Archive for April, 2010
Dental implants are presented to patients as perfect or near perfect replacements to their missing teeth. Rarely are they informed of the risks and counseled on the failure rates. The procedures can have serious consequences and is not perfect. Implants can and do fail. Patients need to be thoroughly informed about the risks and understand that dental implants can fail. With proper planning, Continue reading »
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For many oral surgeons and dentists, providing the greatest accuracy and the highest customer satisfaction are key factors in their practice. An error implicates the practitioner as an untrustworthy source of dental care, damaging the reputation and patient base of the dental practice. Surgical guides are the answer for many oral surgeons, allowing them to not only accurately place the proper dental Continue reading »
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Tooth extraction is a process of removing a tooth from its bone socket.
When is it done?
In case of a breaking tooth or a damaged or decayed tooth, a dentist will first try to mend it with certain options such as, crowning, filling or other such treatments. Sometimes, these treatments might not be of great help due to the intensity of the damage caused to the tooth. In such cases, extraction is the Continue reading »
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Malpractice committed by the dental health care providers is called dental malpractice. It is expected of Dentists and Oral Surgeons to ensure a decent standard of care while giving dental services to the patients. The standard of care is measured on the service provided by other professions in the same geographical area or practitioner specializing in the dental field. Like the doctors and physicians, Continue reading »
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Oral surgeon or orthodontist?
i am a junior in highschool and thinking about colleges and careers. i am probably going to be an oral surgeon or orthodontist and i have some questions:
1. i know this sounds materialistic but which makes more in the long run?
2. do you make more running your own practice or working at a hospital? i know it depends but generally.
3. for oral surgery should i attend medical Continue reading »
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Apr
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Does anyone know of a way to get emergency dental assistance?
My husband does not qualify for health insurance due to a heart attack he had last year. He is only 41. His teeth are badly infected, from past health problem. He had cancer when he was 24 and the treatments are not good on your teeth. When he had this heart attack the doctor told him that he needed to take care of his teeth immediately or Continue reading »
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