CT reveals mummy's dental secrets; last call for Excellence Awards nominations!

Dear DrBicuspid Member,

The ramifications of Hurricane Sandy are still being felt across much of the U.S. Thanks in large part to social media, friends and colleagues who have been affected by the storm have kept us abreast of their circumstances; most say they will likely be without power for the remainder of the week and are working to get their lives and businesses back on track as soon as possible.

A reminder that the Henry Schein disaster relief hotline is open for dentists, physicians, and veterinarians affected by the hurricane. The toll-free number for all Henry Schein customers -- 800-999-9729 -- is operational from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET.

In other dental news, a panel session this week at the American Public Health Association (APHA) annual meeting gave those outside the dental community a good overview of how the Affordable Care Act is expected to impact dental care. But results of the upcoming presidential and congressional elections could drastically change how the healthcare reforms play out, the panelists noted. Read more.

Over in the Cosmetics Community, is there anything that can be done to mitigate the risk of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BONJ)? Options such as drug holidays and serum CTX testing exist but aren't fully reliable at this point, according to an expert panel at the recent ADA Annual Session.

And just in time for Halloween ... multidetector-row CT has helped Canadian researchers image mummies at the Redpath Museum in Montreal and reveal some interesting dental history. One male mummy in particular piqued their interest after the CT images showed a unique example of early dental intervention in ancient Egypt.

Finally, if you haven't done so already, be sure to participate in the 2013 Dental Excellence Awards by nominating your favorites in 13 categories. The nomination process ends at midnight, Friday, November 2; the first round of voting begins after Thanksgiving. Just click here or go to dentalexcellenceawards.drbicuspid.com to submit your nominations today!