Today's date is significant for me. It was on this date in 2003 that I last practiced dentistry. I stopped due to chronic pain in my hand. This last...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›
The Smell and Memory Connection
Years ago, I recall learning about the smell and memory connection in dental school. It fascinated me that there is such a strong associative link between...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›
Light Savers: Understanding Variables in Shade Selection
Color is experienced through our eyes. An understanding of our physiology is basic to the application of the principles of color science and shade selection...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›
Response to "Dollars and Dentists"
'Dollars and Dentists' by FRONTLINE in association with the Center for Public Integrity, premiered last night on PBS. The investigative program focused...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›
Recognize Complications With a Shift
It's essential to have confidence in your examination skills to predictably and effectively treat occlusal problems. Most of our patients will exhibit...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›
Upcoming Show to Feature Dental Disparities
On June 26, Frontline, the popular PBS newsmagazine program, will air a story that focuses on access to care disparities and the 'business of...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›
Learn techniques to get predictable results every time when taking patient bite records.
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›
Have you ever wanted to throw your computer out of an open window? We've all been there: the frozen screen, lost files, or worse – the crashed hard...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›
Top Five Reasons Patients Are Afraid of You
Part of our role as dentists is to help patients overcome fear and anxiety by creating an environment to help alleviate their concerns. Learn the top...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›
Committee Finds No Link Between Periodontal Disease and Heart Disease
Many of you may have received the e-mail Issue Alert from the ADA about the link between gum disease and heart disease. According to a recent scientific...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›
Three Ways to Ruin the Relationship With Your Dental Technician
One of the areas not often talked about in dentistry is the communication between dentists and lab technicians. This connection is vital not only for...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›
Dental X-Rays Linked to Brain Tumors?
A recent study published in an early electronic version of Cancer a publication of The American Cancer Society, links dental x-ray exposure to brain tumors,...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›