EP125: Maxillofacial Infections
This week I discuss facial infections and antibiotics and the indications for hospital admission and antibiotic resistance.
EP124: Dental news to abuse and brush your teeth in 10 seconds and oral health and colon cancer link
In this week's episode we discussed Dental news and we start off with a new barrier device for tablets and then go into common ways that insurance companies deny Dental claims Heparin your bottom line then discuss a new automated toothbrush that cleans the entire dentition in 10 seconds and
EP123: Articaine vs Lidocaine for palatal anesthesia, VSP vs CSP, Orbital Mirroring for Reconstruction?
In this episode, I discuss some excellent articles. We will look at the relative concentration of lidocaine vs articaine in the rabbit model to see if there is a reason why palatal anesthesia is better with buccal infiltration with Articaine. We also look at orbital fractures in the elderly vs
EP122: A Weekend of Call
This weekend I was on call and so I discuss three cases that I came across. The first case had a history of a dental extractions approximately 3 weeks ago that did not resolve and was admitted with gas in the pterygomandibular and the buccal space. The second case was
EP121: Osteoradionecrosis Prevention, Diagnosis and Management for the General Dentist
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
EP120: Pleomorphic Adenoma in the Palate
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
EP119: Getting Paid for Being Opioid Sparing and Trefoil
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
EP118: Antibiotics resistance and Poop Transplants.
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
EP117: Malignant Hyperthermia and Tuberosity Implants
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
EP116: Increase Case Acceptance and Section 179
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