Dentist exposed almost naked, Design your Partial Denture, Best Curing Light?

UK Dentist 'paraded in leopard-print thong’ in front of his Dental Nurse

A MARRIED dentist whipped off his trousers and paraded in front of a nurse in only a Leopard-print thong, it was claimed yesterday. What is THONG
Dentist named Anthony Barton began an affair with Miss B, who worked at the practice between 2002 and 2007. They would have sex on the premises either during surgery hours or just after the practice had closed.
Barton is accused of "inappropriate, unprofessional and indecent" behaviour with her and THREE other nurses - A, aged 19, C and D, aged 22 - over eight years.

Dental nurse B said in her testimony that Barton is a "cocky" dentist who unclipped her bra and tugged at her pants. SEE HERE

The allegations came to light after Miss D told the practice nurse Barton had touched her intimately.
Barton resigned from the Red Rose Dental Group in Wigan, Gtr Manchester, last August.
Barton, of Warrington, Cheshire, denies misconduct before the General Dental Council in London. The case continues. More Here


How to Design a Successful Partial Denture
This article will focus on a logical and simple approach to this problem, making removable partial denture design simple and predictably achievable. The clinical evidence related to removable partial denture design
will be described, along with a checklist to simplify the process and make it practical and applicable to everyday clinical practice. Download ARTICLE

Dental plaque increases neutrophil activity
The researchers, led by Michael Kowolik, B.D.S., Ph.D., professor of periodontics and associate dean for graduate education at the IU School of Dentistry on the campus of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, studied 128 black and white men and women and found that dental plaque accumulation did not result in a change in total white blood count, a known risk factor for adverse cardiac events. However, in black males the researchers noted a significant increase in the activity of neutrophils, the most common type of white blood cell and an essential part of the immune system.

Unlike most other studies that attempt to understand the link between oral inflammatory disease and heart disease risk, these study participants did not have periodontal disease. They were healthy individuals who by the study design were asked to neglect oral hygiene. More HERE

Lollipop contributed to poor dental health, damages filed in USA

Earlier this month a man from Texas filed a lawsuit against a company and claimed their Actiq fentanyl lollipop negatively affected his dental health by rotting his teeth.

Greg Lee Minckley alleges in the suit that the sugar in the lollipop "destroyed" his teeth and forced him to get $37,000 in dental care to remedy the problem. The lollipops were designed as a way to administer pain medication through a lozenge at the end of the stick for cancer patients.CLICK HERE

India Celebrates Dental Health Month- Free Dental Check ups

Colgate in association with the Indian Dental Association (IDA) is conducting free dental check-ups as part of its Oral Health Month 2009 initiative in Mumbai throughout September - October 2009.

Besides Mumbai, 15,000 dentists in over 1,000 towns and cities will be committing some part of their time for this intiative and offering free dental check-ups. According to Colgate sponsored IMRB survey 67% of Indians have never visited a dentist and around 87% of the Indian population does not believe in visiting dentists unless there is a problem.

Those interested in availing the free dental check-ups can SMS their postal pin code to 5676725 or call the toll free OHM helpline 1800228550 for information on a dentist in their locality. The dentist details are provided as a reply to the SMS. They then need to make a call to the dentist for an appointment, and schedule their free dental check-up. People can also log on to www.oralhealthmonth.co.in to find a dentist at a convenient location. Detailed terms & conditions applicable for availing free dental check-ups are given on the OHM website. MORE HERE

Which Light is better for Bonding ortho brackets ?

EJO September, 2009
The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of two light units, a quartz–tungsten–halogen (QTH) and a light-emitting diode (LED), on the hardness and degree of conversion of an orthodontic composite resin. Sixty specimen disks were prepared from Transbond XT composite resin (3M Unitek) and light cured for 10, 20, and 30 seconds with a QTH (Curing Light XL 3000, 3M Unitek) or a LED (Ortholux, 3M Unitek) light-curing unit for 5, 10, and 15 seconds.

