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hey y'all....my computer crashed (big time....BIG BIG BIG) so i don't think my comment went out on monday night...at least i don't see it there now, so i'm leaving one, even though the presentation is over with....nice job during the presentation....aside from taking 5 hours to read, your paper was very well done....i get more questions about bleaching than any other dental subject...i am still wondering how colgate's new brush on product works....anyone know?
Julie <smit1631@umn.edu>
- Wednesday, December 04, 2002 at 12:25:37 (CST)

How do most dentists feel about over-the-counter bleaching (like white-strips etc)? I have had some clinical instructors say that they like them, because patients like what they see and want more, so do office bleaching; while others don't advise it. Is there a consencious? (that is spelled wrong, but oh well)
carrie carlson <lebl0022@umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 11:06:14 (CST)

Great paper- bleaching is the subject I think we get asked about the most. It is interesting to explore the pros and cons. Yes you get whiter teeth, but the natural contrasting of colors is sacrificed. I am looking forward to the presentation...in 10 minutes!
Sachin Mehta <meht0026@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 11:04:45 (CST)

Great paper- although bleaching is inexpensive and a good option for some people, I think that too many people are doing it. It makes everyone look the same and the natural contrast in the color of the teeth is lost.
Katie Lantz <lant0025@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 11:04:44 (CST)

I'm looking foward to hearing your presentation, I've already had a lot of questions from patients about bleaching and hopefully I'll know more after your presentation.
Alisa Nord <anord@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 10:58:28 (CST)

Very nice job group 9. I can not wait too hear more about internal bleaching
tom tadysak <tady0005@umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 10:26:29 (CST)

Great paper. i look forward to hearing more about the procedure. I am especially interested in the section on the effects of bleaching on previous restorations.
Tim Osborn <osbo0075@umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 10:13:58 (CST)

very applicable information--great charts that we could even use in the future as a reference!
kelly a reynolds <krol0068@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 10:12:48 (CST)

Very good information folks. I am excited to hear about what concentration of bleaching agent to use.
Craig Spieker <spie0089@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 10:12:01 (CST)

Interesting paper. I am looking forward to the presentation especially with regards to the affects bleaching has on restorations already in place. Had a question about using the blockout material seems like everyone has a different idea upstairs.
Will Manke <mank0027>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 10:08:08 (CST)

Great paper people. I'm interested in seeing the clinical trials that you did. Whitening is certainly going to be a big part of our practices when we get out.
Erick Hallie <ehallie@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 10:07:16 (CST)

Nice job. I wish we would have had your presentation earlier. Great details in actual steps that need to be taken to perform the bleaching correctly were vauable. Thanks.
Mike Henrickson <henr0193@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 10:06:30 (CST)

Great paper guys. Vober, I can't wait for you to tell me more about the affects bleaching has on amalgams.
Joshua Campbell <camp0385@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 10:00:39 (CST)

Great paper. I have had some patients ask about bleaching, so I am looking forward to your presentation!
Aaron Johnson <john3097@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 09:59:29 (CST)

Great paper, you had alot of very good information. I just went to see a dental office with my PCG group last week who used an inoffice light gun to whiten teeth (bright smile) This took around 2 hours to complete and had a cost of over 1000 it seems like a steep price for something you can get with a box of whitening strips.
Luke Eichmeyer <eich0092@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 09:47:21 (CST)

Going over the pros and cons of the avalible bleaching products will make talking to my patients easier about the topic. I am looking forward to the presentation.
Dylan Ascheman <asch0013>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 09:40:18 (CST)

Great paper. Its a good topic to hear about because so many patients are interested in bleaching.
Grant Raykowski <rayk0002@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 09:35:19 (CST)

Wow! This is the best paper I have ever read. You guys did an awsome job. I'm sure the presentation is going to be just as good.
Brian Vieregge <vieregbl@umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 09:32:40 (CST)

I am curious as to whether or not bleaching affects the integrity of restorations in place at the time of bleaching. Specifically, characteristics such as surface quality/integrity and promoting breakdown of restorative materials.
Gary Hedin <hedingj@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 09:30:27 (CST)

If restorations are bleached does the bond holding to the tooth become weakened?
Stephen Moore <moor0461>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 09:15:23 (CST)

I am routinely asked about bleaching by my family and friends. Do any certain types of existing restorations lead to increased sensitivity? Do any systemic conditions predispose a person to an increased level of sensitivity following bleaching?
Jason Johnson <john4525@umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 09:06:17 (CST)

Great Paper group 9! You did a very good job on covering both the pros and cons of bleaching. It important to know both of these so that we are able to better educate our patients who are interested in bleaching.
Kara Lobaugh <loba0008@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 09:05:14 (CST)

