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?
Best Reads
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.
Resources
Provider Training Videos
Too few oral health care providers are seeing children under the age of 3. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the developers of the Baby Oral Health Program have created a couple of very helpful videos for dental health care providers to boost confidence and competence in delivering preventive oral health services
April 15, 2020
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Blog
Empowered Oral Health
With ORAL HEALTH proposed as the foundation for overall health by the FDI VISION 2020 Task Force, let’s see dentists leading the way with this empowering approach to ORAL HEALTH.
March 30, 2020
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Blog
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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Treatment Options for Patients at Risk
Office and home remineralizarion therapies: options for high risk patients
October 27, 2019
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Pamphlets
Wisdom in Prevention
21st century diagnosis includes intra and extra oral risk assessment and involves recognizing reversible enamel changes such as white or brown spots
21st century treatment planning includes remineralization strategies
October 27, 2019
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Best Reads
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