A Blog by Dr. Jeff Rohde
I was at a coffee shop with a friend the other day getting our usual post-lunch double espresso. Behind the display case they had these custard crème brûlée looking things that looked really tasty. I asked the person behind the counter what they were and what flavors they had. She said "I have no idea." Done. That's it. Nothing more. It was like the customer service I used to get from the hungover college students working at Home Depot. Needless to say, we didn't buy the desserts. I'm sure the owner of the...
The New York Times posted an article this week about the changing view of fluoride in our country. For once, the article was very balanced as far as presenting both sides of the issue. Discussed were the dangers to teeth of having too much fluoride in your diet, especially for young kids. Thankfully, they added in the fact that many studies are inconclusive as to the effects on adults and on the rest of the body. The interesting part of the story is about Pinellas county in Florida. They recently voted to to end...
During regular checkups, I have often been asked whether systemic changes in bone density affect the jaw bone as well. The basic question is: “If I have osteoporosis, are my teeth at risk too?” The basic process of periodontal disease can be seen as an over-aggressive response from our immune system to attack bacteria. If bacteria reside at the gumline, in the pocket between the gums and the tooth, or in the gums themselves, your immune system will try to kill off the bacteria. The problem is that this inflammation...
Today, Gendex unveiled one of the most unique marketing programs seen in a while. Recently, they added a few new high tech imaging products to their lineup, including the GXFP-300 Digital Panoramic...
I had a chance to meet Dr. Donald Clem in Chicago at the Midwinter Meeting this year. As President of the American Academy of Periodontology, his passion for the industry is obvious. Even more clear is his drive to improve patient care. Due to the complexity that often accompanies periodontal therapy, Dr. Clem and the AAP recently published guidelines to help dentists make even better decisions for their patients. They cover what a proper periodontal evaluation should include, the best way to develop a treatment...
Last week I had the opportunity to run out to Buffalo, New York. While I missed my chance to see Niagara Falls, I did get to jump into a hands-on training class at the US Headquarters for Ivoclar Vivadent...
Whenever we have a patient asking about whitening, the question that eventually comes up is “How white should I go?” It’s always tough to answer that since it is really sort of a personal decision. One thing I like about the custom whitening trays that you can take home with you is that you have the ability to dial in the right amount of whitening till you like it the most. Plus, it’s nice to have the custom trays at home for touchups down the road. The good news is that research continues to show that the whitening...
Yesterday, I got an interesting press release from another online presence in the Dental Community. Dave Branch, President of Dental Product Shopper, was ecstatic about their newest traffic numbers...
I don’t think I have any patients who are ever particularly excited about getting X-rays, even if insurance is going to foot the bill. Everyone has a basic understanding that the x-rays can help show...
Dr. Jeff Rohde is a dentist in Santa Barbara, CA. His practice focuses on Family, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry.
He also helped start Dentalcompare, the Ultimate Online Buyers Guide for dentists, and currently works as clinical editor.
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