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Let us know by e-mailing feedback@ dental-tribune.com. We look forward to hearing from you! Tell us what you think! 2C News COSMETIC TRIBUNE | January/February 2011 A new cosmetic research study is open for dentist participation in the United States and internationally. The purpose of the cosmetic dental study, conducted by Dental Ideal Lab, Smile- Vision Dental Laboratory and Big Case Marketing, is to determine the behav- ioral impact of pre-treatment cosmetic simulations on patient case acceptance rates, measure time efficiency of the “template technique,” which improves esthetic reliability and speeds the delivery of cosmetic units, and to track three years of clinical data related to fracture, debonding, color stability, esthetics and fit for E-max (Ivoclar), pressed glass and porcelain to zirconia restorations. As a side effect of study participa- tion, qualified cosmetic dentists can expect significant numbers of fee-for- service patients inquiring to their prac- tice for cosmetic dental treatment. General dentists and prosthodon- tists who have completed advanced cosmetic continuums or who have cos- metic academy credentials are eligible to apply for selection as a designated participating practice for the research study. Participating dentists must also be members of at least one of the follow- ing: the American Academy of Cos- metic Dentistry, the American Acad- emy of Esthetic Dentistry, the Euro- pean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics, the Academy of Com- prehensive Esthetics or the Interna- tional Federation of Esthetic Dentistry. Qualified dentists accepted as research study sites will receive mar- keting ads and specific instructions on how to locate study participants in their geographic area who are inter- ested in cosmetic dentistry. While participating dentists will offer treatment at a discount for patients who opt to participate in the study, cosmetic services are not free. The number of practices in a geo- graphic area allowed to participate is also limited. “Gathering data-related success factors with these newer porcelains, using a very innovative technique that increases esthetic reliability and improves delivery speed of dentistry, and lastly measuring at least one key behavioral factor we know affects case acceptance rates makes this study the most unique of its kind in cosmetic dentistry,” said Dr. James McAnally, Miami dentist and director of the Cos- metic Research Study Program. “We’re very pleased to be able to look at this on a global basis, to work with some of the best cosmetic clini- cians in the world, and of course see far more patients worldwide benefit from cosmetic dentistry as a result,” McAnally said. Dentists can use their local lab, and any local lab can become certified in the template technique required under the study guidelines. Patients partici- pating in the study must need four or more units of cosmetic dentistry. Dentists or labs wishing to apply as a participating site can go to www. CosmeticDentistryStudy.com or call (206) 601-6754. CT (Source: PRWEB) Leukemia took his health, made him deaf and ravaged his teeth, but Andre Fredricks has a new smile, thanks to San Antonio cosmetic den- tist Dr. John Moore, DDS, and the Donated Dental Services program of the Texas Dental Association’s Smiles Foundation. Fredricks, a 70-year-old San Antonio grandfather, was this year’s recipient of major dental restoration work by Moore, of Cosmetic Dental Associates of San Antonio. Moore has been a volunteer dentist for the Donated Dental Services program since 2001 and has contributed more than $21,000 to the cause. Fredricks is in remission from leukemia, a disease that brought him to the brink of death, accord- ing to his wife and translator, Mrs. Fredericks. “We lost him several times,” she said. “We thought he was a goner.” At its worst, the disease took down his immune system, bringing the infection that took away his hearing, brought organ failures, and other ills. He wasted away to 92 pounds. The disease and wasting took their toll on his mouth, where teeth and bridgework began loosening and falling out. By the time Fred- ricks saw Moore, he had just a few teeth left. The financially strapped couple didn’t have the resources to correct the dental damage left by leukemia. Then a neighbor who had been the recipient of donated dental services herself suggested that they apply for the Smiles Foundation’s program. The Texas Donated Dental Ser- vices program is open to patients who are at least 55 years or older, or have a permanent disability, and have no other way to get dental care. Patients submit their cases to the website, and register online or in person to become a candidate for these services. Once the patients meet their requirements, their cases are then submitted to the clinicians. The cli- nicians review each case they are given, and choose the patient that is financially and medically unable to receive the treatment otherwise. In Fredrick’s case, the treatment started in July and continued several months into the autumn. Mrs. Fred- ricks said it was a godsend. “We were blessed,” she said. “Dr. Moore did an awesome job with my husband’s teeth. We had a great time, and the whole staff [of Cosmet- ic Dental Associates] was friendly, nice and smiling.” Moore said: “Over all the years I lived in the community and what the community has done for me, I feel it is fun to give back and help oth- ers. Whether I help elderly people, children, my staff or animals I find it fun. Thank God I can not only help myself and my family, but I am in a position to help those that are not as fortunate as I. It is a blessing to be able to do that!” Moore has been a San Antonio dentist for more than 25 years, and his credits include serving as an assistant professor of dentistry at the University of Texas Health Sci- ence Center in San Antonio. He is a prolific lecturer and published writ- er, and has won numerous awards, including being voted into America’s Top Dentists in Cosmetic Dentistry and honored as San Antonio’s Top Dentist in Cosmetic Dentistry. He is also a top San Antonio ortho- dontist, and has been honored for his groundbreaking treatments in correcting major alignment prob- lems with a “no braces” method without jaw surgery. CT (Source: PRWEB) New study open for cosmetic dentists Cosmetic dentist restores leukemia-ravaged teeth