Once you skip the propriatary aspects, how much can it actually cost to
make a titanium post/implant ? And how much do they cost western
dentists ? As for the procedure, isn't it simplicity itself ? So aren't
the prices present really a kind of cartel robbery ?

I am posting this to find out if there is interest amongst dentists to
form a group to gain negotiating influence with a major bank by
consolidating loans and investments there.
Please send me mail if you are a dentist and would like to participate.

In the USA we have doctors who are called allergists. Here you see the
example of the allergologist:
1: Z Erkr Atmungsorgane. 1981;156(2):122-4.
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Hello smd,
Someone has posted to alt.support.jaw-disorders with a question.  If you
have anything to add to the thread, I'd appreciate it.  Thanks.
Webby

Things are slow around SMD lately.  I found a binary NG that seems to be
free of porn and is lacking any discussion beyond occasional Spam.  If there
is interest, I could post some images of a recent case there and we could
some discussion about it here?

anybody have a link or a phone number where I can order this?

Attention shoppers!
With recent discussion about the 1950's toothbrush holders and the lack
of toothbrushes shaped to fit those pricey little bathroom accessories,
I did a little window shopping of my own today.  And guess what I found?  

I've been putting off getting a crown on a molar. Although at each
checkup, my dentist says that the filling is weak and I should get a
crown.  I am probably under the false impression that if it doesn't
cause me pain I can wait. I don't look forward to the procedure or

I brush and floss every night but I always stay up late and want to
eat again later. What can I eat that is okay to be on my teeth
overnight? What about Cheerios and honey?
-Thanks

A patient asked to read his chart while his wife was in the chair getting
her teeth cleaned.  My dim-witted assistant handed it to him.
Under HIPAA, he's entitled to copies, but only after he's made a request in
writing.  She handed him the original and is reading it right now.

I have allways had a question, maybe you could give me your opinion...
What would you do in the following case:
You are removing carious tissue  which does not appear
radiographically, beneath an amalgam which was broken.  However, the

    Most of you probably already know this, but just in case; what did the guy
in the painting "American Gothic" do for a living?
Vaughn

Dear Specialists,
I am a 26 year old male. I have the problem of crowded teeth and was
considering Invisalign treatment. During the XRays, Orthodontist
discovered that I have two extra molar tooth on the right upper

I can't stand any of the new supposedly ergonomic, angled, gripped,
fancy bristled, oddly shaped manual toothbrushes.
Where can I find a simple, high quality toothbrush like the old
squarish Oral-B Indicator brushes that I used for years?  Anyone know

Are any of you orthodontists or dentists using OrthoClear on patients
yet?  How has the process gone thus far?
Any patients here (knowingly) wearing OrthoClear aligners?
Looking for updates on actual use.