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plan of a few thousand dollars? A sad but serious question.... I don't think so... Not a chance you could go to Aspen as a new patient and they say "Daaamn... You have spectacular teeth... They are perfect and your gums are perfectly healthy too!" I often have new patients with great teeth and great
May 13, 2026
Ethics & Professional Conduct
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. Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye: A Do-It-Yourself Mouthcare System for Healthy, Clean Gums and Teeth (915) Hahahaha....that thing was awful! Bit of trivia, I have a Fred Q signed copy of it....a gag gift from a friend Tuan, I am enjoying your retirement. What a great idea for a book to help dentist
May 07, 2026
Patient Communication / Education
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Healthy, 19 year old female not taking any medications presents today with pain and swollen gums. Said she has not started any new oral rinses or changed toothpastes lately. Allergic to penicillin so I prescribed Azithromycin and CHX, bringing her back for a debridement tomorrow. Any thoughts
May 11, 2026
Oral Pathology
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just curious. i found they make my work day more enjoyable and easier to deal with people. While I gave up the cigs years ago, I remain a Nicotine addict. I either vape or Nicotine gum. I'd maybe talk to a professional, you are playing with fire. Nicotine is a very tough drug to quit. So far all
May 13, 2026
Dental "Pearls"
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? thanks I would refer for a graft and see if that handles it. "Hey Mr. Jones, this is one of your main chewing teeth. As of right now it is a burning candle, and there is not a lot of wick left. We can rescue the tooth with a gum graft done by a specialist, but unless you are willing to go down that road
May 12, 2026
Restorative Dentistry
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The lawsuit involving 18 year old Oregon logger Ethan Cantrell is one of those cases that instantly grabs public attention because it checks every emotional box. Young healthy kid. Newly engaged. Simple injury. Flesh eating infection. Amputation. Death. Allegations that pine needles, moss
May 13, 2026
Medical Emergencies
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in the past 5-10 years. Soft tissue is often easier and more effective than bone grafting when restoring defects like this. It's also more stable long term and healthy tissue around our implants is just as important, if not more important, than healthy bone. A roll flap is an easy and elegant way
May 13, 2026
Implantology
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. Mandibular dentition is extremely worn from wear especially the mandibular anterior (#23-26) but not terminal.<br/><br/>Referrals: OS referral and Ortho referral given. OS explained that maxilla can be ethically TX planned as an all on 6 but mandibular teeth were fairly healthy. Ortho consult
May 06, 2026
Fixed Prosthodontics
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on to, since the alrenatives are not great. But it can only heal if it is treated correctly. An exploratory flap would most likely show no bone from the gum line to beyond the lesion, and if the patient can cooperate, this lesion should be fixable, as the PA shows that is unilocular. Worth a shot. My
May 13, 2026
Restorative Dentistry
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a little bit later than exactly 12 months. I've started explaining to people that a "regular" cleaning is called a prophylaxis because it's done to prevent gum and periodontal disease. If you already have diseased gums then you need treatment, not prevention. I can't tell if you have any disease
May 09, 2026
Marketing
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this. I've had an increased opportunity to restore patients to healthy function as a result of posts just like this one from Bill Schaeffer. When it comes to information sharing, it doesn't get any better than that. Thank you Bill. The scenario presented in this case works for a multitude of reasons
May 12, 2026
Implantology
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diagnosed clinically with irreversible pulpitis may still contain healthy pulp tissue deeper in the chamber. That is one reason partial or full pulpotomy can sometimes work in cases that previously went straight to root canal therapy. At the same time, that diagnostic uncertainty means case selection
May 12, 2026
Endodontics
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I am looking for some feedback / advice on next steps for an ongoing cosmetic case. This gentleman first presented in 2018 with concerns about retained primary canines and concerns about his crowns #8, 9. He is periodontally and restoratively healthy with the exception of his crown #9. I
May 11, 2026
Cosmetic Dentistry
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on healthy patients and each patient has to be aware that they aren't receiving care from a licensed dental provider. What they're saying: "If I'm going to the dentist and I don't have full faith that a dentist is going to be working on my teeth, I wouldn't want to pay for that checkup," said Valley
May 11, 2026
Dentistry In The News
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oral tissues Maintain a healthier oral environment At night, saliva flow naturally decreases. When a removable appliance is worn during sleep, some patients may experience: Dry mouth sensations Morning odor ('retainer breath') Increased plaque accumulation Greater concern about prolonged acid exposure
May 09, 2026
Dental "Pearls"
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in healthy children to prevent possible sleep apnea decades later is a much bigger leap. The same caution applies to functional appliances, myofunctional therapy, orthotropics, and frenectomies. Some patients may benefit. That is different from saying everyone needs the protocol. The best clinical
