Created in Brazil by an industrial engineer, the Giro Sponge is an electric toothbrush that resembles a polisher, rather than a bristled brush. It hasn’t hit the market yet, but when it does, the Giro Sponge will be available in two varieties – one for children and one for adults. The creator, Fabio Dabori, indicated [...]

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In one milliliter of human saliva, 100 million bacteria exist. More than 600 species of bacteria live in the human mouth, and half of these have yet to be identified. This month, the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology reported that a new species has been identified. It was named Prevotella hiticola. This particular [...]

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Did you see the smiling faces of the American swim team that won the gold last night? It’s common - and heartwarming - to see the winning smiles of Olympic athletes. They represent dreams coming true. Ever wonder who’s caring for those smiles? After all, dental and craniofacial injuries are common for athletes, an no [...]

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Liposomes are little spheres made from the same material as cell membranes. The medical field uses liposomes to administer medication and drugs. At the International Association for Dental Research Meeting in July, a report was released from the Institute of Biology at State University of Campinas in Brazil that says anesthesia delivered in liposomes [...]

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Finally some good news regarding the economy! According to an article at http://ydr.inyork.com/ci_10043217, the York Daily Record website, while dental visits have dropped a little overall, the growth in sales and earnings at Dentsply International continues. Second quarter sales are up 17%+ over 2007, and earnings per share grew 23%. According to Dentsply, growth [...]

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Ivoclar-Vivadent lends a hand in patient education with a new 3D model that demonstrates the procedures for all-ceramic restorations. Because the model can be manipulated and held, it provides a more tactile approach to education than photos, which have been the visual aid of choice for all-ceramics until now. A series of molded models show [...]

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According to MedicalNewsToday.com, scientists in London are using Ramon spectroscopy to detect tooth demineralizaion so early that special mouthwash or fluoride varnish may prevent cavity development. Imagine, no need to worry about the amalgam controversy; no need for patients to stress out over the dental drill; and best of all, this could mean an end [...]

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Dr. Jim Du Molin, the man who posts all the great dental polls on his website at www.thewealthydentist.com, recently posted an interesting blog that may ignite your patriotism. He has heard that a dental insurance company that contracts with the US government to provide benefits to federal employees is seeking bids for low-cost labs overseas. [...]

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Angie’s List is an online community and resource that recently added dentists to the healthcare category on the site. A recent poll found that half of Angie’s List  respondents fear dental visits – whether because of pain, needles, drills, or other reasons. The poll also revealed that most patients stay with their dentist, even if [...]

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Inspiration from a Fellow Dentist
Dentists are persistent, and those who persist succeed. Take, for instance, Capt. Mehmet Danis, the CFB Kingston dentist who recently placed sixth in the 250-km, six-phase race across the Gobi Desert. The man didn’t even have a pair of trail running shoes, but instead wore street tennies.

What Not to Do
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