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December 13, 2003–In a recent survey of dental offices, 61% of dentists believe that they are in need of providing better language assistance to their non-English speaking patients, while 83% of dental receptionists and office managers indicate that translated materials can help them become more productive on the job. These results have important implications on how dental practices can adequately and profitably service the country?s fast growing immigrant populations.

This national survey of 415 dental practices was conducted by Transcendent International, a leading language services agency based in New York City. In the decade between 1990 and 2000, the number of Americans with limited English proficiency (LEP) grew nearly 40%, to 14 million. The widening language gap heightens the need for linguistically competent services, as reflected in the results of the study:

– When compared to communicating with English-speaking patients: 20% of dental receptionists rate their interaction with LEP patients ?much more difficult,? and 46% rate it ?somewhat more difficult.?
– Among the dentists interviewed: 28% believe that, by communicating with patients in their native languages, their practice can improve patient retention; 36% believe that it can encourage LEP patients to keep follow-up appointments and return for regular check-ups; and 17% believe that it can improve payment collection from LEP patients.
– Only one in every six receptionists and office managers interviewed are bilingual (the majority of their language pairs being English-Spanish).
– Less than 8% of dental practices interviewed offer translated materials to LEP patients.

?One of the most intriguing findings of the survey is that even bilingual receptionists want to have tools that can help them communicate with patients who don?t speak English,? says William Tan, president of Transcendent. ?Their overwhelming desire is to focus on doing their job as receptionist and office manager, rather than doubling up as an interpreter and explaining how to fill out a health history form.?

Based on the results of the study, Transcendent is currently developing language software specifically catered to the dental industry. Dubbed ?LanguageMate,? this software application will put multilingual materials ? frequently used phrases, forms, questionnaires, medication instructions, educational brochures, etc. ? at the fingertips of dentists and their staff. The first release of LanguageMate? will debut in mid-December 2003, and will feature four languages: English, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish.

February 29, 2004–Dental ozone treatment has arrived , e.g. with the cost-effective unit OZI-CARE from O3(Pty)Ltd.
Research for tooth treatment has been pioneered by the University of Belfast/Ireland and showed that Ozone interferes with the metabolism of bacterium cells, most likely through inhibiting and blocking the operation of the enzymatic control system. A sufficient amount of tri-atomic oxygen breaks through the cell membrane, and this leads to the destruction of the bacteria.
On this basis minimal invasive and less threatening dental treatment, e.g. caries arrest or stabilization is possible through ozone exposure, alone.

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http://www.midentistry.com/aus_OZ_LIT.html (Scientific literature)

http://www.midentistry.com/html/products.html

http://www.o3xygen.co.za/html/clinical_facts.html (Ozone Unit)

Babies and big men cringe at the sound of the dentist drill, the pain and discomfort, the paralyzed face for hours afterwards. Dentists are generally perceived as afflictors of pain and subsequent sources of common fear. The sound of the dental drill has even been used in radio and TV commercials as symbols of anxieties completely unrelated to dentistry!

Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) restores tooth decay without using the drill or injecting a local anesthetic. International research shows that ART restorations are as durable and successful as conventional restorations and are considered as permanent fillings. Although no ?magic bullet? to solve all problems related to dental caries, the ART concept holds many advantages, for the private practice, as well as the public dental service in South Africa. The treatment is painless, safe, cost-effective and preventative of further tooth decay. The dentist is no longer seen as the inflictor of pain, a perception, which causes much stress amongst oral health professionals in their daily practice. All in all, a win-win situation. To find out more about filling without drilling, or other topics related to Minimal Intervention Dentistry (MI) go to:
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Sarasota, FL December 12 2003–Noted oral surgeon and prosthodontist, Craig M. Misch, DDS, MDS, of Sarasota, Florida was recently selected by an extensive vote of his peers to be included in the 2004-2005 premier edition of “The Best Dentists In America.” Publishers Woodward/White, researched and surveyed 9680 leading dentists throughout the United States whocast more than 125,000 votes concerning the abilities of other peer dentists in order to compile the publication. The listing is considered a singular honor as the votes were anonymous and the listing could not be purchased or prearranged. Woodward/White has been publishing “Best Doctors In America” which has appeared in numerous newspapers, magazines and television specials over the past decade. This publication has come to be regarded as a definitive guide to excellence in the medical profession.

