June 7th, 2009
A woman from Portland is going to file a malpractice suit against a dentist who closed up shop without finishing the dental implant works on her.
Navella Crane got into the dentist chair of Dr. Kyung Boen at MK Dental Clinique. She went to the dentist to have a series of dental implants, but found that the work was improperly done. The following week, she called the office and was surprised to learn that the clinic has closed. According to the Oregon Board of Dentistry, Ms. Crane should seek malpractice action and file a complaint to the board.
Previous to this case, Dr. Boen had a bad reputation. The dentist was fined $500 last year due to advertisement violation.
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December 15th, 2008
Unknown to many, the field of dentistry and the many other specialized fields under it benefit from some of the hottest and latest technological breakthrough products in terms of materials and methods. The arena of dental imaging has evolved into a high-tech computer based system that gives your dentist 3-D views opposed to previously flat x-rays. Density measuring systems that measures the integrity of teeth electronically making diagnosis and care a breeze. New materials in the form of composites and ceramics, make for tougher and more resilient appliances that are tougher than previous ceramic compounds that were used. Glues that dry with the use of lasers causing them to dry almost instantly and even deep within the tooth where it has seeped into allowing almost permanent fillings. Invisible sealants that maintains the integrity of natural teeth creating an invisible barrier that protects the teeth underneath. All these are product of years of research and development, all for that perfect smile that is meant to last many more years.
August 9th, 2008
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Once you have decided to go for a dental implant, the next step would be finding a reliable dental implant specialist. A dental implant procedure requires the services of several dentists: an oral surgeon or periodontist who puts the dental implant post in the jawbone, and a restorative dentist, either a general dentist or a prosthodontist, who prepares and places the crown on the dental implant post.
A periodontist specializes in the treatment of diseases and other conditions of the supporting tissues and structures around the teeth, known as periodontium. They work on treatment and management of patients with periodontitis, gum recession and surgical placement of dental implants.
On the other hand, a prosthodontist specializes in the restoration of oral function through the creation of prostheses and restorations such as dentures, crowns and implants. Cosmetic dentistry is included in a prosthodontist’s specialization. An additional three-year specialty training is required for dentists to become prosthodontists.
May 1st, 2008
In connection with a post we made last March, more people are getting on to the panic stage when it comes to their dental implants.
It seems that people are now questioning and even abstaining from dental implants ever since the February report in Ohio where a woman got sick because of lead found in her multi-unit bridge. It turned out that the material came from China.
The American Dental Association (ADA) said that dental restorations nor implants should not have any kind of lead in them.
“In spite of no new information on the possible extent of this problem, media reports on ‘contaminated’ dental materials produced in foreign dental laboratories have become frequent,” the ADA’s president, Mark J. Feldman, stated in letters to the two agencies. “There are disquieting reports of patients declining recommended treatment because of unsubstantiated fears.”
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April 15th, 2008
Milwaukee inmates may have a future in dental laboratory work.
The female inmates of the Taycheedah Correctional Institution near Ford du Lac are being trained to make dental implants at the facility. These dentures will be used by other inmates in the Milwaukee state.
It has a lot of advantages, both to the inmate and the state. The program saves the state on dental cost expenses, and gives the women of the facility a good chance at finding a job after they are set free. This program is in accordance of the Second Chance Act, which makes rehabilitation the top priority of the justice system.
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April 10th, 2008
Dental X rays may be on their way out as new technology in the dental sector moves in: welcome the Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). It has literally become the new benchmark in dental imaging.
What is does is that it produces an accurate scan of the head and neck, then fed to a software which shows the anatomy of the patient in 3D. It’s so accurate that the virtual reproduction is correct to within a tenth of a millimeter.
It can be done anywhere: the dentists office or at a site off compound. There are also a lot of programs a dentist can use for CBCT. The anatomy can be viewed in many different planes to provide a precise knowledge of the disposition of anatomical structures!
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April 8th, 2008
For kids (and adults) who don’t want to have future dental implants this maybe for you.
Candies were always thought to be bad on teeth, but according to this new experimental candy, BasicMints, it actually cuts down the risk of getting cavities! This particular candy has a compound named CaviStat that copies human saliva components that neutralizes acid that erodes tooth enamel. These soft mints were designed to be dissolved and chewed into biting surfaces of the teeth where most cavities appear.
The study showed that children who took four BasicMints candy daily and brushed their teeth had 61.7 percent fewer cavities that kids who just brushed their teeth.
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