The results of a Harris Interative poll... recently asked more than 1,500 employed adults to name their biggest pet peeves about their jobs. Cited #1 by 60% of...
I don't like the sonicare, but my boss does. I think it's too much of a vibration. I prefer the Oral-B because it's small head is much like the polishing...
According to the newest AHA guidelines prolapse mitral valve patients do not have to premedicate any longer unless their MD or cardiologist wants them to...
Is anyone going to the ADHA convention in WAshington DC? I will be there. If you do, stop by booth 323 (dentaljobs.net and say hello! My daughter will be...
Just found out that HuFriedy has created shorter Guardian Wrenches that are compatible with the small Statim. These can be ordered through Hu-Friedy at no...
I'll be there, with MY SISTER who's meeting me in Newark NJ airport, then flying to DC w/ me. Haven't seen her in years! Very excited. I'll stop by the booth! ...
Does anyone have any information about digital x-rays and exposure risks. At my office we hold the sensor for FMX and PAs. When some of our assistants took...
Im flying into MD and taking the metro to our hotel. The convention is a the Omni SHoreham, beautiful hotel, BUT its over $200/night! Linda in Folsom...
I had heard that sonicare lost their pattent so oral B came out with a $20 "knock-off" sonic TB, I just saw crest advertise one as well. Has anyone tried them?...
factual/scientific info I don't have, but we all know radiation is cumulative. I've been at it for 46 years this month, and I'm not glowing in the dark, and we...
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Jun 11, 2009 6:58 pm
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The new guidelines are all about bioload and homecare. Please read them carefully, especially the summary: Summary Although it has long been assumed that...
Hi in one of my offices we actually use a NOMAD instead of the standard wall unit. I was told ours is made for dental use but before they were used for crime...
Guidelines for patients who have a total joint replacement were updated by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) in 2009. In 1997, the ADA and the...
environmental vs office exposure would depend greatly on how many xrays in a day by different employees; my day varies considerably - yesterday was day of...
croseusoa@...
Jun 12, 2009 1:55 pm
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RELATIVELY SPEAKING about Connecting "Don't block the light," said the social worker at our training session for volunteer visits to hospital patients. "What...
Periodontitis and CHD: First evidence of a genetic link June 1, 2009 | Lisa Nainggolan Vienna, Austria - German scientists have for the first time identified a...
Gum disease affects arthritis [Posted: Mon 08/06/2009 by Olivia Fens] People who suffer from gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis can reduce their pain by...
Gum disease affects arthritis [Posted: Mon 08/06/2009 by Olivia Fens] People who suffer from gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis can reduce their pain by...
Remember (or find out) why you wanted to be a dental hygienist?? Finding this answer may help find the soul in your work. If you know why you went to dental...
Who here has NOT felt this way? I'll venture to say that it is the distress of burnout that pushes us to create new situations that have advanced both our...
Effects of subantimicrobial-dose doxycycline in the treatment of moderate acne. Skidmore R, Kovach R, Walker C, Thomas J, Bradshaw M, Leyden J, Powala C,...
I just started working for a dentist who didnt know anything about the "gross debribement" code. For patients that had heavy tartar, he would just have the old...
If there is anyone interested I found a product just released this year that actually reverses aging at cellular level. The company researced for 25 years...
kudos Nicole for being absolutely spot on and to the point :) makes me realize it is time to go back to the basics! i am quoting you with: "Is your personal...
The fee for Debridement varies to the area your office is located.We are in San Diego, Bankers' Hill area, and one perio office I know of charges $137 per...
My office charges $177 ... From: jaj4ehd<mailto:Jaj4e@...> To: RDHTalk@yahoogroups.com<mailto:RDHTalk@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009...
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Jun 26, 2009 7:45 pm
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I think it's the same as a prophy (here in the south FL office where I work) it's $80. I believe the code is 4910. Then the fine scale is the same price;...
4910 is perio recall code used after quads of root planing. It carries, in our office, a slightly higher than 'prophy' fee. There is separate code for gross...
croseusoa@...
Jun 28, 2009 7:37 am
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The code for a debridement is 4355. Alot of the place I have worked we charge more than the prophy code, about $20 more. The next visit is either a...