Jim Adams, Autism & Chelation on Dateline NBC pt 1

Jim Adams, Autism & Chelation on Dateline NBC
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When a patient calls to make an appointment, our office uses a cheat sheet to record information. I designed this sheet years ago (I mean YEARS ago) and had pads printed up to put by each phone station. We are computerized but have found it hard to get rid of this form mainly because it has been so helpful. In other words, it’s not
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End The Cycle of Violence: Domestic Violence Article in RDH Magazine, Part 2

The second and final part of this series is available in this month’s RDH Magazine. My co-writer and partner in crime, Anastasia Turchetta, RDH was also interviewed at the Chicago MidWinter Meeting about the topic. Please take a moment to read the articles - this subject may be relevant at some point in your professional career. Click here to watch a video of Anastasia by the Editor of RDH Magazine, Mark Hartley. Read Part I in RDH
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Blogstumble: Life’s Context

This is a long-overdue stumble - Life’s Context is a blog written by two endodontists and a hygienist. They bring a good blend of dentistry and real life to the blogosphere. That’s admirable because I’m still trying to find the right mix. Some days I’d like to tell you all about the patients that make me think extremely unprofessional thoughts but until I work up that courage I’ll live vicariously through Life’s Context’s bloggers: Periapex,
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Journey to Holistic Dentistry

Dr. Flora Stay shares how she started a career in holistic dentistry after graduating from Dental School. An educational video exclusive on iHealthTube.
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The dental field continues to virtually expand and the best way to keep it going is to share information. Pennwell’s community is easy to join and the people on the site are friendly and willing to share information. Get to know Pennwell’s team and clinicians across the country.
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Canadian Dental Coding

The Canadians that attend our ADIA courses usually have many questions regarding how to code for services under their health care system. It always makes me cringe when I have to reply “I’m sorry - I’m not familiar with the Canadian system.” I encourage them to send any information to me or to the ADIA and we’ll distribute it or put together a handout or a course for them. If any readers know of any
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Why Patients Leave and Don’t Come Back

I had a long discussion with The Boss this week about why patients leave and don’t come back, and I think he finally “got it”, but time will tell. Over the last two years I have noticed a steady increase in the number of existing patients who I have had to Archive or put into the Inactive files, and The Boss was none too happy about it. Fortunately I keep very good records and notes any
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Lead In Dental Restorations - Response from NADL

The National Association of Dental Laboratories has launched a website to educate dentists and consumers on the dangers of lead-containing dental restorations. “What’s In Your Mouth” provides links to the latest news stories and a contact form for patients to send in questions. If you’re not already documenting what’s in your lab restorations, you should start. Put it in the patient’s chart and save or scan the lab slip. Most importantly, call your labs and
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ADIA Fellowship: Finally!

I’d like to make a personal blog entry … but it is still implant-related! At the ICOI’s most recent Winter Symposium I was awarded Fellowship status in the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries. My membership in the ADIA began in 2005 and I’ve been slowly working my way up to Fellowship status. Last year I received Advanced Certified Implant Auxiliary status and kept attending CE to meet the Fellowship requirements. So … mission accomplished and
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Dental Care: Men’s Health Rates US Cities

Live in Madison, WI? Odds are that your teeth are in good health. Lubbock, TX or Philadelphia, PA resident? Not so great odds. Top Cities: Bottom Three: Madison, WI Lubbock, TX Nashville, TN Philadelphia, PA Raleigh, NC Spokane, WA Men’s Health Magazine ranked 100 US cities with categories such as fluoride use, # of permanent tooth extractions, and floss usage. Click here to view the map. Read The Dental Implant Blog…
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Save The Date: 57th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry

The AAID’s meeting will take place in San Diego, California. The dates are October 29 - November 2nd, 2008. Click here to register online and view a preliminary schedule Read The Dental Implant Blog…
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Hi, 7 years ago I had my dental fillings replaced with plastic compositesthat have lasted beautifully. For years I suffered from an array of environmental, chemical, dust, food, and you name it allergies andsensitivities
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