NY Times, March 3, 2009....page 12.
Well, almost 2/3 of a page devoted to the story.
Primary care physicians are learning to "lance abscesses, pull teeth,
and perform other basic dental skills."

Is this a true disease?   Why don't we see this disease in America?
This is why epidemiology is important.
David DiBenedetto, DMD  author of   "Insider's  guide to gum disease,
orthodontics and dentistry...."

I noticed that when I had pancake syrup, tooth #13 which is crowned
and not root canaled, felt some pain. I used the waterpik and it went
away. Last night, I was eating a hard candy and the same thing
happened. The crown is old and some of the tooth shows. I had bite

Hi Buddies
Dr. Manisha here
I just want to inform you all, that we are going to provide a Live
Chat Event in which anyone can discuss their Sexual[Queries/Problems/

Around twitter what is there regarding dentistry?... Who has setup on
twitter with an interest in dental healthcare?...
see also
http://twitter.com

I asked that question to post graduate perio students from Tufts at
the Yankee Dental Conference in Jan 2009.  They say they see it all
the time.  I say I never see it anymore.  This is why epidemiology is
important!!!

I had for a bunch of years a lower back molar with a small filling and a
hairline crack in it. I used to get these odd sensations in it - not PAIN, but
just little twinges which is how I knew something was up with it and that's
when my dentist diagnosed it.

What does it mean?... FFG ?...
as in
Phase II Therapy:
-Perio Surg: FFG 22-27

a.
In computerized dental records what do the letters mean?... WNL
Gingiva:
-Color: Pink

In computerized dental records what do the letters mean?... in
NV
PRFU 2-3 wks

Hi to all.
I don't time to be very active on SMD lately with my new position up in the
"Thumb".  It sure is nice just doing Dentistry and not worrying about
running the practice overhead.  I feel like I am on vacation every day, yet

This IS a scam. Whether or not the stuff works or is safe for you, I
tried the offer, and it was a complicated scam to get my credit card
info. They tell you you get a full rebate, and it's 100% guaranteed,
but then to get the rebate you have to have a "trial membership" with

Two weeks ago I had tooth # 3 extracted. Other than my wisdom teeth I
still have the rest. Tooth #2 is crowned.
I am considering a bridge vs an implant and have gotten mixed
information regarding the implant. The oral surgeon who removed the

What does it mean?... Phase IV
Phase IV Therapy:
-Recare Q3mos
What does the letter Q mean?... in Recare Q3mos

Had a crown for 10 years on #4. Found slight decay via x-ray, dentist removed
crown to fix and did a composite filling. He attempted to replace the crown, but
then said that the porcelain fell off the crown. I didn't have the funds for a
new crown, so he did a temp crown (he ...