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 out of Tampa reports that a Florida man undergoing surgery to have three wisdom teeth extracted accidentally had his throat slit during the procedure.

According to reporter Jackie Calloway, the man’s first two wisdom teeth were removed successfully, but on the third wisdom tooth the dentist slipped and cut the man’s throat. Afterwards, the patient reported pain, swelling and weight loss.

As stated in the original report, the patient sought a refund for the $180 he paid for the procedure, but the dental office didn’t respond to his request.  Additionally, the patient’s wife cancelled an upcoming appointment with the dentist due to the treatment her husband received and was charged a $25 cancellation fee.

Fortunately, the patient reached out to ABC Action News, who contacted the dental practice and secured a refund for the botched procedure and cancellation fee.

For detailed information about the man’s ordeal, watch the video segment below, which doesn’t illuminate why the man was having his third wisdom teeth extracted or how he chose the dentist performing the procedure.

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A recent ABC Actions News story out of Tampa reports that a Florida man undergoing surgery to have three wisdom teeth extracted accidentally had his throat slit during the procedure.

Florida man’s throat slit during wisdom teeth surgery [VIDEO]

, a new dental insurance coding guide by Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS, answers common questions for the entire dental team about proper periodontal care CDT coding.

Dentalcodeology is the first in a series of books created to help dental clinicians navigate the complex world of coding and electronic health records, and reportedly enables dentists to move from a treatment-centered model to a diagnostic-centered one.

The book covers four of the twelve sections of CDT code related to periodontal care, including diagnosis, prevention, periodontics, and adjunctive services.

For more information about Dentalcodeology, or to place an order, visit 

Dentalcodeology: More than Pocket Change, a new dental insurance coding guide by Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS, answers common questions for the entire dental team about proper periodontal care CDT coding.

New dental insurance coding guide steers dental teams through the complex world of CDT coding and EHRs

 are thin, round and can be effortlessly inserted between a patient’s teeth to deliver a concentrated dose to formerly inaccessible areas.

The Phocal disks are available in two forms. Phocal Apf disks, which contain 0.103mg of sodium fluoride and .009mg of hydrogen fluoride, are said to induce a low pH environment that etches and cleans tooth surfaces, while also facilitating deep penetration of fluoride and stimulating remineralization. Phocal pHn disks, which contain 0.122mg of sodium fluoride, are reportedly less acidic, making them ideal for crowns and restorations because they won’t etch ceramic, but still induce fluoridation and remineralization.

Watch the video below for an overview of Phocal fluoride disks

For more information about Phocal fluoride disks, call (888) 746-2253 or head to 

Collident’s Phocal fluoride disks are thin, round and can be effortlessly inserted between a patient’s teeth to deliver a concentrated dose to formerly inaccessible areas.

Collident’s Phocal™ fluoride disks offer ammunition in the fight against incipient interproximal caries [VIDEO]

American Academy for Oral Systemic Health

 at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada features internationally recognized 

 sharing the newest research on the connection between oral and overall health.

, which is themed “Staying Alive,” explores the role of dental teams in preventing and managing chronic inflammatory diseases like heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and more.  In addition to investigating the science behind oral and systemic health, speakers will also explore new systems and practice management techniques designed to aid dental offices in implementing an oral-systemic approach in their practice.

Watch the video below for a preview of the AAOSH's 3rd annual Scientific Session in Las Vegas.

To see the full conference agenda and list of speakers, head to the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health’s website at 

The 3rd annual Scientific Session of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health on September 20th to 22nd at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada features internationally recognized dental and medical experts sharing the newest research on the connection between oral and overall health.

3rd annual AAOSH gathering in Las Vegas shines a light on the oral-systemic connection [VIDEO]

3Shape’s CAD solution for post and core procedures includes dedicated intraoral scanning with 

The solution uses distinctive scanning capabilities, 3Shape Scan Posts and software tools to reliably capture and shape functional post and core designs, allowing users to save time by designing all of the layers in a single workflow.

3Shape’s patent-pending Scan Posts reportedly enable accurate capture of post and core restorations’ depths and positions, plus they are approved for in-clinic intraoral use and model scanning in the laboratory.  Also, the autoclavable Scan Posts are available in various sizes and shapes to accommodate drill systems from most major manufacturers.

Additionally, the solution may be used with TRIOS digital impression and scans of gypsum models, while a special dual-scan workflow using Scan Posts offers precise capture of the depth and position of the root canal.  If the input source is a gypsum model, technicians may simply insert Scan Posts into the model prior to scanning.

