ADA Products Found Faster

When you're searching for safe and reliable dental products, most of the time you're reliant on that ADA seal of acceptance to guide you along the way. The ADA is taking that extra step to help consumers find reliable products with the creation of their new website that will present detailed information on all ADA accepted products, making it convenient for consumers as well as Hygienists and Dentists when discussing oral care. The website allows users to compare 6 products at a time, and has a database of over 300 products to date. For more information on that launch of this website, and where to find more information on all ADA certified products, please visit http://www.ada.org/news/5797.aspx

Lost or confused with your oral health issues? Peer to Peer Healthcare

If you've found yourself confused, or lost with your oral health issues and aren't getting the support you need from friends and family, call your health care provider to walk you through your treatment plan. One outlet with today's limitless technology has allowed patients to connect with Peer to Peer health care online. A national survey showed one in four Internet users with a chronic disease said they had gone online to find others with similar health care issues for support, (23%). The same study also found 15% of other Internet users who report no chronic conditions have sought refuge in others online as well. When asked about the last time they had a health issue, 70% of adults in the U.S. said they received information, care, and support from a health care professional. After receiving oral treatment, know there are many options available for followup care. For more information on these support groups, visit http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2011P2PHealthcare.aspx

Dr. Suzuki featured in Implant Dentistry publication

We're pleased to announce that an article by our own Dr. Kevin Suzuki will be featured in an upcoming issue of IMPLANT DENTISTRY, the flagship publication of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, (ICOI). The upcoming article based on the study "Long-term histopathologic evaluation of bio active glass and human-derived graft materials in Macaca fascicularis mandibular ridge reconstruction" was written by Kevin R. Suzuki, DMD, MS, Carl E. Misch, DDS, MDS, Gabriel Arana, DDS, Thomas E. Rams, DDS, MHS, Jon B. Suzuki, DDS, PhD, MBA. The article is a collaboration of their findings from the study that took place at the CEMIC institute in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The study evaluated long-term clinical and histological characteristics of alveolar ridge bone regenerated by two different types of bone graft materials in a Macaca fascicularis (non-human primate) species animal. It compared bio active glass (alloplast) with human demineralized bone matrix (xenograft). Numerous particles of non-resorbed bio active glass graft material, but not human demineralized bone matrix, were found in four-year post-treatment bone core biopsies of regenerated bone in M. fascicularis mandibular alveolar ridge reconstructions.
Their research found that long term the alloplastic material did not completely turnover to normal bone. There were still original graft particles present which could question how effective the synthetic material may be to prepare a site for placement of an implant.
For more information on the IMPLANT DENTISTRY publication please visit, http://www.icoi.org/implant-dentistry-publication.php

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Options for Replacing Missing Teeth

Here are some alternative options for replacing missing teeth:

Option one (top left image): This is a a dental implant that is a permanent and comfortable placement into the jaw, that if properly cared for, should last a lifetime.

Option two (middle image): This is a fixed bridge, that requires shaving down healthy teeth, and needs to be replaced every 7-20 years. When these need to be replaced, it's fairly common for other teeth to be removed, as decay has broken down and rotted the anchoring teeth.

Option three (top right image): This is a partial denture, commonly cumbersome, large and uncomfortable, often ill fitted. Most patients with a partial denture would do anything to toss their partials forever!

For more information on the benefits of receiving dental implants, please visit our website for an extended description.