What can I say...excellent paper. I'm interested to hear more about the brite smile system, because I visited a clinic two weeks ago that uses it all the time. It's a fast and easy way to bleach teeth.
Nathan Mork <morknp@umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 09:04:52 (CST)

Excellent work Group 9! I particularly liked the section where you compared all the available bleaching products - it's always easier to choose a material when you have all the information right infront of you. Question: does the bleaching process make your teeth more susceptible to staining throughout the duration of the treatment since the dentinal tubules are opened up?
Jessica Inglis <ingl0011@umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 08:56:50 (CST)

Great Paper group 9! Excellent section on the disadvantages of bleaching and the products available to patients and dentists.
Ben Knutzen <knutzebt@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 08:55:32 (CST)

A truly excellent job, group 9! It's amazing how well the paper was written. It feels like a breeze to read through. In addition it covers wide aspects of bleaching, and very easy for us to reference on for such an everyday topic that touches all of us.
Lan Zhou <zhou0039@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 08:24:12 (CST)

That was possibly the best paper I have ever read, a pure work of art! Great job group 9, I am looking forward to the presentation.
Brent Swenson <swen0316@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 08:17:04 (CST)

Good paper group 9. I like the topics you chose in the paper. The effects on restorations, dental sensitivity, and the free radical release is all interesting. After the presentation I am hoping to be able to give my patients the most info on the pros and cons of the different types of bleaching.
Alyssa Hedstrom <lind0617@umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 07:40:02 (CST)

In regards to the complications of external bleaching...gingival irritation, release of ions, weakening of enamal, and likely some other areas, which have not yet come to the surface...I wonder how long it will be before we have to answer tough questions to patients, just like we have to answer questions about fluoride and amalgam.
MICHAEL NELSON <nels1959@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 06:16:31 (CST)

Regarding tooth sensitivity, I was wondering if you read any data about if a patient has had sensitivity issues previous to bleaching, does the peroxide make the sensitivity worse? If fluoride is used during the treatment, does the peroxide still have the same effects?
Roxane Huber <hube0079@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 00:56:12 (CST)

Good paper guys. The parts on the adverse effects of bleaching were really interesting. With all the over-the-counter products on the market now, and society's concern with having whiter teeth, I'm sure we'll start to see a lot more signs of people abusing bleaching in our practices.
Eric Knaff <knaf0006@umn.edu>
- Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 00:12:31 (CST)

I found it very interesting that shorter bleaching periods are probably as successful as longer periods. I can't wait to learn more during the presentation!
Ann Thiele <thie0097@tc.umn.edu>
- Monday, December 02, 2002 at 23:49:39 (CST)

This was a great paper group 9. It was very well organized and easy to follow. I actually think I will print this out for future use.
Jennifer LaBerge <luke0035@tc.umn.edu>
- Monday, December 02, 2002 at 23:31:24 (CST)

Great job on the paper. It was interesting reading about the use of bleaching agents and amalgam restorations in terms of mercury release.
Brandon Owen <owen0133@umn.edu>
- Monday, December 02, 2002 at 23:06:35 (CST)

Great Job group #9! As a member of this group, my understanding on the free radical is greatly widened. This topic is especially interesting to me because I myself is doing a long term bleaching, what free radicals can do is a direct concern to me.
Lan Zhou <zhou0039@tc.umn.edu>
- Monday, December 02, 2002 at 23:01:06 (CST)

I enjoyed your paper. I have a question about one of my patients who has tobacco stains on his teeth. Can extrinsic bleaching take care of this? How about crest whitestrips?
Adena Borodkin <boro0038@umn.edu>
- Monday, December 02, 2002 at 22:49:00 (CST)

The paper was a great overview of everything that is involved in the bleaching process. It will be interesting to see if the recommendations change for bleaching with the long-term studies that are being conducted presently. Great review of the different products on the market; the chart will be helpful for private practice.
Brian McDonald <bmcdonal@umn.edu>
- Monday, December 02, 2002 at 22:25:34 (CST)

Wow, this group is way better than the rest! The paper was so enjoyable that I found myself reading it over and over. I especially liked the part about orthodontic considerations and bleaching. I am willing to bet that their presentation will be steller!!
Ryan Tietz <tiet0020@tc.umn.edu>
- Monday, December 02, 2002 at 22:24:01 (CST)

Thank you, group 9, for a comprehensive comparison of various bleaching techniques. It seems everyone wants to know about tooth whitening, or they want me to order Crest white strips. Have you read anything about the new Colgate "brush-on" whitening product? It seems like it is just another gimic, like "whitening" toothpaste. I'm looking forward to your presentation tomarrow.
kellee kattleman <katt0013@tc.umn.edu>
- Monday, December 02, 2002 at 21:31:39 (CST)

