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Comment on It’s all about saliva by Kylie Batt

Kylie Batt — Thu, 20 May 2010 03:22:39 +0000

Этого еще не доставало….

He had also suffered from hypersensitive teeth.
My friend’s example, though trivial in nature, is a good example by which to demonstrate the way […….

Comment on Eye on India by Kylie Batt

Kylie Batt — Wed, 19 May 2010 21:00:58 +0000

Как любопытно.. :)…

This year, for example, I am particularly looking forward to our new collaboration in India…..

Comment on Dentists are having a hard time by Kylie Batt

Kylie Batt — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:45:44 +0000

Конечно. Это было и со мной. Можем пообщаться на эту тему. Здесь или в PM….

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for all members of the profession. Latest reports suggest that more and more […….

Comment on And the battle goes on … by Kylie Batt

Kylie Batt — Thu, 13 May 2010 13:34:08 +0000

последняя очень душевная!…

Lately, I had the opportunity to visit two major gatherings of endodontists and implantologists in Europe…..

Comment on Athletes, compete in oral health! by Kylie Batt

Kylie Batt — Thu, 13 May 2010 08:42:52 +0000

Любопытно, но не понятно…

Never before have the Games pushed the physical limits of […….

Comment on Digital technology does not make better dentists by vimin15

vimin15 — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:46:13 +0000

Better dentist improves with technology. For example in dentistry orange, the way they bring back the patients smile depends on how good they are and the at the same time the reliability of technology that they are using.

Comment on Digital technology does not make better dentists by Mark Bornfeld DDS

Mark Bornfeld DDS — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:22:49 +0000

It’s too easy to miss the point of the article, which is to inquire what the definition of a “better dentist” is. To that point, there are a few cogent questions to be asked:

Does taking cone beam CT’s in one’s office for routine diagnosis (some have even opined that CT will be the new dental “standard of care”) make one a better dentist than taking a conventional film-emulsion full intraoral series at a small fraction of the cost?

Does diagnosing tooth decay with a costly DIAGNOdent make one a better dentist than the economical, time-honored use of the eyes, the hands, the explorer, and the intellect?

Does performing surgery with an extravagance like a laser make one a better dentist than the surgery with a periosteal elevator and a #15 blade?

Does making a full-arch implant-supported fixed prosthesis for one patient make one a better dentist than another that provides removable dentures for fifteen indigent patients at the same cost?

In today’s economic climate, the price of high technology is not only its price tag. It is indeed gratifying to have a “Cadillac practice” (a term I’ve heard not a few times over the years), and it is gratifying to have a sophisticated clientele. But there are growing problems of access to dental care in this country, and something will be done about it– if not by the dental profession, then by mid-level provider non-dentists.

Yes– it is nice to indulge in one’s yen for gadgetry, flash, and style, and it may even occasionally lend a modicum of advantage over more traditional methodologies. Just don’t think it allows one to hold the moral high ground or make one a better dentist. For that, all one needs is a soul.

Comment on Digital technology does not make better dentists by Gerhard K. Seeberger

Gerhard K. Seeberger — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:07:14 +0000

The capacity to apply the medical act together with professional behaviour decides on the quality of a dentist. The article has rightly focused on the fundamentals of the profession which will be basicly the same. The principles of basic sciences did not change since the formulation of the Hippocratic Oath. What has changed is our understanding and therefore the application of these principles.
Technology and its genius gave a tremendous contribution to better healthcare, but did not substitute the medical (dental) genius. Shortly, a better professional will behave as a conqueror of the latest technology, select carefully the advantages of it and compare to consolidated methods in order to perform better. Technology will not change to the better a non responsable professional; it will worsen professional behaviour and outcome.

Comment on Digital technology does not make better dentists by Dr. James L Sanderson Jr

Dr. James L Sanderson Jr — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:21:18 +0000

I am not in a position to tell you about all dentists. But I can say that I am a better dentist with the technology we use than I am without the technology. I do not use every technology because I do not believe that every technology is the best thing for us or our patients. I do believe that the digital photography, radiography and the lasers we use all significantly increase our ability to deliver care to our patients. We use a number of other technologies and if you would like to learn more you can visit our web site. I do not believe that any insurance benefits paid or not paid should ever enter into the decision to use a technology or not. http://www.SanDentistry.com
James L Sanderson Jr DMD

Comment on Digital technology does not make better dentists by Joe McGonigal

Joe McGonigal — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:09:29 +0000

Interesting that you don’t think technology will make better dentists. Things like digital radiography and caries detection give clinicians the opportunity to see and diagnose things more quickly than they could before. 3D Cone Beam imaging integrated with Cerec technology allows a dentist to plan, design and deliver restored implants like never before. And let’s not forget that the word “better” is very subjective, especially from a patients perspective. I would assume that most patients would consider faster treatment and longer lasting restorations that can be delivered with technology “better.”