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This workshop will provide participants with American Heart Association ACLS® Certification and provide a full day of emergency airway management techniques. Course consists of didactic lectures, intensive imaging, discussion and hands -on workshop with the world's most realistic airway mannequins and patient simulators.
Audience: This course is appropriate for physicians, dentists, nurses and all allied health and dental professionals who are involved in the administration of sedation & analgesia.
Objectives: At the conclusion of this program , participants should be able to:
1. Recognize and initiate early management of peri-arrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome;
2. Manage cardiac or respiratory arrest until return of spontaneous circulation and respiration, termination of resuscitation or transfer of care;
3. Recognize other life threatening clinical situations and provide effective initial care and transfer to reduce disability and death;
4. Describe & demonstrate a variety of techniques for maintaining oxygenation;
5. Recognition and anticipation of difficult airways
Devices: Mask ventilation, LMA and King LT rescue Ventilation, AirTraq Opitical Laryngoscope
Direct Laryngoscopy, Malleable Stylets, and Bougies (tube introducers)
Faculty:American Heart Association® Certified ACLS Instructors & Richard Levitan, MD
About: Dr. Levitan has published approximately 30 peer-reviewed articles on emergency airway management and is the author of 2 textbooks. He serves on the Editorial Board of Annals of Emergency Medicine, and is a reviewer for numerous emergency medicine and anesthesia journals. He has been a design consultant and investigator for many airway device manufacturers. He has given approximately 350 lectures on airway management worldwide, and for almost ten years has run a monthly hands-on cadaver-based airway workshop. He is currently an Associate Professor in Emergency Medicine at Thomas Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.
Date:October 9 & 10, 2010 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Breakfast & lunch provided.
Location: Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport 9100 Gulf Freeway Houston, TX 77017
Fees: $995.00 Physicians & Dentists $ 475.00 Nurses & Auxiliary staff
Seating is limited, pre-registration is required.
Registration can be completed online by clicking here
Or by phone at 888-581-4448 x 2
For more information on this course or other services we offer please visit www.SedationConsulting.com
This is quite interesting news in dentistry. The article explains the effects of radiation on cancer patients and more so the effect on the mouth of a cancer patient.
Dry mouth is extreme in many patients. As we know, the presence of saliva is crucial to the health of a mouth. The amazing thought of an actual saliva implant is a wondeful idea, in theory. In any event, if the procedure was relatively non-invasive, it could provide much relief for cancer patients and those caring for them.
Check out the article here.
In this attached article we look at bleaching teeth in a different light.
Still, bleaching poses questions in long term use and side effects over time. Though these questions lume, more information rises. But oral health for the elderly and special-needs patients? Like any other news, more testing is called for, but the news is promising to say the least.
The article points out that dentists have long used carbamide peroxide for whitening teeth, and adds that it also removes plaque, kills bacteria, and elevates the mouths pH levels...which results in fewer cavities.
This would pose as a great advantage for those patients otherwise compromised in keeping their teeth clean. For that reason alone, it make be worth while to take a closer look at this advantage for some. Caregivers make want to take note and hospital personel as well.
Still yet is to be known about the long term side effects. Do they outweigh these findings?
I took particular interest in this news due to my Pediatric background. I was surprised to learn of Bioluminescence via the internet and not my rep, honestly ! However, I wonder if this technique will become main stream?
The technique detects and links ATP to streptococci and total numbers of bacteria. Caries risk is then addressed based on the tests findings. This approach can then be used to test mouth rinses, special toothpastes, ect.
Personally, I feel this would be a great tool available. To actually test a child patient after a last 6 month recall visit, after being prescribed a caries control toothpaste. Also if a patient used a recommended mouth rinse, whether it be an over-the-counter product, or an in-office application to take home, it would be most helpful to have a tool in doing so. Especially since in Pediatrics, this is most of the efforts of prevention that we strive for. Early routines, bacteria control in the mouth, and good oral hygiene habits are key for children.
Whether you work with children in your office or not...what do you think !?!
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A technique pioneered in the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory of Dr. Jeremy Mao, the Edward V. Zegarelli Professor of Dental Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, can orchestrate stem cells to migrate to a three-dimensional scaffold infused with growth factor, holding the translational potential to yield an anatomically correct tooth in as soon as nine weeks once implanted.
