Archive | Dental

09 December 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Locum Tenens Dentists Becoming More Common

Amongst healthcare professionals it’s common for people to go where the needs are greatest. The practice, called locum tenens doctors or nurses, refers to instances where a professional works on a temporary basis when the need is there and moves on to another location when the workload has dropped. This is becoming more common now [...]

Continue Reading

30 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Android Robot Used by Dentists for Practice

In Japan, dental students have a way to practice without needing a real person. An android robot that senses pain and moves and reacts like a human has been developed for use by dental students. If the dentist drills too far or hard the dummy yelps. It even fidgets in the chair while waiting for [...]

Continue Reading