Great paper group #9! I found it particularly interesting that Japanese-style fermented soy sauce has been found to have an inhibitory effect on carcinogenesis by reducing hydrogen peroxide concentration in human polymorphonuclear leukocytes.
Jon Matthes <matt0428@tc.umn.edu>
- Monday, December 02, 2002 at 21:15:30 (CST)

Great job Group 9. You did an excellent job! The paper was organized well. You covered a lot of good information on a very hot topic!
Jolene Welter <welt0081@tc.umn.edu>
- Monday, December 02, 2002 at 19:57:47 (CST)

Great paper. I thought it was very well organized. One question though...can we do bleaching procedures in clinic? Say I wanted to use opalescence xtra boost for a one hour bleaching procedure...could I do it in school...do they have the stuff...would the profs let me do it?
Nathan Pedersen <pede0328>
- Monday, December 02, 2002 at 19:21:10 (CST)

Nice paper. Good information. Patients ask about this all the time, and we really haven't had that much exposure to the different brands and options.
Patrick J Capp <capp0021@tc.umn.edu>
- Monday, December 02, 2002 at 18:16:39 (CST)

Great paper! It was very complete, and I really liked your tables that compared different brands of bleaching materials. I also thought that your organization of the paper was very clear, especially with the information about bleaching side effects.
Polly LoCascio <loca0008@tc.umn.edu>
- Monday, December 02, 2002 at 13:19:34 (CST)

The Brite Smile method of tooth whitening looks as though it is a nifty way bleaching. I saw a little special on the system and it went right along with what it says in your paper. About one hour and the whitening should last for several years. I am interested to learn if we can use this at the University or learn more about the product. It looks like something auxillary personel could easily handle out in private practice.
Ryan Francis <fran0540>
- Monday, December 02, 2002 at 13:05:43 (CST)

Good Paper. I liked the discussion of the different bleaching systems. Look forward to your presentation
Jeremy Gross <gros0159@tc.umn.edu>
- Monday, December 02, 2002 at 12:39:42 (CST)

Great paper. You have tons of relevant material, assembled well. I look forward to hearing about the various systems during the presentation.
Karl Haemig <haem0002@tc.umn.edu>
- Monday, December 02, 2002 at 12:34:03 (CST)

Does the hydrogen peroxide in whitening toothpastes actually have a whitening effect? I think I heard once that the whitening effect of whitening toothpastes is mainly due to a courser grit which removes surface stains.
David Gilmer <gilm0069@tc.umn.edu>
- Monday, December 02, 2002 at 11:18:20 (CST)

Good paper group 9. Whitening seems to be a topic on many patients minds so I am glad that we are having a presentation that covers all of the possiblities. Since the Colgate whitening product is so new there probably isn't much research but how would it work if you let it dry for "30 secs" and that is it. Doesn't the product get washed away with saliva? It seems like it wouldn't work and have the same "whitening effects" as a whitening toothpaste.
Sarah Como <scomo@umn.edu>
- Monday, December 02, 2002 at 11:17:00 (CST)

Very complete paper. I enjoyed reading about this hot topic. Good pros and cons for the different bleaching systems.
Adam L. Forster <fors0174@umn.edu>
- Sunday, December 01, 2002 at 23:05:54 (CST)

I thought your paper was extremely well written because of its comprehensive nature of reviewing all the aspects of bleaching. In particlular, the section on the different forms of bleaching techniques and potential complications were very informative. How does bleaching one's teeth affect the placement of composites or porcelain in the future, i.e. are there corresponding shades guides to match the color of the whitened teeth? In addition, approximately how long does the whitening last?
Devin Croft <crof0017@tc.umn.edu>
- Sunday, December 01, 2002 at 22:25:44 (CST)

Great paper! I am looking forward to hearing more about the different whitening systems.
Stephen Sawyer <sawy0071@umn.edu>
- Sunday, December 01, 2002 at 21:07:25 (CST)

Great review on whitening products. A day doesn't do by that someone doesn't ask me about whitening thier teeth. It was good that the side effects were also discussed. It seems that everyone focuses on the whitening without thinking of possible consequences.
Matthew Berg <berg0522@tc.umn.edu>
- Sunday, December 01, 2002 at 20:56:13 (CST)

Great paper group 9! It was great to read more about tooth bleaching because so many patients, friends, and family members have asked me about it. I look forward to hearing more about over-the-counter bleaching products in your presentation.
Erin Gannon <gann0033@tc.umn.edu>
- Sunday, December 01, 2002 at 20:19:13 (CST)

