What makes a dentist a dentist? The technical dexterity to repair hard and soft oral structures in a hard to access, and hard to see, oral cavity? The acumen to run a small health-care business effectively and efficiently? The capability to generate sufficient community and online presence to keep existing patients motivated and new patients … Read more
Expo Magazine, a leading tradeshow publication, honored the ADA with three awards
Dental practices are using email and SMS to improve the quality and effectiveness of their communication with patients. However, there are laws that govern the use of these new technologies. The Canadian government’s new anti-spam legislation, Bill C-28, will apply even stricter regulations on how you are permitted to communicate with your patients. Does your … Read more
Visitors to this year’s DenTech China will be exposed to more new dental technology and trends from the international scene than ever before. This year, 3 National Pavilions will be featured in DenTech China 2013 – namely from Germany, USA and Korea. German Pavilion has been showcasing new advances and breakthroughs in DenTech China for … Read more
On June 1st, dental hygienists in Newfoundland and Labrador became self-regulating under the Health Professions Act (2010) through a shared regulating responsibility with the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP) and the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dental Hygienists (NLCDH). “This legislation will allow dental hygienists to work in independent practice settings within … Read more
Just one day after Maine’s House of Representatives approved a bill that would have created a new category of dental hygienists, the state Senate voted it down. Late Wednesday night, the Senate rejected LD 1230 in a 14-21 vote, according to a story in the Bangor Daily News. The measure was designed to address the … Read more
Tri Hawk has donated six (6) separate prizes to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) for their Silent Auction fundraiser to be held in Nashville, TN during the June 27-30 AGD Annual Meeting & Exhibits. The proceeds from the auction will help support oral health and dental care programs intended to benefit underserved populations. Since … Read more
Announcement of new fully-integrated digital workflow New regenerative product to be introduced into Nobel Biocare products and solutions portfolio New NobelProcera® Abutment will achieve esthetics from a new angle Inauguration of Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation (FOR) at Nobel Biocare Global Symposium 2013 Innovative scientific Nobel Biocare Global Symposium covers four complete “patient journeys” Nobel Biocare … Read more
Zolar Mfg and Technology will be organizing a 2 day training workshop at our Mississauga office. The training workshop will be headed by renowned dentist Dr. Gerry Ross. The workshop will include hands-on training along with the theory on using Laser in Dentistry. Dates to Remember: July 11 & 12th, 2013. Venue: Zolar Technology & … Read more
What: After helping provide 4,500 free dental services through Remote Area Medical (RAM) missions over the last five years in eastern and southern Kentucky, University of Louisville dental and dental hygiene students and faculty will provide free dental cleanings, fillings, extractions, and denture relines and repairs in Greenup County. Remote Area Medical (RAM) is a non-profit … Read more
The Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation (FOR) was inaugurated today in New York during the Nobel Biocare Global Symposium 2013 taking place at the historic Waldorf Astoria between June 20 and 23. Bertrand Piccard, a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations, was awarded the foundation’s first “FOR Humanity Award”. FOR is an independent, international initiative that … Read more
The American Dental Association Foundation (ADAF) recently announced the winners of the 2013 ADA Foundation Allied Dental Student Scholarship Program. The ADAF awarded scholarships of $1,000 each to 30 students from across the nationwho are studying dental hygiene, dental assisting and dental laboratory technology. The ADAF awards annual scholarships to academically gifted students to help … Read more
Whip Mix is excited to welcome Kent Kohli as the new Manager of Dental Technology Solutions. Kent previously owned & operated Contemporary Dental Aesthetics, LLC, a small, high-end boutique dental studio committed to artistic excellence in all phases of fixed oral prosthetics. His specialties are digital design and workflow in creating functionally driven smile design … Read more
DenMat announced today that it has partnered with Midmark Corporation to outfit DenMat’s new Dental Learning Center at its corporate headquarters in Lompoc, California. The state-of-the art facility is now equipped with a fully functioning Midmark dental operatory and chair for hands-on and live patient education on Lumineers and other on minimally invasive esthetic dental … Read more
Dental professionals looking for dynamic speaker education are encouraged to register for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) Educators Academy, with Dr. Paul Homoly, Aug. 15-17 in Madison, WI. The workshop will focus on speaker training for current dental educators or those interested in teaching their clinical skills. The workshop is carefully structured to … Read more
The newly discovered bacterium that causes gum disease delivers a one-two punch by also triggering normally protective proteins in the mouth to actually destroy more bone, a University of Michigan study found. Scientists and oral health care providers have known for decades that bacteria are responsible for periodontitis, or gum disease. Until now, however, they … Read more
Take advantage of free registration and discounted housing rates Now! Special Hotel Rates Our headquarters hotel, the New York Marriott Marquis, is offering, for a limited time only, a discounted rate of $339.00. This special rate expires on June 20th. Attendee Meeting and Hotel Registration. All Hotel reservations must be made through the online reservation system. … Read more
Maxident, a recognized leader in delivering state-of-the-art dental practice management software and The Digital Dentist, a provider of objective and informed advice on all matters related to the successful integration of technology into practices, will host a webinar about technology and productivity in dental practices. Dr. Lorne Lavine, DMD and Tracey Thiessen will present the … Read more
UB’s Department of Oral Biology will celebrate with a symposium on oral health, immunity and chronic disease
Launches “CAD/CAM for Everyone” Sirona Dental, Inc., the company that pioneered digital dentistry more than 28 years ago and the global number one producer of dental CAD/CAM systems, today announced the introduction of three new CEREC® milling units, two new Digital Impressioning Systems and enhancements to the CEREC software platform. The new products kick off … Read more