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Smoking Kills Good Bacteria and Creates Breeding Ground for Pathogens – New York, NY

Aesthetic Advantage — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:04:53 +0000

Today we all know the disadvantages and dangers of smoking, however many people still smoke. Dentists have a hard time advising their patients on the dangers of smoking. A new study has indicated that there is a reason why smokers suffer higher rates of oral diseases. It has been discovered that in smokers, good bacteria is essentially ejected by pathogens created by smoking. This good bacteria works by keeping bad bacteria that causes infections and diseases (pathogens) away. In nonsmokers, good bacteria will repopulate the mouth shortly after cleaning and acts a shield to protect your mouth from disease. In smokers, good bacteria does not resurface and instead the mouth gets colonized by pathogens (bad bacteria). This will lead to infections and diseases that will rapidly develop. If you see these symptoms in your patients, we advise to talk to them about seeking treatment. Prevention is the best medicine and can keep your patients healthy and their smiles radiant. Aesthetic Advantage has state of the art educational facilities that can help you take your career to the next level, call us at (212) 794.3552 for more information.

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Periodontitis Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease – New York, NY

Aesthetic Advantage — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:46:34 +0000

As we have covered before in this blog, the mouth can give dentists signs of overall health issues in the body. A new study is beginning to investigate the link between Alzheimer’s and periodontitis. Periodontitis is an inflammation and infection of the ligaments and bones that support teeth. It is presumed that periodontal infection can cause inflammation in the brain and worsen dementia. This is also affected by the age of the patient, older patients will suffer from more pronounced loss of cognitive functions. As a dentist, remember that patient’s mouth show a lot more than just teeth, they can provide clues to life threatening conditions. To find out more about Aesthetic Advantage’s educational programs, call us at (212) 794-3552 and we will be glad to assist you.

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Plasma Brush Painlessly Cleans Out Cavities – New York, NY

Aesthetic Advantage — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:06:35 +0000

Here at Aesthetic Advantage of New York, NY we encourage our students to remain updated on new technology and practices. A new plasma brush is being developed by engineers at the University of Missouri and their research collaborators at Nanova that will make the replacement of fillings less painful and new fillings stronger and more durable. The plasma brush uses creates a chemical reaction that disinfects and cleans out cavities in less than 30 seconds. This chemical reaction also changes the surface of the tooth creating a better bonding for filling material. The use of this brush would reduce costs as well as time, which would be a great benefit for patients and dentists alike. Also, since a tooth can only withstand two or three restorations before it has to be extracted, the use of the plasma brush would make fillings stronger and increase their lifespan. If all studies succeed and FDA approves its use, researchers project the release of the plasma brush as late 2013.

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Your Mouth Manifests Your Overall Health

Aesthetic Advantage — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:31:11 +0000

Aesthetic Advantage of New York, NY wants all of their students to become great dental practitioners. This is the reason why we inform our students to remember that a mouth can tell a lot about a person’s overall health, not just dental health. A lot of non-oral health issues have manifestations in the mouth or mouth area. The following are a few examples of why dentists should remember that their job is not only about filling cavities, but also about understanding the clues the mouth gives about the overall health of a patient:

~ Heart Disease – Bright red or purple gums

~ Type 2 Diabetes – Bleeding gums sensitive to touch although there is no noticeable plaque

~ Kidney Disease – Breath has sweet ammonia-like smell; very noticeable and pronounced

~ Acid Reflux – Worn down teeth; teeth affected dependant on where acid settles while person is in sleeping position

~ Oral Cancer – Gums and oral tissues with white spots; MUST last for at least two weeks or more

~ Leukemia – Bright red and swollen gums; differentiated from diabetes via blood test

~ Osteoporosis – Black spots that denote air pockets and dead bone; show up on X-rays

~ Stress – Cracked teeth or gums that have contracted away from teeth (can develop into infection)

~ Sleep Apnea – Swollen gums and tongue in areas which air passes through

~ Pregnancy – Swollen gums could imply hormonal changes

~ Bulimia – Paper-thin front teeth; most enamel worn down; different from acid reflux since it affects different teeth

As you can see, the mouth can display ailments are not even related to the mouth or mouth areas. That is why dentists must be fully trained to know what these signs are and what they mean. Early detection of multiple diseases and health problems can often be life saving. Aesthetic Advantage offers state of the art training facilities to assist you in taking your dentistry education to new heights. To find out more about our programs call us at (212)794-3552.

