Grant BT, Pancko FX, Kraut RA. Outcomes of placing short dental implants in the posterior mandible: A retro- 

spective study of 124 cases. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2009; 67:713–717. 

Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, Montefiore Medical Center,... read more ››

Flapless implant protocol had been used widely in our practice as a tool for performing minimally invasive dentistry. It provides numerous benefits, such as decreased trauma, short recovery time, less pain, reduced rate of infection, improved patient compliance. The following article shows important additional benefits: decreased bone loss... read more ››

Placement of dental implants results in minimal bone loss

May 12th, 2009

Dental implants are frequently used as a replacement for missing teeth in order to restore the patient's tooth function and appearance. Previous research demonstrates that the placement of a dental implant disrupts the host tissue in the area of the implant, so practitioners... read more ››

A survey by the consulting company McKinsey showed that, contrary to the popular opinion, medical and dental tourists travel abroad mainly to receive superior care and more advanced technologies. The cost cutting is supposedly the second, less important factor. While we think that this statement is a little too radical, it must be said that the Obama administration's medical reform includes payment to hospitals by government schemes linked to quality of care not quantity of... read more ››

George Clooney appears to have had a smile makeover. The 47-year-old actor sported an extra bright smile at the Costume Institute Gala in New York earlier this month, reported World Entertainment News Network. After examining the photographs, cosmetic dentist Jonathan Abenaim told Star magazine that Clooney looks like he has had a "smile lift". He explained that this involves laser treatment on the gums which results in... read more ››

More Fun Than Root Canals? It’s the Dental Vacation

Blenophobia, The Fear of Needles It is not discussed. It is not well known. Some people may, mistakenly, believe it's just a joke. However, there is a real fear, bordering, on panic, and it increases the sense of pain and it is called "Blenophobia" or the Fear of Needles." In fact, it is estimated that 20 million Americans each year avoid going to the doctor because they fear needle sticks. Needle sticks are an important and vital part of the practice of medicine. First, blood tests are routinely... read more ››