White Teeth Links For 2010-09-02 [del.icio.us]

Obamanomics: Economist Christina Romer serves up dismal news at her farewell luncheonEven now, Romer said, mystery persists. "To this day, economists don't fully understand why firms cut production as much as they did or why they cut labor so much more than they normally would." Her defense was that "almost all analysts were surprised by the violent reaction."That miscalculation, in turn, led to her miscalculation that the stimulus package would be enough to keep the unemployment rate from exceeding 8 percent. Without the policy, she had predicted, unemployment would soar to 9.5 percent. The plan passed, and unemployment went to 10 percent. +++++++Woefully incompetent tenure which will sink the Dems this NovemberLarry Sabato: GOP to Take House, Maybe Senate i...

White Teeth Using Resorbable Barriers To Make Root Recession Coverage Predictable

Gingival recession is defined as the location or displacement of the marginal gingiva apical to the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ).¹ Recession is the exposure of root surface, resulting in a tooth that appears to be of longer length. From a patient’s perspective, recession means an un-esthetic appearance and is associated with aging.

White Teeth Links For 2010-09-21 [del.icio.us]

Twitter Mouseover Security Flaw Affecting Thousands of Users [WARNING]A new Twitter security flaw has been widely exploited on thousands of Twitter accounts, redirecting users to third-party websites without their consent.The bug is particularly nasty because it works on mouseover only, meaning pop-ups and third-party websites can open even if you just move your mouse over the offending link.The flaw uses a JavaScript function called onMouseOver which creates an event when the mouse is passed over a chunk of text. Weâ??ve seen the flaw being abused to launch simple pop-up windows, redirect users elsewhere (including porn sites), and weâ??ve also seen it used in combination with blocks of color, covering the true â??intentionâ? of the tweet.For now, the best course of action is usin...MedWorm Message: Register forMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.

White Teeth Nation's Largest Institute Dedicated To Children's Oral Health Opens In Seattle

At today's ribbon cutting ceremony, The Center for Pediatric Dentistry, created to address the growing epidemic of childhood dental disease, announced the grand opening of its facility on September 1, 2010. The Seattle-based institute is the first of its kind in the country, providing pediatric dental care, education for dentists and medical professionals, research, and policy under one roof...

White Teeth The Connection Between Oral Health And Systemic Diseases

It's not news that there is a significant link between one's oral health and overall health. Though studies are ongoing, researchers have known for quite some time that the mouth is connected to the rest of the body. "Your mouth is the entry point of many bacteria," said Dr. Steven Grater, Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) member and general dentist from Harrisburg...

White Teeth Buffalo Dental Introduces Wet Model Trimmer With Uv Disinfecting Feature

Syosset, NY: August 7, 2010â??Buffalo Dental Manufacturing Company has announced the release of the UV MTâ?¢ Wet Model Trimmer Finishing System, which features an internal high-output UV LED interlock sanitizing system. A powerful internal UV LED diode kills bacteria and other organisms and helps reduce cross contamination.The Buffalo UV MT Wet Model Trimmer Finishing System features a 365 nm UV LED light that not only disinfects the surface of the model trimmer wheel, but also helps break the chain of cross contamination each time the model is reintroduced to the grinding surface. The UV LED System has been strategically placed and installed within the door assembly, reducing the chance of cross-contamination when trimming multiple stone models.The Buffalo UV MT Wet Model Trim...

White Teeth Letter To Electric Dental Handpiece Manufacturers Regarding Reports Of Overheating And Patient Burns

NOTICE of Safety Concern for Electric Dental Handpieces and AccessoriesCertified Mail â?? Return Receipt Requested August 20, 2010Dear __________:On December 12, 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a public health notification alerting the public that the Agency had received reports of patient burns from electric dental handpieces. Since this communication, the FDA has received numerous additional reports, some detailing serious patient injuries, including third degree burns.We are requesting your assistance in correcting the problems associated with patients being severely burned from overheating electric dental handpieces during dental procedures. We are also reminding you of your responsibilities as a manufacturer to comply with FDA requirements for medical devices ...MedWorm Message: Register forMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.

White Teeth Medical Apps For Androids

There is a good list of medical apps for androids on the Software Advice Medical Blog , a blog on medical software technology, topics and trends.They specifically chose apps for medical professionals and chose not to list ones aimed at patiens. Check out the site if you have an android. They welcome any suggestions in the comments section. (Source: Software Advice, accessed on 20/09/2010) Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney)MedWorm Message: Register forMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.