Choosing between digital and computer radiography is an important decision for your practice but not always an easy one to make. I've put together a chart that outlines the features and benefits, as well as pros and cons, of both to help you decide which option is better suited for your practice based on your needs. How did you make the decision between digital and computer radiography? 

DentalVibe Dentists across the country are benefitting from our tremendous consumer awareness campaigns educating tens of millions of people each month about pain-free injections with DentalVibe!

Here's a sampling of our latest TV News appearances.

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Dr. Bill Dorfman was featured on NBC News in a “Your Health” segment titled “LA Dentist Pioneers Tool for Painless Dental Work.” Dr. Dorfman explains how "DentalVibe enables him to give injections to his patients, and they don't feel anything."

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DentalVibe Dentist, Dr. Aleksander Iofin was featured on FOX News Health in an in-office segment titled, "How to Make Your Dentist Visit Pain-free". Dr. Iofin mentions how he uses DentalVibe on every patient, and they are always fascinated by how they don't feel any pain.

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DentalVibe Dentist, Dr. Eric Eby was featured on NBC News in an in-office segment titled, "New Device Blocks Pain From Shot.". When Dr. Eby asked his patient Andrew how he felt after he administered the injection, Andrew said, "I didn't feel a thing!"

To learn more about DentalVibe Injection Comfort System

Call 877-503-VIBE (8423) or Visit www.DentalVibe.com

Found this from SmartPractice the other day, what a funny video. What do you think? 

DentalVibe® presents "Sedation Dentistry: How Pain-Free Treatments Build Business and Fights Fear".

This White Paper helps dentist discover and learn more about how utilizing pain-free dental treatments with sedation dentistry can build their business and fight fears for patients.

Sedation and DentalVibe together create a powerful marketing message, and this new white paper teaches dentists how to ethically and profitably sound that message loud and clear.

The new white paper, Sedation Dentistry: How Pain-Free Treatment Builds Business & Fights Fear, can be downloaded free of charge. (PDF format). The document makes for an invaluable marketing and educational resource for dentists around the world.

This thorough, 13-page, full-color document offers a number of exciting features, including:

• Special Needs Patients Sedation Guide: DentalVibe’s new white paper looks at the special benefits of sedation as applied to particular groups of people living with disabilities. Learn when and why you should consider recommending a combination of sedation and DentalVibe to people with special needs, as well as children and other difficult-to-treat patient populations.
• The Origin of Sedation: The white paper also reveals the astonishing history of sedation dentistry and considers the legacy its benefactor left behind in the wake of his tragically ironic death.
• Agents and Modalities Explained: Dentists will learn more about when particular modalities and specific sedative agents are recommended for individual patient populations and procedures.
• Risk Analysis: Media scrutiny and headline-grabbing cases have created public misperception about the risks of sedation dentistry. The white paper addresses those risks and an ethical response for sedation dentists.
• The Gate Control Theory of Pain: Learn the science behind Melzack and Wall’s fascinating “Gate Control Theory of Pain,” the neurological principle that allows DentalVibe to completely block the pain signals caused by intra-oral injections.

The NYU College of Dentistry - Current Concepts in American Dentistry, Middle East Program starts October 11^th, 2012 in Abu Dhabi, UAE with three days session. We welcome the first speakers coming from New York University:

Dr. Cyril EVIAN– “Crown Lengthening Procedures and Resective Techniques for Esthetics and Treatment for Caries and Fractured Teeth”, “Treatment Decisions for Interdisciplinary”

Dr. Michael APA and Dr. Brian CHADROFF- Treatment Decisions for Interdisciplinary Challenges: Achieving Ultimate Aesthetics (Part I&II)

Dr. Philippe TARDIEU– “Introduction to Dental Photography and Management of Patient's Informations”

For more information and different options for Registration please contact events@cappmea.com

www.cappmea.com/nyu

One out of every two American adults aged 30 and over has periodontal disease, according to recent findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A study titled estimates that 47.2 percent, or 64.7 million American adults, have mild, moderate or severe periodontitis, the more advanced form of periodontal disease. In adults over age 65, prevalence rates increase to 70.1 percent. This study is published in the Journal of Dental Research, the official publication of the International and American Associations for Dental Research.

Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gum tissue and bone supporting the teeth, according to the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). If left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss. Research has also shown that periodontal disease is associated with other chronic inflammatory diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The AAP has worked closely with CDC since 2003 on periodontal disease surveillance.

The findings are based on data collected as part of CDC’s 2009-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), designed to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States. The 2009-2010 NHANES included for the first time a full-mouth periodontal examination to assess for mild, moderate, or severe periodontitis, making it the most comprehensive survey of periodontal health ever conducted in the U.S. Researchers measured periodontitis because it is the most destructive form of periodontal disease. Gingivitis, the earliest stage of periodontal disease, was not assessed.

“This is the most accurate picture of periodontal disease in the U.S. adult population we have ever had,” said Dr. Pamela McCain President of the American Academy of Periodontology and a practicing periodontist in Aurora, Colorado. “For the first time, we now have a precise measure of the prevalence of periodontal disease, and can better understand the true severity and extent of periodontal disease in our country. The AAP values its collaboration with CDC to better understand the burden of periodontal disease in Americans.”

The findings also indicate disparities among certain segments of the U.S. population. Periodontal disease is higher in men than women (56.4 percent vs. 38.4 percent) and is highest in Mexican-Americans (66.7 percent) compared to other races. Other segments with high prevalence rates include current smokers (64.2 percent); those living below the federal poverty level (65.4 percent); and those with less than a high school education (66.9 percent).

As we know, the best treatment is prevention.  Patients should contact their local dentist or periodontist for a comprehensive examination.  It is never too early as the signs of disease often don't present themselves until the disease has become more advanced.

CARY FEUERMAN

PERIODONTAL ASSOCIATES

SOURCE:  American Academy of Periodontology

PHOTO CREDIT:  AAP

New York University College of Dentistry's - Linhart Continuing Dental Education Middle East Program 2012 - 2013 gives you the total of 201 CME Hours (accredited by the American Dental Association, HA-AD and DHA), cooperation for getting US Visa, opportunities for expanding  your knowledge and understanding of specific areas of dentistry, meeting the Dean of the NY University,  the world renewed and famous lectures and practitioners, facing the international culture and much more!

3 Weeks in New York,
2 Sessions in Abu Dhabi,
Certificate in Implantology, Periodontology, Prostodontology, Esthetic Dentistry.

www.cappmea.com/nyu

I just read a great article internal dental marketing. How can you increase case acceptance and increase billings? Internal dental marketing helps your practice learn how to do more with what you already have. 

Quit wasting time going out to look for new patients, when you're not getting the most out of the ones you already have.

read the full article here: http://smartpracticedentalblog.com/dental-marketing-internally/

Imagine that you are a dentist who wants to consult an endodontist some distance away about a problem a patient is having. You need to send her the patient's x-rays in a fast and secure manner. Today, you may have trouble transmitting the images digitally if you and the other dentist use different systems. To make the transfer seamless, the systems must be interoperable. That's where the ADA is contributing to a solution.

The ADA is working to ensure that dental offices can exchange diagnostic digital images and patient data securely with other healthcare entities, no matter what system they use. The ADA's Standards Committee on Dental Informatics (SCDI) serves as the sponsor of the Dental Domain under the independent standards group known as Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE). SCDI is leading the team of experts that is developing the standards and testing the software that will make that goal a reality.

"We are responding to ADA members who have told us, 'I can't exchange my dental images with the specialist down the street because we have different software and computer systems'," said Dr. Kirt Simmons, Dental Domain co-chair for IHE. "This collaboration [between the ADA and IHE] is working on solutions that will help dentists to select interoperable systems allowing for the secure and private exchange of images while maintaining HIPAA compliance."

