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Periodontitis versus parodontosis

There are still dental professionals who use the old and wrong name for a periodontal disease – parodontosis. The correct name is periodontitis. – In former times bacteria couldn´t be proven because of wrong techniques-this was called parodontosis. In the last 25 years it is known that inflammation of the periodontum is caused by bacteria, [...]

Gums as a reflection of our overall health!?

Gums as a reflection of our overall health? YES AND NO! Over and over again we read scientific and non scientific journals about vitamin deficiency and the consequences from it. As a result many people choose to take homeopathic medicine –a mistake most of the time! – 99% of gum diseases are attributed to plaque [...]

Most common reasons for periodontitis

– - – - – - – Most common reasons for periodontitis The most common reasons of pariodontitis are: Plaque accumulation due to poor oral hygiene, overhang restorations, ill fitting crowns Malocclusion Stress Smoking Systemic disease such as diabetes, adverse pregnancy outcomes Fortunately all these factors are easily controlled by; Optimizing tooth brushing, by [...]

Oral Rinses – are they useful in the menagement if Periodontitis?

Is an oral rinse beneficial for patients with periodontitis? YES! An oral rinse is a useful purchase, unfortunately some doctors think it is not useful-with the argument that bacteria leaks into the periodontal pockets. That is incorrect for two main reasons; The bacteria moves only due to extensions Bacteria are harmless on their own. They are destructive only in mature plaque, causing a cavity or a [...]

Periodontitis and saliva test-is it useful?

Periodontitis-saliva test? Yes and no! Our last discussion was about lasers, today we want to inform you about the saliva test. It is a common practice for some dental professionals to require that the patients with periodontal disease to undergo expensive saliva test prior to their therapy. Congratulations! Now the patient knows that there [...]

Dentists and their teams

Posted by Dental News Team am 23, Feb - 2010

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You can tell good dentists not only by their cost estimates but by their teams!

Good communication, a friendly atmosphere and motivation are signs of team spirit – and this takes work!

What exactly do we mean by this?
Well, modern dentistry requires teamwork, no one person can stay on top of all the aspects, much less master them. A dentist who claims to be good at prosthetics, endo-dentology, periodontology and be a good oral surgeon on top of that is definitely one thing – lying.
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As we said, modern dentistry is a very wide field and no one person can stay on top of all developments. So a good dentist is one who works with others and tries to put together a good team, in which each member specializes in certain areas. This kind of team gives off a positive vibe, and you can feel it!

Assigning manageable tasks, inspiring challenges, good pay and identifying with the team (corporate identity) makes for a satisfied work force. If you feel this in a dentist’s office, and you definitely will, then you are one step closer to finding the right dentist for you. More to help you in your search tomorrow!

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