Innovations in the field of orthodontia – Technological advances for equipment and processes – Digitisation of the orthodontic surgery – A major focus of IDS
For the third time took place under the moderation of ADDE a joint meeting with the European dental suppliers and European parliament members (MEPs), in Brussels. Speakers revealed the development of the European Dental market with highly interesting figures, but mentioned the particular concerns of the European Dental industry and trade notably with regards to … Read more
Michael Glick, DMD, professor of oral medicine and dean of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, has been presented with the highest academic award given by the American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM), conferred at their 66th annual meeting in April. Glick received the Samuel Charles Miller Award in recognition of his outstanding … Read more
Okay, I admit, I have always had a type ‘A’ personality, I prefer multitasker, and I do not believe Oral Health would print what my kids call it. For years, I had a to-do-list scrawled on a piece of paper in my pocket, a blueprint for daily tasks. With the advent of technology and the … Read more
Total hip and knee arthroplasty surgery has been found to significantly improve health-related quality of life.1 Over one million total hip and knee arthroplasties are estimated to be performed in the United States annually, with this number projected to increase to 4 million by the year 2030.2,3 In Canada, approximately 92,000 hip and knee replacements … Read more
CASE REPORT A 21-yr-old male initially presented to emergency department (ED) of the hospital with pericoronitis (pain, buccal and submandibular swelling) related to his impacted teeth. He was given antibiotics for a week until the wisdom teeth were removed in the office under IV sedation. The patient’s post-operative course was uneventful. The patient returned to … Read more
By way of introduction of the topic I will relay a case history of a 50 year old male who presented in 1999 with a very small pedunculated asymptomatic soft tissue lesion in the right midpalatal region of his mouth. (There is no initial photograph as this non-suspicious lesion was very small and benign in … Read more
For every body system there are readily observable characteristics that can be used to assess the structure and function of that system, and to distinguish the healthy from pathologic state. As an example, the cardiovascular system can be assessed through listening to heart and lung sounds, obtaining a blood pressure, and taking a pulse to … Read more
INTRODUCTIONLet’s face it, placing successful posterior composites is exacting, tedious and time consuming. The process includes achieving the necessary isolation, selecting and placing an appropriate matrix, precise execution of the adhesive steps, the placement of a flowable resin or resinionomer liner and finally, the incremental placement, adaptation, and light curing of at least two or … Read more
Surgical and restorative techniques that can reduce the loss of hard and soft tissues are desirable. The use of a custom fabricated provisional will provide a mechanism by which preservation of hard and soft tissue can be achieved. This article will explore two different scenarios where the fabrication of an immediate custom provisional and provisional … Read more
ASSOCIATIONS ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGISTS OF ONTARIOThe official voice of Registered Dental Technologists in Ontariowww.ADTO.org CANADIAN DENTAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATIONBecause bad things happen to good dentists.www.cdpa.com ONTARIO ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRYQuality of care through life long learning.www.ontarioagd.org TORONTO ACADEMY OF DENTISTRYToronto Meetings Calendar, CE, Winter Clinic, Society Listings, etc.www.tordent.com CONTINUING EDUCATION FACULTÉ OF ORTHODONTIC RESEARCH & … Read more
Take a “Leap of Faith” for children with facial differences
Former Minnesota State Senator Ann Lynch appointed to director post
Dr. Ron Goodlin of Aurora, Ontario, took the helm as president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) during the AACD’s 28th Annual Scientific Session in Washington, DC, May 2-5. Dr. Goodlin is an Accredited member of the AACD and has been involved in the organization since 1997. Dr. Goodlin practices dentistry at Smiles … Read more
The current hygiene regulations and how they are implemented in the dental surgery — The latest trends in the area of equipment systems and dental supplies — Integration of surgery hygiene into a highly effective quality management system — One of the key themes at IDS The introduction of the quality management system in dental … Read more
New Product Offerings Provide Huge Benefits for Dental Practitioners; Streamline Workflow and Improve Doctor-to-Patient Communication
Laser technology in the spotlight – innovation and information at IDS 2013
Air Techniques, Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of dental equipment, kicked off its 50th anniversary at the CDA Anaheim dental convention May 3-May 5. Celebrating its half-century milestone, Air Techniques, Inc. debuted a new booth design which incorporated its new logo and a large timeline displaying the history of its product line. The booth … Read more
Dentists to the Docks ranks as most ambitious volunteer dental program in Haliburton County
Company Celebrates Its History of Innovation and Leadership in Style, Rolls Out New CS Brand Identity for Nearly All Products