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Thousands line up for free dental services in Woodstock

JofER editor — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT

The two-day clinic at First Baptist Church of Woodstock on Hwy. 92 is being sponsored by the Georgia Dental Association and its Foundation for Oral Health."The line went around the building, all the way through the parking lot and around a warehouse," said Dr. Richard Smith, who practices in Atlanta. He estimated the line at 2,000 yards and said that at its peak, 4,000 people were in line. UGA student Jasen Scrivens, 24, of Winder arrived at 1 a.m. hoping to have some unfinished dental work completed. "About three months ago I had some work done and it cost me a good bit of money and I never got it finished -- I couldn't afford the rest of it -- so I came to see if I could get the rest of it done," he said. He estimated he had spent $3,800 on the work so far.Stephanie Brazzell of Fairburn said she arrived at the church at 10:45 p.m Thursday and "slept on the concrete." She said it had been two years since she had any dental work done. "I have a couple of missing teeth and I need some extractions," she said. Brazzell said she lost her job a couple of years ago and had no dental insurance. Smith said hard enonomic times have created a huge need for dental services."A bunch of us started looking around and realized that with this economy we had to do something. We are not responsible for the problem that's there, but we're the only ones who can fix it."A lot of these people are in pain, they have infections, they're missing front teeth ... there's a huge need just to get people back to work. Mothers can't take care of their children, fathers can't earn a living ... we've got to help them."He said there were 100 dental chairs set up at the church and more than 1,600 volunteers, including 300 dentists. "We've got hygienists we've got dental assistants working, there's oral surgeons extracting teeth, we have endodontists doing root canals ... we've got people here to feed them; it takes an army and this church has just been absolutely incredible."He said it is the first such event in Georgia on this scale. Smith said the people are in line who do not get treated Friday can return on Saturday. Police were not allowing any more people to get in line Friday. Dr. Michael Vernon of Augusta said he was moved by the patients' response to the massive effort."Two the first three patients that I saw actually sat in the chair and cried because they were so appreciative of what we're doing here and it just made me feel good about being here," he said.

No more dental drilling and filling?

JofER editor — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT

It has struck fear into generations of dental patients but the whine of the high-speed drill may be about to fall silent, thanks to a new technique, as our Science Correspondent Tom Clarke reports.It has struck fear into generations of dental patients but the whine of the high-speed drill may be about to fall silent. Scientists at the University of Leeds claim they have discovered a pain-free treatment that allows decayed teeth to repair themselves naturally. The breakthrough would mean the end of the filling and, more importantly, drilling.The team - a collaboration between dentists, chemists and bio-chemists - has produced a compound that temporarily fills small cavities and allows the tooth's enamel to re-grow. "This may sound too good to be true, but we are essentially helping acid-damaged teeth to regenerate themselves. It is a totally natural non-surgical repair process and is entirely pain-free too," said Professor Jennifer Kirkham, from the University of Leeds Dental Institute, who led the research team. Tooth decay happens when the acid environment of the mouth dissolves away the hard calcium-based enamel covering our teeth.Enamel has no blood supply or other means of repair so tiny pores formed in enamel by early decay can quickly turn into cavities.

Endo blog

JofER editor — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CDT

Interesting endo blog endodontiaavancada.blogspot.comPortuguese, but you understand, because excellent illustrations.

