Implant dentistry is not a novelty any more. In fact, the use of oral implants in reconstructive dentistry has become a widely accepted and well documented treatment option. The large volume of research in the field and the consequent development of oral implant systems have resulted in an increased reliability and predictability of oral implant reconstruction. University curricula however have been slow in adjusting to the changes brought by Implant Dentistry. Most European dental schools are currently considering the introduction of various aspects of implant dentistry in their undergraduate curriculum, while the diversity of education offered at a post-graduate level is extreme. A response to these facts, the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) took the initiative to organise a consensus workshop aiming to produce the necessary guidelines for the implementation of Implant Dentistry education in European universities. (more…)
Mercury Release from Amalgam Restaurations after Magnetic resonance Imaging
and following mobile phone use
Voluntary Work abroad projects in: Ecuador, Uganda, Tanzania, Guatemala, Cambodia, Kenya, Sudan
Work the World arranges electives and placements for Dental students and newly qualified professionals in Ghana and India. Each placement is structured on an individual basis and our programmes are constantly developing and expanding. They also run specially developed outreach initiatives, which run at set times through the year and follow and routine. These projects provide free hands-on dental care to villages that don’t have a dentist. Team of 6-8 dental elective students will work with an experienced dentist to set up temporary clinics and provide dental care. (more…)
South African Dental Association Lecture Tour 2008
South African Dental Association Lecture Tour 2008
Dental Protection/South African Dental Association LectureTour 2008
17th-21st November 2008
Making a Difference to your Coronary Arteries
With the ever increasing number of complaints and claims in South Africa today, it is important to look at the reasons why we can end up in trouble in the first place. We also need to have clear and practical strategies to deal with things if and when they go wrong. The effect of a complaint or a claim on a dental professional can be horrendous. This presentation aims to try and reduce the stresses associated with these events by presenting some practical tips (more…)
Hamdard Symposium on December 19-21, 2008
We are organizing 7th Hamdard Symposium on December 19-21, 2008 at Hamdard University Dental Hospital, ST-2, Block-L, North Nazimabad, Karachi.
The theme of the symposium is “Access to Health Care for All”
The inauguration will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, December 19, 2008.
The Scientific Session will be held on December 20 & 21, 2008 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Stop Plagiarism in 3 Easy Steps
I recommend the death penalty for plagiarism. Until that happy day arrives, I’ll share a technique that at least makes life harder for thieving scumbags.
Step One: Trap Your Post
First, you need to add a trap to your blog post. Usually that means an invisible GIF image. Use your image editing software to create a 10×10 pixel image that matches the background of your blog or that’s transparent. (more…)
