Cadent and The Pankey Institute Establish iTero Grant Program Image via CrunchBase CARLSTADT, N.J. – April. 16, 2010 – Cadent, the leading provider of 3-D digital and CAD/CAM solutions for orthodontics and dentistry, announced today the establishment of a grant program in association with The Pankey Institute, a leading provider of post-graduate dental education. Cadent … Read more
ScienceDaily (May 28, 2010) — A little-known fluid produced in tiny amounts in the gums, those tough pink tissues that hold the teeth in place, has become a hot topic for scientists trying to develop an early, non-invasive test for gum disease, the No. 1 cause of tooth loss in adults. It’s not saliva, a … Read more
DALLAS, USA: Dentistry will be presented bigger than ever on the world’s largest high-definition screen. That’s according to organizers of CADapalooza ’10, an event scheduled for 17-19 June at the new Cowboys Stadium in Texas. Dental professionals are invited to join a high caliber lineup of speakers in what could be the event of the … Read more
by Daniel Zimmerman NEW YORK, USA/LEIPZIG, Germany: Dental implants could soon become a secondary choice for replacing natural teeth. According to new research from the College of Dental Medicine at Columbia University in New York, three-dimensional scaffolds infused with stem cells could yield an anatomically correct tooth in as soon as nine weeks once implanted. … Read more
A Feasibility of Useful Cell-Based Therapy by Bone Regeneration with Deciduous Tooth Stem Cells, Dental Pulp Stem Cells, or Bone-Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Clinical Study Using Tissue Engineering Technology Yamada Y, Nakamura S et al…..March 8, 2010This study investigated the effect of bone regeneration with dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs), deciduous tooth stem cells … Read more
The purpose of this blog for now is to stimulate commentary that leads to postings of the latest information on the topics under discussion. The goal is collaboration from Canadian dentists on their wants and needs. It will find it’s rhythm in time……be a partner to the effort Image via Wikipedia The discovery of stem … Read more
ABSTRACT Learning with web-based interactive objects: An investigation into student perceptions of effectiveness Salajan FD, Perschbacher S, Cash M,Talwar R,El-Badrawy W, Mount GJ In its efforts to continue the modernization of its curriculum, the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto has developed a series of web-based interactive learning applications. This article presents the production … Read more
Almost all oral cancers start in the cells lining the oral cavity (the mouth). These cells, which are flat and scale-like, are called squamous cells. When a cancer begins in these cells, it is known as a squamous cell carcinoma. The structures of the oral cavity play an important role in speech, chewing, taste and … Read more
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CBCT/3D Webinar Series Focused-Field CBCT/3D in Daily Endodontic Applications Dr. Emanuele Ambu June 24, 2010 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CET The introduction of CBCT/3D technology has been of great interest for endodontists because it makes it possible to study and analyze the root canal systems and other endodontic diseases. In particular, focused-field of view devices … Read more
Dental research doesn’t do any good if it doesn’t reach the clinician. That’s why the ADA created the Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) to connect the latest research findings with the daily practice of dentistry. The EBD Web site provides on-demand access to systematic reviews, summaries and clinical recommendations that translate the latest scholarly findings … Read more
US site: http://www.kodakdental.com/en/digital-imaging/extraoral-3d-imaging/9000/clinical-cases.aspx Canada site: http://ca.kodakdental.com/en/digital-imaging/extraoral-3d-imaging/9000/clinical-cases.aspx The proliferation of small FOV cone beam tomography for endodontics and periodontics should by all rights be in place all across Canada at this moment………only Ontario is lagging and dragging it’s feet…… The way to learn technical considerations, radiation safety and diagnostic interpretation is online………..these two links are a … Read more
The Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. has captured the imaginations of industry leaders and analysts in every area of dentistry. Computer-assisted design, computer-assisted machining (CAD/CAM) systems fall into two general categories. One is a laboratory-based system. This type of system requires a dentist to send a traditional final impression to the laboratory where it is … Read more
Image via Wikipedia At the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, Straumann introduced an array of integrated computer-based technologies that have been designed to increase confidence,safety, precision and reliability in implant and restorative dentistry. Under the new umbrella brand of Straumann Digital Solutions, the company now offers state-of-the-art computer-guided surgery, intra-oral scanning and CAD/CAM prosthetics to … Read more
The incorporation of the third dimension into practical dental and craniofacial imaging is now a reality. The value of small FOV cbCT in endodontics and periodontics specifically is an unimaginable iteration of the standard of care in diagnosis. The Ministry in Ontario responsible for ensuring access to greatest number of practitioners and by extension the … Read more
Dr. Jens Ove Andreasen and the International Association of Dental Traumatology take great pleasure in announcing that after intensive testing and development the Dental Trauma Guide is now online: http://www.dentaltraumaguide.org/. Together with his staff of coworkers at the University Hospital in Copenhagen, Denmark and contributors from other countries, Dr. Andreasen used data collected from … Read more