By 2014, SCDI will sponsor the first IHE Connectathon, an annual event where vendors of dental systems will test their systems for conformance to the new interoperability standards, as verified by independent judges. An interoperability demonstration is also planned for the 2014 ADA Annual Session.

Additional Resources:

Interoperability of digital dental imaging files is made possible through DICOM, a standardized file format that makes possible the export and import of digital medical images and data between systems in a secure manner. More information on DICOM and interoperability of digital dental imaging systems can be found in ADA Technical Report No. 1057, Guidelines for Digital Imaging Systems and Interoperability in Today's Dental Practice available through the ADA Catalog.

HIPAA compliance is a major factor when considering exchange of digital images. The ADA makes available numerous information sources on HIPAA at ADA.org/HIPAA.

Source:  American Dental Association

The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs has issued new guidance on the use of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in dentistry. Their findings appear in an advisory statement in the August issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.

The Council concluded that clinicians should prescribe CBCT imaging only when they expect that the diagnostic yield will benefit patient care, enhance patient safety or improve clinical outcomes significantly.

The advisory statement discusses:

• Principles for the safe and appropriate use of CBCT imaging procedures, including sound clinical justification, optimal radiation protection and using the smallest field of view necessary for diagnostic purposes
• Precautions for the safety of the patient and the dental team
• Appropriate education and training for CBCT imaging and evaluation

Read the entire advisory statement in the August issue of JADA.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also posted an informational webpage on dental cone-beam computed tomography. The FDA is promoting the safe use of CBCT in dental and maxillofacial imaging, particularly in the pediatric population. Recommendations are provided for parents, patients and health care providers to help reduce unnecessary radiation exposure from CBCT.

Cary Feuerman, DMD

PERIODONTAL ASSOCIATES

SOURCE:  American Dental Association

Evidence of dental implants date back over 1350 years to the Maya civilisation but it was Per Ingvar Braenmark who made modern implant dentistry. Swedish orthopaedic surgeon Braenmark experimented with titanium implants and discovered that titanium and bone react positively to each other. They react together in a process that is known as osseointegration which gives the false tooth a stable root. Teeth implants are made up of three components:

• The implant itself is a small screw like root which is drilled into the jawbone. There are many different types of implant which are suitable for different cases and different bone characteristics.
• An abutment is then inserted into the implant. The abutment is the connection between the implant and the crown.
• The crown is then fitted on top of the abutment. There will be a waiting period between placing the implant and abutment and fitting the crown. Crowns are usually made of porcelain and zirconium.

The operation will be carried out by an implant specialist. Most countries require an implant specialist to have been trained initially as a general dentist. The dentist will then need to carry out further training to be allowed to fit implants

Straight forward dental implant operations will take two visits to the surgery. The first and most evasive procedure is the fitting of the implant. Once this is done a healing period is required to allow the implant to integrate with the jaw bone. This process can take between 3 to 9 months and you may be required to visit the dentist during this time for check-ups to ensure the implant is loading correctly. After the healing period the crown will then be fitted and the patient should be walking away with a brand new tooth.

Some implant manufacturers are now producing immediate loading implants. These allow the crown to be placed on the same day as the implant meaning there is no need for a healing cap or temporary restoration. To be a candidate for the immediate loading procedure, you will have to have the optimum bone characteristics.

Patients who do not have optimum bone characteristics may be required to have bone augmentation. This adds another surgical phase onto the process. It involves harvesting bone from another part of the body and grafting it into the jaw to create enough quality bone in the receptor for implants to be placed. Alternatives to using your own bone include grafting third party bone or other synthetic materials. Bone grafting is a common and pretty straightforward procedure these days.

