What you talkin’ ’bout Willis?!
Fluorescence mainly an adjunct for occlusal caries detection By Kathy Kincade, Editor in Chief DrBicuspid - April 2, 2012 – While fluorescence-based caries detection devices have been shown to offer clinical decision-making support, visual inspection should continue…
Cow’s that for a kick in the head?
https://public.me.com/ken.serota160 Look for …. 1. AAAA – OH -Risk of Prion Disease Transmission through Bovine-derived bone substitutes- Review Kim et al 2011.pdf……. ……………….You’ll get the GST, the PST and the HST………my apologies for using a personal archive………..Oral Health.. …
Formulated with Edible Clay, New Advanced Gum Healing Mineral Toothpaste Introduced
From Cosmetic Dentistry News It goes without saying that some enterprising marketer will put this material in Play-Doh and plastercine (do they still manufacture plactercine?)… Zion Health, a San Francisco-based company specializing in…
AIDS: Pioneering dentist looks back on early hysteria around HIV and AIDS
By Tully Satre In 1998, Mayor Richard M. Daley completed a multi-million dollar restoration on Halsted Street with nearly two-dozen rainbow-linked bronze pylons. One of the unique charms of the city in the…
There is a god; we made the New York Times Sunday Review
IT’S become commonplace to criticize the “Occupy” movement for failing to offer an alternative vision. But the thousands of activists in the streets of New York and London aren’t the only ones lacking…
General dentists, specialists often misdiagnose oral lesions
From Dr. Bicuspid – by Donna Domino September 8, 2011 – Endodontists and periodontists were slightly more accurate than general practitioners and oral and maxillofacial surgeons in evaluating suspicious oral lesions, according to a…
Freddy for a day
Was always a fan of Freddy Mercury and this is such a worthwhile cause……. http://www.freddieforaday.com/ Related articles Google Doodle Celebrates Freddie Mercury’s 65th Birthday (shoppingblog.com)
Sjogren’s syndrome
With the news that Venus Williams‘ tennis career may be ending because of Sjogren’s syndrome, I thought it purposeful to review the condition in light of the fact, that many patients may now…
Things that go bump in the oral mucosa
In my 137 years of experience, nothing ever happens based on the mathematical chaos theory, of course this may be a Bayesian fallacy of interpretation, however, I find patient problems present in streaks,…
There are times you simply can’t afford to be wrong…..
Oral Pathology – we’re a lot more than drill, fill and billFrom Flap’s Dentistry Blog – July 27, 2011 Dentists Have a High Oral Lesion Misdiagnosis Rate? Oral squamaous cell carcinoma Apparently so,…
Just because it’s a policy statement doesn’t make it accurate, reasonable, logical or appropriate………
The following comes from the Department of Health in Jolly Olde: This letter from the Chief Dental Officer (England) clarifies the situation with regard to decontamination and re-use of instruments, especially those used…
Bruxism and TMJ Disorder- Main Differences & Symptoms
The following is an excellent overview and explanation to patients of the distinction between bruxism and TMJ disorder…..from Dental Health Magazine staff – June 3, 2011 Bruxism is the medical condition which is the…
Mobile app helps doctors diagnose strokes – Canadians at the forefront
By Mark Millan – CNN – May 23, 2011 When a patient suffers an acute stroke, the outcome often rests on how quickly they receive expert care. Now, by using a medical…








