Open wide and smile
Dental patients often select composites, crowns and ceramic for their
front teeth, according to a survey conducted in 1999, says J. Rodway
Mackert, a doctor of dental medicine who holds a doctorate in

    What would youze guyz and galz use to temporize for an indirect resin
or porcelain onlay?  Obviously anything with eugenol is out.  I'm
inclined to use self-cure composite, but it might be a bit tough to
remove.  Can also use temporary acrylic resin, or even baseplate gutta

I wonder how information gleaned from these questions will be factored
into the study.
"Have you had trauma or injury to your jaw, head, or neck?"  Yes __ No __
"Describe" _______

I has the first 1/2 on the 4th and am still having pain.
Ate though all the Vicodens and asked for and got a
few codeine. Went through those. Still having pain.
Is this unusual?

Hi Dentists, I need to know how can I apply for dentistry and what do I need
to know excatly? I will be finishing my BIOLOGY BSc. soon and wish to know
the steps.
Your help is well appreciated. . . Help a young man builds his future

Re:  Hurricane.  Hoping you are safe. I'm certain that I "speak" for the
group... please give update when you're able.
Sabra

Why do dentists insist an infection be gone before extracting a tooth? Is
this absolutely necessary?
Thanks,
Stephen

I would be interested in understanding dentist's understanding of these two
terms.........

A 15yo young lady was nearing the end of ortho tx when she and her mother
noticed that #9 was turning dark.  At that time, neither could recall any
specific trauma that may have accounted for the change.  Pulp testing
revealed a nearly unresponsive tooth: it took several seconds for ...

I had a new bridge fitted about 5 months ago.
The bridge came off (only stuck on with temp cement) and I will see my dentist in a few weeks.
One of the teeth under the bridge had a filling, which has just fallen out.
This particular tooth also has signs of decay, which may have been ...

I am a reporter for Smart Money Magazine working on a story about
orthodontists. I am looking to speak to people who have:
-- negotiated the price of their orthodontic treatment down
-- been in a lot of pain with braces -- so much so that they

Haven't seen this topic here before and
am only reminded of it because I did one
this morning.
Upper Molar Surgical Extraction

Dear reader
This is an opportunity for a dental practioner in South Africa.  A beautiful
3 bedroom home that can be used for both a dental practice and 'working from
home'.  There are no other dentists in the area.  There are two pharmacies

Well, I guess it wasn't work-related, but he was a dentist none the less:
http://www.healthtalk.ca/flesh_eating_bacteria_08142004_2932.php

i would like to ask if a crown ( which has been there for 3 years) has to be
replaced when its drilled through because of root canal treatment. I heard
that a crowned tooth can break up faster when it has been drilled through
and filled up again. But rootcanal treatment is in itself ...