During August, Ivoclar Vivadent hosted a special program titled the 16th Ivoclar Vivadent Seminar at Mexico City’s World Trade Center. Robert Ganley, CEO, opened the event, stating that this was “the biggest Ivoclar Vivadent meeting in the world.” More than 5,000 participants attended the two-day event and more than 35 internationally renowned speakers informed the … Read more
The National Museum of Dentistry has created a new resource to help parents of children with autism spectrum disorder succeed in teaching good oral healthcare. Healthy Smiles for Autism is a guide that helps parents teach children with autism spectrum disorder how to brush and floss with the help of step-by-step instruction, social stories, and … Read more
American Dental Association Give Kids A Smile®,
Sugar-Free Polyol Gum, Lozenges and Hard Candy, Nonfluoride Varnishes Help Prevent Cavities
The VNA Foundation Recognizes Dental Lifeline Network-Illinois with the 2011 Anne M. Davis Mobile Health Award
The Hispanic Dental Association is pleased and proud to announce that Dr. Manuel A. Cordero, DDS, MAGD, of Sewell, N.J., was elected as Secretary of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) during the AGD’s 2011 Annual Meeting & Exhibits, July 28-31 in San Diego, CA. Dr. Cordero is a member of the HDA’s Board of … Read more
Two adjacent missing teeth in the anterior maxilla or mandible often pose a challenge for implant reconstruction. Maxillary lateral incisors and all mandibular incisors have relatively small diameters and replacement with two adjacent implants often results in the implants being positioned relatively close together which can compromise an optimal esthetic outcome. When adjacent teeth are … Read more
Abstract:This article aims to determine the indication criteria for a maxillary and mandibular implant-supported overdenture utilizing a milled titanium bar. A case report delineating the treatment plan sequence is presented. Implant supported over-dentures are one of the traditional treatment modalities for completely edentulous patients. There are several ways to fabricate an implant supported over-denture. In … Read more
The use of MTA (Angelus, Brazil/ Clinical Research Dental, London, ON) (Fig. 1) has revolutionized endodontics, since its introduction to dentistry in 19931 (it has been on the dental market since about 1998). In the years since, it has proven to be an exceptional material with a wide range of clinical uses, all scientifically and … Read more
INTRODUCTIONChildren are an integral part of every family dentistry practice. There is no doubt that children can be a tremendous practice builder, just as there is no doubt that children can, on occasion, be a tremendous challenge. There are times in all of our practices when we are challenged with a pre-cooperative or an uncooperative … Read more
Dentists are the most important component of screening and treatment for these disorders. For years, neurologists and pain management specialists have treated pain in the head and neck as separate entities. Sleep specialists include the fields of psychology; pulmonology and psychiatry have treated sleep disorders as separate entities. Dentists have treated jaw joint disorders as … Read more
It seems that every year, when it’s time to write an editorial for the August Implant issue of Oral Health, my head seems to be swimming with … not so much the Good – but the Bad and the Ugly. I start by trying to write something implant-related, but my head is swimming with news … Read more
Fellow Dental Professionals, As professionals, we must continually upgrade and refresh our knowledge, not only because it’s a requirement, but because we care about giving the best up-to-date treatment options to our patients. We have many opportunities to do this and no one format suits everyone’s needs. Continuing education has become big business, and a … 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 FACILITÉ OF ORTHODONTIC RESEARCH & … Read more
Dentists and laboratory technicians in the Midwest will have the chance to receive some great dental education close to home during the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s 2011 Fall Regional Meeting in Indianapolis Oct. 28-29. The event, themed, “AACD Inspires,” will focus on treatment planning, photography and restorative dentistry. Dental professionals will sharpen their skills … Read more
German Affiliate Launches GBAS to help domestic violence survivors
“Time” has become a major consideration for Canadian dentists in deciding whether or not to attend the Exhibit Floor at conventions, according to results from the DIAC (Dental Industry Association of Canada) Fifteenth Annual Future of Dentistry Survey. Overall, almost three-quarters (71.4%) of respondents spent 3 hours or less on the exhibit floor itself during … Read more
Newly-created position underscores Company’s growing commitment to serving dental specialists
· Transaction underscores Straumann’s commitment to developing an open software standard for the dental industry · Standardization initiative will considerably simplify processes for dental labs and practices, saving time and costs · Dental Wings reports strong interest from other companies following collaboration announcement with 3M ESPE and Straumann Basel, 5 July 2011: Straumann, a global … Read more