3Shape’s post and core solution is fully functional in Dental System 2013 software, while Scan Posts are available for dental practices and laboratories through 3Shape distributors.  For more information about 3Shape’s CAD solution for post and core procedures, head to 

3Shape’s CAD solution for post and core procedures includes dedicated intraoral scanning with 3Shape TRIOS and CAD design workflows with Dental System™ 2013. 

3Shape’s CAD solution for post and core procedures offers integrated design workflows with Scan Posts™

Said to be ideal for full contour restorations, 

 are sized to fit almost all CAD/CAM milling machines.

Additionally, monolithic crowns and bridges are said to be 26% more translucent than conventional zirconia after being milled with Cercon ht, while the material’s strength allows technicians to create thin crowns and bridges.  Also, Cercon ht is reportedly less abrasive in comparison to PFM and leading lithium disilicates, while the material’s translucency exceeds that of porcelain-fused metal. 

Cercon ht comes in zirconia base white, but the Cercon ht Stain & Glaze kit is also available to attain 16 A-D comparable shades.

For more information, or to make a purchase, call (800) 243-1942 or head to 

Said to be ideal for full contour restorations, Dentsply Prosthetics’ Cercon ht zirconia 98 mm disks are sized to fit almost all CAD/CAM milling machines.

Dentsply Prosthetics’ Cercon® ht offers strength and esthetics in 98mm disks

 is a new sugar-free chewing gum reportedly created to satisfy a youngster’s sweet tooth while also keeping gums healthy between dental checkups.

The gum, which comes in kid-friendly Original Bubble Gum and Strawberry Banana flavors, has been awarded the 

Available nationwide this month, Orbit for Kids is available in 14-tab pocket or purse-sized envelopes, as well as multi-pack bags containing 10 six-tab micropacks.

For more information about Orbit for Kids, head to 

Wrigley’s Orbit for Kids is a new sugar-free chewing gum reportedly created to satisfy a youngster’s sweet tooth while also keeping gums healthy between dental checkups.

Orbit for Kids chewing gum offers a fun, easy way to protect children’s teeth between checkups

Said to be ideal for waiting rooms, this new casebook from 

 offers high quality before and after images from patients who have undergone treatment with the 

Reportedly designed to be simple and versatile, the IPS e.max system offers durable materials for PRESS and CAD/CAM techniques.  Individual products in the popular system include 

.  To learn more about the system, head to Ivoclar Vivadent’s 

Laboratories can order the casebook for their clients by calling (800) 533-6825 and using product code 655808.

Said to be ideal for waiting rooms, this new casebook from Ivoclar Vivadent offers high quality before and after images from patients who have undergone treatment with the IPS e.max system.

IPS e.max casebook offers high quality before and after images for dental waiting rooms and more

Offering expanded automation and support for a wider range of desktop manufacturing machines, 

 is said to make restoration manufacturing more efficient and affordable for dental labs of any size.

CAMbridge 2013 supports a larger variety of manufacturing options, as well as direct support and dedicated milling and grinding options for materials like 

Reportedly designed for full integration with the 

, CAMbridge 2013 is said offer a simple, smooth and highly automated workflow that begins with order creation and ends with 3D printing or milling. 

Additionally, CAMbridge 2013’s restructured user interface reportedly offers an improved overview of multiple machines and jobs.  Other new features include 5-axis continuous machining, plus updated filters for crafting individual strategies for every dental indication.

For more information about CAMbridge 2013, call (908) 867-0144 or head to 

Offering expanded automation and support for a wider range of desktop manufacturing machines, CAMbridge 2013 by 3Shape is said to make restoration manufacturing more efficient and affordable for dental labs of any size.

3Shape’s enhanced CAMbridge™ 2013 offers desktop manufacturing machine and new material block support

, laboratories can colorize metal bases and screws, allowing technicians to avoid the greyish shadowing that regularly occurs in silver implant screws, zirconia bridges on titan bars and individual zirconia abutments.

Available in a multitude of colors, the device is said to be simple to handle, while the resulting colorized oxide layer reportedly increases the osseointegration and bio-compatibility of titanium.

Additionally, the process can also be used to color code separate components, allowing technicians to simply and immediately discern one from the other without further inspection.

For more information about Zirkonzahn’s Titanium Spectral-Colouring Anodizers, or to view sample cases, head to 

With Zirkonzahn’s new Titanium Spectral-Colouring Anodizers, laboratories can colorize metal bases and screws, allowing technicians to avoid the greyish shadowing that regularly occurs in silver implant screws, zirconia bridges on titan bars and individual zirconia abutments.