The highest Knoop hardness number (KHN) was obtained with the QTH at 30 (25.19 KHN) and 20 (24.01) seconds, which did not differ statistically, and in the LED 15 second (21.86) group. The QTH 10 second group (20.53) did not differ statistically from the QTH 20 second or the LED 5 (19.96) and 15, or 10 second (18.95) groups. According to FTIR, there was no statistical difference for the degree of conversion among the groups, QTH 10 (43.42 per cent), QTH 20 (46.12 per cent), QTH 30 (45.30 per cent), LED 10 (47.02 per cent), or LED 15 (47.24 per cent) seconds.

Light curing with the LED resulted in a reduction of 50 per cent in the time recommended for use of the QTH light with the composite resin, Transbond XT.

Effect of Thermoplastic retainer (Essix) on occlusal contacts

EJO September, 2009
Essix Retainers are great for retention. No significant change was observed in the number of posterior contacts during T1(9 months of retention; T1), whereas a significant increase was found at T2 (2.5 years) (P < 0.01) for the second premolars (P < 0.01) and second molars (P < 0.05). Both ‘ideal’ and ‘non-ideal’ contacts increased significantly but only at T2 (P < 0.05). The number of ideally located contacts on the posterior teeth at all three periods were lower than normal values (P < 0.01); while non-ideal contacts at T1 (P < 0.05) and T2 (P < 0.01) were found more often when compared with the values of normal subjects. Only the increased number of premolar contacts at T2 was more than normal values (P < 0.01). There was no expected increase in occlusal contacts at T2.

How to market your practice

There are two basic types of dental marketing strategies you can employ to promote your local dental practice - “push” and “pull”. And while the most effective dental marketing campaigns often include a combination of the two, factors like the current state of your local economy and the type of dental treatments and procedures your practice offers should dictate how much of your marketing budget you devote to each one. We have compiled a wonderful resource here, click on all the three links and you will be a master of marketing and can boost your clinic income from this Diwali.  More HERE
Download a nice article on how to market your general dental pratice

Or listen to this lecture on marketing your practice over internet 

Using Listerine Reduces Germs That Travel Thru Bloodstream
The results of a new clinical study demonstrate that the plaque and gingivitis germ-killing action of LISTERINE® Antiseptic significantly reduces the amount of germs that travel from the mouth to the bloodstream in people with mild to moderate gingivitis. These findings are significant, as emerging science suggests that gingivitis, if left untreated and allowed to progress to advanced gum disesase, could contribute to broader health problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and pneumonia. More HERE

Dentist in UK charged with Sexual Assault, New implant released

Dentist charged with sexual assault in UK

Sexual posturing with patient in Dental Chair, has been an historical issue/debate. Roger Marcus Frazer Klein, who practices in Knutsford, Cheshire, was disciplined by the General Dental Council (GDC) on August 21, after he was charged with the assault.

The GDC slapped 13 conditions on him for a period of 18 months following August's hearing.
As well as being unable to treat women without a chaperone – unless it is a life-threatening emergency – 41-year-old Mr Klein must keep a log of every consultation he has with a female patient, which must be signed by a chaperone.

He cannot be at his Knutsford dental surgery, Regent Cosmetic Dental Practice, outside of practice hours (except in an emergency), or with fewer than two colleagues there.
Mr Klein, from Ladyacre Close in Lymm, also cannot be alone with any female member of staff at the practice.MORE


Two Abu Dhabi Dental Clinics Accused of Malpractices

The National Health Insurance Company or Daman has taken action against two dental clinics for overcharging and indulging in 
malpractices.

Daman Chairman Khaled Abdulla Al Qubaisi said that immediate action was taken against clinics once the cases were discovered. He added that under no circumstances will any form of abuse or fraud be tolerated by Daman.

“Any provider found committing any form of abuse or fraud will be dealt with immediately through all necessary legal actions,” he pointed out. Full NEWS

Mobile dental vans flagged off in Delhi by Sheila Dikshit
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Saturday stressed the need for making basic oral care facilities accessible to every individual since oral health is an important and crucial part of one’s overall health and wellness. She was speaking after flagging off mobile dental vans on the occasion of World Oral Health Day.

