The Dental Association of P.E.I. says its members have noticed an increase in the number of patients complaining about measures meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Brian Barrett, the association’s executive director, says some dentists and their staff are frustrated about having to deal with angry complaints from people who don’t want to comply … Read more
It has been just over a year since the innovative Ivotion Denture System from Ivoclar Vivadent revolutionized the fabrication of removable dentures. During this time, the company has not only won over numerous users, but it has also kept its promise of ongoing development of the Ivotion Denture System by releasing fabrication of implant-supported dentures … Read more
MouthWatch Plus+ Delivers True 1080p Images at a Disruptive Price MouthWatch, LLC, a leader in innovative teledentistry solutions, digital case presentation tools and intraoral cameras, will debut its MouthWatch Plus+ HD intraoral camera at booth #B3309 during SmileCon 2021 in Las Vegas. With a launch special price of $999.00 and SRP of $1,199.00, The MouthWatch … Read more
Dr. James Younger, the founder and CEO of TempStars, North America’s largest and #1 rated dental temping and hiring service, has authored another piece for Oral Health Group, Canada’s leading magazine for the dental industry – this time for Oral Hygiene, the leading publication for Dental Hygienists in Canada. Dr. Younger co-wrote “Great Temping Expectations; Make … Read more
For the first time as a special hybrid event, Dentsply Sirona World 2021 was hosted last week both virtually and live in Las Vegas, drawing in more than 7,000 registrants. Widely known as the ultimate dental experience, Dentsply Sirona World did not hold back as it offered participants opportunities to network with fellow professionals, access … Read more
Danielle Watts lives in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk and has, as she puts it, been doing her own dentistry – removing 11 of her own teeth. “There’s been no help out there,” she says. “My dentist shut six years ago and me and my children were left with nowhere to go. “They didn’t refer us … Read more
Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF), through its U.S. business, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DentaQuest, for US$2.475 billion (approximately C$3.1 billion). Headquartered in Boston and founded in 2001, DentaQuest is the largest provider of Medicaid dental benefits in the U.S. with growing Medicare Advantage, commercial and U.S. Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchange businesses. Currently DentaQuest … Read more
At this year’s Dentsply Sirona World (DS World) in Las Vegas, Dentsply Sirona announced the launch of a wide-ranging new partnership with Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization. To further broaden the impact of this partnership, Dentsply Sirona offered to match donations made to Smile Train by participants at Dentsply Sirona World 2021. October … Read more
In this ever-changing world, keeping abreast of the latest technological trends is no small feat. As dentists, we have to find innovative ways to improve patient flow and revenue while juggling our time between patient care, practice management, and continued professional education. While keeping up to date with the latest technological trends in the dental … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Oral Health released a free, online training on safe care in the dental office and the principles of infection prevention and control. Foundations: Building the Safest Dental Visit is a self-paced training designed for dental health care personnel, infection prevention coordinators, educators, consultants and others. The CDC … Read more
GC America is proud to introduce GC Initial® LiSi Block, a fully crystallized lithium disilicate block with optimized physical properties without the need for firing. Thanks to GC’s unique High Density Micronization (HDM) technology for CAD/CAM, GC Initial® LiSi Block can be polished immediately after milling. GC Initial® LiSi Block will be available for purchase … Read more
Today, Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products, announced the official launch of its partnership with Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization. For over 20 years, Smile Train has supported safe and quality cleft care for more than 1.5 million children in over 90 countries around the world. Dentsply Sirona’s commitment … Read more
With a digital base, historical product strength and signature workflows supported by ongoing education and training, Dentsply Sirona is launching DS Implants, harmonizing successful brands like Simplant, OSSIX, Atlantis and MIS. Three completely connected, seamless signature workflows will take full advantage of digital dentistry for excellent outcomes and patient satisfaction. DS Implants presents DS PrimeTaper, … Read more
Premier Dental®, a global privately-held developer, manufacturer and distributor of dental and medical products, discussed its 2021 innovation agenda today, encompassing three new products that will provide dental professionals with important new solutions that help deliver efficacy, convenience and improved patient outcomes. Premier’s CEO Julie Charlestein stated, “Even during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, we … Read more
Oral Science invites all Dental Professionals to its Les Journées dentaires internationales du Québec (JDIQ) booth (#617) to discover 5 new innovations to enhance patients’ satisfaction and the return on investment of dental hygiene departments. #1 NEW – EMS AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master & Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) Our GBT trainer Natacha Barbeau (RDH) will do … Read more
New denture tooth materials and indications significantly expand the production capabilities of the Lucitone Digital Print Denture System enabling the production of nearly all full arch denture types. Additionally, Dentsply Sirona announces the planned validation of Asiga and SprintRay 3D printers for Lucitone Digital Print Denture later in 2021. Both of these announcements further enable … Read more
exocad GmbH (exocad), an Align Technology, Inc. company and a leading dental CAD software provider, detailed the company’s achievements over the past year and recent productivity-boosting software innovations at its International Dental Show (IDS) press event. Under the new slogan “Imagine the CADabilities,” exocad executives highlighted new product launches, recently formed strategic partnerships and company … Read more
Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine (CDM) received nearly $1 million in federal funding to increase diversity in the dental workforce and provide equitable oral health care in rural and underserved areas. CDM was awarded a HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration) Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) grant for 2021-26 totaling … Read more
An orthodontist in Timmins and past president of the Ontario Dental Association says dental care is considered health care, which means dentists will treat anyone in the province regardless of vaccination status. “We also recognize, you know, groups of people can’t get vaccinated,” said Dr. Lou Ann Visconti. “Lots of my patients are under 12 … Read more
As a global leader in oral health, Dentsply Sirona is committed to drive change towards sustainable dentistry. Demonstrating this commitment, Dentsply Sirona announces sustainability goals, publishes its inaugural sustainability report and new dedicated hub on its website, outlining its strategy and 2020 performance. Dentsply Sirona announced today its updated sustainability strategy, the release of its … Read more