Dr. Misch is a dual trained specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery and prosthodontics. His Sarasota practice focuses on implant dentistry. He is board certified in both oral surgery and implant dentistry. Dr. Misch is an Associate Professor in the Department of Implant Dentistry at the New York University College of Dentistry as well as Assitant Professor in the Department of Surgical Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He is past Co-Director of the University of Pittsburgh Oral Implantology Center. He is also on the faculty of the Misch Implant Institute, the Pankey Institute and the Seattle Study Clubs. Dr. Misch is on the editorial board of two dental journals - Implant Dentistry and the Journal of Oral Implantology. He has been a featured speaker at several national meetings including the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Academy of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseointegration. He has published extensively on reconstructive surgery, implant surgery and implant prosthetics.

September 22, 2004 — Have you ever seen a person with missing teeth or with teeth of any other color than pure white? What did you think of his/her appearance? You could face a similar situation if you did not have a dental insurance or a proper dental care plan. Remember, keeping your teeth healthy is important for your looks and image.

More importantly, according to the first-ever Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health in America published in 2000, poor care of your mouth and teeth can affect your general health and well-being throughout your life. Although many would prefer to take the observation casually, this is something everyone needs to face up to even if it means reducing or giving up some of your favorite pass times like use of tobacco and consumption of alcohol or switching over to better dietary habits.

Significantly, everyone recognizes the need for medical insurances to ensure access to good health care, but too often good dental care is neglected because of the lack of dental insurance. Many people overlook, or just cannot afford, regular check-ups and early treatments. However, if you wait until a dental problem is serious; it’s bound to cost you more both in terms of dollars and your oral health. Don’t be one of them who have learnt it the hard way that a hole in the tooth can put a bigger hole in the wallet.

We all are aware of the fact that dental insurance provides us with an effective way to manage the rising costs of dental care, and removes many of the excuses we all come up with for why not to see a dentist. Most of us also know that dental plans usually cover a wide range of services, including preventive care, emergency care, and procedures such as crowns, root canals, bridge prosthetic, orthodontics, oral surgery, and more. However, what most people are still ignorant about is discount dental plans.

Discount dental plans that are being offered by some of the companies across the world are being considered as a viable alternative to dental indemnity policies. These companies have thousands of listed dentists and offer a wide range of services, including dental treatment, insurance and even forethought on issues related to teeth problems at affordable prices in most cities and towns. Once you enroll as a member of any of these plans, you are entitled to all kinds of dental consultancy and treatment from the listed dentists for a period of time at a discounted cost. If you are a member of such a dental plan, it is likely that you will see the dentist sooner upon discovering some tooth pain, which can end up saving you a lot of pain and money in the long run.

So why wait till you really wither owing to tooth ache? Friends don’t let friends loose their teeth and get ugly, so make sure you and everybody you care about gets a proper discount dental plan before it’s too late! Log on to Dental-Plans-America.com.

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June 19, 2004 — Long Island, you don?t need to be afraid to go to the dentist anymore.

For many Americans going to the dentist is a frightful event, even though dentistry has changed so much in the past years. A visit to the dentist can now be relaxing and fun. Unfortunately, this is not enough for the approximately 145 million people who avoid the dentist due to fear.

Dr. Matt Smith and his caring staff, a dentist who practices in Commack, has completed special training that allows him to treat these fearful people. ?That?s right, using a small pill, people can now have their dental care accomplished while they are totally relaxed and absolutely comfortable.?

Dr. Smith adds, ?I have always been very sensitive to my patients with high fear and apprehension, and now I can offer them a safe and even more comfortable experience. I feel so many good people are avoiding needed dental care due to fear. I am looking forward to helping these people visit the dentist with this safe and wonderful technique of anxiety-free dentistry.?

Dr. Smith is a member of the fastest growing organization of its kind in dentistry, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation?D.O.C.S. The purpose of D.O.C.S. is to provide the education necessary for dentists to provide needed care to the large population of people who are avoiding the dentist and to improve their lives with better dental health.

?Dentistry is very high tech today with all sorts of gadgets that get the job done better and quicker, but now with anxiety-free dentistry I can bridge the gap between technology and comfort,? said Dr. Smith.

He added, ?You should see the look on the faces of my patients when they complete their care and they have a healthy mouth?there aren?t words to describe it. That look is why I love dentistry. I helped to change someone?s life.?

Dr. Smith and his team are proud of their commitment to our community. They can be reached at 631-499-5663 with any questions regarding anxiety-free dentistry.

Contact:
Matt Smith, DDS,CCN
77 Veterans Memorial Highway
Commack, NY 11725
Phone:631-499-5663