In this episode, I discuss the pathogenesis of Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) and the staging of ORN and the treatment modalities available including surgery, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, pentoxifylline and tocopherol as well as dental management with these cases. 21 days should pass from the time of the last dental surgery before radiation is started, 14 days at a bare minimum.
This week’s podcast is dedicated to the Pleomorphic Adenoma I was introduced to and treated over the last 3-4 weeks. I go over the history of this lesion, the initial treatment and definitive treatment and if you go to www.dentistbraincandy.com episode 120 Interesting Cases Section you will find some killer photos of the lesion.
In this episode, I start by discussing briefly the existence of the AAOMS white paper on prescribing opioids responsibly. Specifically, I discuss an article in the AAOMS Today publication that goes over CPT and CDT coding guidelines.
Using an opioid-sparing technique in your office is expensive and has a significant financial impact. Knowing the proper codes and the ins and outs of these codes from both a medical dental and hcpcs perspective will help you realize when you can get reimbursement and how you can get reimbursement for using things such as Dexamethasone Toradol and Exparel. I then deviate sharply to briefly discuss the Trefoil system introduced by Nobel Biocare at the AAOMS meeting this fall. I think you will find this episode enlightening, helpful and financially rewarding.
I also chat about a new business on Amazon that my daughter and I started. Search BWM VENTURE to see these products are what we are selling and if you feel so inclined feel free to purchase them and leave an honest review. Reviews are incredibly difficult to obtain on Amazon and a very important for the algorithm. It would be incredibly helpful for her to have these reviews. I would love some feedback so please feel free to email me at info@dentistbraincandy.com
In this episode, I start by discussing antibiotic resistance and its implications in society as well as the reasons for this increase in antibiotic resistance. We discussed the causes including easy access in developing nations over administration prescription by healthcare providers as well as providing antibiotics to prophylactically livestock. I then transition nicely into clostridium difficile infections and discussed the most likely antibiotics and the odds ratio of developing a C. difficile infection from antibiotics and then treatment for a C. difficile infection. This includes an FMT or poop transplant.
In this episode a review malignant hyperthermia. I start with the initial diagnosis and then go step-by-step on the treatment protocols for malignant hyperthermia. I also provided in the interesting case is section is a document that all planes what each person is to do when a case of malignant hyperthermia should happen in your facility. This is available for download. I then show an interesting case when placing implants in the tuberosity and an all on 6 restorations along with some mandibular implants. For this patient. She had a denture converted into a screw-retained provisional at the time of the surgical procedure and did quite well.
In this episode, I go over 10 tips on how to increase your case acceptance and make your bottom line explode in 2018. Following these few simple ideas will radically change your bottom line in 2018. Remember that right now overhead is covered and any increase in collections goes into your personal bank account. I also discuss what Section 179 is, the limits for 2017, and limitations and advantages of Section 179.
In this episode we talk about a wall mounted tooth cleaning system for the shower. It sounds like a fire hydrant for your mouth but you be the judge. I go off a bit on tooth whitening and who should provide the service and then transition quickly to StellaLife and their all natural oral products to help reduce pain and increase healing rates. I talk about Quick-Stat Free, a new hemostatic agent and a scalpel handle with an ejectable blade! Yikes! I also chat about BoTox for facial pain too! Man what an episode!
In this episode we discuss a number of different articles Would You Begin by discussing the use of third molar informed consent videos and how much patience remember after watching the video. We also discuss a rear complication of osteomyelitis following mandibular dental implants that required resection and a free flap reconstruction. We also discuss how accurate pre implant surgical guides produced within office 3D printers are and discovered that they are similar to and just as accurate as lab or manufacturer produced surgical guides. I also the incidence of head and neck cancer in the United States and the use of antibiotics with a Donna genic infections and what is the best choice of antibiotics based on a systematic review of the literature and a meta-analysis analyzing / 16 articles in 2197 Dental infection cases. This is an action-packed episode that you don’t want to miss.
There are different perceptions as to why some of these laws are in place, some believing dental professionals are aiming to capture a greater share of the whitening market by banning anyone else from offering these services. Others feeling strongly that limiting this service offering to licensed dental professionals eliminate potential issues that can occur when non-dental parties perform these procedures.
The purpose of this post is to start an open discussion regarding your thoughts on the subject – should teeth whitening services be provided by licensed dental professionals only? Should teeth whitening be considered a form of practicing dentistry and therefore be restricted to those with the proper oral health training? Or, should non-dental cosmetic business owners be able to use the same OTC whitening products on clients that consumers can buy and use freely without a dentist’s supervision anyway?
What do YOU think?
This episode discussed the difference between probiotics, synbiotics and prebiotics as well as information on probiotics. I also discuss antibiotic induced Clostridium difficile infections also known as C. Diff infections. Remember that the toxin produced by this bacteria is what causes the symptoms and issues with this infection. It can be severe and extreme and require antibiotic therapy to eliminate the infection and if not successful colectomy! This is a great episode and quite informative!