Month: September 2008

JamLegend Invites

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As I pointed out in an earlier post I have been invited into the private beta of JamLegend. Recently I recieved a lot more invites that I had previously. I also have more invites to give out on another account if those invites run out quickly. Just let me know in a comment or email if those invites run out and you want into the private beta of JamLegend. So far I have been enjoying JamLegend and have been rocking out using the jam style where I hold my keyboard like an air guitar. I just wish there was a better song selection and it worked perfectly. Hopefully these details will be fixed in time. Update 2 The other invites ran out here are some more … 0 more  http://www.jamlegend.com/register/45052026c624b5b2 2 more http://www.jamlegend.com/register/45053acfb51f6635 3 more http://www.jamlegend.com/register/453685e3f0bda5eb 3 more http://www.jamlegend.com/register/45370875aa27eb3f 3 … Read more

Energy Drinks cause Tooth Erosion

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For more than 10 years, energy drinks in the United States have been on the rise, promising consumers more “oomph” in their day. In fact, it is estimated that the energy drink market will hit $10 billion by 2010. While that may be great news for energy drink companies, it could mean a different story for the oral health of consumers. Previous scientific research findings have helped to warn consumers that the pH levels in beverages such as soda could lead to tooth erosion, the breakdown of tooth structure caused by the effect of acid on the teeth that leads to decay. The studies revealed that, whether diet or regular, ice tea or root beer, the acidity level in popular beverages that consumers drink every day contributes to the erosion of enamel. A recent study examined the acidity levels of … Read more

California Dental Association – Wisdom Teeth

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I wanted to write briefly about the California Dental Association and applaud them for their current stance on wisdom teeth and their removal. It is available to the public at http://www.cda.org/popup/Wisdom_Teeth Here is an excerpt from the site. “In addition to problematic impacted wisdom teeth, partially erupted wisdom teeth (poking through the gums a little bit) should also be removed. Bits of food and bacteria get trapped in the pockets between the partially erupted tooth and gum, and cause infections and gum disease, not to mention pain. But according to Dr. Robert Boyd, Orthodontist, Periodontist, and Chairman of the Orthodontics Department at University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, the trend today is to leave healthy, stable, wisdom teeth alone, monitoring them over the years to make sure they stay healthy and stable. Dr. Alex McDonald, Oral Surgeon and Director … Read more

Jam Legend Invite Code

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For those of you guys who do not know, JamLegend is a brand new website online that is similar to guitar hero and rock band. Except everything is free and you play online using your keyboard. The site is currently in private beta and it took me well over a week to get an invite. However, I was also lucky enough to get an invite and am willing to share it with one of you. Here is a screen shot of me playing a song on Jam Legend. So how do you get an invite? I only have 1 invite to give but the first person to complete the following offer and sign up with their information will receive one. Simply let me know you signed up by showing me a screen shot or leaving a comment here.  You are … Read more

Dental Chair – Large Source of Mercury

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Mercury is a large component of dental fillings, but it is not believed to pose immediate health risks in that form. When exposed to sulfate-reducing bacteria, however, mercury undergoes a chemical change and becomes methylated, making it a potent, ingestible neurotoxin. While the major source of neurotoxic mercury comes from coal-fired electric power plants, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago and at Urbana-Champaign say mercury entering drain water from dental clinics and offices is also a source. “We found the highest levels of methyl mercury ever reported in any environmental water sample,” said Karl Rockne, associate professor of environmental engineering at UIC and corresponding author of the study that appeared online March 12 in the journal Environmental Science and Technology. Working with James Drummond, UIC professor of restorative dentistry, Rockne gathered waste water samples in collection tanks generated … Read more