The History of Dental Photography

JofER editor — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 CST

Virtually anyone who has visited a dentist in the last 20 years has seen pictures of the inside of their mouth. Cameras ranging in type from film, to video to today's digital photographic systems are a staple in virtually every dental practice regardless of specialty. But 60 years ago that wasn't the case, there was x-ray, but nothing that a patient could relate to and say "That's my mouth, I see what the problem is and how it effects me." Over a half century ago, dentists began searching for a photographic device that could put patients in the dentist's shoes to see what they see. However, even with the popularity of conventional film photography growing, there was still one huge road block to taking dental pictures. There was no clear way to get light from the camera's flash inside the dark cavern that is the mouth. While the technology of close-up lenses had grown to the point where a camera was capable of photographing a close-up picture of an intra-oral subject, getting light into the mouth to take the picture was another story. Traditionally cameras produced light from a source on the camera body and this light projected out at a distance to illuminate the subject. But with close-up photography, often the lens was inches from the subject. This light projecting from the camera body could not disperse fast enough to pass enough light deep inside the mouth. Therefore, the concept of dental photography was limited to basically facial photography.This changed with Lester Dine's invention of the Ring Flash in 1952. The Ring Flash, a circular flash that attached to the end of the camera's lens, had the ability to pinpoint light directly into the patient's mouth, providing full illumination from external anteriors to posterior intra-oral quadrant pictures. This invention revolutionized the concept of dentist/patient communication. Now through photography, a patient could see what a dentist could see and understand the importance of treatment. In addition photographs of existing patients could be used to show patients potential before and after scenarios as well as "worst case scenarios" should patient decide against treatment. This invention meant photography could now be used as a teaching tool, forever changing the way dentists were taught in school and via continuing education. Developments in the field could be documented photographically and included in slide presentations from lectures creating the most visual teaching tool possible. The complete dental record was forever changed.Today's ring flash physically differs very little from the original Ring design, to improve portrait photography, an additional flash called a "Point Light" was added to the Ring Flash system, allowing the user to choose between two distinct flashes depending upon the photographic subject, ring for intra-orals, point for facials. In addition a concept called TTL (through the lens) flash metering was created. This concept allowed the camera to judge the light around the subject through the lens, and to control the light output based on this reading. This took the guesswork out of photography. It made the process of taking a dental picture basically three steps, look through the camera, focus, and take the picture. TTL flash metering makes the flash output as consistent as possible.As the popularity of dental photography grew through the 1960's and into the 1970's a limitation of 35mm film based photography became clear. The doctor could take photographs while the patient was at their office, but they couldn't review those photographs with them until the film was developed. And with elements of human and mechanical error, as well as inefficient film processing effecting the output of even the finest dental photographer's work, there was no way to even insure that the developed photos would accurately represent the case. There was a clear need for immediate and accurate photographic results. This need coincided with the invention of instant film cameras. While not the quality of 35mm film, instant cameras offered the user the ability to take a photograph and see results within a couple of minutes. The cameras could actually take a picture and process it to special film inside the camera. Lester Dine modified the first instant camera and affixed lenses and a flash modification to the camera creating the dental world's first instant photographic system. This device was followed by other instant output cameras and created an entirely new way for doctor's to educate patients. In the 1980's computers started to take a bigger role in the dental office, so did the desire of dentists to computerize photography. The first foray into computerized picture taking was with intra-oral video cameras. The video cameras were revolutionary in many ways. The intra-oral video cameras were built into wands small enough to fit into the patient's mouth. With video not only could the patient see a photo of their case, but they could actually see inside their mouth live, in real time. The dentist could point the small video camera at a particular tooth or segment of the mouth and discuss treatment plans. Plus, as computers became more capable, the images could actually be imported into cosmetic imaging programs and edited to show potential before and afters. With the art of cosmetic dentistry growing and elective cosmetic procedures on the rise, this form of imaging was instrumental in selling cases. Not only could doctor's use photography to show patients before and after's of other patients, but via computer imaging, they can actually show a patient how potential changes could effect the way they look. This concept has become so popular and widely marketed that today many prospective patients not only enjoy seeing the potential before and after picture, but will shop for doctors that offer this technology.While intra-oral video technology was certainly influential to the field of photography, it was limited in several ways. First and