Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) has launched its annual “Back to School” program to provide underserved children throughout the world with the backpacks, school supplies, and new clothes they need to return to the classroom confident and ready to meet the challenges of the new school year. This year, more than 5,000 children will participate … Read more
The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting has named its first female General Chairman in its 105-year history. Dr. Jane Puskas, Hinman member and prominent Atlanta dentist, will lead Hinman 2017 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on March 23-25, 2017. The meeting’s theme is “The Changing Face of Dentistry.” “The theme of the … Read more
Inside Dental Technology (IDT) magazine names 3Shape co-founder and CTO, Tais Clausen, one of the ten most influential people in dental technology. Inside Dental Technology made the announcement in its August 2016 issue. IDT states that Clausen joins two other honorees in being “three visionaries who have truly transformed the dental technology landscape. Each has … Read more
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce that Neil J. Gajjar, DDS, MAGD, of Mississauga, Ontario, was installed as organization’s vice president during an installation ceremony on July 18 as part of the organization’s annual meeting. Dr. Gajjar is the organization’s second vice president from Canada and first South Asian to hold … Read more
It’s time again to “set sail and cast off” to the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne next year. Due to the high demand in recent years, the Bremer dental specialist, BEGO, offers an exciting package deal to young dental technology and dentistry trainees for the fourth time. The package includes a well-priced accommodation, entry … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, today announced the acquisition of Dental Supplies Limited (Dental Supplies), a leading full-service distributor serving dental practices in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Henry Schein has served dentists and dental … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, today reminded its customers that the Henry Schein Disaster Relief Hotline is open for dentists, physicians and veterinarians who experience operational, logistical or financial issues as a result of the flooding in … Read more
Authorities say three married couples were killed following the crash of a small airplane that took off from a Kissimmee airport. The couples were visiting Central Florida for a dental seminar over the weekend. They departed from Kissimmee Gateway Airport about 10 a.m. Sunday to head back to Mississippi. A pilot issued a distress signal … Read more
Specialists from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) have discovered from bone remains the oldest dental treatment in the Americas dated around 647-768 AD. “We are not talking about mutilation or deformation, like in the Mayan or Egyptian culture, but rather a complex procedure that required specialized dental knowledge,” said Avto Gogichaishvili and Juan … Read more
A recent study revealed that Dentsply Sirona’s Celtra Duo (ZLS) ranked highest in fracture toughness (KIC) when compared with five different chairside CAD/CAM materials used for crown fabrication. Conducted by the University of Toronto, the complete study report entitled, “Fracture toughness of chairside CAD/CAM materials – Alternative loading approach for compact tension test,” is published … Read more
Dental hygienists are critical partners who share Colgate-Palmolive’s commitment to help patients achieve optimal oral health. As part of its continued commitment to improving oral health in the community, Colgate-Palmolive has named 12 hygienists from a wide range of communities across the United States to its 2016 Colgate Oral Health Advisory Board. The board convened … Read more
For some parents, getting their children to brush their teeth is a daily struggle. Getting active children to stand still while focusing on two minutes of teeth brushing can seem like an eternity. That’s why mom and dad duo, Lala and Robert Sarkissian (a dentist), came up with a unique way to get kids excited … Read more
President and CEO Scott Parrish has announced the promotion of Marv Nelson from VP of Information to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of A-dec. This transition builds on our existing solid foundation and positions A-dec for continued success. “This company has been extremely fortunate,” said Scott Parrish. “We have a strong Executive … Read more
There may be sparse evidence in the medical literature that flossing helps prevent cavities and gum disease, but the Canadian Dental Association says that, for dentists, the proof is in a patient’s mouth. The Associated Press looked at the most rigorous research over the past decade and found the evidence of flossing having benefit was … Read more
Newcom Business Media Inc, the parent publishing company of the Dental Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Summerfield to the position of Vice-President, Operations. For the past 21 years, Melissa has served as Managing Director of the Dental Group, which includes Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Health Office and Oral Health Labs. … Read more
It’s one of the most universal recommendations in all of public health: Floss daily to prevent gum disease and cavities. Except there’s little proof that flossing works. Still, the federal government, dental organizations and manufacturers of floss have pushed the practice for decades. Dentists provide samples to their patients; the American Dental Association insists on … Read more
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “World Dental Implants & Prosthetics Market – Opportunities and Forecasts, 2014 – 2022” report to their offering. Dental implants act as foundation or substitutes for missing teeth that are fitted into the human jaw to help in teeth restorations. Dental implants offer an ideal option to … Read more
Cefla Medical Equipment, a subsidiary of Europe’s number one dental unit manufacturer, has announced that Brian Vujnovich has joined its team as Regional Sales Manager and will be responsible for the Western US market. Before accepting his new position at Cefla, Vujnovich had worked as Senior Account Executive for an industry-leading imaging, CAD/CAM, software and practice management … Read more