The mobile dental vans were flagged off as part of Oral Health Month 2009, a nationwide oral health awareness campaign organised by the Indian Dental Association and Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited. As part of the program, free dental check-ups were also conducted for children from Pratham, a community based organisation that promotes education of under-privileged children in 24 States in India. FULL news

Gala Dental Event- Karnataka State Dental Conference at Belgaum from 20-22 Nov, 2009

An Event not to be missed, Endo Chairmen Prof Senia will address via two way video link, Dr Kohli, Dr Ramanand Shetty etc will take part in a live workshop via video conference. First time state of art technology in action. Many leading speakers and handson workshops and great social evening ONLY at the Great Belguam city, DO NOT miss, CLICK HERE

Health Ministry recommends to scrap Medical Council and Dental Council of India
The Health Ministry had proposed to scrap the Medical Council of India (MCI) and Dental
Council of India (DCI), citing alleged corruption in these regulatory bodies.

The proposal was sent to the Prime Minister's Office for listing it before the Cabinet so that a necessary amendment could be moved in the next session of Parliament.

The PMO, however, rejected the proposal, saying there was no surety that the new body replacing MCI and DCI would not develop shortcomings as of the present regulators, an official said. MORE

Straumann  Roxolid™, a new high performance dental implants launched in US/ Canada Market
At the 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) currently taking place in Boston, Straumann announced the full market launch in North America of its new high performance dental implant material Roxolid™. Straumann Ø3.3mm Bone and Tissue Level implants are now available in the new material in the US and Canada, offering customers a new level of confidence with small diameter implants. Ø3.3mm implants currently generate approximately 15% of the company’s global implant sales.

Rigorous tests in Straumann laboratories have shown that the new material has higher fatigue and tensile strength than pure titanium (grade 4 annealed and cold worked), the current material of choice for dental implants. In addition, preclinical study results have indicated that bone integrated with Roxolid better than with pure titanium (grade 4)3

Three Dentists suspended in Kashmir

Srinagar, Sep 15 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir government today placed under suspension three dental surgeons for remaining absent from duty in Kulgam district.

Minister for Social Welfare Sakina Ittoo, who paid a surprise visit to Sub-District Hospital Damhal Hanjipora, 70 kilometres from here, found three dental surgeons absent from duty and ordered for placing the three doctors identified as Tariq Rashid, Javaida and Maqsooda under suspension with immediate effect.

Global Dental Equipment and Consumables Market is Estimated to Be $26 Billion by 2014

The dental devices report forecasts the size of global dental equipment and consumables market over the period 2009 - 2014. The report analyses the key trends of the market, and segments the global dental equipment and consumables market by components and into various geographic regions (with the market size for each of these regions). Further, it discusses the key market drivers, restraints and opportunities of the global dental equipment and consumables market. More HERE

Kerala hikes Salary- for teachers of government medical, dental, nursing and pharmacy colleges

An official spokesman of the Health Department said the non-practising allowance of medical college teachers would go up by about 25 per cent and patient care allowance by 15 per cent. A medical college professor would now get salary exceeding Rs.85,000 while associate professors would earn more than Rs.77,000 a month. The salary of assistant professors would exceed Rs.50,000. Full NEWS

Email Scams can Harm you ?

Top 5 email scams that litter inboxes all over the world. Now, given the fact that 90% of e-mails sent world wide can be regarded as spam, undoubtedly a large proportion of that spam will be scams trying to get your hard earned money. Fortunately, given the huge amount of inactive email accounts most of this spam will go unopened and will lie dormant forever.

But some of it is opened in offices, schools and homes all over the world. They deceive you into thinking they are something they are not. Here are five email scams you should watch out for. CLICK HERE

Dental Student goes Missing, Mobile changes your Saliva secretion

New Device Could Shorten, Improve Orthodontic Treatment

A team of orthodontists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio hopes to speed up and improve orthodontic treatment using a new device called the AcceleDent.