foremost, like instant print pictures, it lagged far behind 35mm film cameras in quality. Second, video's integration with computers was cumbersome, often requiring an elaborate video capturing system. Third, the video systems were not portable and generally required a dedicated video image space. They were also expensive.Ultimately, the popularity of intra-oral video cameras leveled off and were replaced by what many consider the most important invention in dental photography since the ring flash, Digital Photography. Digital picture taking combines the best of all three of the previous photographic concepts, the quality of 35mm film, the speed of instant photography, and the computerized integration of video. Digital cameras integrate easily with computers by plugging directly into a computer USB port. And work seamlessly with virtually all Windows and MAC imaging programs. When plugged into computers most digital cameras are assigned drive letters and accessed in the same manner CD-ROMs are accessed. Like film and instant cameras, not all digital cameras will work intra-orally, but with the right digital camera in hand, dentists possess an incredible tool. The Importance of Photography to a Practice The old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words can be taken a step further when it comes to dental photography, where a single photograph can offer a virtually endless number of vital uses for a busy practice. While type of practice and specialty will effect how images are used in general, virtually all practices will certainly find endless uses for photographs.First and foremost photographs compliment patient records. Photographs along with written description paint a complete picture of a case. They serve as an ideal and descriptive way to document the progress of a case from every angle and during every office visit. Charting case progress, monitor everything from healing after surgery to cancerous growths to cracks in fillings, and most importantly, have a visual reference to all cases available in your patient charts. The concept of digital photography enhances the ultimate goal of many practices to move toward a paperless office. Digital images can be added directly to practice management programs to make for the ultimate patient record.The use of digital images is endless, the following are a few of the most common applications...Communication with Insurance Companies- With insurance companies controlling how much and when to pay and putting the burden of proof on procedures firmly in the laps of the dentists, photographs present a clear description of procedures. A series of case pictures along with a written description is the most thorough way to gain insurance company compliance. With more and more insurance companies moving to electronic communication, users of digital cameras, can simply e-mail image and text in minutes. The use of computer software to include images in letters, before and after layouts or case descriptions, makes for a fast and effective way for a doctor to present cases to insurance companies.Dental Laboratories- where a small discrepancy can make a big difference, communicating the right shade, and description of a case to a dental lab is essential. A clear photograph of the subject along with shade tab information and case description is the most complete way to show off cases to labs. Once again dental imaging software can be used both to present a case to the lab and to show patient's potential results via computer imaging.Malpractice Suits-it's always said that truth is the best defense. With photography, dentists have a clear and visual explanation of a case, with before and afters, progress reports, and treatment response, in the unlikely event a malpractice suit has to be fought, photography will go a long way toward presenting the dentist's side of the issue. The entire treatment process from first visit to final result can be easily charted via picture taking.Selling Cases- One of the most interesting developments in dentistry has been the growing popularity of cosmetic dentistry and elective procedures. There's no way to deny it, photography helps sell cases. Whether it's showing patients their own pictures, before and after's of previous cases, or using cosmetic imaging software to simulate before and afters the pictures you take makes the case seem "real" to the patient. By combining a patient's pictures with before and afters of similar cases or using the latest cosmetic imaging software to simulate potential before and afters, any patient considering a cosmetic procedure will have a very clear understanding of the benefits of treatment, the same day they visit the doctor's office.Choosing a digital cameraDigital Photography is by far the most popular format of camera sold today. The once popular 35mm and instant cameras have become a thing of the past. With the ability to match the quality of film combined with the immediate access of instant photography, digital picture taking truly offers the best of both worlds. Digital images are produced in a computer file format both MAC and Windows systems can readily understand, and their interaction with computers is as simple as a straight plug in to a USB port on a computer. Digital Images can be transferred anywhere over the internet. They can be printed on virtually any computer printer and they can be stored on CD's or DVD's for long term access. A simple attachment from computer to digital projector allows for immediate presentation for lecture, totally eliminating the need for 35mm slides. In addition graphics can be combined with digital slides to create an incredibly dynamic presentation.Digital Cameras also offer the ability to by-pass a computer completely. So for the computer phobic user, the cameras can actually communicate directly with photo printers to produce hard copy prints. Mimicking the output of instant cameras, with one exception, if a user doesn't like a photo they've taken, they can always re-take it prior to hard copy print. While the technology is new, the dilemma of finding