon, Eugene, 97403, OR, USA Published online: 21 July 2010 Abstract A sex difference in oral health has been widely documented through time and across cultures. Women's oral health declines more rapidly than men's with the onset of agriculture and the associated rise in fertility. The magnitude of this disparity in oral health by sex increases during ontogeny: from childhood, to adolescence, and through the reproductive years. Representative studies of sex differences in caries, tooth loss, and periodontal disease are critically reviewed. ...