When you refer a patient to a specialist, do you think he’ll really go? According to Kelton Research, about half of the folks (age 18-49) you refer to a specialist will ignore the suggestion. Specialists are losing revenue, and your patients could lose a hold on their oral health. How can you help the situation? [...]

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A study at Medical College of Georgia found that the blue light dentists use to harden composite resin in fillings has desirable side effects. The light causes oral cancer cells to stop growing or self-destruct. The study found a 10-percent increase in cell suicide (apoptosis) and an 80-percent reduction in cell growth. Furthermore, an appropriate [...]

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Nobel Biocare NobelActive™ Now Available
This month, NobelActive became available for dental implant procedures following a pre-launch period and much scientific research. The new system offers high initial stability (even with compromised bone), bone condensing, redirecting capability, dual-function connection, and Platform Shifting™. See these resources at Nobel Biocare’s website:

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Periodontist Tom Wilcko developed Wilckodontics, a method of orthodontics that repositions teeth more quickly than traditional methods. The Wilckodontics website claims that patients can be “in and out of braces in 3 to 8 months.” The procedure, intended for adults with mature bone tissue, involves PAOO, Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics. In short, the jawbone is [...]

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Now athletes have a new choice – a strong choice – in protective mouthpieces. The pros from many sports have turned to PPM, Pure Power Mouthguard, because it not only offers protection, but it also increases strength and balance. Sound silly? Well, it’s true. By using a TENS unit to relax facial muscles, a certified [...]

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In yet another development linking oral health to overall health, a report by researchers at Aichi Cancer Center in Nagoya and Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine has connected tooth loss with cancer of the esophagus, lungs, and head and neck. While other studies have made similar correlations, this particular report is the largest of [...]

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New research indicates that osteoporosis and related fractures occur more often than heart disease, stroke, and breast cancer. The findings also surmised that dentists and physicians collaborating for early detection could improve the situation. An article at Science Daily suggests, “All health care professionals involved in the care of all dental patients, particularly patients who [...]

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There’s no question that when patients have problems with TMJ or occlusal issues causing pain, collaboration between medical doctors and dentists is imperative. Henry Gremillion, who is setting up the medical/dental arm of the Dawson Center curriculum, was the past director of the Facial Pain Center at University of Florida. He has some invaluable resources [...]

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Wine is good for the heart, they say, but two glasses of an alcoholic beverage each day can increase the risk of oral cancer, as well as breast, bowel, and throat cancer, by 75%. In the UK, health experts are working hard to encourage smoking cessation, as well. As of September 30, 2008, gruesome photos [...]

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A study by the University of Michigan School of Dentistry found that patients with high levels of the antibody HtpG have better oral health and respond better to periodontal therapy. This contradicts the theory that the body produces antibodies under stress to combat disease. In this case, because the antibodies are present, the patient remains [...]

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