May 11, 2026
Sleep Apnea / Snoring
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it as directed come back with pink healthy tissue and no sign of inflammation. I can always tell if they used it or not. Yup. Kois gave a strong warning against CHX to irrigate sockets after ext. Extract, curette the socket, initiate a good clot, apply pressure with 2x2 gauze. Evaluate prior to discharge
May 12, 2026
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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not make a difference if they are not having a hypertensive crisis. Did they have any symptoms? headache, pounding sensation in their temples/gums? dizzy? chest pain? blurry vision? vomitting? No? then do the dang treatment. For the love of god. Suggest they see their md to get it controlled and take
May 07, 2026
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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or hand tools only. Plug in power tools are dangerous. Electricity requires a healthy level of respect, There are old electricians, and there are bold electricians. None are both. I've been playing with Ebikes and power wheelchairs lately. 24 volts and up esp. Li Ion batteries are scary with regard
May 11, 2026
Equipment
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phone lines with internet plans. they just don't. they don't need an 80k truck that is lifted and gets 12 mpg. They don't need a t.v in each room. So much of our expenses are matters of choice. A healthy lifestyle would make it very unlikely you need 5k of annual dental expenses. I have many middle
May 12, 2026
Ethics & Professional Conduct
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, but not during an extraction. I was placing a buccal filling on #31. After I was done prepping, I notice that the gum and cheek are swollen. Felt kind of "crinkly" to the touch. I let the patient know what happened and put her on antibiotics for a week. It resolved on it's own uneventfully. Crinkly
May 07, 2026
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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infection, as long as a proper postoperative antibiotic coverage is performed. A recent systematic review by Kaur (Kaur, 2021) demonstrated equal predictability for successful osseointegration and long term functioning of immediate implants in infected as well as in healthy extraction sites. Along
May 11, 2026
Implantology
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existence, both extracting and endo'ing. Tooth #27 is ready to be removed Broken off at or under the gum line 3 carps 2% Lido 301 and 151 forcep get it out in under a minute Bone Graft Buccal wall 4.3 x 8 Glidewell Implant...(my 26th of 2026) Several Gut Sutures In the office under an hour Nice production
May 11, 2026
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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to a healthy smile. I laud her for her entrepreneurial spirit. Just image if she channeled her drive in a positive legal fashion she probably could have been a productive member of the workforce. I worked too hard to obtain and maintain my privilege to practice this art that I have no patience
May 08, 2026
Legal Issues, Malpractice, & Insurance
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/ articaine. I did it at both prep and seat dates and patient moaned the whole time. did you try poking into his gums with your explorer to test? Or put a finger on the tooth but act like you are putting an instrument on and see how they respond? I find usually patients like this are just freaked
May 07, 2026
Anesthesiology
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placement and survival of noncracked, endodontically treated teeth. In another study, cracked teeth with reversible pulpitis remained healthy for 3 years when restored early with crowns. Therefore, it can be hypothesized that early restoration of cracked teeth with full-coverage crowns may be beneficial
May 10, 2026
Restorative Dentistry
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colleagues expect 100% perfect performance and ROI from marketers, but are horrified when a patient expects the same of them. Clearly someone's teeth and gums are different than a marketing ROI -- but since we ask patients to be responsible and participate in the success of their care, why
May 10, 2026
Marketing
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a "brand". I have hypothesized that sustained lower GDP growth inevitably leaves nations/states/cities behind those with higher GDPs. While they stagnate, more healthy economies will create a widening gap of prosperity. Over the time frame of decades and centuries, the gap will become a chasm
May 08, 2026
Politics
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to early retirees is what do you do about your health insurance? I see something like $25k in health care yearly premium. If you can't afford to pay 25k in insurance a year you can't afford to retire at 50 I would say. No way around it. You might could save some if you are healthy and you try a medishare
May 08, 2026
Retirement Planning
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, enjoyment from doing dentistry. One of the best dentists in my town, and very nice guy, basically deliberately died in the office. He wasn't very old, maybe 50ish, very very fit, he rode road bicycles and played tennis. Lean, athletic, healthy his whole life (he was a family friend), got colon cancer
May 08, 2026
Retired and Soon to be Retired Dentist's Forum
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helps their patients to adopt and adhere to healthy behaviours. It is really interesting to me how difficult it can be to develop habits without a system, and how much easier it is with one. And of course, how much easier it is to do something once you've developed the habit. Another thing I
May 13, 2026
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