New Officers Installed To American Academy Of Periodontology (AAP) Board Of Trustees
Officers of the AAP’s Board of Trustees Assume New Responsibilities at 99th Annual Meeting
Dentistry
BIOMET 3i Announces Adjustments to its Executive Committee
Palm Beach Gardens, FL – BIOMET 3i, one of the world’s leading dental implant manufacturers, announced today that it made adjustments to its Executive Committee led by President Bart Doedens. Effective October 7th, Mr. David Josza is returning to the organization as the Vice President of North American Sales. Mr. Josza has extensive dental experience … Read more
Determined Young Man Receives Smile for a Lifetime Scholarship
Dr. Coleman of Coleman Orthodontics believes that smiles can change lives and became a part of the Smile for a Lifetime (S4L) Foundation by forming a local chapter in 2009. S4L chapters provide orthodontic scholarships to children who would not normally be able to afford braces. Each year Dr. Coleman awards six or more scholarships … Read more
Bangkok to host 2015 FDI Annual World Dental Congress
Bangkok will be hosting the 2015 FDI Annual World Dental Congress from 22-25 September 2015. The contract between FDI and the Dental Association of Thailand was signed at a brief ceremony on 27 August in advance of the official opening of FDI 2013 Istanbul. Present at the signing were: on behalf of the Dental Association … Read more
American Academy Of Periodontology Installs New Board Of Trustees President
Dr. Stuart J. Froum Assumes Board Leadership at 99th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia Stuart J. Froum, DDS, of New York City was named President of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Board of Trustees during its 99th Annual Meeting held September 28 through October 1, 2013 in Philadelphia. “Dr. Froum’s contribution as a leader in … Read more
Oral Health America Announces 3M ESPE As New Major Supporter Of Fall For Smiles
According to a new public opinion survey commissioned by Oral Health America (OHA) and sponsored in part by 3M ESPE, over half of older adults polled in the US prioritize other medical conditions over the health of their mouth and have not given oral health much thought.[1] This makes reaching older adults with this year’s … Read more
Jackie Joachim Joins Roi Corporation as Chief Operating Officer
ROI Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jackie Joachim as the new Chief Operating Officer. Jackie brings a wealth of experience to the company. After 9 years with the Bank of Montreal, Jackie is leaving her position as Vice-President, Professionals Banking to join the ROI team. A seasoned professional, Jackie has 25 years … Read more
ADHA Institute for Oral Health Wrigley Company Foundation Community Service Grants Program to Award $120,000 Over Two Years; 2013 Grant Winners Announced
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association Institute for Oral Health (IOH) is pleased to announce the Wrigley Company Foundation Community Service Grants Program will provide $120,000 over two years to dental hygiene organizations. Wrigley Company Foundation Community Service Grants are provided in amounts of $2,500 and $5,000 for community-based organizations providing dental hygiene care to those … Read more
Choosing the Right Time for Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Local teen weighs in on his experince and provides advice to peers As our kids head back to high school or even off to college, Florida Craniofacial Institute, leading Bay Area Oral Maxillofacial and Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery experts, provides tips and advice on those pesky wisdom teeth that may be emerging. Fifteen-year-old Matthew Turner, one … Read more
Carestream Dental’s CS 8100 Digital Panoramic Imaging System Receives 2013 International Medical Design Excellence Award
System Receives Fifth Award in Less Than One Year on the Market
3M ESPE and Quantum Dental Technologies Enter Into Cooperative Marketing Agreement
3M ESPE and Quantum Dental Technologies (QDT) have entered into a cooperative marketing agreement whereby a sample kit of 3M ESPE’s innovative fluoride products will be provided with each new sale of QDT’s Canary System™ in the United States. This partnership mirrors the relationship that already exists between QDT and 3M ESPE in Canada. The … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper Meets With QDT and The Canary System
Quantum Dental Technologies (QDT) was at its manufacturing facilities, Institut National d’Optique (INO) in Quebec City, Quebec, yesterday to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Dr. Stephen Abrams (President and Co-Founder) and Dr. Josh Silvertown (Chief Operating Officer) of QDT attended INO’s 25th anniversary in serving Canadian technology companies. Along with the Prime Minister, … Read more
Campbell Orthodontics Awards Twentieth Smile for a Lifetime Orthodontic Scholarship
On Monday, September 9th, 2013, http://www.campbellsmiles.com awarded its 20th Smile for a Lifetime Orthodontic Scholarship Recipient. Daniel Agnelli was recently chosen by the Wilmington Smile for a Lifetime Board of Directors to be the next lucky child to receive the gift of a new smile! “We are just so grateful for this program!” announced Daniel’s … Read more
FDI New Delhi 2014: plan to join hundreds of dentists from around the world!
Make plans to join hundreds of dentists from around the world at the FDI Annual World Dental Congress and Exhibition in New Delhi, 11 to 14 September 2014, where, in the words of the congress theme, “a billion smiles welcome the world of dentistry”.Registration opens on 15 October on the FDI New Delhi 2014 website. … Read more
The Minamata Convention on Mercury: a breakthrough for the dental profession
Heads of State and government ministers delegates to the Conference of Plenipotentiaries to be held in Minamata and Kumamoto, Japan, from 9 to 11 October 2013, will be putting their first signatures to the ‘Minamata Convention on Mercury’. Ninety days after the fiftieth signature, the Convention will come into force. The Minamata Convention is a … Read more
AACD 2014 to Feature Live Dentistry
For the first time ever, live dentistry will be offered at AACD 2014 in Orlando, the annual scientific session of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. In a partnership with the American Dental Association (ADA), the AACD will present “Education in the Round,” a live dentistry experience located in the AACD Exhibit Hall and open … Read more
American Student Dental Association will open registration for Annual Session 2014 next month
Registration opens Nov. 15 at www.ASDAnet.org/AnnualSession. What Dental Students Can Expect at Annual Session 2014: Discuss and vote on association policy in the business meetings of ASDA’s House of Delegates Elect the executive committee, speaker of the House and District trustees Hear the latest updates on issues like workforce models and student debt Discuss … Read more
DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties Helps Fund University of Tennessee Endodontic Program
Company’s substantial donation used to outfit state-of-the-art facility with latest endodontic technology
Canada’s Dental Hygienists Celebrate Seniors
On October 1st, dental hygienists will join with Canadians across the country to celebrate our seniors and the valuable contributions that they have made and continue to make in our communities, workplaces, and families. National Seniors Day, which coincides with the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, is an occasion to reach out, honour, … Read more
What happened to the distal cusp…?
I can’t stand hypocrisy, saying one thing while doing something else. And yet, I am guilty of it, albeit by coercion. Yes, I admit to electronic communication with colleagues regarding patients, treatment plans and the like. A little while ago the RCDSO did a great job providing us with a comprehensive package outlining our responsibilities … Read more