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Aesthetic Dental Education – Aesthetic Advantage – New York

Aesthetic Advantage — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:47:52 +0000

This Continuum will focus on comprehensive aesthetic and restorative dental education. Participants will gain a vast knowledge of aesthetic and restorative dentistry and take home many valuable real-world techniques that they can immediately use in their own practices. This program is designed so that participants may take one course after the other, completing the series of three two-weekend programs that will teach you to the Rosenthal philosophy and techniques challenging you more at each level you complete. We will present and review at least 10 to 15 aesthetic/restorative combination cases each weekend.

You will learn:

Anterior prep design and technique
Principles of smile design and its many challenges
The art and science of facial aesthetics and how it is the blueprint to your success
Temporization techniques chair-side utilizing the diagnostic wax-up
How to communicate with your laboratory for a more predictable result
Review of materials and new techniques that will save you time chair-side
Review of cementation techniques step-by-step using the rapid cementation technique
Review of perio-aesthetics, implants cases in the anterior zone and combination porcelain cases
Review of occlusion for function to assure a lasting result
Participate in our various workshops on portrait photography, occlusion, aesthetic recontouring
One-on-one discussion with Dr. Rosenthal on difficult cases from your practice
Periodontal aesthetics and tissue engineering
Digital photography hands-on workshop
Treatment planning and case presentation discussions
Participate in our unique marketing panel to fine-tune your practice marketing philosophy
Review of marketing philosophies that have worked for our instructors

For more information visit our website or call (212) 794-3552

Welcome to Aesthetic Advantage

Aesthetic Advantage — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:44:36 +0000

Perhaps you are feeling that your practice has reached its peak, or you are just bored with the daily routine of general drill and fill dentistry and you simply need a change in philosophy. My program may provide you and your team with an entirely new outlook on dentistry and its many, many rewards. In the past my program has led to a steady, significant growth in practically all of the practices that have participated. You will be presented with the opportunity to be a part of the diagnosis and treatment of up to 15 Aesthetic/Restorative combination cases, and you will learn many valuable real-world techniques that you may integrate into your practice. This opportunity is unique and rewarding in terms of your dental education. Our course is the longest running and most highly regarded hands-on symposium of its kind. We have enhanced this program further by providing you with the opportunity to listen to dynamic guest speakers, exchange information and be mentored by our faculty (previous advanced graduates) who have highly successful aesthetic/restorative practices and who are excited and passionate about dentistry and eager to share their knowledge with you. They will further stimulate, educate and inspire you and your staff to be the best you can be. Our goal is to have you become excited and more passionate about dentistry and its many rewards.

We are sure that you are aware of the phenomenal growth of patients seeking cosmetic procedures, dental implants, porcelain veneers and similar procedures. Patients of all ages in your communities are seeking procedures that will provide them with the opportunity for a more attractive and more youthful look, whether it’s plastic surgery, body contouring or cosmetic dental treatment. The evident trend to improve one’s appearance by utilizing the best possible resources available has grown and will continue to grow well into the future. We welcome the opportunity for you to take our hands-on continuum to learn our philosophy and step-by-step techniques so that you can be more confident presenting and completing aesthetic and restorative cases in your dental practices. Live patient participation increases confidence and creates a higher level of understanding. Let yourself be mentored by a unique group of talented dentists who really enjoy what they do. We want to inspire you to reach new heights! Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity to have the “Aesthetic Advantage.”