Ever notice that your toothpaste can scratch the shiny part off aluminum foil? Its because of the
size of the hydrated silica in the toothpaste. It acts like an abrasive to remove plaque and stains
 but ends up scratching and damaging the enamel attributing to cavities, tooth sensitivity etc.
 JUST TRY IT. Use your toothbrush or just your finger and rub it on the foil 50 times and WALA! SUPER DAMAGE! SUPER DAMAGE SUPER DAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGE!!!!!

So Check Out This Toothpaste http://www.amway.com/IvanRuval/Shop/Product/Category.aspx/Oral-Care

Let me put it to you this way: if you had a stainless steel counter top or grill you wouldn't use iron wool to clean it would you? OF COURSE NOT! It would scratch the hell out of it. Instead you would use a towel or sponge with some kind of cleaning detergent. You would let the cleaning detergent do the cleaning RIGHT? Same goes for your teeth. Try the Scratch Test described above, if you don't like the results check out the link and buy the toothpaste and begin a NEW AGE OF AWESOMENESS!

4th Dental - Facial Cosmetic International Conference

Ramadan Promotion

Complimentary one night accommodation with 2 Days Conference Registration

AED 1600 (USD $ 436)

Find out more and register at:

www.cappmea.com/aesthetic2012

Dear Colleagues,

Join our "IMPLANTOLOGY toDAY", the newly introduced session at 4th Dental - Facial Cosmetic International Conference, held at Jumeriah Beach Hotel, 09-10 November, 2012. The specialized session, entirely dedicated to Implantology will take place on the second day of the conference,
10th November 2012.

If you are interested in the Implantology session solely, you now have the option to register for the second day of the conference only.

Looking forward to welcoming you at Jumeriah Beach Hotel, Dubai.


Best Regards,

4th Dental - Facial Cosmetic International Conference

Does anyone have experience with product licensing?  I would like to license my product to a Dental Manufacturer.

SmartPractice launched a new website today focusing on patient communication during the seasonal holidays.

You can check out the site by going to:

http://www.seasonalcollection.com

or visit their top offers and coupons page:

http://seasonalcollection.com/offers.php

 For a limited time seasonal cards are 60% off!

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (New York City)

COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY

Continuing Dental Education - Current Concepts in American Dentistry

Middle East Program 2012 - 2013 >>

Photography & Documentation

(Session 1 (Abu Dhabi), Saturday, October 13, 2012)

Just making a click is by far not enough to make good intra-oral pictures!

Being good in photography in an absolute necessity in dentistry today.

Photography is fully integrated in daily practice. It is first used for diagnosis purpose but also for communication purpose with patients and lab technician. It is used for medico legal reasons and allows getting a clear view on our clinical results.

This course is an introduction to digital imaging techniques.

A full and clear review of the material to use will be done: criteria of selection’s criteria for the camera, the flash, lenses and the software to use to manipulate images.

The camera settings will be explained to take intra oral and extra oral pictures.

The image transfer and storage will be fully covered.

And all kind of in-office use of pictures will be explained.

A hands-on workshop will be done using your camera, Adobe Photoshop on participants’ lap-tops and using Dent@lvia software.

Learn more and visit www.cappmea.com/nyu

Sessions >>

Certification >>

Registration >>

NOPREP Veneers, Technical Point of View

(Dental Technicians Parallel Session at the 4th DFCIC)

Aiham Farah, CDT

Dental aesthetic is about much more than optimizing the dentition. It's about how a beautiful smile can enhance your personality, presence and charisma. Many people hesitate to consult a dentist about cosmetic dentistry due to a previous painful experience, now the NOPrep veneers are what we call an absolute painless dental aesthetic, because it requires no reduction of tooth structure and no shots of aesthetic. In addition to the fact that we have materials and techniques available to us that eliminates the need to prep. But never to forget that every technique has its limitations, what are those limitations? Where is the (added veneers concept) from all that? To prep or not to prep? Here is the key answer.

Learn more and visit the 4th Dental - Facial Cosmetic International Conference which will be held on 09-10 November, 2012 in DUBAI, UAE