Dubravko Pavlin, D.M.D., M.S.D., Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Orthodontics at the Health Science Center, worked with a team of investigators from OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc. of Houston to help develop the device.

The study involves 34 patients ages 12 to 40 who need braces. Patients receive standard orthodontic treatment including any necessary extractions, and are fitted for braces at the Health Science Center Orthodontic Clinic. Once their braces are on, patients are provided with an AcceleDent device to use at home. The device, which stands about 4 inches high and features a wafer-thin mouthpiece attached to a small, sleek battery-operated handle, almost resembles a gizmo from a science fiction movie.

Patients are instructed to place the device in their mouth and bite down for 20 minutes a day during orthodontic treatment. While in the mouth, the device delivers a low-frequency pulsating vibration to the teeth. The researchers believe the vibratory forces, in combination with standard orthodontic treatment, will enhance the metabolism in bone tissue surrounding the teeth, thus allowing the teeth to move and straighten faster and more effectively. LINK

Impact of Mobile phones on human parotid gland secretion
Oral Diseases, Published Online: 8 Sep 2009

This study evaluated whether mobile phone induces physiologic changes in the adjacent parotid gland, located on the dominant side, in terms of secretion rates and protein levels in the secreted saliva.
Materials and method: Stimulated parotid saliva was collected simultaneously from both glands in 50 healthy volunteers whose mobile use was on a dominant side of the head.

Results: A significantly higher saliva secretion rate was noticed in the dominant mobile side compared with that in the non-dominant side. Lower total protein concentration was obtained in the dominant compared with the non-dominant mobile side among the right dominant mobile users.
Conclusions: Parotid glands adjacent to handheld mobile in use respond by elevated salivary rates and decreased protein secretion reflecting the continuous insult to the glands.

Hans Raj Bhardwaj,  Karnataka Governor orders Rajiv Gandhi Uni to conduct re examination
of Final year BDS student at Bangalore.  Student is son of an IPS officer serving in the state.
Governor wrote to RGHUS to look into the matter. When the university consulted experts in these subjects, the latter opined that the assessment was unfair and the same was reported to Bhardwaj.Full News

Dental Student goes missing from Lucknow

The girl who went missing is Anamika Yadav of Allahabad, a first year student of BDS from Saraswati Dental College in Chinhat. Talking to TOI, Anamika's father, R A D Yadav said, "She had come to Hazratganj on Thursday evening along with her other college mates to purchase some books. What her friends told was that about 8.15pm she went to purchase some medicines from a nearby medical store but did not return."
Full NEWS

Prevent Periodontitis To Reduce The Risk Of Head And Neck Cancer
Chronic periodontitis, a form of gum disease, is an independent risk factor for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. This suggests the need for increased efforts to prevent and treat periodontitis as a possible means to reduce the risk of this form of cancer.
Results of this study are published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
Findings showed that chronic periodontitis might represent a clinical high-risk profile for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The strength of the association was greatest in the oral cavity, followed by the oropharynx and larynx, according to Dr Mine Tezal.
The study of poor oral health including the possible carcinogenic role of microorganisms is part of a rapidly growing interest in how a community of microbes that live in the various environments of the human body can affect health. Full News

Aesthetic Dentistry procedure also attract Service Tax

Last week blog we had reported that Orthodontic procedures have been included under service tax, we have just learned that esthetic dentistry is also covered.
Aesthetic dentistry- Cosmetic dentistry includes a variety of dental treatments aimed at improving the appearance of the teeth. The purpose of cosmetic dentistry is to improve the appearance of the teeth. It includes following procedures-

-Teeth whitening
-Porcelain veneers - ceramic shells applied to the front of the teeth to conceal cracks,  chips and gaps
-Dental implants
-Orthodontics
-Dental bonding
-Tooth colored filings
-Porcelain in lays/on lays
-Dental crown
-Dental bridges
-In visalign - a cosmetic dentistry solution for unevenly spread, over lapping or gapped teeth.
-see link for specific details LINK 

Manipal leads in Innovation on indigenous Implant

September 7:  Manipal University team presented a business plan on indigenous dental implants to bag the third prize at the prestigious India Innovation Pioneers Challenge 2009 held at Intel Corporation in Bangalore on July 14. The prizes were distributed by Mr Prithviraj Chavan, Minister of state for Science and Technology at a function in New Delhi on August 28.