a camera to photograph intra-orally has not gotten any easier. There are hundreds of digital cameras on the market for the general consumer, but less than a handful will provide the range of intra-oral photography required by dentists. The limitation of over the counter digital cameras is in lens and lighting. Most over the counter digital cameras don't have the close up capability that dentists need, then those that do often don't provide enough depth of field to see the entire close-up picture in focus.An even bigger hurdle to overcome is lighting. As was the case with 35mm and instant cameras, intra-oral lighting is a major problem. The small format over the counter digital cameras have built in flashes that normally aren't capable of pinpointing light into the patients mouth, nor can they meter the light output . The other option is Single Lens Reflex digital cameras. These cameras offer the ability to add additional lens and flashes much like 35mm cameras, to achieve the ideal dental photographs. To the surprise and disappointment of many 35mm camera users pre-existing manual focus macro lenses and ring flashes generally do not transfer over to today's digital SLR's. Fortunately, there are digital camera solutions for dentists, and they come in the form of both the small format digital cameras and the digital SLR systems.There are two very clear directions to go with photography, for those looking for fast, simple, intra-oral picture taking, the concept of small format digital cameras is very attractive. Small format digitals generally weigh a pound or less and often can be held with a single hand. These cameras are attractive to a dentist looking for fast and easy photography. Knowledge of cameras and photography in general is less important with these systems. Generally, the user follows a live video screen on the back of the camera, uses a telephoto zoom on the camera to gain macro close-up, then autofocuses and takes the picture. Results are immediately displayed on the back of the camera. With the small format camera like the Dine Digital Solution, a camera that weighs less than a pound is modified to work as an intra-oral camera. The camera is used from usually between 8 and 12 inches from the subject (the average SLR camera is used 4-6 inches from the subject). This distance from the subject allows the light from the camera time to disperse to fully illuminate the intra-oral subject to the back of the mouth. The camera itself has been modified so it can meter the flash and put out the right amount of light. For instance a posterior quadrant photograph would require more light than an anterior smile, the camera is capable of gauging appropriate light output and adjusting accordingly.The Single Lens Reflex cameras offer the highest level of intra-oral picture taking. For those publishing, lecturing, applying for academy accreditation this camera system will best reflect ones dental work. The SLR film cameras look and feel like the 35mm cameras of the past. They utilize either 105mm or 60mm macro lenses as well as Ring and Point Flashes. The digital SLR's are capable of TTL'ing the flash output for maximum consistency. The camera's lenses can be used in manual focus allowing users to standardize their photography with the ultimate goal of consistent before and after photography. The Single Lens Reflex cameras are larger and heavier than their small format digital counterparts. They can be more intimidating to a user unfamiliar with cameras, however, the style and concept of SLR photography has proved itself to me tried and true over the last 50 years and with a period of practice, anyone in the office can use these cameras. Implementing Photography: For any practice that has never taken photographs before, implementing a photographic plan can take a bit of work and staff member acceptance. First, auxillaries have to understand and appreciate the importance of dental photography. In addition understanding how to use their camera and seeing the positive reaction patients have to pictures is essential. Having time to use and practice with the camera is essential. One nice advantage of digital photography is memory cards can be used to for practiced, erased, and used again, so there's no costs involved with practicing with digital cameras.Putting your dental camera to use:The basic dental photographer's goal is to accomplish a simple series of intra-oral and extra-oral photos, an anterior, lateral, occlusal using a mirror, facial, profile, and intra-oral quadrant. It's reasonable to expect one new to taking pictures to be able to take this series of photos within a day or two of purchasing a dental camera system. The newest cameras go a long way to simplifying picture taking by controlling flash output internally. This concept called "Through the Lens" (TTL) Flash Metering revolutionized photography by taking the guess work out of picture taking, allowing the camera to gauge light in the room or in the case of dental photography the light inside the mouth, and adjust accordingly. In addition some single lens reflex cameras are equipped with standardization guides on their lenses to show users exactly where the lens should be set for the different popular dental pictures. Beyond learning how to use the camera, competency with two essential tools for dental photography are important. The intra-oral mirror, and cheek retractors work hand in hand with the camera. The cheek retractors are designed to pull the cheeks away from their natural position so that they do not block the teeth and gums. The retractors allow full access for the flash to reach the posterior of the mouth. The intra-oral mirror works to allow the camera to photograph subjects that would be difficult or impossible to access by photography directly into the subject. An upper or lower arch photograph for instance, is take by placing a mirror on the opposite side of the arch. The mirror can then be angled to reflect the full arch above or below it. The photographer would then focus and take pictures off of the reflected surface.