People who have lost some or all of their adult teeth typically look to dentures, or, more recently, dental implants to improve a toothless appearance that can have a host of unsettling psycho-social ramifications. Despite being the preferred treatment for missing teeth nowadays, dental implants can sometimes fail and develop other problems.
An animal-model study has shown that by homing stem cells to a scaffold made of natural materials and integrated in surrounding tissue, there is no need to use harvested stem cell lines, or create an environment outside of the body (e.g., a Petri dish) where the tooth is grown and then implanted once it has matured. The tooth instead can be grown “orthotopically,” or in the socket where the tooth will integrate with surrounding tissue in ways that are impossible with hard metals or other materials.
"These findings represent the first report of regeneration of anatomically shaped tooth-like structures in vivo, and by cell homing without cell delivery,” Dr. Mao and his colleagues say in the paper. "The potency of cell homing is substantiated not only by cell recruitment into scaffold microchannels, but also by the regeneration of periodontal ligaments and newly formed alveolar bone."
The work of Dr. Mao and his laboratory, however, holds manifold promise: a more natural process, faster recovery times and a harnessing of the body’s own potential to re-grow tissue that will not give out and could ultimately last the patient’s lifetime.
“A key consideration in tooth regeneration is finding a cost-effective approach that can translate into therapies for patients who cannot afford or who aren’t good candidates for dental implants,” Dr. Mao says. “Cell-homing-based tooth regeneration may provide a tangible pathway toward clinical translation.”
This study is published in the most recent Journal of Dental Research, the top-rated, peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to the dissemination of new knowledge and information on all sciences relevant to dentistry, the oral cavity and associated structures in health and disease.
Comments are appreciated!
Source: Columbia University Medical Center
As you know, now more than ever before, new technology is around us. With this comes new ways of integrating the technology into all facets. Many new advances are available. Capitalizing on them is of course just another avenue.
What do you think about the possibility of "texting" patients about appointments? If done right, it could be helpful. I do find in my experience that often times, voicemail messages are lost or forgotten, while ansewering machines are a thing of the past! Many people now own handheld devices as a primary form of communication. Calendars are now handheld within these devices as well. Perhaps a notification that a patient "checks" often throughout the day is effective. What do you think?
Check out this short article attached and lets discuss!
June 7, 2010, Woburn, MA – Virtual Dental Solutions has announced that its free dental webinar for this month will take place on June 17. The online dental meeting, titled “Pediatric Dentistry Pearls”, will be presented by Lance Kisby, DMD from 7-8 PM EST / 4-5 PM PST. This informative dental webinar will give useful tips for dental professionals in the pediatric field. Interested attendees can register for the webinar on http://www.e-dds.com/form.asp.
This dental webinar will cover:
- The slot prep primary and permanent teeth
- Prevention: Sealants / MI Paste / Chlorhexadine
- Restorative Materials: RMGI
(Resin modified glass ionomer cements) in primary teeth - MTA pulpotomies – how and why, step by step
Virtual Dental Solutions, a one-stop dental solutions company, provides dental professionals with useful tools to enhance their practice’s performance. As part of this endeavor, the company has been organizing a series of free dental webinars, conducted by industry experts, which enables attendees to manage their dental practices better. A lot of dental professionals like Dentists, Orthodontists, Endodontists, Periodontists, Prosthodontists, Oral Surgeons, etc. have attended these online dental meetings in the past few months.
For more information on this free dental webinar, visit http://www.e-dds.com/pediatric-dentistry-pearls.asp
Check past webinars by e-DDS from http://www.e-dds.com/past-webinars.asp.
About Virtual Dental Solutions
Virtual Dental Solutions is a one-stop resource for smart solutions to run your dental practice more efficiently. The company’s services include Financial Management, Practice Analysis, Marketing Solutions, Practice Sales or Transition Services and Office Design. The e-DDS team consists of the industry’s leading experts with over 40 years of cumulative experience. For inquiries email us at: mark@e-dds.com.
By Dr.Sahar Rakhshanfar
The first few days – You’re in good company. More than 5 million Canadian adults (about one in four) wear dentures! With a positive attitude and approach to denture care, wearing dentures can become as natural and easy as putting on and taking off shoes.
