there is a new app out for the ipad and iphone called Tooth Scout that can help in choosing appropriate denture teeth.  it is a freebie, so check it out.

http://www.candulor.com/en

gary

Teenagers and Dental Implants | Dear Doctor – Dentistry & Oral Health

Determining when it is appropriate to place implants in the adolescent is a subject of much controversy. Here is an article from Dr. Frank Celenza discussing this very important topic.

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Dr. Emil Verban in Bloomington, Ill., has developed a drill stop system to prevent overdrilling an osteotomy and has received a patent. check it out here.

http://www.pantagraph.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/article_80c68f92-45c9-11e0-b528-001cc4c03286.html

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This from the Wealthy Dentist Forum.  they recently conducted a survey of dentists and patients, and found that the most common questions patients wanted answered are not exactly what the doctor had in mind.

The top 5 questions dental patients ask –

1. How much do dental implants cost?
2. How long do dental implants last?
3. Are implants painful?
4. How long will it take to get my new teeth?
5. Does dental insurance cover implant surgery?

Versus . . .
The top 5 questions dentists want patients to ask –

1. Am I a good candidate for implants?
2. What are the potential complications of dental implant therapy?
3. How much implant experience does the doctor have?
4. What is the healing time for my implants?
5. Can implants improve my appearance?

It is imperative that doctors address the patient’s concerns, especially in terms of cost and discomfort.  We need to reassure our patients that implant surgery need not be painful, and provide financial solutions to make it affordable.

Gary L Henkel DDS MAGD

this article was recently posted in infection control today.  they found that the number of swipes was almost more important than the disinfectant for smooth surface disinfection.  check it out at         http://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/news/2011/03/three-swipes-are-the-charm-for-ridding-surfaces-of-bacteria.aspx

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gary l henkel dds magd
horsham dental elements

Philadelphia's Implant Information Central!: Name that implant!: “How many times have you seen a patient, or been asked by a colleague to view a radiograph, and have tried to identify an implant based on it…”

How many times have you seen a patient, or been asked by a colleague to view a radiograph, and have tried to identify an implant based on its xray shadow? very difficult task indeed.

But there is help available. Two very excellent radiographic databases have been assembled and are online. one simply goes through in logical order, and can narrow the possible choices considerably.

you owe it to yourself to check out http://www.osseosource.com/dental-implants/
and www.whatimplantisthat.com. both are excellent, and as a profession we owe the creators a big thank you for making our jobs easier.

gary