Nice Paper1 I look forward to hearing your presentation on such an exciting and interesting topic!
Russ Dylla <rdylla@umn.edu>
- Sunday, December 01, 2002 at 19:18:47 (CST)

Good review of bleaching options. I have several patients interested in bleaching their teeth so it was very helpful.
Thekla Olson <olso1118@tc.umn.edu>
- Sunday, December 01, 2002 at 10:44:55 (CST)

I look forward to hearing about the bleaching products available both professionally and commercially. It seems like some of the OTC regimens have no chance of making a smile look more white.
Heidi Nichols-Johnson <nichols_hi_d@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at 12:38:54 (CST)

I enjoyed this paper. More imformation on clinical aspects of bleaching need to be emphasized in pre-clinic. It was also good to know the research out on how bleaching effects composite restorations. Since this is the most likely restoration we will encounter during bleaching.
Bradley Morrison <morr0188@tc.umn.edu>
- Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at 12:20:28 (CST)

Good job. I found the risk aspects an interesting aspect of the paper. Since many of our patients are smokers, it seems a good reminder to us regarding the associated risk of bleaching agents and tobacco use.
Brian Barsness <bars0020@umn.edu>
- Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at 12:19:02 (CST)

Great paper! I enjoyed reading all of it!! My favorite part was the charts on all the different bleaching products and information about them. It is nice to get info that allows me to make my own decision on what product to use.
Jeremy Wehrman <wehr0018@tc.umn.edu>
- Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at 10:54:22 (CST)

Great paper. It seems like people always want to know more about bleaching. I can't wait to hear your presentation on how the various systems compared.
Bryan Johnson <john2819@umn.edu>
- Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 16:50:09 (CST)

Thanks for the great paper. I can't wait to see your case studies and how the systems compared, especially the over-the-counter systems.
Katie Lantz <lant0025@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 16:43:33 (CST)

A very comprehensive review of whiting. I am grateful for the comprehensive paper. This will definitely help in the future when discussing the pros and cons with patients.
Sarah Laszcwski Melstrom <slaszcws@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 16:41:36 (CST)

Well done. I believe this paper has covered everything that I could think of. No questions from me.
Steven Graber <grab0054@umn.edu>
- Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 14:27:30 (CST)

Intersting info on the effect bleaching has on amalgam- I was wondering if patients with amalgams might experience increased sensitivity due to exposing a nonbonded restoration to whitening material?
Stephanie Guy <guyx0015@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 13:00:30 (CST)

Good paper. I am more interested about the sensitivity issue dealing with in office bleaching. There are many in-office bleaching systems on the market, but many dentists are hesitant to use them because of sensitivity.
Aaron D. Imdieke <imdi0012@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 12:44:51 (CST)

I helped write this paper also, but my name was left off the title page. Hope you liked it.
Emily Vober <vobe0003@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 12:28:00 (CST)

Very well done. I enjoyed hearing about the history of bleaching. I am excited also to hear about the advancement in tooth bleaching and see some examples of what was written in the paper.
Jim Healy <heal0052@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 11:01:13 (CST)

Good paper. It will be nice to hear about something that is so popular with patients.
Todd Miller <mill1154@umn.edu>
- Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 10:02:48 (CST)

Bleaching techniques are such a popular topic these days. The first question I am always asked after I say that I am in dental school is a tooth bleaching question. For this reason I think it is important that we are aware of all the available and up and coming bleaching options and their effectiveness. Great paper group 9!
Krista Miller <Mill1021@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 08:38:46 (CST)

I thought the charts with all the different types of bleaching was very helpful and effective. I liked how you broke it down into in-office and take-home and gave the components of each. Good job.
Brent Deragisch <dera0008@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 08:38:11 (CST)

Great paper group 9. I like the way your group wrote out the disadvantages and advantages of the different types of bleaching techniques. This will be very helpful information for explaining to patients and for proper selection of a bleaching agent and technique. Looking forward to hearing the presentation.
travis hanel <hane0044@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 08:00:28 (CST)

Good paper! Finally, a comprehensive list of the different bleaching techniques!! I also found the section on the possibility of bleached restorations altering the oral microbial flora very interesting. I am looking forward to your presentation.
Leslie Spangler <span0072@umn.edu>
- Monday, November 25, 2002 at 22:51:52 (CST)

I really liked that you guys mentioned the brand names and components of the bleaching agents and that you discussed what bleaching does to the different types of restorations. Good job!
Melissa McCartney <mcca0326@tc.umn.edu>
- Monday, November 25, 2002 at 21:04:09 (CST)

Great paper. I think this is an important topic because more and more patients are asking for whitening treatments. I look forward to your presentation.
Brett Knutson <knut0283@umn.edu>
- Monday, November 25, 2002 at 20:52:14 (CST)

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