While you are sure to become comfortable with your dentures, wearing them for the first time may seem challenging. It might take some time just to get used to the feel of the denture in your mouth. You may experience some irritation or even soreness at first. But as your mouth becomes accustomed to the dentures, these problems should gradually lessen.
Over the first few days, you may want to wear them most of the time, including sleeping. After this initial adjustment period, you will probably be told to remove the dentures before going to bed. This will let your gum tissues rest and allow you to clean your dentures at night with a tablet solution.
Soon you should find that after wearing them consistently, they will begin to feel more comfortable. With the right attitude and some practice, wearing and caring for dentures will become second nature. Always follow your dental professional’s instructions. Should you experience any ongoing discomfort, be sure to make an appointment to discuss your concerns.
Regular check-ups – You’ve probably seen your dental professional several times to get just the right fit. Now it’s up to you to continue to take care of your dentures. Regular dental check-ups are important for your general oral health, and to monitor any changes with the fit, or feel, of your dentures.
Fit and feel – Your dentures may feel odd at first. You may even gag slightly once they are in. They may feel slightly uncomfortable or even loose until your cheek muscles and tongue learn to keep them in place. Take heart! Within a few days they will begin to feel normal. With a little practice, you will be able to adjust to this initial feeling and soon you will barely notice them.
Once you’ve been fitted with your new dentures, you may notice excess saliva (the fluid in your mouth). Don’t worry. This is a normal response. For the first few days wearing your new dentures, try to swallow more frequently. Within a few days, your mouth will become comfortable with the dentures and the flow of saliva should return to normal.
Eating – Becoming comfortable eating may take a little practice. Start off with soft foods. You may notice that you can’t bite down quite as hard with dentures, or chew in quite the same way. Try taking smaller bites and chew gently to prevent dentures from becoming loose. Soon practice and patience will get you back to eating your favourite foods again.
Speaking – You may find that it’s difficult to speak when you start wearing your new dentures. That’s normal. Many new denture wearers find it difficult pronouncing “s” at first. Practice by reading or repeating a few words. Read aloud from a book or magazine in front of a mirror so that you get used to speaking. Try biting or swallowing before speaking to “set” your dentures in position.
Kodak RVG 6100 Intraoral X Ray System
Digital Radiography System
Highest Quality. Highest Resolution.
The KODAK RVG 6100 Digital Radiography System has the highest resolution digital imaging sensor on the market today. We understand how image resolution is related to confident diagnoses - and ultimately to the quality of patient care. The RVG 6100 System provides the high resolution you need for complex examinations and to make diagnoses quickly and confidently.
Comfortable and Durable.
Due to technological advances with the optical plate and scintillator, all size sensors have increased "sensitivity," which allows practitioners to decrease the radiation dose — up to 10% decrease for sizes 1 & 2 and 40% decrease for size 0 (depending on type and age of x-ray generator). In addition, the sensor’s rounded corners and ergonomic design helps make positioning easier than ever.
Check more info at http://eamer.kodakdental.com/en-GB/digital-imaging/intraoral-radiography/rvg-6100.aspx
Note: I received this device as a gift and I would like to sell it. Brand new (never used and with warranty). My email is fkdcampo@hotmail.com just in case.
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Ph: +91 9961658186
Email: orthocourse@drravikumar.in
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This subject has been coming up in the past couple of years that I notice. The "health history" of patients seems to become all encompassing! More and more information is asked....but as this article points out, more is needed to be asked!
It may seem invasive, but in reality we are are health care providers and need to know this valid information. Even such things as what this article touches on, like sleep disorders, is of importance in our field. The up and coming graduates especially should be educated to understand these new precautions and need to be trained accordingly.
Dr. Eric Linden
I wanted to share this with you all ! It will make you stop and feel good about what our profession CAN and SHOULD bring to the table.
Children were aboard this train in Montana to .....yes......get a dental check up. The kids of course were so excited and fears set aside. Three dentists and four dental assistants signed up for this unique event. The state put aside money to do this.
I find it so inspirational, both because I work with children , and because I work in dentistry! So read this and SMILE :)
