http://www.dentalaggregate.com Dental Blog-News and Tips Relating to Good Oral Health Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:29:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Southwest Dental Conference in Dallas Texas is scheduled for January 22-24, 2009 at the Dallas Convention Center, located at 650 S Griffin St. Dallas, TX 75202. Features of the Southwest Dental Convention Include: More than 70 clinicians 3 days of non-stop CE courses for the entire dental profession Earn up to ... http://www.dentalaggregate.com/2008/08/23/southwest-dental-conference-dallas-2009/ Geez, it's been two long weeks since I've been able to write any posts here, but I should be back to writing more regularly very soon. I've been tending to the Ganglion Cyst and have an appointment with my doctor to have it drained finally, but now I'm dealing with a ... http://www.dentalaggregate.com/2008/05/27/be-back-soon-tendinitis-of-the-elbow-aka-tennis-elbow/ Anyone who has tried to quit smoking understands just how difficult it really is, often with numerous setbacks and attempts to conquer the nicotine addiction that plagues them, once and for all. The Federal Government has issued new advice to prescribing doctors trying to help patients kick the smoking habit, ... http://www.dentalaggregate.com/2008/05/08/chantix-recommended-as-best-quit-smoking-drug-despite-risks/ A couple of weeks ago I began noticing a small bump on the top of my right hand near my wrist. At first I didn’t think anything of it, but I soon began noticing that the area began to bother me, feeling somewhat tender to the touch and more noticeable ... http://www.dentalaggregate.com/2008/04/29/ganglion-cyst-a-bible-bump/ Newsweek Magazine has an interesting article that discussed the upcoming documentary, Struggling in Silence, that will explore the dark side of the medical profession - the problem of depression and suicide amongst physicians. The Newsweek article pointed out the true fact that between 300 to 400 doctors take their own lives ... http://www.dentalaggregate.com/2008/04/23/struggling-in-silence-doctors-who-take-their-own-lives/ To think that anyone would spy on employees with a video camera, let alone a Dentist of all people, just makes me sick to my stomach. Dr. Durbin is from Waxahachie Texas and a city commissioner, received 5 years community supervision with deferred adjudication after a plea agreement when it ... http://www.dentalaggregate.com/2008/04/12/ennis-texas-dentist-stephen-c-durbin-guilty-of-spying-on-employees/ I had a long discussion with The Boss this week about why patients leave and don’t come back, and I think he finally “got it”, but time will tell. Over the last two years I have noticed a steady increase in the number of existing patients who I have had ... http://www.dentalaggregate.com/2008/03/30/why-patients-leave-and-dont-come-back/ I haven’t been able to post anything new here at Dental Aggregate for a couple of weeks due to some personal family matters, but I want you all to know that I haven’t forgotten about this dental blog, and have some new posts coming in the next few days. In the ... http://www.dentalaggregate.com/2008/03/27/entrecard-appreciation-day/ Being in close proximity with female patients seeking treatment, dental office professionals have a unique and important role in identifying cases of domestic violence, as well as offering assistance or intervention for abused women. It is important to note that almost a third of all women are or have been abused ... http://www.dentalaggregate.com/2008/03/03/identifying-domestic-violence-within-the-dental-office/ Dental Assistant Recognition Week starts tomorrow, March 3-7 2008. What will you do to acknowledge and recognize the dental assistants in your office? Do you make special note of the holiday, and express sincere appreciation for the good work she or he provides for your office and patients? Many dental offices ... http://www.dentalaggregate.com/2008/03/02/dental-assistant-recognition-week/