Dentist and Dental Guide News 2008-09

2008-09-05 New Statesman - Wisdom teeth

The dramatic decline of NHS dentistry can be traced to the decision of John Majors government to cut the fees payable to NHS dentists in the early 1990s - something to remember during the current wave of nostalgia for the former Conservative prime minister. The decision led to an exodus of dentists from the NHS into private practice. In 1990, before the cuts, only 5 per cent of dentists earnings came from the private sector; today it accounts for more than half. And as private practice has grown, so the overriding commitment of the dental profession and its governing body to the NHS has weakened.

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Cant find an NHS dentist Dont despair, it may soon be easier than you think. Private dentists, it seems, are flocking back to the fold - Politics UK Politics Life and Society Health New Statesman magazine International Politics British Politics Britain UK Tony Blair Gordon Brown Geoffrey Robinson David Cameron Sir Menzies

2008-09-24 MetLife Adds Five More Choices to Its ADA Approved Dental Continuing Education Program - MarketWatch

NEW YORK (BUSINESS WIRE) -- MetLife, the largest commercial dental carrier, which administers dental benefits for over 21 million people, announced today the addition of five quality resource guides to its ADA approved dental continuing education program. MetLife, which is also approved by the Academy of General Dentistry, has updated educational material focusing on: 1) Drug Interactions: A Guide for Dentistry (second edition), 2) Informed Consent (third edition), 3) Intraoral Bitewing Radiographic Technique (third edition), 4) Radiographic Quality Assurance for Film Imaging Systems (third edition), and 5) Making Pediatric Dentistry Part of General Practice (second edition). These self-study offerings are available online at

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2008-09-20 Press Release Distribution - PR Agency

The Ideal Legislative Grassroots Network Chapter Award honors a chapters legislative program. The MCG chapter was recognized for Law Day, a trip to the Georgia Dental Association that enables dental students and practicing dentists statewide to meet legislators and learn more about the legislative process and issues affecting dentistry. They also were recognized for their participation in the American Dental and Georgia Dental Political Action Committees, which support campaigns for candidates of any party who support dentistry-related issues. Eighty-five percent of students participated at the schools ADPAC/GDPAC Drive last October.

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2008-09-02 Dental Directory Marketing Maximizes New Patients for Dentists

Practices can double their Internet marketing results by building a dental directory search profile. There are literally hundreds of dental directories on the Internet. Unfortunately, only a few of them actually generate valid, qualified new patients. By choosing the right service, dentists can reach a massive market of potential patients. For example, maintains 15 Internet dental information website centers; member doctors share up to 25,000 requests for a doctor each month.

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2008-09-03 Lack of Oral Health Care for Adults in Harlem - Health - redOrbit

It is disturbing that a third of those who suffer from dental problems did not seek care. Among those who did, having insurance coverage was significantly associated with receipt of care. Those with private coverage were less likely to report having dental problems and more likely to report seeking treatment when problems existed than were those with public coverage or no coverage. Note that having private insurance does not necessarily mean that dental coverage is provided. It is likely that the strong relationship between having private insurance and seeking treatment for dental complaints is due in part to higher income and social class among those with private health insurance.

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2008-09-23 What You Need to Know About Mens Oral Health - MarketWatch

Scientific evidence has also shown a link between periodontal disease and heart disease. Regardless of life stage or gender, it is important to inform your dentist of any medications you are taking, especially before any major dental procedure. Many cardiovascular medications can also lead to dry mouth, a reduced flow of saliva. Symptoms of dry mouth include sore throat, burning sensation, difficulty speaking or swallowing, hoarseness or dry nasal passages. If left untreated, dry mouth can pave the way for tooth decay. If you suspect you are suffering from dry mouth, it is important to consult your dentist, who may recommend sucking on sugar-free candy or gum or the use of an artificial saliva or oral rinse.

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2008-09-25 Modern Day Dental SPAs Make Cosmetic Dentistry A Painless and Trouble-free Procedure

Tooth reshaping, which is also known by the name of Contouring is one of few instant treatments now available in cosmetic dentistry. Dental reshaping is normally done to rectify crooked teeth, cracked teeth, chipped teeth, and the overlapping teeth in one or more session. The contouring procedure is sometimes carried on as a substitute for braces in some cases. This procedure sometimes includes only subtle changes. When performed by a professional dentist, a few millimeters of reduction and a few millimeters of tooth-colored laminate can create a beautiful smile, with no pain or discomfort. Dental contouring or tooth reshaping is commonly used to alter the shape, length or position of your teeth.

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2008-09-25 BBC NEWS Magazine American v British teeth

American v British teeth

Mostly US kids get braces after their baby teeth fall out and then you go to the dentist once or twice a year. Stars are under a much finer microscope so they take more extreme measures, but we really dont obsess about it that much. The fact is, straight teeth are healthier, easier to maintain and look better. It takes very little effort to have this done the way the majority in the US do it. I actually have never had an major dental work, including braces, outside of fillings and cleanings. I guess I dont understand why having healthy straight teeth is considered a bad thing. Its not a lot of work.

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Ricky Gervais is the first to admit that his pearly-whites are neither white nor straight - and Americans mistakenly think he wears bad false teeth for comedic purposes. Why the transatlantic dental divide - BBC News BBC News news online world uk international foreign british online service

2008-09-22 Dentist doubles as film consultant - Los Angeles Times

Gervais was so detail-oriented that he wanted to look like a dentist even when he wasnt doing any actual dentistry. "I remember at one point, Ricky Gervais asked me, What do you do when your patient is numbing, and theres nothing to do Show me your motions, " recalls Marini. "And I just showed him some mannerisms, and he picked them up right away -- like picking up my mirror and cleaning it with a piece of gauze, little things that a dentist would notice if he sees the film. And Ill tell you what, the guy looks very dental. I even told him that on the set. I said, You look more dental than I do. "

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NOT EVERYONE is cut out to be a dentist. "If you dont like to interact with people, youre in trouble," cautions Dr. Joe Marini. "And especially if you dont like to work in little dark areas, youre really in trouble. " - Entertainment

2008-09-11 Maine News Direct

Oral conscious sedation, also known as OCS, has helped high-anxiety dental patients receive fear-free dental treatments for more than a decade. Last fall, after a prolonged and in-depth review, the American Dental Association issued nationwide guidelines for OCS to ensure its safe use by family dentists. The ADA guidelines do not require or even recommend the use of an ECG.

This is all about greed, not public safety, says Daniel L. Steinke, D. D. S. , M. A. G. D. , one of the concerned Maine dentists. Members of the Maine dental board are betting that rather than having dentists placing electrodes under their blouses/shirts, most patients will seek out the high-priced specialists or avoid the dentist altogether.

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