TEETH: CANARIES IN THE MINE?
What if dentists approached findings that indicate an imbalance in the mouth as a far more serious warning sign, like canaries dying in yesteryears mines?
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Illuminating the Blind Spot
Why do our attempts to deal with the challenges of our time so often fail? Why are we stuck in so many quagmires today? The cause of our collective failure is that we are blind to the deeper dimension of leadership and transformational change. This “blind spot” exists not only in our collective leadership but
Prenatal Oral Health Program
Evidence indicates that poor maternal oral health can have significant consequences for a woman’s systemic health and that of her children. Similarly, transmission of oral bacteria from mother to child is well-documented and poses a risk for the development of early childhood caries, the most common chronic disease of childhood. Untreated maternal dental disease nearly
Healthabitat
Paul Pholeros and his colleagues have been working for decades on improving health by improving the living environment and housing of Indigenous people in Australia. This successful model is now spreading to other continents. Ever since I watched this TEDx Talk, I have been wondering how we, dentists could apply similar thinking to improve health
Of Trust, Value & Infants
Progress in dentistry has an intense focus on technology. And what more exciting for a dentist than a new high-tech instrument? I know. I used to say that the one who dies with the most toys wins. I was going to win this game. Early adopter across the board here! But is high-tech better? In some instances it surely is. When our patients come to the point of needing restorations, the technology that provides the best margins will benefit them for sure. But could there be better ways of benefitting our patients? This article was first published in the March 2013 issue of TEAM WORK, a Palmeri Publication.
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Vulnerability: expanding our perception of courage
When we hide in the shadow of shame, we don’t dare speak our truth. And when we don’t speak our truth, it becomes impossible to be authentic. This is how our connections to our team members, to our patients and to each other eventually come undone. The problem is that we have conflicting / competing expectations about who we are supposed to be. We function under the false belief that we need to project an image of being all powerful, infallible, in order to reassure our patients, our team…
March 9, 2020
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A Shift in Prevention
Quantum Dental Technologies (QDT), a Canadian diagnostic device company, introduced The Canary System to US dentists and hygienists at the 2013 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The Canary System offers breakthrough technology for evidence-based detection and monitoring of dental caries without the need for dental x-rays. The system uses “Energy Conversion Technology,” a combination of
March 2, 2020
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Dental Professionals Poised to Push Health Care into a New Era
The evidence connecting oral health to overall health continues to grow, and this is leading to changes in the way both dental and medical professional approach the care they provide to patients. When the root cause of health problems can be addressed, patients experience better outcomes and healthier lives. However, for this new approach to
February 27, 2020
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What are we Missing?
Measuring oral health is difficult. Treating dental disease is challenging, labor intensive and extremely expensive. The currently accepted surgical approach to caries fails often and regularly and has a questionable return on investment…
February 20, 2020
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The Oral Systemic Health Connection, a book review by Lynn Carlisle DDS
The integration of oral health into general health when it comes to the control and prevention of non communicable diseases is a realistic opportunity for dentistry to shine in health leadership. The Oral-Systemic Health Connection: a Guide to Patient Care is a recommended addition to any dental clinic library.
February 13, 2020
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TEETH: CANARIES IN THE MINE?
What if dentists approached findings that indicate an imbalance in the mouth as a far more serious warning sign, like canaries dying in yesteryears mines?
Illuminating the Blind Spot
Why do our attempts to deal with the challenges of our time so often fail? Why are we stuck in so many quagmires today? The cause of our collective failure is that we are blind to the deeper dimension of leadership and transformational change. This “blind spot” exists not only in our collective leadership but
Prenatal Oral Health Program
Evidence indicates that poor maternal oral health can have significant consequences for a woman’s systemic health and that of her children. Similarly, transmission of oral bacteria from mother to child is well-documented and poses a risk for the development of early childhood caries, the most common chronic disease of childhood. Untreated maternal dental disease nearly
Healthabitat
Paul Pholeros and his colleagues have been working for decades on improving health by improving the living environment and housing of Indigenous people in Australia. This successful model is now spreading to other continents. Ever since I watched this TEDx Talk, I have been wondering how we, dentists could apply similar thinking to improve health