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July 23, 2008
The effect of a slowing economy on dental practices
Analysis of: Cosmetic Dentistry and the US Economy | www.dentalblogs.com
Author: Stuart Levy, Owner, Stuart Levy DDS Inc
I do agree that in general most dentists will continue to stay busy in a down economy but many may find patients delaying elective care such as orthodontics, implants and large cosmetic cases. Many of these procedures are stricly out of pocket thus adding pressure to an already stressed consumer. ...
April 28, 2008
Cosmetic Dentistry is Necessary in Any Economy
Analysis of: Cosmetic Dentistry and the US Economy | www.dentalblogs.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
This article mistakenly categorizes cosmetic dentistry as totally elective .  When dentists perform comprehensive dental esams, the following aspects of the patient should ALWAYS be considered: 1.  Overall health of patient - there are oral manifestations with diseases, illnesses, conditions...
Tom HedgeApril 10, 2008
Investment opportunities in cosmetic dentistry
Analysis of: GlamSmile – The Affordable Smile Solution | www.dentalblogs.com
Author: Tom Hedge, Private Practitioner, Dental Health Center
Cosmetic dentistry is a very popular alternative for patients to look and feel younger.  The aging baby boomers have the $ or will soon inherit and don't mind spending it on their teeth.
April 4, 2008
Herpes Labialis Medicaments
Analysis of: Medivir: Lipsovir Prevents Cold Sores - Phase III Clinical Trial Results First to Show Prevention by Early Treatment | pharmalive.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
This article fails to explain how Lipsovir will prevent breakouts of new lesions.  They say that early use of the ointment in an episode will shorten the duration about 1 1/2 days but where is the evidence that it prevent new episodes?  Also there is a lot of viral resistance to acyclovir,...
February 28, 2008
No need for bovine bone
Analysis of: Dental implants raise mad cow scare | www.taipeitimes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
In addition to human donars, we often use Beta TriCalcium Phosphate as our graft material with good results....and its non-animal derived. There are no concerns.
February 7, 2008
Possible advantage of Denosumab over fosamax
Analysis of: Denosumab Osteoporosis Study Met Primary and All Secondary Bone Mineral Density Endpoints in a Head-to-Head Comparison with Weekly Alendronate (FOSAMAX(R)) | www.pipelinereview.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Avoiding the risk of Bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis Implication of Fosamax in cases of bisphosphonate related osteonerosis involving jaw bones
November 8, 2007
Future of healthcare in middle east
Analysis of: Health-Care Building Booms in Persian Gulf | online.wsj.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Emerging area in the middle east Lack of comprehensive facilities
October 11, 2007
Gloomy US future for Nobel Biocare
Analysis of: Nobel Biocare US sales hit by subprime crises, no threat to independence - CEO | www.forbes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
New CEO already making excuses. Company facing serious competition in US Future lies elsewhere
September 24, 2007
The implact osteoclast inhibitors on osteonecrosis
Analysis of: First osteoporosis study in patients with hip fracture finds once-yearly Aclasta(R)-Reclast(R) prevents additional fractures and improves survival | www.pipelinereview.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
The therapeutic use of a group of drugs known as bisphosphonates has been associated with a rare but destructive outcome termed osteonecrosis of the jaws (also osteonecrosis of the mandible/osteonecrosis of the maxilla.) Numerous case series and case reports have attempted to describe this phenomenon...
September 7, 2007
No Interest Loan Utilization in Dental Practices Eases the Pain
Analysis of: Doctors Offering No-Interest Loans to Patients | www.nytimes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
In our Suwanee Dental Care group dental practice, the use of no interest loans has climbed steadily for the past 7 years to the point where 25% of our income per month is related to outside financing sources such as Care Credit or Dental Fee Plan, 25%  from dental benefit plans,  while the...

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