There were over 190 entries for the competition and 18 teams were short-listed for a final round.
The business plan on Indigenous Dental Implants presented by the Manipal university team is about making a new biotechnology accessible to the general Indian population and also to enhance the surgical skills of Indian dentists in the field of implantology. The technology involves a special laser treated bioactive surface for the dental implant, which is superior and cheaper compared with all the contemporary implants in the market. The product aims at attracting a huge market comprising  upper middle class and middle class population with the cost advantage.

Wrigley launches oral healthcare programme in India
Wrigley has launched the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme (WOHP) in India, an initiative designed to support dental professionals by providing them information and practical resources to promote a healthy oral care routine among their patients in the Indian context. The programme has been brought to India after its launch in 46 countries and being tested and innovated at every stage.
Oral Health is critical for overall health. Bad oral health can result in heart disease and strokes that can be potentially fatal. Oral health in India is a growing concern for Indian Dental Association (IDA). WOHP in India, which will bring dental professionals and students together, will develop research initiatives and exchange programmes and encourage clinical research on plaque reduction and saliva stimulus. More HERE

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All of us take digital pictures and have a need to email them or upload them. With the Megapixel going up the image sizes become very large. For viewing on computer we need only small sizes. Resizing these pictures is very helpful in such cases and it makes viewing very fast and saves your time a lot. Free Download this resizing Utility HERE

Indian Dentist Suspended in UK, Service Tax on Orthodontists

Indian Dentist Suspended in UK

Samit Ashok Shah failed to disclose he was under investigation by the police when he applied to the General Dental Council (GDC) for registration on the Dentists Register and to the London Deanery for the position of Specialist Registrar in Dental Public Health.

Mr Shah also failed to disclose the criminal proceedings which led to his conviction on his applications for employment to the Hillingdon Primary Care Trust (PCT) and the St. Mary's NHS Trust.

The Professional Conduct Committee heard on 4 August at Southwark Crown Court in London, that the money was returned to his employer in full as soon as Mr Shah's actions came to light.  MORE HERE
Another Indian Dentist has been banned in Spain, READ Here

Retention of Metal-Ceramic Crowns-Which Cement is better
J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 140, No 9, 1125-1136.

Powder-liquid versions of new cements were significantly more retentive than were paste-paste versions of the same cements. The mean value of crown removal stress for the new self-adhesive modified-resin cements varied appreciably among the four cements tested. All cements retained castings as well as or better than did zinc phosphate cement.

Clinical Implications. Powder-liquid versions of cements, although less convenient to mix, may be a better clinical choice when crown retention is an issue. All cements tested will retain castings adequately on ideal preparations because the corresponding removal stresses are comparable with or higher than those associated with zinc phosphate. Powder-liquid resin-modified glass ionomer cement, selected self-adhesive modified-resin cements and conventional resin cements provide additional retention when desired.

Dental College Romance behind Clash

JAIPUR: A day after a ragging incident was reported at the Jaipur Dental College reported on Wednesday, authorities claimed it was a case of dispute among the students over a common love interest.

However, the victims have alleged they were ragged by their batchmates."There has been no official complaint by any of the students, yet after the issue was brought to our notice, the management is investigating into the matter. At present, college romance' seems to be the possible cause behind the clash," Dr Durgesh N. Bailoor, principal, Jaipur Dental College, said.

"Since both the victims' and the accused are third year students, the chances of ragging are bleak," Durgesh N. Bailoor added.  More 

Dental Clinic Receptionist Jailed for stealing
SAN DIEGO - A Paradise Hills woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to four felony charges for stealing about $72,000 from the bank accounts of patients of several area dental offices where she worked as office manager.