Several endo books

JofER editor — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 CST

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Tooth Decay to Be a Thing of the Past?

JofER editor — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 CST

Enzyme Responsible for Dental Plaque Sticking to Teeth Deciphered.The Groningen professors Bauke Dijkstra and Lubbert Dijkhuizen have deciphered the structure and functional mechanism of the glucansucrase enzyme that is responsible for dental plaque sticking to teeth. This knowledge will stimulate the identification of substances that inhibit the enzyme. Just add that substance to toothpaste, or even sweets, and caries will be a thing of the past.The results of the research have been published this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).The University of Groningen researchers analysed glucansucrase from the lactic acid bacterium Lactobacillus reuteri, which is present in the human mouth and digestive tract. The bacteria use the glucansucrase enzyme to convert sugar from food into long, sticky sugar chains. They use this glue to attach themselves to tooth enamel. The main cause of tooth decay, the bacterium Streptococcus mutans, also uses this enzyme. Once attached to tooth enamel, these bacteria ferment sugars releasing acids that dissolve the calcium in teeth. This is how caries develops.Three dimensional structure.Using protein crystallography, the researchers were able to elucidate the three dimensional (3D) structure of the enzyme. The Groningen researchers are the first to succeed in crystallizing glucansucrase. The crystal structure has revealed that the folding mechanism of the protein is unique. The various domains of the enzyme are not formed from a single, linear amino acid chain but from two parts that assemble via a U-shaped structure of the chain; this is the first report on such a folding mechanism in the literature.Functional mechanism.The unravelling of the 3D structure provided the researchers with detailed insight into the functional mechanism of the enzyme. The enzyme splits sucrose into fructose and glucose and then adds the glucose molecule to a growing sugar chain. Thus far the scientific community assumed that both processes were performed by different parts of the enzyme. However, the model created by the Groningen researchers has revealed that both activities occur in the same active site of the enzyme.Inhibitors.Dijkhuizen expects that specific inhibitors for the glucansucrase enzyme may help to prevent attachment of the bacteria to the tooth enamel. Information about the structure and functional mechanism of the enzyme is crucial for developing such inhibitors. Thus far, such research has not been successful, states Dijkhuizen: 'The various inhibitors studied not only blocked the glucansucrase, but also the digestive enzyme amylase in our saliva, which is needed to degrade starch.'Evolution.The crystal structure also provides an explanation for this double inhibition. The data published by the Groningen scientists shows that glucansucrase proteins most likely evolved from amylase enzymes that degrade starch. 'We already knew that the two enzymes were similar', says Dijkhuizen, 'but the crystal structure revealed that the active sites are virtually identical. Future inhibitors thus need to be directed towards very specific targets because both enzymes are evolutionary closely related.'Toothpaste and sweets.Dijkhuizen points out that in future glucansucrase inhibitors may be added to toothpaste and mouthwash. 'But it may even be possible to add them to sweets', he suggests. 'An inhibitor might prevent that sugars released in the mouth cause damage.' However, Dijkhuizen doesn't expect that toothbrushes have had their day: 'it will always be necessary to clean your teeth.'