Emily Marie Forbes, 48, will be sentenced to five years and four months in prison on Oct. 1, with a recommendation that her custody be served in a Department of Corrections drug rehabilitation program.

In a hearing before Judge Michael Smyth, Forbes pleaded guilty to elder financial abuse, burglary and identity theft...More Here

Woman awarded £1.4million for BAD dentistry
24th Aug 2009
A jury in South Carolina has awarded damages in the amount of £1.4 million ($2million) to a woman who had 13 of her teeth mistakenly extracted by a dentist.

Back in 2006, Elizabeth Smith, aged 28, attended the Sexton Dental Clinic for dental treatment involving the extraction of three teeth. For some reason, the dentist proceeded to remove all of Ms Smith's upper teeth, resulting in a total extraction of 16 teeth.

Ms Smith's lawyer, Robert Ranson, said his client is now looking forward to having remedial dental work performed, which, it is thought, will cost in the region of £50,000 ($80,000).

Mr Ranson had claimed that the clinic's employees tried to cover up the mistake by altering the paperwork.

The Sexton Dental Clinic denies any wrongdoing and is considering appealing the judgment.

Problem of Dental Patient SMS ing while in Chair

More than four out of five dentists surveyed by the Chicago Dental Society revealed that patients send and receive text messages on their cell phones while receiving dental care.

The survey was conducted between July 16th and July 25th via email and among dentists in the Chicago Dental Society's Facebook Fan Page. More

Implant-supported fixed cantilever prosthesis in partially edentulous jaws: a cohort prospective study
Clinical Oral Implants Research
Published Online: 26 Aug 2009

The aim of the present study was to assess the clinical outcome of patients treated with implant-supported fixed partial dentures (FPD) with cantilever after a mean follow-up time of 8 years.

The study included 45 consecutive partially edentulous patients treated between January 1994 and August 2006 with 59 partial cantilever fixed prostheses supported by 116 ITI® implants. The primary outcome variable considered was the presence of complications at the subject and bridge level; the secondary outcome variable was marginal bone loss (MBL). The frequency of complications was analyzed according to cantilever location and opposite dentition and tested by Fisher's exact test. A multilevel regression model was constructed to analyze the factors influencing MBL with three levels: subject as the highest, and then implant and site. During the follow-up period, 11 implants showed a bone loss exceeding the limit for success, out of which two implants showed an infection of the peri-implant tissue.
Results: After an average observation of 8.2 years of cantilever prostheses loading, the implant success and survival rates were 90.5% and 100%, respectively. Besides, the prosthetic success and survival rate were 57.7% and 100%, respectively.
None of the predictors included in the multilevel model presented a significant impact on the bone loss between baseline and the follow-up examination.
Conclusions: The authors concluded that the prognosis of implant-supported FPDs and marginal bone loss at implants were not influenced by the position or the length of the cantilever, the location of the bridge and type of opposite dentition. Implant-supported fixed cantilever prosthesis can be considered a suitable treatment choice.

Service Tax on Orthodontists

This is to inform all the life members of the IOS that the Government Of India has proposed to levy a service/sales tax of 10.3% on orthodontic treatment from 01st Sept'09. The Head Office has already dispatched a letter to Government of India protesting against this tax being implemented on this specialty and requested them to reconsider this taxation.

The head office is also sending a representation to the Director General ,Tax Department to plead and represent the case in front of them and convince them that it is not a cosmetic treatment.

The members are requested to kindly await further guidelines regarding this issue and refrain from paying this tax till this matter is resolved as it would weaken the representation of the Association in front of the Government of India. From Secre, IOS. To consult an expert on the issue email to icdr@hotmail.com


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Tower of Teeth

A Chinese dentist has built a tower of rotten teeth in his waiting room to remind patients about good oral health.Yu Qian, from Beijing, displays the rotten ones he's pulled from his patients' mouths in his waiting room in a resin-cast tower.He has used the pulled 28,000 teeth to build his tower which is more than eight feet tall.
Dr Yu's six students helped him in his mission. Watch this video