Vibra Finger - because dentists recommend daily gum massage

JofER editor — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 CST

Dentist used paper clips in root canals

JofER editor — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT

A former Fall River dentist has been indicted on charges that he made $130,000 in false Medicaid claims, illegally prescribed drugs he used for himself and placed paper clips in patientsâ mouths instead of stainless steel posts during root canals to save money. Michael Clair, who practiced at Harbour Dental Care in the New Harbour Mall, is scheduled to be formally charged on April 8 in Superior Court. Agrand jury indicted him last Friday.Clair was suspended from the Medicaid program in 2002 and did not have authority to submit claims, the state attorney generalâs office said. The attorney generalâs Medicaid fraud division, which began investigating Clair in 2005, alleges that Clair hired several dentists at Harbour Dental who were eligible to make Medicaid claims so they could file claims for dental services he performed.Clair is accused of fraudulently billing about $130,000 in dental work between August 2003 and June 2005. Harbour Dental has since closed. Clair, 51, also allegedly prescribed three painkillers â" Combunox, Hydrocondone and Percocet â" for his staff members, who then gave some or all of the drugs back to Clair.When performing root canal surgery, Clair allegedly used paper clips instead of standard stainless steel posts to save money. Paper clips can be used temporarily during root canals but can also cause infection and are painful, the attorney generalâs office said. Clair, who now lives in Maryland, was indicted on 13 charges: five counts of false Medicaid claims, three counts of larceny of more than $250, two counts of illegally prescribing a Class B substance, two counts of assault and battery, and illegally prescribing a Class C substance.Following an investigation lasting more than four years, the attorney generalâs office presented its case to a jury in Fall River Superior Court, which then indicted him. The investigation was complicated by difficulty obtaining and verifying patient records, said Jill Butterworth, a spokeswoman for the attorney general. Massachusetts Dental Society Assistant Executive Director Karen Rafeld said she recommends dental patients seek a second opinion before surgery. Before going to a new dentist, someone should ask family or friends about their experiences and what dentists they might recommend, she said. Unfortunately, Rafeld added, Clairâs patients on Medicaid were less likely to understand the options available to them.Clair was never a member of the Massachusetts Dental Society, she said. âI think these cases are rare. I hope they are.â Clair, whose Massachusetts dental license expired in March 2008, has faced similar complaints in other states, though it isnât clear if he was ever criminally charged.His dentistry license was revoked in Maryland in 1999 after the stateâs dental board said that between 1992 and 1998, he performed unnecessary dental procedures and encouraged dentists who worked for him to do the same. The state of Florida revoked his license to practice there in 2001 in response to his Maryland revocation, according to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.The DEA then took away his federal license in 2003 because Clairâs Florida license was revoked, though Clair was authorized to practice in Massachusetts at the time. Most recently, the West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners took away Clairâs license in December 2006. The board cited Clairâs revocation in Maryland and Florida and pending action by the Massachusetts Board of Dentistry.

Statistics

JofER editor — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST

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Open Access Dental Journals

JofER editor — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Acta Odontologica VenezolanaActa Stomatologica CroaticaActa Stomatologica NaissiAngle OrthodontistAvances en OdontoestomatologiaBMC Oral HealthBrazilian Dental JournalBrazilian Journal of Oral SciencesBrazilian Oral ResearchDen norske tannlegeforenings TidendeDental Research JournalHellenic Orthodontic ReviewIndian Journal of Dental ResearchInternational Journal of DentistryThe Internet Journal of Dental ScienceJournal of Applied Oral ScienceJournal of Conservative DentistryJournal of Contemporary Dental PracticeJournal of Indian Prosthodontic SocietyJournal of Oral and Maxillofacial PathologyJournal of Oral ScienceJournal of the California Dental AssociationJournal of the Canadian Dental AssociationJournal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive DentistryJournal of the Indian Society of PeriodontologyMedicina Oral, Patologia Oral y Cirugia BucalThe New York State Dental JournalOpen Dentistry JournalPediatric Dental JournalPesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clinica IntegradaPesquisa Odontologica BrasileiraRCOERevista Cubana de Estomatologia : Publicacion del Consejo Cientifico, Ministerio de Salud PublicaRevista de Clinica e Pesquisa OdontologicaRevista de Odontologia da Universidade de Sao PauloRevista Espanola de Cirugia Oral y MaxilofacialRevista Latinoamericana de Ortodoncia y OdontopediatriaRevista Odonto CienciaRevista Saude.ComRGO : Revista Gaucha de OdontologiaSaudi Dental JournalStomatos